Author: makoantz
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The AI Paradox: My Journey as a Technology Trailblazer
Confronting Skepticism in an Era of Transformative Potential I’ve been fascinated by a curious paradox I’ve observed in today’s AI landscape. While generative AI represents one of the most significant technological advancements of our time, it faces an extraordinary level of skepticism across both technical and non-technical communities. I’ve witnessed this firsthand—people outright rejecting AI,…
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Broadband Renewal: From Bridge Mode to Tailscale
The Six-Year Setup Two years have passed again, and it’s time to re-contract our broadband service. I’ve been using Singtel’s gamer plan for the last 6 years, mainly because it provides at least two separate active ports from the fiber optic modem with one in bridge mode. I needed the bridge mode feature to allow…
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Breaking the Silence: Reflections on AI and Global Change
Seven months later, contemplating technology’s march and humanity’s crossroads It’s been seven months since my last entry here. Seven months of silence as the digital world transformed itself several times over. All it took was a subscription renewal email from EasyWP to bring me back to this space. As I was contemplating on just moving…
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WWDC 2024 Highlights: AI and Beyond
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote began with a dramatic skydiving intro featuring some of its executives jumping from planes and parachuting onto the grounds of Apple Park. This attention-grabbing stunt set the stage for Apple to unveil its major announcements around artificial intelligence (AI) and the “Apple Intelligence” initiative. After the skydiving intro, CEO Tim Cook…
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Kaifu Lee’s Insightful Perspectives on AI: Latest Views and Their Contribution to the AI Discourse
Among the many books on Artificial Intelligence, Kaifu Lee’s AI Superpowers was one of those few that caught my attention. I pored over it during the pandemic which provided valuable insights into the AI landscape and the ongoing competition between the United States and China. Lee’s perspectives added depth to my existing knowledge and helped…
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Microsoft Build 2024: Cutting-Edge AI Innovations
In today’s Microsoft Build 2024 keynote, CEO Satya Nadella announced a range of exciting new AI capabilities and partnerships. Here are some of the key highlights: Azure AI Infrastructure Scales with New Hardware Partnerships Azure AI infrastructure continues to scale rapidly, with 30x more supercomputing power added in the last 6 months. New partnerships with…
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Quality Time with My Son: An Unexpected FC24 Bonding Experience
Today was a rather slow Monday, possibly due to the upcoming mid-week holiday on Wednesday. The day at the office dragged on, and I had to stay late to complete my homework for last week’s module in the professional course I’m attending. By the time I got home, it was already past 8 PM. As…
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Resurgence of Covid-19: A Personal Perspective
The recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Singapore has been a topic of discussion in many households, including my own. Just last month, our family went through a series of flu-like illnesses, starting with my son , then my daughter, and finally myself, before circling back to my son just before this weekend. Despite testing…
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FC La Paz Triumphs in a Thrilling Comeback Victory: A Rollercoaster Match Against Lille US
FC La Paz and Lille US treated fans to an exhilarating FC24 Ultimate Team Rivals match last night, filled with dramatic moments and a stunning comeback by the home side. The match was a testament to the resilience and determination of FC La Paz, who refused to give up despite facing a two-goal deficit early…
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Navigating the AI Landscape: An Enthusiast’s Journey Through Challenges and Triumphs
Embracing the Power of GenAI and Overcoming Obstacles As I continue to explore the vast and rapidly evolving world of AI technology, particularly the fascinating realm of GenAI, I find myself facing a myriad of challenges in my quest to spread its benefits across various use cases. These challenges come from all directions – upstream,…