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OpenAI is So NOT Done

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Innovation Development Partnerships
  1. OpenAI is still considered a top choice for many teams working on generative AI, even with the rise of new models like Llama 2. They believe OpenAI's technology gives them an edge.
  2. The recent Microsoft and Meta partnership to launch Llama 2 has sparked discussions in the AI community about competition with OpenAI. Some people think OpenAI might lose some users to these new, cheaper options.
  3. While debates continue about the future of AI, many experts remain confident that OpenAI will continue to play a significant role in the industry.

[Solution]Problem 80: Unique Paths[Google]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Coding Algorithms Development
  1. The problem discussed involves finding the number of unique paths a robot can take to reach the bottom-right corner of a grid by moving only down or right.
  2. Grid traversal, dynamic programming, and recursion are key concepts used to solve this problem efficiently.
  3. The test cases provided ensure that the answer is less than or equal to 2 * 10^9, with constraints on the grid size.

Why The Nobel Prize Fails

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 8 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
💼 Business Economics Development Institutions Research Critique
  1. Some people believe the recent winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics didn’t do groundbreaking work, making it hard to justify their award. They think their research doesn't show enough significant change in the field.
  2. Critics say the winners' theories overlook important historical contexts, like the impact of slavery and colonialism, which are vital for understanding economic development. They argue the winners should have connected their work more with historical literature.
  3. Despite the criticisms, the research done by the Nobel laureates has sparked a lot of ongoing discussions in economics. It has shaped how many economists think about development issues today.

OpenAI-mer

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Competition Innovation Development
  1. OpenAI is facing challenges from regulators and competition in the AI field. They are under investigation by the FTC and must deal with new rivals like Elon Musk's xAI.
  2. Competitors like Anthropic and Google are making significant advancements, with Anthropic potentially surpassing OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google improving its Bard tool.
  3. The strategies OpenAI used to highlight AI risks may not be working in their favor anymore and could be backfiring on them.
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Accelerating Code Reviews With Nudges

Engineering Enablement • 19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Development Productivity Tech Culture Experiment Software Engineering
  1. Code reviews at Meta were taking too long, so they experimented with NudgeBot to speed up the process.
  2. The team identified a correlation between slow code reviews and dissatisfaction, leading to the implementation of NudgeBot.
  3. By using NudgeBot to nudge reviewers to act on 'stale' diffs, Meta successfully reduced the time taken for code reviews.

None Can Use AI Like Game Developers

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Gaming Development Software Innovation
  1. Game developers are pushing the limits of generative AI in unique ways. They're using AI to create more engaging and interactive experiences in games.
  2. InWorld AI is making non-playable characters smarter by allowing them to think and communicate like real players. This makes games feel more alive and immersive.
  3. NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine helps developers build custom AI characters with unique speech and animations. This technology is changing how players interact with games.

New tools or old?

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 17 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Engineering Tools Coding Research Development
  1. It's important to learn new tools and technologies to keep growing. Having a variety of skills helps you adapt to changes in your field.
  2. While it's good to be comfortable with familiar tools, relying on them too much can make you stuck. Balance old and new tools to stay current and efficient.
  3. Look for tools that work well together and can be reused. This way, you can get more value out of what you learn and build over time.

Developers of ‘Stuff and Things’

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Software Development AI Programming Web Design
  1. Microsoft is making it easier for anyone to develop apps with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Now, even people without much coding experience can try their hand at building applications.
  2. The introduction of ChatGPT has changed how developers work, allowing them to do both backend and frontend tasks. This means developers can now create all parts of a website or app without needing specialized training for each role.
  3. Although it's said that everyone can be a developer now, there isn’t much data to prove this. However, the possibilities that tools like GPT-4 offer to developers are significant and worth exploring.

In C++ We Rust

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming Software Development Languages Trends
  1. C++ is becoming less popular, with many developers focusing on newer languages like Rust and Python. It’s like learning a language that’s not used much anymore.
  2. The only people still learning C++ seem to be those interested in its history or looking to write books about it. Most developers just want to get their work done quickly.
  3. Having complete knowledge of C++ is seen as a bold claim nowadays, as many believe that there are more relevant skills to focus on in programming today.

Week 77 - E5 - Roles and Responsibilities of an AI Product Manager

The Product Channel By Sid Saladi • 16 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Product Management Skills Education Development
  1. AI product managers bridge business and technology in the development of AI-powered products
  2. Key responsibilities of AI product managers include research, strategy, development, execution, product launch, and growth
  3. Necessary skills for AI product managers include AI and data literacy, technical acumen, business savviness, strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and user empathy

Attentional Blindness [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 22 May 22
🕹 Technology Psychology Development Cognitive Biases Personal Story Software Development
  1. Inattentional blindness is when your mind filters out certain stimuli to focus on what it deems important.
  2. Biases like inattentional blindness can help you focus but also cause you to miss important connections and ideas.
  3. To counter attentional blindness, consider gaining diverse experiences, taking a step back, and pausing to reassess.

Why it is so damn hard to get approved for Meta Graph API

Graph API Explorers • 4 HN points • 31 Mar 24
🕹 Technology API Review Development Social media
  1. Getting approved for Meta Graph API can be extremely challenging, even for straightforward use cases, due to strict permissions and review processes.
  2. Understanding the complexity and legacy technical debt of Meta's Graph API can be a hurdle for developers, especially those without a background in Meta engineering.
  3. The API review process can be hindered by outsourced contractors with limited understanding, leading to scripted responses and unnecessary requirements.

What Predicts Software Developers’ Productivity?

Engineering Enablement • 23 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Development Productivity Research Tools Feedback
  1. Factors like job enthusiasm, peer support for new ideas, and useful feedback strongly correlate with developer productivity.
  2. Non-technical factors like job satisfaction are crucial for productivity, while technical factors can vary among companies.
  3. Improving job enthusiasm, supporting new ideas, and providing feedback can enhance developer productivity.

Why the boring tech is the best for starting a startup

The Tech Bubble • 3 HN points • 25 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Startups Tech stack Development
  1. Consider using boring technologies for starting a startup as they are reliable and stable, having been tested by many companies.
  2. Stick with what you know when choosing a tech stack for an MVP to avoid inefficiencies from trying new tools.
  3. If you're not a developer, options for building a product include using no-code tools, paying for development, or partnering with a technical co-founder.

Goal versus Process

Sunday Letters • 39 implied HN points • 02 Oct 22
💼 Business Management Strategy Product Design Development User Experience
  1. Focusing on goals helps teams and users create better outcomes. It's important to understand what problem we're solving instead of just following a strict process.
  2. Being adaptable is key. Just like driving, we can make adjustments along the way, which leads to a more effective journey toward our goals.
  3. Users care more about reaching their goals quickly than about the steps involved. Designing with their goals in mind makes them happier and more productive.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 2 HN points • 26 May 24
🕹 Technology Security Programming Development Open Source Remote Jobs
  1. Cloudflare took down a site demanding $120k within 24 hours - a shocking story that highlights issues with online service providers.
  2. Home Assistant is being used for protection against missile and drone attacks - showing the diverse applications of technology for security purposes.
  3. Hurl, an Exceptional Language, is a topic of interest on HackerNews - showcasing the community's curiosity about new programming languages and tools.

Three-Bucket Framework for Engineering Metrics

Engineering Enablement • 38 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Metrics Engineering Leadership Productivity Development
  1. Deciding what metrics to track and report to stakeholders is a common challenge for engineering leaders.
  2. Reframing the problem and using a three-bucket framework can help in choosing relevant engineering metrics.
  3. The three buckets for engineering metrics include business impact, system performance, and developer effectiveness.

The Most Insane Week in The History of AI

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Innovation Development Trends
  1. This week, AI made some amazing advancements, surprising everyone with new possibilities. It shows how quickly technology is changing and evolving.
  2. Microsoft and Nuance launched a new AI tool for healthcare that automatically documents clinical notes. This tool utilizes the power of GPT-4 to make the process easier and more efficient.
  3. These developments highlight how AI is transforming industries and pushing the limits of what we can achieve with technology. It's an exciting time for innovation!

Maximize your coding productivity with ChatGPT using these tips

The Future of Life • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Coding Productivity Tools Development
  1. Break down tasks into smaller steps to help ChatGPT understand better. It’s like taking one small bite at a time instead of a huge chunk.
  2. Keep past conversations handy so ChatGPT can give you better suggestions over time. It’s easier to work together when you both remember what’s been said.
  3. Always double-check the code ChatGPT gives you before using it. It might not always be perfect, so reviewing is important!

Elaboration of the PostgreSQL sort cost model

Conserving CPU's cycles ... • 1 HN point • 01 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Database Optimization Development Software Estimation
  1. Column order matters in the PostgreSQL sort cost model, impacting execution time significantly. Choosing the optimal order of sorting columns can vastly affect computational efforts.
  2. Proposed modifications to the cost model aim to consider the number of columns in the sorting tuple and the number of duplicates, providing additional tools for query plan optimization.
  3. Adjusting the PostgreSQL optimizer's cost model involves balancing costs for various operations, taking into account factors like extended statistics, column order, and the complexity of sorting.

The Cobus Quadrant™ Of Conversation Design Capabilities

Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots • 19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Design Development Platforms
  1. Conversation design focuses on creating the flow of dialogue between users and AI. It’s about defining how users interact and how responses are managed.
  2. Different AI platforms offer unique features for conversation design, like dialog flow management or visual design tools. Some tools are easier to use while others provide more advanced capabilities.
  3. Keeping the user experience in mind is crucial for successful conversation design. Understanding what the user needs helps to create smoother and more effective interactions.

Episode 37: Better Built By Burkhard

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Hardware Software Engineering User Interface Development
  1. Choosing the wrong hardware, like an outdated HMI terminal, can lead to costly delays and complications in projects. It's important to think carefully before making these choices.
  2. Sticking with old software can create big problems. It can require more workarounds and ultimately slow down production, affecting overall business performance.
  3. Investing a bit more money upfront in quality hardware and software can save a lot of time and money in the long run. Planning ahead leads to easier work later.

The Thoughtworks Technology Radar

Engineering Enablement • 9 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Innovation Software Tech Trends Development Digital Transformation
  1. The Thoughtworks Technology Radar categorizes technologies into four rings: Hold, Assess, Trial, and Adopt based on their readiness and suitability for adoption.
  2. The Radar provides a snapshot of technologies seen in the previous six months and aims to showcase what's happening globally in the tech industry.
  3. The Radar is produced through a process of collecting technology proposals from Thoughtworks employees, voting on their inclusion, and finalizing around 100 blips for publication.

Me vs Unity and Microsoft

Kevin’s Substack • 3 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Platforms Issues Support
  1. Creating software can come with unexpected challenges, even when using popular tools like Unity and Microsoft.
  2. Unity's rules against uploading executables can lead to complexities and rejection when trying to submit software to their platform.
  3. Dealing with antivirus software like Windows Defender can pose significant hurdles, impacting the distribution and acceptance of software products.

Do you Really Want to Be a Development Team Leader?

kelsey’s Substack • 2 HN points • 16 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Development Leadership Software Communication Management
  1. Consider the responsibilities and changes in work-life balance when transitioning from a developer to a development team leader.
  2. As a development team leader, tasks like coding, documentation, meetings, communications, delegation, and mentoring become essential parts of the role.
  3. Having strong communication skills, enjoying the responsibility of delivering solutions, and being involved in the entire software development life cycle are crucial qualities for success as a development team leader.

💥 The Slow Software Paradox, Reimagining SQLite, Dev’s Viral 2K-Star Plugin, & More

ppdispatch • 2 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Performance Open Source Innovation
  1. Modern software is performing worse than ever, not because computers are slow, but because developers prioritize new features over efficiency and understanding. This leads to apps taking longer to do simple tasks.
  2. A new project called Limbo is completely rewriting SQLite in Rust to be faster and more reliable. It's designed for today's tech needs and can run faster than old SQLite versions.
  3. A developer has gained huge success with a Neovim plugin made on a basic device, showing that consistent work and community engagement can lead to great results, even with low-cost tools.

How Plugin Creep is Killing Your Editor's Performance

Wetware Snippets • 5 implied HN points • 14 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Productivity Tools Performance
  1. Plugin Creep happens when you add too many plugins to your editor, slowing it down and making it harder to use. It's important to keep your editor lean for a better experience.
  2. Every plugin takes up resources, and too many can lead to crashes and conflicts. Before adding new ones, ask yourself if you really need them.
  3. To avoid problems, try using built-in features of your editor instead of installing new plugins. If you find yourself getting frustrated, consider if your editor is the right fit for your workflow.

#45

The Nibble • 7 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Browsers Biometrics Development Innovation
  1. The end of the ZIRP Era means changes in job market and R&D funding in tech.
  2. Google is changing reCAPTCHA with reduced free evaluations and new pricing plans.
  3. Apple introduces OpticID biometric authentication and Pixel 8 has 'circle to search' feature.

A New Atlantis

Model Thinking • 2 HN points • 01 Apr 24
💼 Business Housing Construction Economics Infrastructure Development
  1. Housing in Britain is currently unaffordable due to bloated planning restrictions, costing residents in terms of space, age of homes, and financial burden.
  2. The proposal to reclaim land from Dogger Bank for housing development comes with an estimated cost of £97.5bn, with potential present value benefits of £622bn, showing a promising cost-benefit ratio.
  3. The development of a new city on Dogger Bank has the potential to significantly impact economic activity, urban infrastructure, land prices, and GDP gains, making it a complex but potentially beneficial endeavor.