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AI revolutionizes social work in England

AI system Magic Notes records & analyzes meetings, suggests follow-up actions for social workers in England. Tool drafts letters & proposes actions for Swindon, Barnet, Kingston councils & more.

Mumsnet Takes on AI Threat to Publishers

Justine Roberts, CEO of Mumsnet, takes legal action against OpenAI for scraping content without permission. Google seeks to overhaul UK copyright law to mine content without compensation.

Mastering Rust on WASM WASI: 9 Rules to Follow

Learn how to run Rust code in constrained environments like browsers or embedded systems using WASM WASI. Follow nine rules to successfully port code, including understanding Rust targets, conditional compilation, and navigating dependency issues.

Improving Vector Embeddings: A How-To Guide

AI systems, like those using Vector Embeddings and LLMs, are inherently imperfect due to information loss. To address this, incorporating structured processes and metadata can help mitigate the loss and improve system accuracy.

The Apology of Zuckus Maximus Marina Hyde

Mark Zuckerberg embraces AI and imperial monomania, shedding old Caesar image. Zuckerberg declares no more apologies for Facebook's impact on elections and teen mental health at Meta Connect conference.

AI tricked into Beatles duet

OpenAI's ChatGPT AI assistant introduces Advanced Voice Mode, allowing users to creatively collaborate with AI in unexpected ways. Software architect AJ Smith showcases the AI's musical talent by performing a duet of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby," receiving praise from the AI voice.

Automating Safety Inspections with Computer Vision on AWS

Northpower, a major infrastructure contractor in New Zealand, utilizes AI to prioritize public safety risks, reducing effort and carbon emissions. Facing challenges in inspecting power poles for safety, Northpower combines digital and scanned data to efficiently identify and address potential hazards.

MIT's Cutting-Edge Music Tech Program

MIT launches new graduate program in music technology and computation with interdisciplinary collaboration. Focus on technical research in music tech with humanistic and artistic aspects, preparing high-impact graduates for academia and industry.

AI vs. Art Critic: The Unreplaceable Eye

The AI version of Brian Sewell's review lacks his authentic voice, disappointing readers. Sewell's posh voice and unique style are sorely missed in the London Standard's attempt to recreate his writing.