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How to run AI locally
Let me walk you through how to run AI models locally on your own machine, removing the logistics and figuring out which type of models you can actually run. You will be surprised at how easy and quick it is.
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Enterprise Stability: Who’s Cutting Your Grass?
Sometimes we forgot who keeps the lights on and the level of effort required. Maintaining enterprise stability is not effortless and we even in this AI age, it is not a release and forget exercise.
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Jack Clark talks AI sense
Jack Clark was featured on Rest is Politics podcast, which turned out to be an non-hyped sensible conversation with an honesty seldom seem from the AI founders.
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What do you see as the main challenges these days for a CTO?
The main challenges faced by CTOs today often revolve around security concerns. Many organizations underestimate their vulnerability until they experience an actual security event. CTOs must prioritize maintaining a secure environment for all transactions.
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6 tips to put ChatGPT to use
Introducing ChatGPT for anyone wondering or nervous about getting started. With 6 quick and easy tips, you will get started instantly as you begin to scratch the surface of this powerful AI tool. You will wonder how you ever coped prior.
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Remote debugging at 15 billion miles
The complexities of debugging software on Voyager 1, 15 billion miles away, highlight the extraordinary challenges faced by NASA’s JPL engineers. With commands taking 22 hours to reach and another 22 hours for a response, the risks and logistics are daunting.
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Lessons from Private Equity any company can use
The book, authored by the Chairman of Bain Capital, emphasizes the value of concise, impactful strategies usually associated with private equity firms. It highlights the importance of regular strategic due diligence, maintaining focus on core initiatives, and ensuring the right personnel are in place. The book offers valuable insights for CEOs and comes highly recommended.
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Unlocking value from your company data
Many companies overlook their historical data, dismissing it as obsolete. However, this “legacy experience” can be invaluable for shaping the future. By evaluating data businesses can uncover insights that drive success. Machine learning can unlock the potential of this data, particularly for brick’n’mortar companies.
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AI is hard; and mostly human
The hype around AI is high, but reality often falls short. Amazon Go’s AI system was actually human-manned, exposing the difficulty of AI and the need for supervised data. Beware the inflated AI promises.
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How it works: Internet Radio
Lifting a lid on all the pieces that need to work, in real time, to make Internet radio (and everything else) work. You might be amazed at what happens to something we take for granted.
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2023 in review
Today is the 31st of December 2023, not a single cloud in the sky, the weather is unseasonable warm, and parts of the world have already started their 2024. As I am finding myself usually doing, here is my annual review. Health No major items here to report. I have visibly put on weight and pissed for not looking after myself better. My Peloton usage has dropped a “little” - 2022 I clocked…
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The Art of the KISS
Writing software that is simple, clean and easy is hard. KISS is easy to say but difficult to put into practice.
the legend that is, Alan Williamson
For over 24 years, I’ve shared my thoughts here on this blog whenever the muse strikes.
It’s unpredictable, honest, unedited, and occasionally witty. I’m living the best years of my life, working harder than ever, learning each day and enjoying every second.
