#59 Did AI Accurately Predict The Euro 2024 Winners? (Part 2) DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech podcast

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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: OpenAI asks White House for AI regulation relief : OpenAI seeks federal-level AI policy exceptions in exchange for transparency. But is this a sign they’re losing momentum? Hot take: GPT-4.5 is a ‘nothing burger’ : Is GPT-4.5 actually an upgrade, or just a well-marketed rerun? Claude 3.7 & Blowing €100 in Two Days : One of the hosts tests Claude extensively—and racks up a pricey bill. Was it worth it? OpenAI’s Deep Research : How does OpenAI’s new research tool compare to Perplexity? AI cracks superbug problem in two days : AI speeds up decades of scientific research—should we be impressed or concerned? European tech coalition demands ‘radical action’ on digital sovereignty : Big names like Airbus and Proton push for homegrown European tech. Migrating from AWS to a European cloud : A real-world case study on cutting costs by 62%—is it worth the trade-offs? Docs by the French government : A Notion alternative for open-source government collaboration. Why people hate note-taking apps : A deep dive into the frustrations with Notion, Obsidian, and alternatives. Model Context Protocol (MCP) : How MCP is changing AI tool integrations—and why OpenAI isn’t on board (yet). OpenRouter.ai : The one-stop API for switching between AI models. Does it live up to the hype? OTDiamond.ai : A multi-LLM approach that picks the best model for your queries to balance cost and performance. Are you polite to AI? : Study finds most people say "please" to ChatGPT—good manners or fear of the AI uprising? AI refusing to do your work? : A hilarious case of an AI refusing to generate code because it "wants you to learn." And finally, a big announcement —DataTopics Unplugged is evolving! Stay tuned for an updated format and a fresh take on tech discussions.…

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#81 AI Code Assistants: The Good, The Bad & The Overhyped, plus Python’s UV Glow-Up & Postman’s Existential Crisis 1:12:52

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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. This week, we dive into the latest in AI-assisted coding, software quality, and the ongoing debate on whether LLMs will replace developers—or just make their lives easier: My LLM Codegen workflow atm : A deep dive into using LLMs for coding, including structured workflows, tool recommendations, and the fine line between automation and chaos. Cline & Cursor : Exploring VSCode extensions and AI-powered coding tools that aim to supercharge development—but are they game-changers or just fancy autocomplete? To avoid being replaced by LLMs, do what they can’t : A thought-provoking take on the future of programming, the value of human intuition, and how to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. The wired brain : Why we should stop using glowing-brain stock images to talk about AI—and what that says about how we understand machine intelligence. A year of uv : Reflecting on a year of UV, the rising star of Python package managers. Should you switch? Maybe. Probably. Posting : A look at a fun GitHub project that makes sharing online a little more structured. Software Quality : AI may generate code, but does it generate good code? A discussion on testing, maintainability, and avoiding spaghetti. movingWithTheTimes : A bit of programmer humor to lighten the mood—because tech discussions need memes too.…

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#80 AI Agents Run Wild, DeepSeek Breaks Records, Polars Cloud Expands, and Perplexity Reinvents Search 1:07:27

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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 on tech, news, data, and society. This week, we’re unpacking everything from AI-powered vacations (or the lack thereof) to corporate drama, and even a deep dive into the quirks of COBOL. Join Morillo, Bart, and Alex as they navigate the latest happenings in data and tech, including: Airbnb AI : The CEO of Airbnb thinks AI trip planning is still a pipe dream. Is he right? Anthropic’s next AI model : A new Claude model could be just weeks away, promising a hybrid of deep reasoning and speed. OpenAI’s roadmap : Sam Altman lays out vague but ambitious plans, blurring the lines between AI models. Elon vs. OpenAI : Musk offers $97B for OpenAI, Altman claps back. Just another day in AI power struggles. RIP Viktor Antonov : The legendary art lead behind Half-Life 2 and Dishonored passes away at 52. Project Sid AI agents : 1,000 AI agents left to their own devices in Minecraft… What could go wrong? DeepSeek R1 breaks speed records : The latest AI model boasts a staggering 198 tokens per second. Perplexity’s Deep Research is now free : A game-changer for AI-powered search? We discuss. COBOL and the mystery of 1875-05-20 : Why do old systems default to weird dates? Polars Cloud : A new distributed architecture to run Polars anywhere. Pickle AI avatars : Deepfake yourself into meetings. Ethical? Useful? Just plain weird? Vim after Bram : How the legendary text editor is surviving after its creator’s passing. Working Fast and Slow : A take on productivity, deep focus, and why some days just don’t work. We were wrong about GPUs : Fly.io admits they misjudged the demand for GPU-powered workloads.…

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#79 The $6 AI Model? France’s $85B Bet, DeepSeek's Censorship & The Python Upgrades You Need 1:07:42

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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! This week, we break down some of the biggest developments in AI, investments, and automation: France’s AI Boom: $85 billion in investments – A look at how a mix of international and domestic funds is fueling France’s AI ecosystem, and why Mistral AI might be Europe's best shot at competing with OpenAI. Anthropic’s AI Job Index: Who’s using AI at work? – A deep dive into the latest report on how AI is being used in different industries, from software development to education, and the surprising ways automation is creeping into unexpected jobs. The $6 AI Model: How low can costs go? – Researchers have managed to create a reasoning model for just $6. We unpack how they pulled it off and what this means for the AI landscape. AI Censorship & Model Distillation: What’s really going on? – A discussion on recent claims that certain AI models come with baked-in censorship, and whether fine-tuning is playing a bigger role than we think. PromptLayer’s No-Code AI Tools – Are no-code AI development platforms the next big thing? Predicted Outputs: OpenAI’s approach to efficient code editing – A look at how OpenAI’s "Predicted Outputs" feature could make AI-assisted coding more efficient. MacOS System Monitoring & Dev Tooling: The geeky stuff – A breakdown of system monitoring tools for Mac users who love to keep an eye on every process running in the background. Snapshot Testing with Birdie – Exploring the concept of snapshot testing beyond UI testing and into function outputs. BeeWare & the Python Ecosystem – A look at how BeeWare is helping Python developers build cross-platform applications. Astral, Ruff, and UV: Python’s performance evolution – The latest from Charlie Marsh on the tools shaping Python development.…

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#78 The AI Act Lands, Meta Pauses, OpenAI Complains & DeepSeek Rises 44:36

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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. Data Topics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions on tech, news, data, and society. This week, we’re joined by returning guest Tim Leers , who helps us navigate the ever-evolving landscape of AI regulation, open-source controversies, and the battle for the future of large language models. Expect deep dives, hot takes, and a sprinkle of existential dread as we discuss: The EU AI Act and its ripple effects – What does it actually change? And is Meta pulling back on AI development because of it ? Meta’s “Frontier AI” framework – A strategic move or just regulatory camouflage? OpenAI vs. the world – From copyright drama to OpenAI accusing competitors of using its models, is this just karma in action? DeepSeek and global AI competition – Why are government agencies banning it, and is it really a game-changer? The EU’s AI investment plans – Can Europe ever catch up, or is 1.5 billion euros just a drop in the compute ocean? OpenAI’s sudden love for open source – Sam Altman says they were on the "wrong side of history." Are they really changing, or is this just another strategic pivot? OpenAI’s latest tech update – we discuss Tim’s experience with o3 and show it live All that, plus some existential musings on AI’s role in society, competitive dynamics between the US, EU, and China, and whether we’re all just picking our preferred bias in a world of competing LLMs. Got thoughts? Drop us a comment or question—we might even read it on the next episode!…

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#77 DeepSeek R1: The ‘Open’ AI That’s Shaking Up OpenAI - Plus OpenAI’s Operator, Stargate, ByteDance, & more 1:15:38

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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. This week, we’re joined by Jonas Soenen, a machine learning engineer at Dataroots, to break down the latest AI shakeups—from DeepSeek R1 challenging OpenAI to new AI automation tools that might just change how we use the internet. Let’s dive in: DeepSeek R1 : Open-source revolution or just open weights? – A new AI model making waves with transparency and cost efficiency. But is OpenAI really at risk? Reinforcement learning, no tricks needed – How DeepSeek R1 trains without complex search trees or hidden techniques—and why that’s a big deal. Web LM Arena’s leaderboard – How DeepSeek R1 ranks against OpenAI, Anthropic, and other top models in real-world coding tasks. Kimi – Another promising open-weight model challenging the AI giants. Could this be the real alternative to GPT-4? Open-source AI and industry reactions – Why are companies like OpenAI hesitant to embrace open-source AI, and will DeepSeek’s approach change the game? ByteDance’s s urprise AI play – The TikTok parent company is quietly building its own powerful AI models—should OpenAI and Google be worried? OpenAI’s Stargate project – A massive $500B AI infrastructure initiative—how does this impact AI accessibility and competition? OpenAI’s Operator: Your new AI assistant? – A browser-based agent that can shop for you, browse the web, and click buttons—but how secure is it? Midscene & UI-TARS Desktop – AI-powered automation tools that might soon replace traditional workflows. Nightshade – A new method for artists to poison AI training data, protecting their work from unauthorized AI-generated copies. Nepenthes – A tool designed to fight back against LLM text scrapers—could this help protect data from being swallowed into future AI models? AI in music: Paul McCartney vs. AI-generated songs – The legendary Beatle wants stronger copyright protections, but is AI creativity a threat or a tool? 📢 Note: Recent press coverage has clarified key details. Training infrastructure and cost figures mentioned were for DeepSeek V3—DeepSeek R1’s actual training costs have not been officially disclosed.…

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#76 AI at what cost? Environmental toll, Trump vs AI regulation, creative impact, & poisoned text for AI scrapers. 1:01:44

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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! This week, we dive into: The creative future with AI: is generative AI helping or hurting creators? Environmental concerns of AI: the hidden costs of AI’s growing capabilities—how much energy do these models actually consume, and is it worth it? AI copyright controversies : Mark Zuckerberg’s LLaMA model faces criticism for using copyrighted materials like content from the notorious LibGen database. Trump vs. AI regulation : The former president repeals Biden’s AI executive order, creating a Wild West approach to AI development in the U.S. How will this impact innovation and global competition? Search reimagined with Perplexity AI : A new era of search blending conversational AI and personalized data unification. Could this be the future of information retrieval? Apple Intelligence on pause : Apple's AI-generated news alerts face a bumpy road. For more laughs, check out the dedicated subreddit AppleIntelligenceFail . Rhai scripting for Rust : Empowering Rust developers with an intuitive embedded scripting language to make extensibility a breeze. Poisoned text for scrapers : Exploring creative ways to protect web content from unauthorized scraping by AI systems. The rise of the AI Data Engineer : Is this a new role in data science, or are we just rebranding existing skills?…

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#75 Developer Productivity in 2025: AI Replaces Engineers, Biden’s AI Chip Regulations, UV’s Killer Feature, and Doom in a PDF 1:14:17

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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. In this episode, we delve into the big topics shaping our digital landscape: Car Expo - Brussels Motor Show : Highlights from Europe’s leading auto show, including Tesla’s Cybertruck debut and an innovative AI-powered car configurator that personalizes your vehicle experience. Biden Admin’s New AI Chip Export Rules : Exploring restrictions aimed at national security and their impact on global markets, with industry reactions from Nvidia . Meta and Microsoft’s AI Development Plans : From Meta’s goal to replace mid-level engineers with AI to Microsoft forming a dev-focused AI organization, we unpack their strategies and implications. Developer Productivity in 2025 : How AI tools are changing workflows, boosting efficiency, and introducing new challenges. UV’s Killer Feature : Discover how ad-hoc environments are transforming development, courtesy of Lukas Valatka's insights. Doom in a PDF : Yes, you read that right—Doom running inside a PDF! Here’s the source code for all the geeks out there. Marimo : An exciting new project redefining collaborative development. AI and Everyday Life : A witty meme highlights AI’s direction—should it help with art and writing, or chores like laundry and dishes?…

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#74 Hello 2025! OpenAI’s O3, Deep Seek V3, Bolt.new and Doom Goes Artsy 1:09:35

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#73 LLM Hunger Games: The Ultimate Showdown - Rootsconf recap (Part 3) 32:09

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#72 Mastering Communication in the Workplace – Rootsconf Recap (Part 2) 27:59

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#71 Navigating GenAI: How Organizations Must Adapt to Paradigm Shifts – Rootsconf Recap (part 1) 35:20

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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. This week, we’re bringing you a special episode straight from RootsConf , our annual internal knowledge-sharing extravaganza! Hosts Murilo and Bart sit down with Tim and Ben, data strategy experts, for a lively chat about the state of generative AI as it transitions from a buzzword to a business tool. Highlights from this episode: Generative AI adoption: Are companies finally moving beyond pilot purgatory? The environmental cost of AI: Can emerging techniques reduce its heavy energy footprint? Bridging the knowledge gap: What’s missing for widespread AI adoption in organizations? Future trends: How generative AI might reshape personalization and business processes in 2025. Plus, we dive into the Gartner Hype Cycle and its relevance in understanding AI’s journey from innovation to disillusionment and beyond. Get ready to dive deep into AI’s evolving role and its impact on industries, sustainability, and society. Hit play and join the discussion!…

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#70 What's Next for AI? A Recap of 2024 and Predictions for 2025 1:52:52

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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. This week, Yannick joins the conversation for a lively year-end retrospective on the state of AI, data, and technology in 2024. Whether you're knee-deep in neural networks or just data-curious, this episode offers plenty to ponder. Grab your coffee, sit back, and explore: AI’s meteoric rise in 2024 : How GenAI went from hype to tangible business tools and what’s ahead for 2025. Strategic AI adoption : Challenges and best practices for embedding AI into workflows and decision-making processes. Real-time data : From dynamic pricing to e-commerce triggers, we explore gaps and future trends in event-driven infrastructure. The ethics and compliance puzzle : A dive into the EU AI Act, data privacy, and the evolving landscape of ethical AI usage. Developer tools and trends : Productivity boosters like Copilot and the rise of tools like PDM and Ubi in the Python ecosystem. With reflections on everything from Lakehouse data platforms to open-source debates, this episode is the perfect blend of geeky insights and forward-looking predictions. Pull up a chair, relax, and let’s dive into the world of data, unplugged style!…

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#69 From Engineer to CEO: Alex Gallego on Building Red Panda 1:04:44

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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. In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest: Alex Gallego, founder and CEO of Red Panda . Together, we dive deep into building data-intensive applications, the evolution of streaming technologies, and balancing high throughput and low latency demands. Key topics covered: What is Red Panda and why it matters : Red Panda’s mission to redefine data streaming while being the fastest Kafka-compatible option on the market. Batch vs. streaming data : An accessible guide to understanding the classic debate and how the tech landscape is shifting towards unified data frameworks. Scaling at speed : The challenges and innovations driving Red Panda’s performance optimizations, from zero-copy architecture to storage engines. AI, ML, and streaming data integration : How Red Panda empowers real-time machine learning and AI-powered workloads with ease. Open source vs. enterprise models : Navigating licensing challenges and balancing business goals in the hybrid cloud era. Leadership and career shifts : Alex’s reflections on moving from technical lead to CEO, blending engineering know-how with company vision.…

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#68 GenAI meets Minecraft, OpenAI’s O1 Leak, Strava’s AI Moves, HTMX vs. React & Octoverse Trends 1:33:06

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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 are joined by special guest Nico for a lively and wide-ranging tech chat. Grab your headphones and prepare for: Strava’s ‘Athlete Intelligence’ feature : A humorous dive into how workout apps are getting smarter—and a little sassier. Frontend frameworks: HTMX is a tough choice : A candid discussion on using React versus emerging alternatives like HTMX and when to keep things lightweight. Octoverse 2024 trends and language wars : Python takes the lead over JavaScript as the top GitHub language, and we dissect why Go, TypeScript, and Rust are getting love too. GenAI meets Minecraft : Imagine procedurally generated worlds and dreamlike coherence breaks—Minecraft-style. How GenAI could redefine gameplay narratives and NPC behavior. OpenAI’s O1 model leak : Insights on the recent leak, what’s new, and its implications for the future of AI. Tiger Beetle’s transactional databases and testing tales : Nico walks us through Tiger Style , deterministic simulation testing, and why it’s a game changer for distributed databases. Automated testing for LLMOps : A quick overview of automated testing for large language models and its role in modern AI workflows. DeepLearning.ai’s short courses : Quick, impactful learning to level up your AI skills.…

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#67 The AI Race: ChatGPT's New Web Search, Meta’s Llama AI Scaling Efforts & Python 3.13's Upgrades 1:09:54

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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 cover: ChatGPT Search : Exploring OpenAI's new web-browsing capability, and how it transforms everything from everyday searches to complex problem-solving. ChatGPT is a Good Rubber Duck : Discover how ChatGPT makes for an excellent companion for debugging and brainstorming, offering more than a few laughs along the way. What’s New in Python 3.13 : From the new free-threaded mode to the just-in-time (JIT) compiler, we break down the major (and some lesser-known) changes, with additional context from this breakdown and Reddit insights . UV is Fast on its Feet : How the development of new tools impacts the Python packaging ecosystem, with a side discussion on Poetry and the complexities of Python lockfiles. Meta’s Llama Training Takes Center Stage : Meta ramps up its AI game, pouring vast resources into training the Llama model. We ponder the long-term impact and their ambitions in the AI space. OpenAI’s Swarm : A new experimental framework for multi-agent orchestration, enabling AI agents to collaborate and complete tasks—what it means for the future of AI interactions. PGrag for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) : We explore Neon's integration for building end-to-end RAG pipelines directly in Postgres, bridging vector databases, text embedding, and more. OSI’s Open Source AI License : The Open Source Initiative releases an AI-specific license to bring much-needed clarity and standards to open-source models. We also venture into generative AI, the future of AR (including Apple Vision and potential contact lenses), and a brief look at V0 by Vercel , a tool that auto-generates web components with AI prompts.…

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#66 From Will Smith to Meta's MovieGen: How AI Video Got Real. Plus Claude 3.5’s “Computer Use” & Open Source Tools 59:34

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Send us a text Welcome to Datatopics Unplugged, where the tech world’s buzz meets laid-back banter. In each episode, we dive into the latest in AI, data science, and technology—perfect for your inner geek or curious mind. Pull up a seat, tune in, and join us for insights, laughs, and the occasional hot take on the digital world. In this episode, we are joined by Vitale to discuss: Meta’s video generation breakthrough : Explore Meta’s new “MovieGen” model family that generates hyper-realistic, 16-second video clips with reflections, consistent spatial details, and multi-frame coherence. Also discussed: Sora , a sneak peek at Meta’s open-source possibilities. For a look back, check out this classic AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti . Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 updates : Meet Claude 3.5 and its “computer use” feature, letting it navigate your screen for you. Easily fine-tune & train LLMs, faster with Unsloth : Discover tools that simplify model fine-tuning and deployment, making it easier for small-scale developers to harness AI’s power. Don’t miss Gerganov’s GitHub contributions in this space, too. Deno 2.0 release hype : With a splashy promo video, Deno’s JavaScript runtime enters the scene as a streamlined, secure alternative to Node.js.…

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#65 The Art of Data Storytelling: A Deep Dive with Angelica Lo Duca 1:04:20

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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. In this episode, we dive into the world of data storytelling with special guest Angelica Lo Duca, a professor, researcher, and author. Pull up a chair as we explore her journey from programming to teaching, and dive into the principles of turning raw data into compelling stories. Key topics include: Angelica’s background: From researcher to professor and published author Why write a book?: The motivation, process, and why she chooses books over blogs About the book: Data Storytelling with Altair and Generative AI Overview of the book: Who it’s for and the key insights it offers What is data storytelling and how it differs from traditional dashboards and reports Why Altair? Exploring Altair and Vega-Lite for effective visualizations Generative AI’s role: How tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E fit into the data storytelling process, and potential risks like bias in AI-generated images DIKW Pyramid: Moving from raw data to actionable wisdom using the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom framework Where to buy her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Angelica-Lo-Duca/author/B0B5BHD5VF https://www.amazon.com/Become-Great-Data-Storyteller-Change/dp/1394283318 https://www.amazon.com/Data-Storytelling-Altair-Angelica-Duca/dp/1633437922/ Snippet: https://livebook.manning.com/book/data-storytelling-with-altair-and-ai/chapter-10/16 Connect with Angelica on Medium for more articles and insights: https://medium.com/@alod83/about…

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#64 Python WTF moments, Rust rants & Quantum flops 1:06:05

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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 flow as smoothly as your morning coffee, 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: Remote work and hybrid challenges: Insights from the IMF on remote productivity, plus the challenges of work-life balance and Amazon’s office return with other companies' strategies for bringing employees back to the office. The fall of Zapata AI: A look at the shutdown of Zapata AI and the struggles in building successful quantum computing ventures. WTF Python: Exploring Python’s type hints, overloads, and those confusing "WTF" moments. Check out WTFPython . Data profiling tools: A dive into YData Profiling and Sweetviz for detailed data analysis. GifCities and personal websites: Reflecting on the fall of GifCities, the retro GIF hub, and discussing Murilo’s blog journey. Rust’s complexity debate: Discussing the blog post My Negative Views on Rust and whether Rust is too complex or simply misunderstood. .io domain controversy: Examining the future of the .io domain as the British Indian Ocean Territory transfers sovereignty. Read more on Every.to and MIT Technology Review . Ducks or AI? A fun challenge to distinguish real ducks from AI-generated ones in the Duck Imposter Game . Adobe's AI video generator: A discussion on Adobe Firefly’s AI-powered video generator and its potential impact on content creation.…

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#63 What’s Next for Open Source? Astral’s business model, WordPress, Deno 2.0 & One Year of DataTopics! 57:31

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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. In this special one-year anniversary episode, we reminisce about our journey and dive into some intriguing tech stories: WordPress Governance Drama: We discuss recent issues with WordPress. Find out what’s behind the Automattic and WP Engine tension. Astral’s Business Model: Charlie Marsh shares insights into how Astral plans to balance open-source ideals with profitability. Deno 2.0 Release: Deno 2.0 claims to be a “Cargo for JavaScript.” Check out its new features and see how it compares to Node.js. OpenAI’s Soaring Valuation: OpenAI has hit a staggering $150 billion valuation after raising $6.5 billion in new funding. Adobe’s GenAI Policy: Adobe clarified their stance on GenAI, ensuring Firefly is only trained on stock images to support creators. Instructor Library for LLMs: Discover the Instructor library for turning unstructured data into structured outputs with ease. Repo2txt Tool: Convert your GitHub repo into a single text file using Repo2txt for easy analysis. Retro PC Fonts Galore: Explore a treasure trove of vintage fonts with the Ultimate Old-School PC Font Pack . Bop Spotter – Cultural Surveillance: Bop Spotter uses Shazam to capture the music trends and cultural vibes of San Francisco’s Mission District.…

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#62 The End of Pandas, Rise of Ibis: AI, Function Calling, & Python’s New Tools 1:13:44

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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. We dive into conversations smoother than your morning coffee (but let’s be honest, just as caffeinated) where industry insights meet light-hearted banter. Whether you’re a data wizard or just curious about the digital chaos around us, kick back and get ready to talk shop—unplugged style! In this episode: Farewell Pandas, Hello Future : Pandas is out, and Ibis is in. We're talking faster, smarter data processing—featuring the rise of DuckDB and the powerhouse that is Polars . Is this the end of an era for Pandas? UV vs. Rye : Forget pip—are these new Python package managers built in Rust the future? We break down UV , Rye , and what it all means for your next Python project. AI-Generated Podcasts : Is AI about to take over your favorite podcasts? We explore the potential of Google’s Notebook LM to transform content into audio gold. When AI Steals Your Voice : Jeff Geerling’s voice gets cloned by AI—without his consent. We dive into the wild world of voice cloning, the ethics, and the future of AI-generated media. Hacking AI with Prompt Injection : Could you outsmart AI? We share some wild strategies from the game Gandalf that challenge your prompt injection skills and teach you how to jailbreak even the toughest guardrails. Jony Ive’s New Gadget Rumor : Is Jony Ive plotting an Apple killer? Rumors are swirling about a new AI-powered handheld device that could shake up the smartphone market. Zero-Downtime Deployments with Kamal Proxy : No more downtime! We geek out over Kamal Proxy, the sleek HTTP tool designed for effortless Docker deployments. Function Calling and LLMs : Get ready for the next evolution in AI—function calling. We discuss its rise in LLMs and dive into the Gorilla project , the leaderboard testing the future of smart APIs.…

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#61 AI is Officially Smarter Than Humans: First Look at OpenAI O1 'Strawberry' 1:24:33

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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 laid-back banter about the latest in tech, AI, and coding. In this episode, Jonas joins us with fresh takes on AI smarts, sneaky coding tips, and a spicy CI debate: OpenAI's GPT-01 ("Strawberry") : The team explores OpenAI’s newest model , its advanced reasoning capabilities , and potential biases in benchmarks based on training methods. For a deeper dive, check out the Awesome-LLM-Strawberry project . AI hits 120 IQ : Yep, AI is now officially smarter than most of us. With an IQ of 120 , AI is now officially smarter than most humans. We discuss the implications for AI's future role in decision-making and society. Greppability FTW : Ever struggled to find that one line of code? Greppability is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. Bart introduces greppability —a key metric for how easy it is to find code in large projects, and why it matters more than you think. Pre-commit hooks: Yay or nay? Is pre-commit the best tool for Continuous Integration, or are there better ways to streamline code quality checks? The team dives into the pros and cons and shares their own experiences.…

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#60 AI and the Paris 2024 Olympics: From Tech to Yusuf Dikec Memes 47:49

35 weeks之前47:49

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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 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! Olympic AI agenda: Discover the grand vision of the Olympic AI agenda and how it’s set to revolutionize the games. AI and tech innovations at Paris 2024 promise to be game-changers in sports. Obscure sports fascination: Ever wondered why you can’t stop watching niche sports? Blame it on AI, as we dive into how it’s making you hooked on obscure sports at the Paris Olympics. Yusuf Dikec memes: Delving into the meme culture surrounding Yusuf Dikec—because who doesn't love a good sports meme? AI in gymnastics judging: Will AI be the future judge of gymnastics? We delve into the controversial world of AI gymnastics judging and what it means for the sport. Zoe Hobbs' AI boost: Discover how Olympic sprinter Zoe Hobbs is getting an AI-powered boost to sprint ahead of the competition. Track and field insights: Using a bird's eye view and detailed statistics to create a great visualization of the 100m final. Recoloring history: The fascinating process of recoloring the 1924 Paris Olympics —bringing the past to vibrant life.…

DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech

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#59 Did AI Accurately Predict the Euro 2024 Winners? (Part 2) 1:13:25

38 weeks之前1:13:25

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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 dive deep into the fascinating world of AI predictions in sports, with a special focus on the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England. Join us as we explore: AI Predictions Revisited: Reflecting on the previous episode ( listen here ) about AI predictions and their accuracy, particularly Snowflake's prediction for Euro 2024. Challenges of Predictions: The complexities of predicting outcomes in footbal l due to the group stage setup and other factors. National vs. Club Football: Differences in managing national teams versus club teams and the pressures of player selection. Valuing Players: Methods to measure the value of players, from ELO ratings to valuing actions by estimating probabilities . Psychological Pressure: How high-pressure situations impact player performance, referencing the study "Choke or Shine" with examples like Cristiano Ronaldo's goal and the importance of players who perform under pressure. Technology in Sports: The increasing role of technology in soccer, including goal line tech, offside simulations, and connected ball technology . Subjectivity of Offside Rules: The challenges of interpreting offside rules and the potential benefits and pitfalls of semi-automated offside technology . More info here . Technological Impact on Predictions: The influence of technological advancements on predicting outcomes in sports like NBA and soccer, and the potential future of AI in sports officiating.…

DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech

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#58 Maximizing Productivity: Bookmarklets, Q Command-Line, RouteLLM, and DuckDB Extensions 46:37

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DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech

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#57 Can the Music Industry Win the Battle Against AI? 1:23:18

40 weeks之前1:23:18

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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 explore: LLMs Gaming the System: Uncover how LLMs are using political sycophancy and tool-using flattery to game the system. Dive deeper: paper , chain of thought prompting & post on x . Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Sue AI Music Generators: They are taking on Suno and Udio for using copyrighted music to train their models. Some ai generated music that is very similar to existing songs: song 1 , song 2 , song 3 . More on GenAI: midjourney creating copyrighted images , and chatGPT reciting email-adresses . AI-Powered Olympic Recaps: NBC’s personalized daily recaps with Al Michaels' voice o ffer a new way to catch up on the Olympics. Figma’s AI Redesign: Discover Figma’s new AI tools that speed up design and creativity. We debate the tool's value and its application in the design process. Rabbit R1 Security Flaws: Hackers exposed hardcoded API keys in Rabbit R1’s source code , leading to major security issues. Find out more . Pyinstrument for Python: Meet Pyinstrument, the easy-to-use Python profiler that optimizes code performance. Explore it on GitHub . The Ultimate Font - Bart’s dreams come true: Explore the groundbreaking integration of True Type Fonts with AI for dynamic text rendering. Discover more here . Hot Takes on AI Competition: Google claims no one has a moat in AI , sparking debate on open-source models' future. We also explore Ladybird Browser Project , an independently funded browser project aiming to build a cutting-edge browser engine.…

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#56 What Skills Do You Need to Become an AI Engineer? & Tech Updates: Claude 3.5, Safe Superintelligence Inc. & more 51:39

41 weeks之前51:39

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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 the insightful Paolo Léonard to explore the latest advancements and trends in AI and machine learning: Anthropic has a fast new AI model — and a clever new way to interact with chatbots: Discover Claude 3.5 , a game-changing AI model that integrates FAQ documents directly into the chat interface for an unbeatable user experience. We dive into its standout features and why it's a strong competitor to ChatGPT. Meet Safe Superintelligence Inc : the new company founded by ex-OpenAI chief scientist Ilia Sukmanov. Learn about their mission to safely advance superintelligent AI and the impressive team behind this exciting new venture. Hugging Face's New Computer Vision Course: Get the scoop on Hugging Face's latest offering , a community-driven computer vision course with hands-on assignments and certifications. Plus, explore their other exciting courses and resources on Scrimba . What is an AI Engineer? We unpack the term " AI engineer " and discusseswhy titles like "data engineer" or "ML engineer" might be more accurate for these tech wizards.…

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#55 Can AI Predict Euro 2024 Winners? 59:37

42 weeks之前59:37

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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, join us along with guests Vitale and David as we explore: Euro 2024 Predictions with AI: Using Snowflake's machine learning models for data-driven predictions and sharing our own predictions. Can animals predict wins better than ML models? Tech in football : From VAR to connected ball technology , is it all a good idea? Nvidia overtaking Apple and Microsoft as the biggest tech corporation? Discussing Nvidia's leap to surpass Apple and Microsoft , and the implications for the GPU market and AI development. Unity Catalog vs. Polaris: Comparing Unity+Delta with Polaris+Iceberg and their roles in data cataloging and management. Explore the details on GitHub Unity Catalog , YouTube , and insights on LinkedIn . Databricks Data and AI Summit recap : Discussing the biggest announcements from the summit, including Mosaic AI integration , serverless options, and the open-source unity catalog. Exploring BM25 : Discussing the BM25 algorithm and its advancements over traditional TF-IDF for document classification.…

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#54 Is Apple Intelligence...Intelligent? & More: $10K "ChatGPT" Error, Adobe's AI Policy & Open-Source Insights 1:08:36

43 weeks之前1:08:36

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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 flow as smoothly as your morning coffee, 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: Apple Intelligence is finally here : Apple's latest AI advancements , featuring GenAI images , privacy-first approach, math notes, and a mention of ChatGPT. Dive into this YouTube clip and ponder, will it work as intended? ChatGPT in a Spreadsheet : Explore the innovative recreation of an entire GPT architecture in a spreadsheet, a nanoGPT designed by @karpathy with about 85,000 parameters. “How a single ChatGPT mistake cost $10,000” - A clickbait title that stirred controversy on Hacker News , with many arguing the error was their fault entirely, not ChatGPT. Read more community reactions on Bear Blog and LinkedIn . The ideal PR is 50 lines long : Discuss the perfect pull request length and its impact on code quality, as detailed by Graphite . Any contribution too small? Delve into the debate on the value of small contributions in the open-source community with Slidev . Adobe overhauls terms of service : Adobe's new terms ensure AI won't be trained on customers’ work, raising important questions about data usage and privacy . Artists fleeing Instagram to protect their work : Artists are moving away from Instagram to prevent their creations from being used to train Meta's AI. Explore more: Reddit , SWGFL , and Cara .…

DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech

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#53 Can AI Replace Human Creativity? & Latest Tech Updates (Meta, Klarna GenAI, Apple-OpenAI Partnership & More) 1:21:52

44 weeks之前1:21:52