Category: Technology
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GenAI: What It Is and What It Is Not
Today’s post is a bit different. I’ve created a fun HTML experiment with simple animations to explain what GenAI is for me, and what it isn’t. I used Claude 3 Opus to make the HTML files outside of WordPress and then embedded them into this post using an iframe. Check out the animation below to…
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My Keyboard Chronicles: A Clicky, Clacky Adventure
The Typewriter I could not really recall how I learned to type, but we had a typewriter at home because our mother would use it to type the stencils for school examination papers. Some of these were our class examinations as she was once my math teacher in elementary! But honestly, I did not even…
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From Beating Humans to Shaping Society: Key Takeaways from the AI Index 2024 Report
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence recently released their AI Index 2024 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving AI landscape over the past year. Here are some key excerpts from the report: Message From the Co-directors, Ray Perrault and Jack Clark: “A decade ago, the best AI systems in the…
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Using Prompt Templates: Supercharge Your ChatGPT Experience
Whether you’re using the paid or free version of ChatGPT, the key to getting the most out of this powerful AI tool lies in the art of crafting effective prompts. A prompt is essentially the set of instructions or text you provide to guide the chatbot’s response. These inputs serve as the foundation for the…
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Leveling Up with AI: How ChatGPT 4.0 and Claude 3 Opus Changed the Game
The first time I used ChatGPT 3.5, I had loads of fun with it, trying to ask all sorts of questions, both sensible and otherwise. I found it to be extremely polite and answering in the most politically correct manner. Initially, I was impressed with it until I asked it to solve for x in…
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The Future of Coding in the Age of AI: A Personal Reflection
I started coding when I was still in grade school (primary) using the Atari 800XL that our father brought from overseas in the 80s. It had a BASIC language interpreter which would greet you by default after booting up the system. The 800XL also had a game cartridge slot where you could insert your Atari…
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Google Cloud Next ’24: Empowering Developers with AI-Powered Tools and Platforms
The Google Cloud Next ’24 Developer Keynote showcased an array of groundbreaking tools and platforms that harness the power of AI to revolutionize modern software development. With a focus on making developers’ lives easier, Google and industry experts shared demos and best practices highlighting the bleeding-edge of technology and how it can be adopted to…
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Intel Vision 2024 Keynote: Empowering Businesses with Enterprise AI
In the Intel Vision 2024 Keynote, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and special guests unveiled the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for businesses. The keynote focused on the tangible outcomes AI can enable and provided a glimpse into the future of enterprise AI. Gelsinger emphasized how AI represents a paradigm shift in the way humans…
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Two Days in the Making: My Holiday Baguette Song
Intro:Woke up this morning with a sense of prideTwo days of prep, I couldn’t hideBut then I smelled something that made my heart soarCould it be? Oh, yes! My baguette, I adore! Verse:There’s nothing like a freshly baked baguetteOn a holiday morning, it’s the best betGolden, crispy crust and a soft, fluffy coreTwo days of…