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In this newsletter, the author highlights the release of the Llama 2 base and chat models, as well as CodeLlama, the latest additions to the open-source AI large language model (LLM) landscape. They discuss the leaked details of the GPT-4 model and its performance over time. The author also mentions OpenAI’s new finetuning API for […]
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Xata is thrilled to announce the addition of File Attachments to its serverless database platform. This feature allows users to store files of any size, which are stored in AWS S3 and cached through a global CDN. With file attachments, files become a part of a database record, sharing the same security boundaries. Image files […]
Hundreds of thousands of individuals in Southeast Asia are being forced into online criminal activities by organized criminal groups, ranging from romance scams to illegal gambling, according to a report released by the UN Human Rights Office. The victims face serious violations and abuses, including threats to their safety and security, torture, forced labor, and […]
OpenStreetMap provides a way to understand the interconnectedness of waterways. By tagging waterways, users can explore the connections between different bodies of water. The map may take a moment to load, so please be patient. Random colors are assigned to the various waterways on the map. You can also exclude waterways based on their length, […]
Projet Overview: The COOP-DOOR project aims to create an intelligent and user-friendly automatic coop door system. It offers a mobile app for device management and monitoring. The core of the system is based on the ESP-32 platform. App Installation: The coop door application is a Progressive Web App that can be installed on mobile devices […]
Any database schema contains text fields that can be divided into three categories: small texts, large texts, and medium texts. In this article, the impact of medium-size texts on query performance in PostgreSQL is explored. The PostgreSQL database handles large chunks of text using a technique called TOAST (the best thing since sliced bread), which […]
Google has announced new map data sets available through the Google Maps API, expanding its sustainability offerings in Google Maps Platform. These new products use AI, machine learning, aerial imagery, and environmental data to provide real-time information on solar potential, air quality, and pollen levels. This technology allows developers, businesses, and organizations to create tools […]
In this web content, the author shares their experience with encountering minor issues with their LG ULTRAGEAR monitor when using Linux. They explain that the monitor works fine on Mac and Windows, but on Linux, it only displays a black panel unless the refresh rate is reduced. The author tried various suggestions online to fix […]
In this blog post, the author engages in an email exchange with another blogger named Vova about blogging platforms and digital privacy. They discuss the reasons behind de-Googling and the need to be informed about data collection. The author highlights the illusion of choice when it comes to using Google services and explores alternative options […]
Ten years ago, a group of individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) took matters into their own hands and developed a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to their treatment. They created software that would automate the process of monitoring and controlling blood glucose levels using insulin pumps and constant glucose monitors. The DIY community has since grown, […]