Vendor Spotlight: Inside the UneeQ Digital Human Operating System
As we navigate late 2025, the AI landscape evolves with lifelike avatars—Digital Humans—transforming business interactions. Discover their potential and key technologies.
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Understanding RAG ChatBot Operating Costs: A Practical Guide
Back in 2024 I wrote a blog post: How Much Does It Cost to Operate AI ChatBots? Today I am updating it with a bit more knowledge and information and pointing you to the calcultor I have created and use to explain this concept. Introduction Building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot is an exciting venture,…
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Beyond the Chatbot: Understanding the World of Digital Humans
As we navigate late 2025, the AI landscape evolves with lifelike avatars—Digital Humans—transforming business interactions. Discover their potential and key technologies.
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From Vibe Coding to Coding Partner
For the past couple of years, I’ve written and spoken a lot about my AI discovery journey — explaining what AI really is. Not magic, but a system, a platform, a powerful set of tools. What I haven’t talked about much is how that journey has changed the way I code. This is that story. The Vibe Coding Phase…
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Plagiarism and AI Content Generation: What You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence has transformed how content is created. Whether blogging, preparing academic essays, compiling business reports, or launching marketing campaigns, AI tools like ChatGPT make writing faster and easier. However, this convenience raises a crucial question: What happens when AI and plagiarism intersect? What Is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is using someone else’s words, ideas, or creative…
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Coding with No Code & Vibe Coding Tools as of August 2025
Many of us have already experienced the power of AI in writing code—tools that suggest lines, fix syntax errors, or even generate entire functions have become increasingly common. However, “vibe coding” represents a new paradigm that goes well beyond simple assistance. Coined by Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, vibe coding allows developers—and even non-developers—to build…
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Local AI PCs – Resource Videos
Companion post to my blog Guide to Local AI: Picking a PC in September 2025 A few Videos I have found interesting in my research AMD Ryzeon AI PRO MAX Best AI Mini PC Deep Dives into Nvidia’s DGX Spark GB10 Video 2 Building AI Rigs for Rent (salad.com) Building an AI MAchine!(with MicroCenter’s help)…
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Why PC Stalls When AI Writes Code
I’m a freelance developer (well, kind of semi-professional, “Pro-am coder“, “Weekend and late nights warrior developer“) who loves to vibe code with AI. My go-to teammates are tools like Gemini and Claude, which I rely on for code generation and solving complex problems. It’s an amazing workflow—at least until the moment the AI drops a…
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Guide to Local AI: Picking a PC in September 2025
The future of AI isn’t just in the cloud; it’s right on your desktop. Running AI models locally offers unparalleled privacy, speed, and creative freedom. But with so many options from AMD, Intel, and Apple, how do you choose the best “Local AI PC” for you? Let’s break down the leading architectures and what they…
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Do You Own That AI-Generated Content? Think Again
Copyright and AI wasn’t even on my radar until I stumbled across Jason Calacanis This Week in Startups podcast episode. I use AI tools like everyone else, but I’d never stopped to think about the legal side of things. Big mistake. I clicked on Jason’s podcast expecting maybe some light tech discussion. Instead, I found…
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Anthropic’s “5-Hour Cap”: Demystifying Execution Minutes for Vibe Coders
I wrote about vibe coding and how much I enjoyed it back in February 2025 and since I been writing about my vibe coding experience So, if you’ve jumped on the “vibe coding” train – that incredible, intuitive workflow where an AI assistant helps you sculpt code from natural language. It’s powerful, it’s fast, and…
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Unpacking NVIDIA’s GPU Maze: Quadro vs. RTX A-Series vs. GeForce RTX
Coming from a personal experience, this was confusing, and it took me a while to figure out. If you’ve are looking into running AI locally, upgrading a workstation, or even just buying a powerful GPU, you’ve probably run into NVIDIA’s confusing lineup: the old Quadro cards, the modern RTX A-Series, and the consumer-focused GeForce RTX….
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AI Is Changing the Game for SMBs in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword for small and medium businesses (SMBs)—it’s rapidly becoming central to how they operate, compete, and grow. The past two weeks have brought a surge of news and studies highlighting AI’s transformative effects. Here’s what’s most important for SMBs right now. Check out my Resources for Learning…
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MIT Report The GenAI Divide: A Cautionary Tale or a Misleading Snapshot?
The MIT report “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025,” published in April, has been making waves ever since. By August, its headline claim—that 95% of generative AI projects fail to deliver measurable returns—was being echoed across headlines, conferences, and boardrooms. It’s a striking message, but one that deserves closer examination, especially given the limitations…
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AI Agents in Microsoft 365: A Simple Guide to Agent Governance
Summary originally generated with Microsoft Copilot As AI agents become more common in the workplace, especially within Microsoft 365, it’s crucial to manage them securely and effectively. AI agents are transforming how we work—automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing collaboration. But with great power comes great responsibility. The recently published (last week) Microsoft’s Agent Governance…
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Do Large Language Models Actually Reason?
Wondering if AI models like GPT-4, Gemini, or Claude are actually thinking? You’re not alone! With the surge in popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs), it’s natural to ask: are they really reasoning, or just great at sounding smart? Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Gemini, and Claude have taken the world by storm. They…
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Microsoft Copilot Evolution – May 2025 UPDATE
In May of 2025 Microsoft released a BUNCH of enhancements to their Copilot family of products. Absolutely amazing. I have been keeping track of this and the last time I wrote an update was in November 2024 under the blog The World of Microsoft Copilot Products – Update Nov 2024. You can also see all…
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Top Announcements from Microsoft Build 2025 and Google I/O 2025
Written with the help of Research assisstant: Perplexity.ai Epic Week for AI! Microsoft Build 2025 took place from May 19 to May 22, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center while Google I/O 2025 was held concurrently, starting on May 19, 2025, in Mountain View, California. Both Microsoft Build 2025 and Google I/O 2025 showcased major…
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Why Perplexity AI Has Become My Go-To AI Tool
Written with the help of my research assistant: Perplexity.ai AI has become an essential part of my daily routine, powering everything from research and writing to automating tasks, brainstorming ideas, and even satisfying my curiosity. It’s been an incredible ride of learning and discovery, opening up new ways to solve problems and approach creative projects….
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What Is MCP? The Model Context Protocol Explained
What Is MCP? The Model Context Protocol Explained Disclaimer: Written with help of AI, specifically my research assistant: Perplexity.ai In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses depend on seamless integration between software, data systems, and artificial intelligence. Ever feel like your business’s different tools and systems just don’t “talk” to each other? You’ve got your customer list…
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AI Agents: Value Justification Dilemma
It is March 2025 and many organizations have already realized that AI is a strategic business transformation imperative. Many early adopters across industries have moved beyond viewing AI as merely an operational efficiency tool to recognizing it as a fundamental driver of competitive advantage. Companies that initially leveraged AI for efficiency and automation have now…
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 / Excluding files & Sites
As many organizations are engaging in Implementing Microsoft Copilot, a question I often get asked which I thought I would document for reference. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a powerful tool that leverages AI to assist users in various tasks. However, there might be instances where you want to exclude certain files or documents…
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Diffusion LLMs: Are they The Next Wave ?
Over the past couple of years, we have witnessed an incredible evolution in artificial intelligence. From simple chatbots to sophisticated language models that can write, translate, and even generate new content including software! The progress has been nothing short of breathtaking, and as soon as you know something, it changes or there is some new…
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Vibe Coding: Beyond AI Code Completion
Many of us have already experienced the power of AI to help write code. Tools that suggest lines of code, fix syntax errors, and even generate entire functions are becoming commonplace. But “vibe coding” is something different. It’s a leap beyond simple assistance, offering a way to build entire applications, websites, and tools by simply…
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What is Inference and Why Does it Matter
I wrote a basic post about What is AI inference last year last year, but lately, in the world of artificial intelligence, the term “inference” often pops up. I do not think I have seen an article lately in which the word has not been used. It is time to revisit what it is, why…
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Google AI Studio – A True AI Companion!
Last week Google AI Studio released a feature that showcases the AI personalized companion use case – It will change How-To Videos, Training Courses and Tutorial videos “industry” 100% Let me explain… Multimodal AI tools like Google’s Gemini 2.0 are poised to disrupt the traditional online education industry, particularly in the area of software tutorials…
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Agentic AI Blueprints
The concept of downloadable blueprints is not new, but in the context of AI Agents iit is definitelly something we should pay attention to! Nvidia’s Agentic AI Blueprints represent a significant advancement in making advanced AI integration more accessible for enterprises. Alongside other frameworks like LangChain and Microsoft AutoGen, these tools empower organizations to harness…
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NVIDIA – Agentic AI CES Announcements
Nvidia has made significant announcements regarding Agentic AI during CES 2025, showcasing a range of innovations aimed at enhancing enterprise applications and robotics. Key Highlights from Nvidia’s CES 2025 Presentation Future Implications NVidia CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that Agentic AI could represent a “multitrillion-dollar opportunity,” fundamentally reshaping how enterprises operate by integrating digital agents into…
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Installing Ollama and Open WebUI in Docker Single Image
When I initially installed Ollama and Open WebUI I installed it in two separate images (Did not know any better!). It worked well for what I wanted but then as I played with other applications, I started to have too many containers in Docker, so I looked for a way to consolidate images. ( Not…
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The Power of Local AI on Your Windows PC
You don’t need a supercomputer to run AI models, but the right software makes all the difference. Here are some options to get you started on your local AI journey. AI is no longer exclusive to data centers and cloud services. With the right software and a decent PC, you can run powerful AI models…
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AI Agents
Write up done with the help of Google’s NotebookLM ( simply Amazing!) – Check out the Podcast it generated after my research was done. An AI agent is an autonomous system that can make decisions and plan, rather than simply following a set of instructions. AI agents are also able to interact with their environment…
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Venice.AI Platform – Deserves Your Consideration
As someone who’s explored the world of AI assistants, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Venice.AI. This platform stands out from the rest with its unique combination of privacy, model flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-centric features. I’ll dive into the key advantages of Venice.ai, including its model flexibility and cost-effectiveness, and explain why I highly…
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AWS Re:Invent Keynote Announcements (2024)
After watching AWS’s 2.5-hour re:Invent keynote, it powerfully reinforces what I’ve been telling my customers and peers: AI success requires so much more than just LLMs and prompt engineering. A key theme was the concept of building blocks—the idea that complex applications can be broken down into simpler components. This approach has allowed AWS to develop…
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Microsoft Copilot Evolution – November 2024
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI to function more like virtual employees, capable of proactive task automation. This includes monitoring emails, automating data entry, and performing a series of tasks autonomously, showcasing a shift from reactive to proactive AI assistance. Please view the updated blog post I wrote early this month The World of Microsoft…
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How Much Does It Cost to Operate AI ChatBots?
Imagine a small e-commerce business struggling to keep up with customer inquiries during peak shopping seasons. They decide to implement an AI chatbot and within months, not only do they handle customer questions more efficiently, but their sales also see a significant boost. As we navigate through 2025, the sophistication and capabilities of AI chatbots…
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The World of Microsoft Copilot Products – Update Nov 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity and efficiency are more important than ever. Microsoft has developed a suite of Copilot products, each designed to help you get the most out of your workday. Let’s take a closer look at these offerings. This is an update to the blog post I wrote about a year ago: Making…
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What Makes the many LLMs different?
I did a general “understanding AI” session yesterday and one of the participants asked me an interesting question, which I do not think I have been asked before… What is the different between LLMs and what makes them unique and different from each other. I thought it was a very valid question as Huggin face…
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Programming Languages in 2024: Where Developers Are Investing Their Time
One of my friend’s kids and I were talking the other day as they are considering a career in software development. With the news of the incredible progress and announcement of the Claude Sonnet, Perplexity and GPTo1 announcement, it a great and valid question, because of two things: 1) GenAI is redefining a lot of…
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Microsoft Copilot New Features Oct 2024
Microsoft Copilot continues to stand out as a powerful assistant designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. I am loving the speed, accuracy and how well it integrated with the M365 suite of applications it is. It has saves me TONS of time and I am especially thankful for meeting summaries! One can say I am…
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Create a Custom AI ChatBot using your own data
Using AI can save tons of time. Increases your productivity exponentially. However public AI Bots tools do not allow you to use your own data at scale, being limited to uploading a single document (typically a limited sized txt or PDF) If you are looking to take advantage of your own data to help users…
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Creating an AI-Powered Knowledge Base with WordPress
WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, can now serve as a powerful foundation for AI-driven knowledge bases. By leveraging your existing WordPress content, you can create intelligent systems that enhance user experience, streamline customer support, and unlock new possibilities for content creation. Let’s explore how to transform your WordPress site into an AI-powered…
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How to Run LLMs on Your Computer
Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of natural language processing and artificial intelligence. These powerful models enable applications like language translation, text summarization, and content generation. The world of Large Language Models (LLMs) can be intimidating, especially with the associated costs. However, there are plenty of free and low-cost options available for those…
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What is LLM Quantization?
LLM quantization is the process of reducing the precision of numbers used to represent a model’s weights, typically converting from 32-bit floating point (FP32) to smaller formats like 8-bit integers (INT8) or 4-bit integers (INT4). Think of it like compressing a high-resolution image to a smaller file size while trying to maintain as much quality…
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LLM Best Explanation – By Ryan Goslyn (kind of)
This one is a fun one! Who would have ever though Ryan Gosling could explain LLMs! Well – with an deep-fake technology an ElevenLabs and SyncLabs — There are many impressive things here (including deep-fake Ryan’s long, long arm) 🙂 the comments are also very funny If you go past the deep-fake aspects of this…
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Good AI Session: The Future of Work
Good SxSW-2024 session that describes AI as a tool that changes the way we work… Session title: Billion Dollar Teams: The Future of an AI Powered Workforce | SXSW 2024 The session discusses the impact of AI on the future of work and how it is shaping the way we approach tasks and projects. The speaker, emphasizes…
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Understanding AI Inference: The Magic Behind AI Responses
In our previous post, we explored how AI tokens form the building blocks of language models and influence the cost of AI applications. Now, let’s dive into the fascinating world of inference – the process where AI systems transform your input into meaningful outputs. What Is AI Inference? Think of AI inference as a master…
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ChatGPT is not an LLM
This is something that I have heard many times over the last few months that needs a bit of explanation… ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is an application of a Large Language Model (LLM). It is an AI-powered application that enables human-like conversations and other text-based tasks. ChatGPT and other bots like it (see below)…
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Understanding AI Tokens: The Building Blocks of AI Applications
In the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), tokens are the fundamental currency of communication. Whether you are using a chatbot, generating an image, or analyzing a complex document, every interaction is governed by the “token economy.” Understanding tokens is the key to mastering AI productivity, managing your budget, and understanding why…
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How to measure AI Project Success
The first step in measuring success is to establish clear and relevant metrics that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. These metrics can span various dimensions: Before implementing an AI solution, it is crucial to establish clear baselines for the relevant metrics/benchmarks. These baselines provide a reference point against which progress can be measured….
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Good AI Session: Sequoia Capital’s AI Ascent 2024
For an excellent context for the AI opportunity beyond today, I recommend the following video released. Summary of the things I (not by AI) took away from it: the entire day was a good one… see the full playlist AI Ascent 2024 – YouTube VERY BIG THANK YOU Sequoia Capital for making these public! Sidenote,…
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Whitepaper: Understanding AI in the Services Sales Role
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, enabling individuals and organizations to gain a competitive edge through enhanced efficiency, data-driven insights, and personalized experiences. As people and businesses navigate this AI-driven landscape, it’s crucial to understand the value proposition of AI services and effectively communicate their benefits to potential customers. Any services sales /…
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Microsoft Copilot: Understanding Security Risks
There is a lot of misconceptions / questions about the security around the Microsoft Copilot products. understandably, it is usually one of the first question that comes-up when companies are considering Copilot use within their organizations. (the elephant in the room!) Let’s quickly put some misconceptions to bed right away: Per Microsoft Documentation: Understanding how…
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groq is amazing!
groq is not a new LLM, but instead is a company that specializes on making LLMs responses more efficient (by a very large factor more effective) and the results are simply amazing! It does this via their LPU chip set. Groq is on a mission to set the standard for GenAI inference speed, helping real-time…
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What Are Large Language Models (LLM)
Large Language models are powerful algorithms designed to understand and generate human-like text. They learn from vast amounts of text data and can perform tasks such as text completion, translation, summarization, and more. LLMs are a type of AI system that uses deep learning on massive text datasets to recognize patterns and generate remarkably fluent,…
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Exploring AI Chatbot Use Cases
Chatbots are artificial intelligence (AI) programs designed to simulate human conversation. They can interact with users via text or voice, providing responses based on the input they receive. AI chatbots have solidified their place in various industries, transforming how businesses operate and interact with their customers. The versatility of AI chatbots makes them a valuable…
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Microsoft Copilot Updates
Updates added on 6/13/2024 This is an update to the post: Making Sense of Microsoft’s Copilot brand as it has changed A LOT since! Time flies when you are having fun! And when it comes to AI – the last 6 months represents YEARS of progress! No other company has embraced and embedded Artificial Intelligence…
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Incredible week for AI (Feb 17, 2024)!
This week was a MONSTER week for anyone following the Artificial Intelligence developments. It is truly amazing how fast everything is moving forward. Four pieces of significant news came out this week: Then on top of all of that the YouTube release of these 3 videos this week: — My focus lately has been on…
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Copilot Studio – Create your own Copilot with No Code
Microsoft Copilot Studio is a robust platform that allows you to customize and extend Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. With a low-code approach, you can create and publish plugins directly to Copilot, tailoring them to your specific needs. The comprehensive authoring canvas within Copilot Studio empowers you to design, test, and deploy conversational AI solutions. Explore this innovative platform…
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Optimizing WordPress Post Listing for RAG Systems
Optimizing WordPress Post Listing for RAG Systems: Essential Strategies and WordPress Plugins In the era of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and generative AI, effective content organization on WordPress sites has become more crucial than ever. This article explores the importance of post listing in RAG systems and introduces several popular WordPress plugins designed to enhance content…
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GenAI Services Where is the beef?
If you still wondering “Where is the beef?” for Services take a look at these articles on the potential Take a look at the Accenture GenAI associated revenue up 17% from $300M in 4Q ( Services no hardware: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: 2023 ‘Was A Year Of Generative AI Experimentation’ (crn.com) Accenture in fiscal 2023…
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The Fox and the Kokopelli – A Bard AI Session
Originally posted on DoodlingJorge.com post: Today I wanted to test Bard. In the past week. since the release of Gemini, lots has been said about its capabilities, so I wanted to try it… This “session” was an impromptu / ad hoc / no prep session about 15 minutes. No correcting or deep prompting — just…
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Practical AI in K-12 Education
There is A LOT of conversation how Artificial Intelligence will change the landscape of Education. It is something that it is talked in my house a lot, as I think we see the changes coming and the discussions on the impact in higher education, we feel are significant. A few months back I created a…
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OpenAI – Just WOW
Wow. Just Wow! — What a weekend! — Even my wife, a non-techy, was tuned-in to every turn this weekend. This is by far the most incredible business tech story EVER! What just happened? There are many recaps online (see below) but ultimately it boils down to: There was a completely unexpected seismic event, followed…
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Build Specialized ChatGPT apps using ChatGPT
This past week the first OpenAI Dev Days happened, and it was, groundbreaking at many levels. From the number of monthly users, developers using their APIs, GPT-4 turbo, ChatGPT store, lower pricing and many others. I will link below several articles for details. The one that caught my eye the most – mostly because it…
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THE TECHNO-OPTIMIST MANIFESTO
A quick post as this was just published overnight from Marc Andreessen – We will be talking about this for the next few weeks / months / years… I love this quote from the document: We believe Artificial Intelligence is our alchemy, our Philosopher’s Stone – we are literally making sand think. If you…
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Top 100 WordPress Plugins – September 2023
The WordPress plugin directory is the most authoritative source of information about WordPress plugins. It is maintained by the WordPress team, and it is the place where users can go to find and install plugins for their WordPress sites. This directory contains over 60,000 plugins, and each plugin’s page includes the number of active installations….
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Behind the scenes: World of Lobsters
Discover the intriguing world of lobsters with our comprehensive guide. Learn about their anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more. Find out how long they can live and why they’re considered a culinary delicacy.
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ChatGPT vs. LLMs: Unveiling the Differences
Written by Microsoft Copilot 1. Transformer Architecture Both ChatGPT and LLMs share a common foundation: the transformer architecture. This powerful neural network structure has revolutionized natural language processing tasks. Its attention mechanisms allow for context-aware understanding, making it ideal for language modeling12. 2. Emergent Properties As LLMs grow in size (often surpassing 50 to 100…
