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Uncertainty in machine learning deployments

Denis’s Substack • 7 HN points • 07 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Data science Software Engineering API Automation
  1. Many machine learning projects never make it to production due to various reasons like lack of stakeholder buy-in and data quality issues.
  2. The traditional linear process of analyzing, extracting data, modeling, deploying, and operating models can be naive and not reduce uncertainty.
  3. Embracing uncertainty in machine learning deployments can involve starting the deployment phase before data extraction, leading to constant value addition throughout the process.

Enterprise-grade RAG with PDFs and NPM for Javascript Developers

Substack von FARSPEAK • 1 HN point • 30 May 24
🕹 Technology Development JavaScript API Software
  1. Farspeak is launching enterprise-grade support for PDFs and a new version of npm for JavaScript developers.
  2. To build an app quickly with Farspeak, start by creating an app and obtaining a Farspeak token from farspeak.ai.
  3. After obtaining the Farspeak token, follow the tutorial instructions, install the npm package, and use the provided code snippets to upload files, ask questions, and scale production operations.

Exploring Claude 3: A Comprehensive Analysis and Practical Guide

The AI Observer • 6 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Tech industry API Artificial Intelligence Software Development
  1. Claude 3 comes as part of a trio, with Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus models each offering unique strengths and pricing structure.
  2. Claude 3 models showcase advances in nuanced understanding and offer high accuracy, with Opus doubling accuracy compared to previous versions.
  3. The comprehensive guide on interacting with Claude's API in a C# environment provides a step-by-step instruction for building a console app to engage with the latest models.

API Preview and Signal Stats

Dataplane.org Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 22
🕹 Technology API Statistics Infrastructure Funding Data
  1. The API Preview allows users to search data with a subset of current data and provides documentation for various queries and returns.
  2. The Signal Statistics page offers graphical insight into daily event summaries, aiding both the organization and the community.
  3. The commentary on UA and RU signals highlights the organization's operational status in these regions amidst recent events, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and preparedness.
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RouteOne On-Demand API, Reddit IPO, Naz.API 1B Leaked Credentials

The API Changelog • 4 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology API Fintech Security AI Funding
  1. A new book called 'Building an API Product' by Bruno is now available and targeted towards Product Managers and non-technical individuals.
  2. Several companies have made significant announcements, such as Techmap launching an international Job Posting API and Blue Sage Solutions launching a digital servicing platform for mortgage life cycle support.
  3. Reddit is planning to launch an IPO in March, aiming to become the first social media IPO since Pinterest in 2019.

OSS vs OpenAI

Gradient Ascendant • 5 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Hardware Cloud Computing API
  1. There is an ongoing debate between proprietary LLMs like OpenAI and open-source models like Llama-2 and Mistral in the field of artificial intelligence applications.
  2. OpenAI is making significant advancements with their Assistants API, aiming to become both the hardware and software giant of modern AI.
  3. While open-source LLMs have their place for certain tasks, OpenAI's focus on flagship applications and serious pattern recognition makes it difficult for OSS to compete.

Kong AI Gateway, Bitly Barcode API, Feever €10M

The API Changelog • 1 implied HN point • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Fintech Security Funding API
  1. Kong has introduced a new open-source AI Gateway with features focused on simplifying AI integration and centralized access.
  2. Feever, a Swedish Powertech firm, secured a substantial €10 million funding for expanding its energy asset connection platform across Europe.
  3. Bitly Inc. unveiled the first API for generating 2D Barcodes to enhance product data capture and consumer engagement, aligning with the predicted industry shift towards 2D Barcodes becoming standard by 2027.

Peoples Co Integrates AcreTrader, ExtraHop $100M, 1M Halara Customers Leaked

The API Changelog • 1 implied HN point • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology API Fintech AI Security Innovation
  1. Peoples Co integrated AcreTrader to provide better land analysis for agricultural real estate market.
  2. ExtraHop secured $100 million in growth capital for expansion in network detection and response market.
  3. Over 1 million Halara customers had their data leaked due to an API vulnerability, stressing the importance of API security.

What does $2 for 1 million tokens get you

Experiments with NLP and GPT-3 • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI NLP API
  1. For $2, 1 million tokens can generate a variety of content like code, articles, novels, tweets, and more.
  2. Generating content using AI may not always result in high-quality or unique output; success may involve integrating AI into existing processes.
  3. The key is to leverage generative AI as a part of the creative pipeline rather than relying solely on the AI to do all the work.

#OpenSourceDiscovery 80: Kutt

#OpenSourceDiscovery • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Open Source API
  1. Kutt is an open-source alternative to Bitly for URL shortening with features like custom domain support and built-in analytics.
  2. Kutt community has developed third-party packages for easy integration and browser extensions for simple link management.
  3. Challenges with Kutt include disabled signup functionality, outdated dependencies, and default environment variable issues.

Speech Recognition

Prompt Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Speech Recognition AI API Data Training
  1. OpenAI's Whisper model is a powerful tool for audio to text transcription, trained on 680,000 hours of data.
  2. Voice interfaces are often tied to specific software, but a general-purpose voice transcriber like Whisper could be very useful.
  3. Whisper can be integrated with tools like ChatGPT for recording and transcribing text to work on creating a stronger narrative.

Apple’s Journal App: A Foray Into AI, the Other Way Round

Big Tech • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Apple Apps API
  1. Apple's Journal app integrates various features like photos, location data, and workouts into journal entries, designed for personal reflection.
  2. The Journal app emphasizes privacy by not allowing Siri access to private journals and lacks social sharing capabilities, focusing more on personal use.
  3. The Journal Suggestions API aims to enhance Siri's capabilities and encourage developers to integrate prompt suggestions into their apps for a more personalized user experience.

Release notes 04/05/2024

The Open-Source Blueprint • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Software Components API Frontend CLI
  1. Latitude has released a new npm package for React, featuring a `useQuery` hook for fetching and managing server data with ease.
  2. A new Select component is now available that can dynamically populate options using data from queries, allowing for versatile user interactions.
  3. Latitude now supports downloading query results in CSV format by adding a simple query parameter, making it easier for users to work with data outside the platform.

API or Platform

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
🕹 Technology Startups API Platform Entrepreneurship Data
  1. Entrepreneurs should focus on either building a BtoB SaaS API or a Platform, not both simultaneously.
  2. A BtoB SaaS API offers technology for others to use, while a Platform provides both technology and data to users.
  3. Platforms, which combine tech and data, are harder to succeed with compared to APIs, which focus solely on technology.

API-Tech + Product

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
🕹 Technology API Product Startups Entrepreneurship Tech industry
  1. Successful companies can work on and sell two different but connected things at the same time, like API-Tech + Product.
  2. Companies that initially stand out and succeed often have clarity, determination, and quality in their foundational choices.
  3. To build an empire, focus on creating unique assets, game changers, and barriers that set your company apart from others.

ChatGPT Goes Open Source, Accessible via Assistants API in 2024

AI Disruption • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Open Source API Programming Development
  1. OpenAI released a new open-source project to help create AI apps more efficiently using the Assistants API and Next.js.
  2. The project includes example code to build chat interfaces with streaming, demonstrating the use of tools like function calls, code interpreters, and file search.
  3. To get started with the project, users can follow a simple setup process involving cloning the repo, setting up the OpenAI API key, installing dependencies, and running the project.

Utility Data Hackathon - Dec 2023

Solar Powered Data • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🕹 Technology API Energy Data Software
  1. Participated in a Utility Data Hackathon focused on energy insights and placed 2nd out of 9 teams.
  2. Found a solution that leverages utility data API and Shovels API to help electrify households efficiently.
  3. Collaborated effectively with a software engineer to build a demo app that provides energy-saving recommendations based on electricity data patterns.

Adding A Moderation Layer To Your OpenAI Implementations

Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI API Moderation NLP Chatbots
  1. Adding a moderation layer to OpenAI implementations is essential to comply with usage policies. This helps avoid serious issues like account termination.
  2. The moderation endpoint is free to use and monitors for harmful content like hate, violence, and self-harm. Companies should check their API calls for inappropriate content.
  3. OpenAI is continually improving the moderation tools, but users need to frequently update their own policies to align with these changes. Regular checks can help ensure safe usage.