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The End of the Nanometer Era
As the nanometer era in semiconductor manufacturing nears its end, industry leaders like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung are progressing towards more advanced chip technologies. TSMC is reportedly planning to establish a 1nm fabrication facility in Taiwan’s Chiayi Science Park, marking a significant leap from the current 3nm and upcoming 2nm technologies.…
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The Tech Bloodbath
Last year was, by all accounts, a bloodbath for the tech industry, with more than 260,000 jobs vanishing — the worst 12 months for Silicon Valley since the dot-com crash of the early 2000s. In the first four weeks of this year, nearly 100 tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TikTok and Salesforce have…
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Generative AI Bootcamp
Congratulations to the winners of the Generative AI Bootcamp last weekend! They worked hard and showed great skills in technology. Their projects were not just innovative but also very creative. It’s times like these that remind us why we teach – to help create future leaders in technology. I hope their language learning app, Parrott,…
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Bing’s Bad Bet
Microsoft’s Copilot (previously known as Bing Chat) made a significant bet to outshine Google in the search industry. However, the outcome has been less than stellar, with Copilot seeing a marginal increase of less than 1% in users compared to Google, which is still the dominant search engine. It appears that “Copilot” might become…
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Chaos at OpenAI
I am thrilled to announce the publication of my latest article, which delves into the significant changes at OpenAI. The piece examines the events leading to Sam Altman’s dismissal, the shift from open-source advocacy to a profit-driven approach, and the impact of Microsoft’s investment. It discusses the ideological clash within OpenAI, highlighting how commercial interests have…
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Meet my GPT
As part of my research, I’ve been working a lot on developing custom chatbots. I’ve developed a new chatbot that is trained on my class textbooks and my personal information, and I’m at a stage when I’m ready to unleash it to the public! The ability to easily create GPTs is one of the best…
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How LLMs Became the Cornerstone of Modern AI
Large language models have evolved from their origins in neuroscience to become sophisticated AI architectures. In this article, I explain how these advancements were made and analyze what these models mean for the world of education. Please go to IE Insights to read the article: https://www.ie.edu/insights/articles/how-llms-became-the-cornerstone-of-modern-ai/
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Journeying into the Metaverse
Is the Metaverse just a video game? Is it all just hype? No matter what your opinion is on this fascinating new technology, there seems to be no stopping the hype engine. The dean of my university has made the following video, which explains the technology really well: The Metaverse is a topic that seems…
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Blockchain without destroying the planet
Yesterday there was some great news. Ethereum is switching from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake. This means it will use 99% less power. My most significant criticism of blockchain has always been that it is a liability to the planet. It produces as many emissions as Vietnam right now, and there are coal-fired…
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Back to normal university life
This week saw the return of university life that reflected the pre-pandemic times. Two thousand new students started at my institution, and there were no more restrictions, and it was great to see. The whole learning experience has been poor for students since the introduction of online learning. While it looks promising on the tin,…
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