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[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 237

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 18
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Big Data Computing
  1. Understanding the brain has improved with maps that show how it processes information, which is helping scientists and neurologists.
  2. The future of work will involve more teamwork between humans and machines, requiring companies to adapt to this changing landscape.
  3. Deep learning methods for object detection have evolved and improved over time, demonstrating how small changes can enhance research and technology.

[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 245

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 18
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning AI Programming Analytics
  1. Hiring for data science roles should focus on autonomy, allowing teams to thrive and innovate.
  2. Understanding and interpreting model uncertainty is crucial in improving machine learning models.
  3. Different loss and activation functions should be matched with the business goals for better deep learning outcomes.

Debunking Objections to AI Consciousness: A Thought Experiment

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Philosophy Consciousness Intelligence
  1. Defining intelligence based on biology is not helpful. It should focus on abilities and behaviors instead of whether something is made of carbon or not.
  2. We don't need to understand how intelligence works to see it in action. If an AI acts intelligently, it deserves to be treated with respect.
  3. Just because AI hasn't achieved certain human-like abilities yet doesn't mean it never will. Making claims about AI's limits shows ignorance and bias against non-biological intelligence.
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🐿️ Greatest Fried Chicken - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Innovation Startups Business Models Product Development
  1. Some businesses may look good from the outside but can be ineffective or even fronts for illegal activities. It's essential to look deeper to understand their true operations.
  2. Large organizations often struggle to innovate because new ideas can threaten their current success. This results in a culture that rejects new inventions.
  3. Investments in new 'innovation centers' often serve to make companies look good, rather than genuinely foster innovation. This leads to a lot of effort going into appearances rather than actual progress.

Free seats for Bruce Dang's training class

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 26 Dec 15
🕹 Technology Training Assembly Scholarships
  1. Free seats for Bruce Dang's training class are offered for college students, with a challenge to win a spot through a coding task.
  2. The challenge involves writing functions in x86 assembly, with bonus challenges to optimize for code size or speed.
  3. Students need to submit their code by a specified deadline and winners will be announced on the same day.

Pizza Place Payments

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Payments Software Database Events Architecture
  1. Understanding the separation of orders and payments is crucial for developing useful payment applications.
  2. When building payment applications, ensure past orders and payments are unaffected by future changes in products and variants.
  3. Invoices notify about payments, receipts prove payments; keep both immutable and associated with an order.

The Turbulent Tango Of Payment Providers

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Payment Systems Cryptocurrency Data Management
  1. Different payment providers are constantly innovating and competing with traditional credit card schemes like Visa and Mastercard.
  2. Building resilient payment systems involves anticipating and mitigating potential outages from third party providers.
  3. Engineering payment systems correctly provides a better understanding of customer behavior and improves fraud detection capabilities.

The Relevance Of Tech Conferences In A Post Pandemic World

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Conferences Engineers Remote work Innovation Software Development
  1. Companies benefit from sponsoring tech conferences by gaining innovative insights and retaining skilled employees.
  2. Software engineers need proactive thinking to tackle tech debt and prevent burnout.
  3. Tech conferences provide a crucial environment for engineers to connect, innovate, and avoid long-term costs.

The Suits Gap

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Engineering Internet Business Skills
  1. The distribution of roles in industries can change over time, creating 'The Suits Gap'.
  2. In the tech industry, focusing on synthesis and persuasion skills can be more valuable than just technical knowledge.
  3. To stay relevant in a changing landscape, engineers need to develop business acumen and strategic thinking.

🐿️ Riding the Current - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Hardware Software Computing Innovation
  1. Smartphones today have much more power than computers from just 25 years ago. This shows how quickly technology improves, with more parts being added to chips every few years.
  2. There’s a slowdown coming in AI growth because we need special, big computer systems to run these complex programs. As we reach limits in technology, we might have to focus more on improving software instead of just making computers faster.
  3. Even though AI is advancing quickly, there are challenges like the lack of special chips and the environmental impact of new data centers. This means the future of AI development might not be as fast as we expect.

🐿️ Procrustes - The Insanely profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Software Development Project management Client Relations Business strategy Product Design
  1. When faced with too many demands, focus on solving the customer's most important problems first. It’s better to tackle what's truly necessary rather than trying to please everyone.
  2. Communication is key. A skilled account manager can help manage expectations and guide clients toward what they actually need instead of what they want.
  3. It’s important to distinguish between essential requirements and nice-to-have features. This clarity can help teams deliver projects successfully and on time.

🐿️ Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Aerospace Engineering Innovation Space Industry Tech startups
  1. Experimentation is key to learning. Just like early aviators learned from their crash attempts, businesses can benefit from trying new things and learning quickly from failures.
  2. SpaceX took more risks and embraced failures, which helped them succeed faster. They learned from their explosions, while Boeing took a safer approach and faced delays and high costs.
  3. In software development, mistakes can be less costly than in aerospace. Companies should feel free to experiment and gather feedback from users to improve their products, just like SpaceX does.

🐿️ The Three Laws of AI - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Productivity Coding Innovation Automation
  1. It's best not to let AI talk to customers directly, as this can lead to funny but unprofessional mistakes. Keeping AI behind the scenes helps avoid embarrassing situations.
  2. Be cautious about ownership of what AI creates. It's important to have a backup plan if the AI's content turns out to belong to someone else.
  3. Always double-check what AI tells you. AI can produce boring or incorrect information, so having a human oversee its work can help keep things interesting and accurate.

Chương trình chính thức của TetCon Saigon 2015

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Web Security Bitcoin Events Programming
  1. The TetCon Saigon 2015 event featured topics on web security, Bitcoin, and software vulnerabilities.
  2. Speakers discussed innovative projects and tools related to anonymous messaging, cryptocurrency, and reverse engineering.
  3. The event catered to a variety of interests, from earning money through security loopholes to analyzing malware targeting activists.

2/13/22 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🕹 Technology E-commerce Tech Policy AI Market Trends China tech
  1. The concept of consumption upgrade vs. downgrade in China's consumer market is complex and impactful, with platforms like Pinduoduo challenging traditional views.
  2. Predictions from Chinese government research organizations suggest continued US-China tensions in tech, with Biden likely to tighten restrictions on exports, investments, and overseas operations.
  3. AInnovation's IPO in the

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech AI Random
  1. People are prioritizing time off over working longer hours for more pay, showing a shift in values towards work-life balance.
  2. Advancements in technology include LLM query principles, decentralized AI chip factories, and AI voice scams.
  3. There is a growing focus on AI strategies such as Gartner's radar for deployment, and concerns about AI safety, bias, and regulation.

2/7/22 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Regulations Economy Digital Platforms Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency
  1. Regulating Chinese digital platforms involves focusing on compliance, differentiating policies, and balancing interests and values.
  2. China's focus on the real economy over soft tech is evident in its technology encouragement and regulation.
  3. The e-CNY digital currency has both physical and software app versions with tiered levels based on registration requirements and transaction limits.

2/1/22 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Tech news Innovation Startups E-commerce Gaming
  1. In 2022, tech regulations will continue to increase in China, affecting Big Tech companies more than before.
  2. The Lunar New Year celebration in China slows down economic activity, presenting as an excellent time to engage in informed discussions on tech news and trends.
  3. Prominent developments in China include SES's innovative lithium-metal battery technology and Abogen's leading position in developing mRNA vaccines.

[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 358

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering Analytics
  1. Data quality is really important for machine learning to work well. If the data is bad, it can mess up the whole project and make people doubt the results.
  2. The State of AI Report covers current trends and future predictions in artificial intelligence. It looks into research advances, talent availability, and the impact of AI on industries.
  3. Using mobile phone data can help understand and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it's crucial to consider what types of behaviors and populations this data represents.

1/20/22 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Regulation Investments Chinese Tech Internet Regulations Antitrust
  1. US lawmakers target Chinese biotech to combat influence from the Chinese Communist Party in American medical research. There is a possibility of bipartisan support for these measures in the future.
  2. Continued uncertainty surrounds VIEs in China, with differing opinions on their stability and government intervention. Recent regulations raise questions about the future of VIEs.
  3. China's tech investment landscape in 2021 saw significant activity, with China having 295 unicorns. The sectors with the most unicorns include enterprise software, healthcare, and automotive, showing heavy concentration.

12/23 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 21
🕹 Technology News Analysis Tech Companies
  1. Viya, a top e-commerce livestreamer in China, was fined a historic $210 million for tax evasion, highlighting the issue of tax compliance in the industry.
  2. Alibaba Cloud's suspension from MIIT's threat sharing platform for failing to report a security vulnerability led to concerns about future government business, showing the importance of regulatory compliance in tech.
  3. Bilibili's challenges and declining market performance are linked to weaknesses in upper management and operations, indicating the impact of leadership on company success.

Stats

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 14
🕹 Technology Tech
  1. The post is about sharing statistics on a blog, with insights on English blogging.
  2. There is a comparison of viewership between 'This week' and 'All time'.
  3. The author considers blogging more frequently in English based on the statistics.

Problem 73: Find the smallest positive number missing from an unsorted array [Apple]

Technology Made Simple • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Problem Solving Arrays
  1. The problem is about finding the smallest positive number missing from an unsorted array, and the solution involves using pointer manipulation and arrays.
  2. The goal is to identify the smallest positive number missing from the array in O(n) time while utilizing constant extra space and modifying the original array.
  3. Examples of such problems include finding the missing positive number in arrays with positive and negative elements, showcasing the complexities of problem-solving in coding interviews.

[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 393

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Visualization
  1. Fourier transforms can create 3D terrain or noise, and understanding how this works can be a fun and interesting challenge.
  2. Interactive tools are available to visualize complex data concepts like Gaussian processes, making it easier to grasp difficult ideas.
  3. Machine learning has potential issues in healthcare; it's important to approach this field carefully and thoughtfully.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Tech Work

Adam’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Workplace History Skills Learning Industry
  1. Take care of basic needs first in your work environment, like comfort and safety.
  2. Mastering fundamental skills and tools, like touch typing, can significantly enhance your efficiency and long-term success.
  3. Learn from the experienced individuals in different industries, as they hold valuable lessons that can benefit the tech industry, which is still relatively young.

Free Azure SQL Offer

Power Platform News • 0 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Developers
  1. Azure SQL can be obtained for free through a special offer, providing a 32 GB SQL server for app development.
  2. One database per subscription is allowed with the free Azure SQL offer.
  3. Developers should be cautious about using personal cards for payments and consider monitoring their usage.

Better approach to Error Handling in Power Automate as CoE Admin

Power Platform News • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Automation Error Handling
  1. In Power Automate, a new feature in the Power Platform enables better error handling and proactive management by CoE admins.
  2. When faced with limitations in the platform, such as unsupported triggers, admins can create alternative solutions like setting up recurring flows to monitor and notify about flow failures.
  3. Setting up automated processes to handle errors can streamline operations and improve the efficiency of CoE teams.

Why Power Platform admins need to be SharePoint admins too.

Power Platform News • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 24
🕹 Technology Software Data Management
  1. SharePoint lists are widely used due to their ease of use and 'free' licensing, making them a popular choice for building apps.
  2. Dataverse may not always live up to its promise in practical use, and many organizations continue to prefer SharePoint lists for their applications.
  3. Microsoft sees value in maintaining both SharePoint lists and Dataverse to cater to different needs and competition in the market, leading to a need for Power Platform admins to also have SharePoint admin skills.