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#GenAI in the context of #neurodiversity #ethics emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and respect for diverse cognitive styles. My talk addresses concerns about how AI can perpetuate biases against neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD. The aim is to harness AI's potential while safeguarding against discrimination and enhancing representation in technology. #gdg #neurodiversity #AI #software #Devfest2024 #microsoft

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Procedural Ruins Tutorial Julian Bragagna | In this lesson, learn how to create these alien-looking ruins. Start by learning how to build a procedural tool that transforms a rough blockout into a detailed, high-poly mesh that can be used inside Unreal. These kinds of tools are designed to give you fast iteration times, making it easier to experiment and refine your environments efficiently. https://lnkd.in/ge8PpuGp #Houdini #ProceduralGeneration #GameDevelopment #3DModeling #DigitalArt #VFX #CGI #EnvironmentArt #LevelDesign #GameArt #ProceduralTools #3DAnimation #VisualEffects #GameDesign #Tutorial #SideFX #ProceduralRuins #UnrealArtists #HoudiniArtists

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With MongoDB, we help engineering leaders get off the modernization hamster wheel and embrace predictable, optimised spending that fuels their most ambitious initiatives. With powerful features like automated cluster sizing, on-demand pausing, and granular spend visibility, MongoDB Atlas helps you right-size your data infrastructure and take complete control of your IT costs. Perfect way to break free from the constraints of economic uncertainty and get easier budget approvals. This blog helps you understand how MongoDB Atlas can help you take better control of your data costs. #MongoDB #cloud #innovation

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Want to work with LLMs? LangChain ➕ Astra DB make it incredibly easy to build production-ready apps for Generative AI and RAG. Watch the short explainer clip and check out our site to learn how to get started. https://ow.ly/71gQ30sC6i1 #DataStax #LangChain #GenAI #AIApps

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Fellow in-house taxonomists, ontologists, metadata managers, and semantic wizards: what is the name of the team or business unit that you work within? I have the good fortune of getting to rename the "Content Standards" program I lead at Kaiser Permanente IT. My team has determined that the name is too vague to convey the core activities of the program, and leads to confusion with the cross-functional teams we collaborate with. I'm looking for a clear name that will resonate with stakeholders within my org. So I've got a very classic taxonomist question: What to call the program? 🤔 For some context... What my program is responsible for: - Defining and governing standards for metadata, structured data, taxonomy, and ontology for classifying/structuring digital content - Implementing processes and platforms to good metadata hygiene - Assessment and remediation of content metadata What my program doesn't cover: - Writing or editorial style guides - Content design - Content strategy - Site maps or navigational structure - Data governance Any ideas are most welcome!

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🎙️New Open at Intel podcast! I had the pleasure of hanging out with Niki 🌱 Manoledaki and Stephanie Hingtgen of Grafana Labs to chat about their work with open source cloud native performance optimization, sustainability, and more good stuff. Join us! 🎧Subscribe and listen in your favorite podcast app or: https://lnkd.in/dubEgW4X #podcast #NewEpisode #K8s #CloudNative #OpenSource

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Looking forward to this talk with Todd Brannon and Chris O'Brien. As the speed of generative AI adoption continues to grow, we'll look at what IT teams need to know in supporting these new workloads in their environment. Don't miss this one! #generativeAI #AImanagement #AIatscale

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Reflecting on a year with Copilot, we've witnessed a transformative journey in AI at work. https://lnkd.in/gDQZGgga As we celebrate this milestone, let's spotlight the **exciting opportunities** Copilot brings to **education**. For **K-12 educators**, Copilot has been a game-changer, streamlining administrative tasks and fostering innovative teaching methods. It's not just about efficiency; it's about **empowering teachers** to dedicate more time to what they love—**inspiring students**. In **higher education**, Copilot is revolutionizing research and learning. By handling data analysis and literature reviews, it allows students and faculty to focus on **creative problem-solving** and **groundbreaking discoveries**. Join us in embracing the future of education with Copilot—where **AI meets human potential**. Let's continue to **learn, innovate, and grow together**. #MicrosoftCopilot #AIinEducation #FutureofLearning

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Multi cloud GenAI needs, with all the building blocks for modern applications, from MongoDB...

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Google's Ask Photos feature is a powerful tool that uses Google's AI to understand your photos, allowing you to search them with natural language. Imagine finding photos from your last camping trip or decorations from your birthday party with just a question! Ask Photos can even help you create trip highlight reels and write captions. #GooglePhotos #AskPhotos #AI Check out the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/gqY-gxdH

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Explore the path to interoperability in this in-depth conversation with Michael Armbrust, the original creator of #DeltaLake, and Ryan Blue, an original creator of #ApacheIceberg. For many organizations, struggling with which table format to choose delays lakehouse adoption and ultimately harms their data + AI strategy. But there is an easier way. This insightful discussion covers the evolution of open table formats, how Databricks is solving interoperability, data governance and more.

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Happy to share a set of announcements relating to Gemini and VertexAI. -- Model Updates: * New versions of Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash with improved math, long context understanding, and vision. * Gemini 1.5 Flash is nearly 2.5x faster than GPT-4o mini. * Gemini 1.5 Pro's 2M context window is now generally available. -- Pricing: * Gemini 1.5 Pro pricing reduced by 50%. -- Imagen 3: * Generally available for Vertex AI customers on the allowlist. * Improved prompt understanding, instruction-following, photorealistic quality, and control over text within images. -- Open AI Ecosystem: * Support for new models from Meta, Mistral AI, and AI21 Labs. -- Vertex AI Platform Enhancements: * Controlled Generation for fine-grained control over AI outputs. * Batch API for faster developer workflows. * Supervised fine tuning for Gemini 1.5 Flash and Pro. * Distillation techniques for smaller, specialized models. * Prompt Optimizer for automatic prompt optimization. * Prompt Management SDK for versioning, restoring, and generating prompt suggestions. * Grounding with Google Search and dynamic retrieval. * Multimodal function calling. * Gen AI Evaluation Service for defining custom evaluation criteria. * Expanded data residency commitments.

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Microsoft, in a strategic partnership with OpenAI, is set to embark on an ambitious endeavor known as "Stargate". With a projected budget exceeding $100 billion, this project aims to establish a state-of-the-art AI supercomputer by 2028. The initiative represents a significant shift towards self-reliance, as it seeks to reduce dependency on Nvidia's GPUs, a move that could reshape the AI hardware market. The "Stargate" project is poised to unfold in five phases, culminating in a supercomputer powered by future Cobalt Arm server processors and Maia XPUs. This setup is expected to support Ethernet scaling to connect up to a million XPUs. The departure from Nvidia's technology is a bold statement in the tech industry, signaling a move towards in-house development of critical AI components. This move by Microsoft and OpenAI could have profound implications for the AI landscape. As the demand for Nvidia's GPUs surges due to AI advancements, the development of alternative technologies by these companies could lead to a new era of innovation and independence from established hardware providers. "Stargate" is not just a technological leap; it's a strategic play to position Microsoft and OpenAI at the forefront of the AI revolution. #Microsoft #OpenAI #GPU #Stargate #NotSG1

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State, local and education customers are getting an AI boost! 🧠 Google Public Sector's Amanda Stange discussed transformative AI applications in a State Scoop podcast at Google Cloud Next. 🚀 From climate insights to disaster response systems, Google is addressing real-world challenges. The Pacific West stands out with its innovative use of AI. Plus, Google's Gemini AI is streamlining government workplaces. ⏱️ #GoogleCloud #AI #googleforgov #GoogleCloudNext

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