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Tech companies desperately want to film you doing chores
Tech companies are pushing to create AI systems that film users while they do household chores. This shift aims to enhance smart home technology and improve user interaction with AI assistants.
datasette 1.0a31
Simon Willison just released Datasette 1.0a31, a tool for exploring and publishing data. This update includes new features that enhance data visualization and usability for developers and data enthusiasts.
Build a custom portal with embedded Amazon SageMaker AI MLflow Apps
AWS just launched a custom portal feature for embedding Amazon SageMaker AI MLflow Apps. This allows users to create tailored interfaces for managing machine learning workflows more efficiently.
Streamline external access to Amazon SageMaker MLflow using a REST API proxy
AWS just streamlined external access to Amazon SageMaker MLflow with a new REST API proxy. This change makes it easier for developers to integrate and manage machine learning workflows remotely.
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
Microsoft just upgraded 365 Copilot with a speed boost and a cleaner design. Users can expect faster performance and a more streamlined interface for their productivity tasks.
Advancing Apache Iceberg on Databricks: Iceberg v3 GA, Open Sharing, and Unified Governance
Databricks just launched Iceberg v3 GA with open sharing and unified governance features. This update enhances data management and collaboration for users working with large datasets.
Process financial documents using Amazon Bedrock Data Automation
Amazon just launched Bedrock Data Automation to process financial documents. This feature streamlines data extraction and analysis, making it easier for businesses to handle financial paperwork efficiently.
Reliable LLM Inference at Scale
Databricks just launched a new framework for reliable large language model inference at scale. This means users can expect more consistent performance and reduced latency when deploying LLMs in production environments.
BI Serving Pointers; Maximizing for Performance and TCO
Databricks is optimizing its BI serving capabilities to enhance performance and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). This means users can expect faster insights and more cost-effective data handling.
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta just launched subscription services for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Users can now pay for added features and enhanced security, with more AI-driven enhancements on the way.
YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos
YouTube is starting to automatically label videos that use AI-generated content. This change helps viewers identify which videos are created with AI tools, enhancing transparency on the platform.
From idea to AI app: Creating intelligent research assistants with Strands
AWS just launched Strands, a tool for building intelligent research assistants. This allows developers to create AI apps that can assist with research tasks more efficiently.
Build an enterprise observability solution for Amazon Quick
AWS just launched an enterprise observability solution for Amazon QuickSight. This tool helps businesses monitor and analyze data more effectively, improving insights and decision-making processes.
GitHub for Beginners: Getting started with Git and GitHub in VS Code
GitHub just launched a beginner-friendly guide for using Git and GitHub in VS Code. This resource helps new users get started with version control and collaboration in their coding projects.
datasette 1.0a30
Simon Willison just released datasette 1.0a30. This update brings new features and improvements to the data exploration tool, making it easier for users to analyze and share datasets.
datasette-fixtures 0.1a0
Simon Willison just released datasette-fixtures 0.1a0. This new tool allows developers to easily create and manage test data for their Datasette applications, streamlining the testing process.
Mad House — Usborne Creepy Computer Games
Simon Willison just launched 'Mad House,' a collection of creepy computer games from Usborne. Users can now experience nostalgic, spooky gameplay with a modern twist.
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Amazon just launched the Bee wearable, which tracks users' movements and interactions. It raises privacy concerns while offering insights into daily habits.
Why you shouldn't leave model selection on default in Copilot, Gemini and other AI tools
AI tools like Copilot and Gemini are warning users against relying on default model selections. Choosing the right model can significantly improve performance and outcomes in various tasks.
On the <dl>
Simon Willison just launched a new tool called <dl> for AI-driven data labeling. This tool simplifies the process of creating labeled datasets, making it easier for developers to train their models.