Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode #42, titled "Unraveling the Fabric of Data: Microsoft's Ecosystem and Beyond," we're joined once again by the tech maestro and newly minted Microsoft MVP, Sam Debruyn. Sam brings to the table a bevy of updates from his recent accolades to the intricacies of Microsoft's data platforms and the world of SQL.

Biz Buzz: From Reddit's IPO to the performance versus utility debate in database selection, we dissect the big moves shaking up the business side of tech. Read about Reddit's IPO.Microsoft's Fabric Unraveled: Get the lowdown on Microsoft's Fabric, the one-stop AI platform, as Sam Debruyn gives us a deep dive into its capabilities and integration with Azure Databricks and Power BI. Discover more about Fabric and dive into Sam's blog.dbt Developments: Sam talks dbt and the exciting new SQL tool for data pipeline building with upcoming unit testing capabilities.Polaris Project: Delving into Microsoft's internal storage projects, including insights on Polaris and its integration with Synapse SQL. Read the paper here.AI Advances: From the release of Grok-1 and Apple's MM1 AI model to GPT-4's trillion parameters, we discuss the leaps in artificial intelligence.Stability in Motion: After OpenAI's Sora, we look at Stability AI's new venture into motion with Stable Video. Check out Stable Video.Benchmarking Debate: A critical look at performance benchmarks in database selection and the ongoing search for the 'best' database. Contemplate benchmarking perspectives.Versioning Philosophy: Hot takes on semantic versioning and what stability really means in software development. Dive into Semantic Versioning.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In episode #41, titled “Regulations and Revelations: Rust Safety, ChatGPT Secrets, and Data Contracts” we're thrilled to have Paolo Léonard joining us as we unpack a host of intriguing developments across the tech landscape: In Rust We Trust? White House Office urges memory safety: A dive into the push for memory safety and what it means for programming languages like Python.ChatGPT's Accidental Leak? Did OpenAI just accidentally leak the next big ChatGPT upgrade?: Speculations on the upcoming enhancements and their impact on knowledge accessibility.EU AI Act Adoption: EU Parliament officially adopts AI Act: Exploring the landmark AI legislation and its broad effects, with a critical look at potential human rights concerns.Meet Devin, the AI Engineer: Exploring the capabilities and potential of the first AI software engineer.Rye's New Stewardship: Astral takes stewardship of Rye: The next big thing in Python packaging and the role of community in driving innovation, with discussions unfolding on GitHub.Data Contract CLI: A look at data contracts and their importance in managing and understanding data across platforms.AI and Academic Papers: The influence of AI on academic research, highlighted by this paper and this paper, and how it's reshaping the landscape of knowledge sharing.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!

In episode #40, titled “Code, Comedy, and Creativity: Navigating the Digital Data Tapestry,” we're unraveling the complex weave of digital innovation, creativity, and humor, with insights from special guests Thomas Winters and Pieter Delobelle, who bring their unique perspectives to our data-driven discussions. Here's what we've got lined up: AI Humor and Creativity: How do machines understand humor, and can AI actually be funny? Check out the relevant slideshow for a deep dive into AI-assisted humor: 2023 Humor Talk by Thomas WintersIs “Embeddings” killing Embeddings? Questioning the terminology in AI and its implications.Tokenizing in Different Languages: Investigating the nuances of good and bad tokenization practices.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In episode #39, titled "Microsoft, Musk, and Extremely Fast Image Gen using SDXL Lightning," we take a spin through the latest tech tremors and thought nuggets. Oh, and don't forget to give a warm welcome to Alex, our enthusiastic intern stepping into the podcast spotlight! Elon Musk's Legal Drama: Musk takes on OpenAI and Sam Altman over a philosophical fallout.Microsoft's Smart Bet: Investing a cool $16M in Mistral AI sparks curiosity.SDXL Lightning Unveiled: A breakthrough in image generation that might just redefine speed.GPT-Script Evolution: The rise of GPT-Script signals a coding renaissance.pkgx Drama: Unwrapping the GenAI layer over OSS packages stirs the pot.Database Dilemma: Questioning the database abundance echoes a common tech gripe.Sticky Table Headings: A plea to make web table headings sticky finds its voice.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In episode #38, "Open Source AI, SQL Dialects, and New Terminals," we've taken a slight detour from our usual live format to bring you an exceptionally pre-recorded session, packed with the same insightful discussions and a touch of geeky humor. Tested Midjourney Alpha UI: A first look at the new user interface. Midjourney Alpha UIWhen should you give up on a project that doesn't work?: Exploring the fine line between persistence and practicality. When to give upThe Open Source AI Definition – draft v. 0.0.5: Navigating the evolving landscape of open-source AI. Open Source AI DefinitionGhostty: Delving into the latest development logs. Ghostty DevlogSQL standards are like toothbrushes: Discussing the universal challenge of SQL dialects adoption. SQL standardsMojo vs. Rust: Comparing performance, Pythonic syntax, and the learning curve. Mojo vs. RustRemember, this episode was not broadcasted live but was exceptionally pre-recorded to maintain our tradition of bringing you the most engaging and relevant tech discussions. Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In episode #37, titled "Text2Video with Sora and Blazing-Fast Python Packaging," we're joined by guests Vitala Sparacello and Lukas Valatka to navigate the latest tech frontiers. Here's what's on the agenda: AMD's Open-Source Endeavor: A peek into AMD's quietly funded drop-in CUDA implementation built on ROCm.Chat with RTX: Nvidia's local AI chatbot promises a revolution in PC interactions.uv - Python's Speedy Installer: Exploring why uv's lightning-fast package installation is a game-changer for the Python community.SORA Unveiled: Dive into OpenAI's groundbreaking text to video model and what it means for content creation.GPT-5's Leap: Insights into how GPT-5 is outperforming its predecessors "across the board."Google's Gemini 1.5: A look at how Google's latest model scales up to 1 million tokens.Apple's AI Ambitions: Rumors of AI updates to Spotlight and Xcode could reshape developer experiences.The AI Copyright Conundrum: Discussing how copyright lawsuits could potentially upend the AI industry.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's dive into episode #36 titled "Altman's Chips, Mojo Gets Fast and TUIs", featuring Nemanja Radojkovic, an MLOps Lead and Educator, as our special guest. In this episode, we explore a variety of cutting-edge topics: Text-based User Interfaces (TUIs) Rediscovered: Delving into the resurgence of TUIs with Ratatui and gping. Are we witnessing a TUI renaissance? Ratatui | gpingThe Surprising Length of ChatGPT's System Prompt: Unpacking the implications of a 1700 token system prompt. Is there more than meets the eye? Reddit discussionMojo Outpaces Rust in DNA Sequence Parsing: A closer look at how Mojo outperforms Rust by 50% in benchmarks. Is Mojo the new king? Modular's blog postSam Altman's Vision for the Future of Chips and AI: Examining Altman's ambitious plan to reshape the business of chips and AI with trillions of dollars. WSJ article | Reuters on Microsoft's AI chipsThe Real Challenge in Generating Code: Discussing the misconception that generating code is the hard part, with insights into the complexities of software engineering beyond code generation. Nick Scialli's blog Follow Nemanja on LinkedIn and check out his courses.  Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode, "Mamba to Challenge the Transformer Architecture?", we delve into a spectrum of tech topics and scrutinize the facets of productivity in the engineering realm. Here's a sneak peek of what we're discussing today: Checkout or Switch: Exploring new tech tools and their necessity. For further reading, check out this article.Mamba: A Viable Replacement for Transformers?: Discussing Mamba's potential to replace Transformer models in AI, and the paradigm shift it represents. Learn more in this LinkedIn post and look forward to its presentation at the ICLR 2024 conference.Biggest Productivity Killers in the Engineering Industry: Identifying the top productivity obstacles in engineering, including perfectionism, procrastination, and context-switching. Dive deeper into the topic here.Meta's Copyright Contradiction: Analyzing Meta's approach to copyright law in protecting its AI model while contesting similar protections for others. More on this discussion can be found here.Speeding Up Postgres Analytical Queries: Showcasing how pg_analytics enhances Postgres analytical queries by 94x, posing a question on the need for other tools. For more insights, visit this blog post.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. In episode #34, "Thoughts on Sports, Data & AI", we lace up our virtual running shoes and dribble into the intersection of sports, technology, and data. This episode is not just a playground for tech enthusiasts but a stadium where data geeks and sports fans unite. So, grab your favorite sports drink, relax, and let's dive into the heart of data and sports, unplugged style! AI-Driven Fitness Coaching: Exploring the latest in AI-based running coaches like Trenara and Ultra Trail Coaching.The Science of Soccer: Delving into VAEP, a cutting-edge framework for valuing soccer player actions.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In This Episode: OpenAI's Election Strategy: A deep dive into how OpenAI is approaching the 2024 worldwide elections. How OpenAI is approaching 2024 worldwide electionsTech Quirks: Exploring the idiosyncrasies of the Continuity Camera in Chrome. Is it a magic trick or just poor engineering?The Rise of Bluesky: Unpacking the significance of Bluesky's newly launched RSS feeds. Bluesky launches RSS feedsHot Takes on Data: Tackling the bold statement - Every data transform is technical debt. An exploration of what technical debt really means in the data world. Every data transform is technical debtJoin hosts Murilo and Bart as they navigate these intriguing topics, bringing their unique perspectives and a touch of humor to the table. Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode, we're joined by Ben Mellaerts, an expert Data Strategist, to unravel the intricacies of some of the hottest topics in the tech world. Rabbit R1 AI Action Model: A deep dive into the hype and reality of the Rabbit R1, a potential game-changer in AI.The Verge reports on Rabbit R1's release and featuresThe R1's rapid sell-out post-CESNY Times vs. OpenAI: Exploring the implications of the NY Times lawsuit against OpenAI, a case that could shape the future of AI in media.The New York Times' perspective on the lawsuitChatGPT Store: Unpacking the potential of OpenAI's ChatGPT store and its impact on the tech and data landscape.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Special: Insights from RootsConf – The Data Dialogue Series, Part 2

Welcome to part two of our special RootsConf series, presented by Dataroots. This episode delves into more insightful conversations from the fifth annual RootsConf. Join us as we explore two engaging interviews, each shedding light on key aspects of AI, tech, and data evolution. 🤖 Rage Against the Machine with Chiel Mues: Delve into a socio-historical analysis of the AI industry. Chiel Mues takes us on a journey, linking the dots between the industrial revolution and today's tech era. Inspired by the book “Blood in the Machine”, this session will focus on intellectual property and worker’s rights within the AI realm. 📈 Modern BI Explored with Mathieu Sencie & Julien Dosogne: Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Modern BI. Mathieu and Julien dissect how these solutions outpace traditional BI by empowering users through self-service capabilities and data democratization. A futuristic look at the expectations and lessons learned from the past in Business Intelligence. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about understanding the depths of technology and its societal impact. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, these discussions are sure to spark your curiosity and broaden your horizons.

Don't miss out on this compelling continuation of our RootsConf special!

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Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don’t), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you’re a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let’s get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode, we’re joined by Maryam, an Analytics Engineer with a passion for challenges and a knack for curiosity. From sewing to yoga, Maryam brings a unique perspective to our tech-centric discussions. Analytics Engineer Insights: Maryam discusses her role, the rise of Analytics Engineers, and their essential tools. Read more about Analytics Engineering.The Emerging Role of AI Translator: Exploring the link between Analytics Engineers and AI Translators, and the skills required in these evolving fields. Learn about AI Translator.Mistral AI’s New Developments: Analyzing Mistral AI’s latest model and its implications for the industry. Discover Mistral AI’s update.ChatGPT – A Double-Edged Sword: Discussing the impacts of ChatGPT on the AI landscape and the pace of innovation. Reflect on ChatGPT’s impact.ChatGPT & Job Applications: A fresh take on how ChatGPT is influencing job applications and hiring processes.Engineering Management Insights: Exploring whether becoming an Engineering Manager is a path worth considering.Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com.

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Special: Insights from RootsConf – The Data Dialogue Series Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, direct from the halls of the fifth annual RootsConf, brought to you by Dataroots. This year's conference is buzzing with innovative ideas and cutting-edge tech discussions. We're excited to share with you three thought-provoking interviews with some of the most insightful presenters at the event. 🗣️ Exploring the Future with Sophie & Senne: Voice Cloning: Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of voice cloning. Sophie and Senne offer an in-depth look at how this technology is developed and the ethical considerations it brings to the table. It's a blend of technology and responsibility.💻 Navigating Data Integration Challenges with Nick: We switch gears to data integration challenges with Nick, who also shares his triggering perspective on the role of JavaScript in data solutions. But on a more serious note, it's a practical take on the complexities of integrating cutting-edge tech into existing systems.📊 Increasing Dashboard Adoption: Insights from Sophie & Ben: Rounding out our interviews, Sophie and Ben discuss strategies to boost the adoption and effectiveness of data dashboards. They emphasize the importance of making these tools accessible and engaging for a broader audience.Join us for this special episode where we balance deep tech insights with accessible discussions. Perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike who are keen to stay ahead in the world of data and technology. Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com 🎵

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society.

Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!

In today's episode Murilo & Bart discuss:

AI and Software Insights Introducing Gemini: Google's latest AI modelGoogle BlogFireship Dev TweetTechCrunch Article on Gemini DemoCommunication and Collaboration in Tech 6 tiny wording tweaks to level up your communication as a software engineerCareer CutlerMLOps and Model Development Navigating the chaos: why you don’t need another MLOps toolOpenLayer BlogChatGPT's performance on Julia vs. Python and R for LLM Code GenerationStochastic LifestyleEmerging Tech and Fun Finds JSONB in SQLiteSQLite ForumWizard Zines for a touch of geekinessWizard ZinesSports Illustrated's AI author sagaThe Verge ArticleMonaspace: A superfamily of fonts for codeMonaspaceHot Takes Paper: You Want My Password or a Dead Patient?Cohost ArticleIntro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com Check out the episode on YouTube.

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!

In today's episode, hosts Murilo and Kevin are joined by Tim Van Erum and Frederik Stevens. And discuss the happenings of last week. OpenAI’s twists and turns https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23967223/sam-altman-returns-ceo-open-aihttps://openai.com/blog/openai-announces-leadership-transitionhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/11/20/23968829/microsoft-hires-sam-altman-greg-brockman-employees-openaiAI exploits https://github.com/protectai/ai-exploitsSport Analytics / Data Storytelling in Sports https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-nov-24-2023-edition

Send us a text Welcome to another engaging episode of Datatopics Unplugged, the podcast where tech and relaxation intersect. Today, we're excited to host two special guests, Paolo and Tim, who bring their unique perspectives to our cozy corner. Guests of Today Paolo: An enthusiast of fantasy and sci-fi reading, Paolo is on a personal mission to reduce his coffee consumption. He has a unique way of measuring his height, at 0.89 Sams tall. With over two and a half years of experience as a data engineer at dataroots, Paolo contributes a rich professional perspective. His hobbies extend to playing field hockey and a preference for the warmer summer season.Tim: Occasionally known as Dr. Dunkenstein, Tim brings a mix of humor and insight. He measures his height at 0.87 Sams tall. As the Head of Bizdev, he prefers to steer clear of grand titles, revealing his views on hierarchical structures and monarchies.Topics Biz Corner: Kyutai: We delve into France's answer to OpenAI with Paolo Leonard, exploring the implications and future of Kyutai: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/17/kyutai-is-an-french-ai-research-lab-with-a-330-million-budget-that-will-make-everything-open-source/GPT-NL: A discussion led by Bart Smeets on the Netherlands' own open language model and its potential impact: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366558412/Netherlands-starts-building-its-own-AI-language-modelTech Corner: Data Quality Insights: A blog post by Paolo on data quality vs. data validation. We'll explore when and why data quality is essential, and evaluate tools like dbt, soda, deequ, and great_expectations: https://dataroots.io/blog/state-of-data-quality-october-2023Soda Data Contracts: An overview of the newly released OSS Data Contract Engine by Soda. https://docs.soda.io/soda/data-contracts.htmlFood for Thought Corner: Hare - A 100-Year Programming Language: Bart starts a discussion on the ambition of Hare to remain relevant for a century: https://harelang.org/blog/2023-11-08-100-year-language/.Join us for this mix of expert insights and light-hearted moments. Whether you're deeply embedded in the tech world or just dipping your toes in, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining!

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Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In today's episode: Biz corner AI regulation race https://www.aisnakeoil.com/p/what-the-executive-order-means-forhttps://www.ft.com/content/e0574e79-d723-4d94-9681-fae22648e3adhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/25/artificial-intelligence-executive-order-biden/https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-wants-us-government-algorithms-tested-for-potential-harm-against-citizensTech corner Adoption of the business source license (BSL)https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/hashicorp-adopts-business-source-licensehttps://www.getdbt.com/blog/licensing-dbthttps://mariadb.com/bsl-faq-mariadb/https://github.com/MaterializeInc/materialize/blob/main/LICENSECompanies responding to HashiCorp's move to BSLhttps://spacelift.io/blog/spacelift-latest-statement-on-hashicorp-bslOpenTofu & HashiCorp's OSS workhttps://opentofu.org/https://medium.com/@andrewhertog/contributing-to-terraform-vs-opentofu-26779d480c7f?sk=5343d4a76b390833af621905c858777bCyber Resilience Act might kill open-source altogetherhttps://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/understanding-the-cyber-resilience-acthttps://github.blog/2023-07-12-no-cyber-resilience-without-open-source-sustainability/https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52022PC0454OSS companies - is it a sustainable way of doing open source?https://bun.sh/blog/bun-v1.0https://astral.sh/https://pydantic.dev/https://duckdblabs.com/We haven't figured out OSS sustainability yet, but the BSL comes close.https://curl.se/docs/security.htmlhttps://xkcd.com/2347/Intro music courtesy of fesliyanst

Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In today's episode: The Ruff FormatterRuff now has a black-compatible formatterhttps://astral.sh/blog/the-ruff-formatterPEP 703 – Making the Global Interpreter Lock Optional in CPythonProposal for optionally removing the GIL (in Python 3.13)https://peps.python.org/pep-0703/Hey, Computer, Make Me a FontAI-generated fontshttps://serce.me/posts/02-10-2023-hey-computer-make-me-a-font Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com

Send us a text Microsoft announces Python for ExcelAnnouncing Python in Excel: Combining the power of Python and the flexibility of Excel.https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/announcing-python-in-excel-combining-the-power-of-python-and-the/ba-p/3893439AI-powered Coca ColaCoca‑Cola® Creations Imagines Year 3000 With New Futuristic Flavor and AI-Powered Experiencehttps://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/coca-cola-creations-imagines-year-3000-futuristic-flavor-ai-powered-experience40% productivity boost from AI, according to HarvardEnterprise workers gain 40 percent performance boost from GPT-4, Harvard study findshttps://venturebeat.com/ai/enterprise-workers-gain-40-percent-performance-boost-from[…]ewsletter&utm_campaign=ibm-pledges-to-train-two-million-in-aiMicrosoft’s Copilot announcementAnnouncing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companionhttps://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/v0 - AI-powered react componentsWhat is v0?https://v0.dev/faq#what-is-v0Microsoft looking for a nuclear energy expertMicrosoft is hiring a nuclear energy expert to help power its AI and cloud data centershttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/25/microsoft-is-hiring-a-nuclear-energy-expert-to-help-power-data-centers.htmlIntro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com

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In this episode, together with expert guests Jeroen, Guillaume and our own Murilo, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Edge AI. Where “traditional” AI models can be accessed remotely they often run centrally on a cloud instance, but what do you do when you need an immediate response, or when you don’t want the data to be sent or don’t always have connection? In that case you can use ‘smaller’ models deployed on a device, this is called Edge AI. Edge AI can bring many benefits but there are still some challenges as well. Tune in to DataTopics to hear our take on Edge AI, what business value it can bring, where it is today and where we see it evolve to next! Datatopics is brought to you by Dataroots Music: The Gentlemen - DivKidThe thumbnail is generated by Midjourney

Send us a text Datatopics is a podcast presented by Kevin Missoorten to talk about the fuzzy and misunderstood concepts in the world of data, analytics, and AI and get to the bottom of things.

In this episode, together with guests Berg and Tim, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The AI applications we see today are often referred to as “narrow AI” (ANI), basically excellent at performing one task and one task only. AGI or Strong AI, refers to the hypothetical intelligence of a machine that exhibits the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge in a way comparable to a human being.  But how do we define “comparable to a human being”? Which human being? Are there other definitions? How do topics like alignment and singularity come into the picture? How can we contribute to making sure when we reach this state, we are able to harness this capability? Do we need a moratorium? 

Tune in to DataTopics to hear our discussion on these topics and more!

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Send us a text Datatopics is a podcast presented by Kevin Missoorten to talk about the fuzzy and misunderstood concepts in the world of data, analytics, and AI and get to the bottom of things.

In another thought-provoking episode of the Datatopics podcast we embark on a captivating exploration of data monetization. Join us as we gather two distinguished guests, Bart Hamers, head of the center of expertise of analytics and AI at a large bank, and Ben Mellaerts, a dataroots data strategist with Dataroots, to untangle the complex web of generating value from data.

Throughout the episode, together we engage in a though debate, attempting to pinpoint the true essence of data monetization. Addressing common misconceptions, explore the challenges and opportunities associated with data monetization, today and in an ever increasing digital world.

Is data monetization limited to opportunities to sell data or data products or is it more? If so, does this word bring any added value to our lives? (pun intended) How does data privacy fit in? Tune in for our perspective to these and many more questions! Datatopics is brought to you by Dataroots Music: The Gentlemen - DivKidThe thumbnail is generated by Midjourney

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In this episode, we'll be discussing a fascinating and rapidly growing technology called digital twins, which is changing the way we design, manufacture, and operate everything from tomato plants to complex machinery and even the world. Joining us as expert guests on this topic are Paulan Korenhof, Bart Meyers and Tim Leers. Together we explore the basics of digital twins: what are they and as of when do we speak of a digital twin and not just a digital model or digital shadow, when are they useful and when are they not or how mature is this field today?

We also don't shy away from more philosophical topics like the assemblage of the digital twin - where does it start and where does it end -, where is this field going, or the importance of the awareness of digital twin limitations by decision makers.

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Send us a text Datatopics is a podcast presented by Kevin Missoorten to talk about the fuzzy and misunderstood concepts in the world of data, analytics, and AI and get to the bottom of things.

In today's episode - a second one on collaborative data ecosystems - , we're diving into the world of collaborative Intelligence covering topics like federated learning, swarm learning, Edge AI and more groundbreaking approaches that are transforming the landscape of machine learning.

Join our expert guests Thomas Huybrechts and Virginie Marelli as we explore the inner workings of this innovative approach. We'll delve into the core concepts of federated learning, including how it enables organizations to leverage the collective knowledge of distributed data while maintaining data privacy and security. We'll also discuss the practical applications of federated learning in various domains, such as healthcare, finance, and IoT, and how it is being used to address real-world challenges.

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