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The author of this web content discusses the implementation of a custom AI solution using an open source AI model for a client with sensitive customer information. The goal is to maintain a high level of security by not passing the data to proprietary models. The author highlights the abundance of open source AI models […]
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For decades, companies like airlines, hotels, cable companies, banks, and automakers have been charging consumers unfair fees that inflate the advertised price of their services. It wasn’t until 2023 that the U.S. FTC decided to crack down on these fees. The auto industry, in particular, has been fighting the FTC’s proposal to eliminate “administrative fees” […]
The author of this web content shares their experience of using LaTeX for writing lecture notes in mathematics. They have used LaTeX for over 1700 pages of notes and highlight the importance of being able to write text and mathematical formulas quickly and efficiently. The author uses Vim as their text editor and showcases their […]
The Hisense A9 PRO is equipped with a high-quality E INK Carta 1200 6.1-inch display that boasts a resolution of 824×1648 and a screen-to-body ratio of 84%. The screen is flush with the bezel and protected by a layer of glass. The backplate of the phone features a unique glitter sand texture, adding to its […]
In 2023, Deno made significant strides in improving Node/npm compatibility, performance, and simplifying web development. Deno now supports package.json files and can import built-in Node modules using node: specifiers. The Deno.serve web server API was stabilized, resulting in a significant improvement in HTTP throughput. Deno also introduced better support for web streams and made enhancements […]
In this speech transcript from 2008, Clay Shirky discusses the concept of cognitive surplus, or the excess free time that emerged with the rise of television in the 20th century. He compares this surplus to the societal dependence on gin during the industrial revolution and argues that we are now starting to see the cognitive […]
In this web content, the author discusses the concept of “boring” Python development, which refers to reducing surprises and bugs in the tools and processes used to build, manage, and deploy Python applications. The author explains the three basic aspects of packaging in Python: producing distributable artifacts, using those artifacts to reproduce code elsewhere, and […]
Apple’s autonomous vehicle project has been shrouded in secrecy, but records submitted to a California agency reveal that the company significantly ramped up its testing efforts in 2023. Apple tested nearly four times the number of miles on public roads compared to the previous year and more than 30 times the number of miles tested […]
During an interview with astronaut T.K. Mattingly, he reflects on the Apollo 8 mission and the challenges they faced. Mattingly describes the numerous questions that arose, and the need for a systematic approach to address them. This led to meetings organized by Bill Tindall, where they would delve into the complex issues at hand. Tindall […]
During the Renaissance, upper class men were obsessed with their codpieces, which were pockets of fabric worn over the crotch. These codpieces were often padded and adorned with sumptuous fabrics, jewels, and bows. Initially, codpieces were made to protect knights’ fertility on the battlefield, but they soon became a solution for the revealing fashion trend […]