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Twitter’s updated terms of service, particularly section 2.1, have caught attention due to Elon Musk’s involvement and the potential implications for users. Musk, who has made efforts to protect his companies from outside influences, including scraping, now seems to be using Twitter’s data for his own benefit. Despite previously criticizing Microsoft for using Twitter’s data […]
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This web content tells the story of Frank and Edward Palmer Thompson, two brothers who were passionate about fighting fascism and building a better world. Frank, a liaison between the British army and Bulgarian anti-fascist partisans, died a hero in 1944. Edward, on the other hand, spent his life wondering about his brother’s death and […]
React Server Components offer a solution to the problem of client-side rendering and server-side rendering. They allow developers to define where their code runs (server or client) and fetch data directly within server components. This eliminates the need for complex data handling and improves performance. However, there are limitations to using React Server Components. CSS-in-JS […]
The United States Copyright Office is seeking comments on the copyright law and policy issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Office is particularly interested in the use of copyrighted works to train AI models, the transparency and disclosure of copyrighted works used in AI, and the legal status of AI-generated outputs. The Office […]
The Wii may not have had the best graphics of its competitors, but its unique controllers and innovative software set it apart. The Wii Remote, or ‘Wiimote,’ featured physical buttons, an accelerometer for motion sensing, and an infrared camera for pointing at the screen. The console also included the Nunchuk controller and had compatibility with […]
Planting native plants in your garden has a positive impact on wildlife diversity, from bugs to birds. Doug Tallamy, an advocate for reintroducing native plants, found that native trees attracted significantly more caterpillars and species compared to a non-native tree. Caterpillars are important for baby birds’ survival, as they are their main source of food. […]
BoTorch is a powerful framework for efficient Monte-Carlo Bayesian optimization. It offers key features such as modular plug-ins for new models, acquisition functions, and optimizers. Built on PyTorch, it allows easy integration of neural network modules and has native GPU support with autograd. BoTorch is scalable and supports scalable GPs via GPyTorch, allowing code to […]
Educators are finding various ways to use ChatGPT to enhance student learning. Dr. Helen Crompton encourages her students to use ChatGPT as a debate partner or a recruiter to improve their arguments and interview skills. Fran Bellas recommends using ChatGPT to assist in creating quizzes, exams, and lesson plans that incorporate modern and culturally relevant […]
Earlier this month, the author visited the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport and noticed something unique about the experience: it was quiet. Unlike most airports, where public address announcements bombard travelers with unnecessary information at ear-shattering volumes, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport keeps it simple. The author argues that these constant announcements not only add to the noise pollution of […]
The Moka Express, invented by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933, revolutionized the way coffee was enjoyed by bringing it into the home. Renato Bialetti, Alfonso’s son, played a key role in popularizing the Moka pot through innovative advertising techniques. Today, the Moka pot is a staple in Italian households and has sold an estimated 300 million […]