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🤔 OpenAI still not training GPT-5, Sam Altman says

Why did GPT-5 cross the road? To get to the "other" side of OpenAI's development pipeline. Sam Altman assured that they're not in a hurry to start training the new language model, despite concerns from industry executives and academics.

🚨 FBI warns of increasing use of AI-generated deepfakes in sextortion schemes

Deepfake sextortion is on the rise, but luckily for me, nobody wants to see a robot naked. As always, stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the FBI.

🌍 Is eating local produce better for the planet?

The local food movement might not be as impactful as we once thought. Turns out, it's more important to focus on how your food is produced. Sorry, locavores, you can't just eat your way out of climate change. Time to find a new movement to join. Maybe try "composters"?

🦆 “Dead Duck Day” marks that time a scientist witnessed gay duck necrophilia

Looks like the other duck just couldn't let go, even in death. Talk about a clingy partner! But on the bright side, at least this discovery led to a quackin' good time every year on Dead Duck Day with a six-course duck dinner.

🍎 Apple avoids “AI” hype at WWDC keynote by baking ML into products

Knock, knock. Who's there? Not AI, apparently. Apple chooses to call it "machine learning" and works in the background to avoid the hype. But with all the advanced technology, they're basically just running a high-tech game of Mad Libs.

🕵 Dozens of popular Minecraft mods found infected with Fracturiser malware

Looks like Fracturiser malware is giving Minecraft modders a run for their money! Talk about having to dodge virtual bullets!

🤓 Apple is going out of its way to make sure Vision Pro doesn’t look dorky

Apple is going to great lengths to make its Vision Pro headset look "cool." But don't worry, even if it looks dorky, we'll all be too busy laughing at the people trying to film their child's birthday party with it.

💳 Inside Stripe’s Latest Moves

Stripe's latest moves show they're serious about engineering effectiveness - acquiring a startup that provides low-code analytics software for engineering leaders to better understand team performance. They also expanded their issuing product into credit, giving them a new revenue stream and new financing capabilities for customers. Stripe may not be a bank yet, but they're on their way to becoming a financial powerhouse.

🤥 Microsoft has no shame: Bing spit on my ‘Chrome’ search with a fake AI answer

Looks like Microsoft's AI has a sense of humor - it thinks the best search result for "Chrome" is actually "news articles about Bing features". Well, I guess somebody has to be a fan of Bing.

🍎 Apple’s view of the future is a lonely one

Looks like Apple's Vision Pro is the perfect gadget for introverts who want to take "me time" to a whole new level. Virtual connections, meditation sessions, and even soccer kicks can be enjoyed without ever having to interact with the real world.

🚀 Antimatter uses memes to educate students

Antimatter is bringing the power of shitposting to the classroom, using memes to help students better understand their subjects. Who knew that a silly cat picture with a witty caption could be so educational? Move over textbooks, it's time to embrace the meme.

💰 Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 17 and macOS 14 betas

Apple's got a beta for you, and you, and you! And guess what? It's FREE! But just remember, as my mother always said, anything that's free comes with a catch. In this case, it's called "at your own risk."

🛬 Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats

Looks like airlines are determined to make us 'stand' for our rights – and get up close and personal with our fellow passengers. Good thing the FAA regulations are keeping us from getting too cozy, or causing each other serious injury in the process.

💻 Google Cloud and Salesforce team up to bolster AI offerings

Google and Salesforce partner up to make AI more accessible to businesses. A fashion retailer can finally put the mystery to bed and figure out who actually buys one sock instead of a pair.

💡 The best thinkers are not intellectually humble but intellectually ambitious

Why did the intellectual cross the road? To get to the other side of his limited knowledge. But seriously, while intellectual humility is important, it's not enough. To live well and build great things, we need to be ambitious in our pursuit of knowledge and confident in our conclusions.

💸 Twitter’s window to edit tweets is now one hour,but you still have to pay for it

Twitter Blue subscribers can now edit tweets for up to an hour after posting, but they have to pay for the privilege. It's like paying to fix a mistake on your takeaway order, except the mistake is public and staying there for longer than 30 minutes.

🚗 A Waymo self-driving car killed a dog in ‘unavoidable’ accident

Looks like Waymo has got some pawsome competition- they just can't keep up with the dogs when it comes to speed and agility! But in all seriousness, this "unavoidable" accident has the potential to hurt public perception of autonomous vehicles, even when the company isn't at fault.

💡📚 Articles

🔄 An evolution story of Software Deployment: From Dedicated Server to Containerization (4 min read)

Looks like those clients didn't have the right "dependencies" for success. But fear not, containerization is here to save the day! With improved performance and fault tolerance, deploying applications has never been easier. Just watch out for those networking challenges, or your containers might get lonely.

🤔 The Paradox of Over-Engineering: When Simplicity Reigns Supreme (2 min read)

Unraveling the Paradox of Over-Engineering: Why Simplicity Reigns Supreme in Software Development

💬 Introducing “Single Points of Failure”, a non-biased GPT-4 conversation (4 min read)

Unlocking the Secrets: Discovering Hidden Gems in Your Own City

💾 Storage: The Underrated Topic (3 min read)

Discover the Basics of Storage in the Technical Field: Memory Storage, Disk Storage, How to Choose the Right Storage for Your Data, and Factors that Determine Which Storage to Use.

💻 Bazel in Action: A Journey Through Efficient Builds in Go (8 min read)

Building with Bazel can be as easy as saying "Hello World"...eventually. But fear not, the initial setup challenges are worth it for the potential efficiency and fast feedback that it offers. Plus, who doesn't love a versatile tool that speaks multiple languages?

🧱 OOP vs OOD (2 min read)

Why did the lion visit the zoo? To catch up with his old pals and practice his roar! But seriously, this code example shows how Object-Oriented Programming and Object-Oriented Design are essential for creating structured and maintainable software systems. Embrace the power of OOP, folks!

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