October 28, 2024

Running the STORM AI research system with your local documents

AI assisted research using FEMA disaster response documents Matthew Harris · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 16 min read · 3 hours ago — STORM researches the topic via perspective-guided question asking in simulated conversations. Source TL;DR The use of LLM agents is becoming more common for tackling multi-step long-context research tasks where traditional RAG direct prompting methods can sometimes struggle. In this article, we will explore a new and promising technique developed

Matthew Harris October 28, 2024

The Ultimate Productivity System for Data Science Leaders

A framework to optimise the value that you can deliver as a Data Science Leader Rebecca Vickery · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 9 min read · 3 hours ago — Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash The move from individual contributor to a leadership role can be challenging. The first step on the leadership ladder for Data and Technology professionals is usually a Technical Lead or in my case Lead Data Scientist.

Rebecca Vickery October 28, 2024

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s path to the open metaverse is via enlightened self-interest

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney still believes that the path to the open metaverse will yield bring together the entertainment, games and technology industries together in a bright future. But to get there, Sweeney believes the monopolistic platform owners need to embrace enlightened self-interest. He spoke about these topics with me in a recorded video fireside

Dean Takahashi October 28, 2024

From Insights to Impact: Presentation Skills Every Data Scientist Needs

How to structure, design, and deliver data presentations that win over stakeholders Yu Dong · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 7 min read · 3 hours ago — Being a data scientist today is more than just a technical role. It has evolved into a highly cross-functional job, as you need to explain your data insights and sell your ideas to your stakeholders to drive real business impacts. Therefore, to be a successful

Yu Dong October 28, 2024

Gartner predicts AI agents will transform work, but disillusionment is growing

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Very quickly, the topic of AI agents has moved from ambiguous concepts to reality. Enterprises will soon be able to deploy fleets of AI workers to automate and supplement — and yes, in some cases supplant — human talent. “Autonomous agents are one of the hottest topics and perhaps one of the most hyped topics in

Taryn Plumb October 28, 2024

Hero.io climbs Kilimanjaro to mark whitepaper launch

Hero.io, a platform offering AI-powered tools for Web3 and DeFi, has reached new heights—both figuratively and literally. The Hero.io team successfully scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. This climb coincided with the release of Hero.io’s whitepaper, marking two significant milestones for the company. Hero.io’s mission is to push the boundaries of decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3. In its whitepaper, it outlines plans to simplify crypto management through innovative AI-driven tools designed to empower users. These

Jon Stojan October 28, 2024

These 12 Open Source Projects Will Leave You Amazed | HackerNoon

In today’s complex software landscape, finding the right tools can be daunting. Luckily, open-source projects offer invaluable, community-driven solutions. Whether you’re optimizing an app for performance, boosting security, or exploring new data techniques, there’s a tool out there to meet your needs. This article showcases 12 handpicked open-source projects chosen for their unique features and practical application value in your developer workflow. From advanced access control solutions to powerful development environments, these projects tackle frequently

Madza October 28, 2024

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INE’s Initiative To Optimize Year-End Training Budgets With Enhanced Cybersecurity And Networking | HackerNoon

CARY, NC, October 28th, 2024/CyberNewsWire/–As the year-end approaches, it’s common for enterprises to discover they still have funds that must be utilized. Often, these L&D dollars are “use or lose,” meaning they will be returned to the general fund if not invested. Recognizing this, INE Security is launching an initiative to guide organizations in investing in technical training before the year end. This approach not only ensures wise expenditure of remaining budgets but also significantly

CyberNewswire October 28, 2024

Universal strikes AI data training deal, still suing AI companies for using it’s data

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Universal Music Group (UMG), one of the largest recording labels in the world, has been vocal about the impact of AI in the music industry, going as far as to sue AI companies. But even UMG wants its data to help train generative AI as long as it can control who gets to use its copyright

Emilia David October 28, 2024

How to Build a Database From Scratch: Understanding LSM Trees and Storage Engines (Part 1) | HackerNoon

Learn core database concepts by implementing a Python key-value store with crash recovery and efficient writes. In this tutorial, we’ll build a simple but functional database from scratch with Python. Through this hands-on project, we’ll explore core database concepts like Write-Ahead Logging (WAL), Sorted String Tables (SSTables), Log-Structured Merge (LSM) trees, and other optimization techniques. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how real databases work under the hood. Why Build a Database?

Duy Huynh October 28, 2024