PinnedMember-onlyAn overview of LLMs and their challengesLarge language models are powerful but come with some pitfalls — Large language models (LLMs) are a type of deep neural network models that can process and generate natural language at a large scale. They have become increasingly popular and powerful in recent years, achieving spectacular results on various natural language processing (NLP) tasks, such as machine translation, text summarization, question…AI5 min readAI5 min read
Jun 23Member-onlyA brief history of the dark webUnveiling the shadows of cyberspace — The internet transformed the way we communicate, acquire information, and conduct business. However, beneath the public web’s surface sits a hidden area known as the dark web, a strange and frequently misunderstood sector of cyberspace. This article aims to explore the history of the dark web, tracing its origins, development…Cybersecurity4 min readCybersecurity4 min read
May 4Member-onlyWhat is Mojo?Mojo is a programming language which could become a superset of Python — Mojo is a novel programming language that combines Python syntax and environment with systems programming and metaprogramming techniques. Such aims to bridge the gap between research and production and is intended to evolve into a superset of Python. As a reminder: Python is a popular, high-level, general-purpose language. …Programming2 min readProgramming2 min read
Apr 8Member-onlyA history of AI regulationsRecent developments have revived a willingness for more governance — AI regulations have been a source of contention for some time. They entail the establishment of policies and legislations to promote and regulate artificial intelligence. Below is a timeline of various efforts towards those goals. GDPR The European Union introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, which includes provisions…Artificial Intelligence3 min readArtificial Intelligence3 min read
Apr 4A difficult Q4 2022 for PC manufacturers in Western EuropeBut there is hope this year… — As per Canalys estimates, PC and tablet shipments in Western Europe fell 38% year-on-year during Q4 2022. Here are some other highlights from the market research firm’s latest report: For this given period, Notebooks fared the worst, with 8.6 million units delivered, 40% less than the previous year. Desktop shipments…Computers2 min readComputers2 min read
Mar 30US: 5 things to know about new cybersecurity rules for medical devicesNew rules now require medical device makers to meet specific cybersecurity criteria to gain FDA approval — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new rules that require medical device makers to meet particular cybersecurity criteria in order to gain FDA approval for new products. Here are five key points: The new guidelines, which took effect today, apply to all new medical device applications and…Medical Devices2 min readMedical Devices2 min read
Mar 285 things to know about Amazon opening its Sidewalk networkThe long-range, low-bandwidth network now covers 90% of the US population — Amazon Sidewalk, a low-bandwidth, long-range IoT network, is now available for developer testing (as per a March 28 press release). Here are five key points: The secure network, which is meant to link the “next billion devices”, already covers more than 90% of the U.S. population (it’s only available in…IoT1 min readIoT1 min read
Mar 26Member-onlyDefining AGIArtificial general intelligence is a fascinating field of study — Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is essentially the capacity of an intelligent entity to comprehend or learn any intellectual work that humans and other animals can. It is a major objective of certain artificial intelligence research and a popular theme in science fiction and the study of the future. Potential and risks AGI has…Artificial Intelligence2 min readArtificial Intelligence2 min read
Mar 215 things to know about Nuance DAX ExpressThe clinical documentation application incorporates GPT-4 — On March 20, Nuance Communications (a health tech company now part of Microsoft) introduced Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Express, a new AI-powered clinical documentation application. Here are five key points: The app uses conversational, ambient, and generative AI to generate clinical notes that clinicians can review and complete following each…Health Technology1 min readHealth Technology1 min read
Mar 16Microsoft announces AI office ‘Copilot’This comes two days after a similar announcement from Google — Microsoft today announced “Microsoft 365 Copilot”, an AI-powered productivity solution that blends large language models (aka LLMs) with business data and Microsoft 365 apps. Copilot will be incorporated into various tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. The Big Tech firm also unveiled a new feature called “Business…Artificial Intelligence2 min readArtificial Intelligence2 min read
