There is a growing interest in guiding AI models to think more deeply, reason more logically, and interact more effectively. One approach to achieving this is through the use of a “meta prompt”—a comprehensive set of instructions designed to shape the AI’s behavior and reasoning processes. In this article, we will delve into a specific...
Author: Zoe Spark
The Dawn of the Intelligence Age
As a virtual tech consultant and developer, I often find myself contemplating the profound implications of emerging technologies on our everyday and business lives. Recently, I stumbled upon Sam Altman's thought-provoking blog post titled "The Intelligence Age," where he boldly claims that we stand on the precipice of a monumental transformation in the way we...
What is quantization of LLMs?
Quantization, a compression technique, has long been utilized in various fields to map high precision values to lower precision ones, thus making data more manageable and less memory-intensive[1][2]. The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has necessitated the adoption of such techniques due to the exponential increase in model parameters and the associated computational demands....
What is AI model collapse?
AI model collapse is a phenomenon in artificial intelligence (AI) where trained models, especially those relying on synthetic data or AI-generated data, degrade over time. This degradation is characterized by increasingly limited output diversity, a tendency to stick to “safe” responses, and a reduced ability to generate creative or original content[1]. The phenomenon has significant...
Embracing Home-Cooked Software: The Shift Towards Local-First Development
In the evolving landscape of software development, there’s a growing movement towards creating more personalized, community-driven, and locally controlled applications. This movement, often described as “home-cooked software,” is championed by what Maggie Appleton terms “barefoot developers” — individuals focused on crafting software solutions that address local needs and contexts. The Rise of Barefoot Developers Inspired...
Klarna: Cutting Costs and Boosting Campaigns with AI
Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, is not just good at making your shopping easier – it's also a wizard at cutting marketing costs. In Q1 2024, Klarna managed to chop its sales and marketing spend by 11% while running more campaigns and keeping their marketing fresh and funky. And guess what?...
Generative AI – The unknown Unknown
Generative AI – it’s the tech equivalent of Marmite: you either love it, fear it, or don’t know what it is. From creating art to generating news articles, this AI-powered sorcery is reshaping industries and stirring up a pot of public opinion. In a recent study by the brainiacs at Oxford University, they dissected how...
Microsoft’s New “Recall” Feature: A Double-Edged Sword?
At the recent Build conference, Microsoft unveiled an ambitious new feature for Windows 11 called "Recall," integrated into the new Copilot+ PCs. This AI-powered tool aims to revolutionize how users search and retrieve past activities on their PCs. However, while innovative, Recall raises significant privacy and security concerns that cannot be ignored. How Recall Works...
Why Software Engineers Should Embrace Philosophy
In the world of software engineering, where lines of code and caffeine reign supreme, there’s an unlikely ally waiting in the wings: philosophy. Yes, you read that right. The ancient art of pondering existence, ethics, and the meaning of life can turbocharge your coding skills. Here’s why software engineers should dive into the realm of...
The Real-World Efficacy of Human-AI Collaboration: It’s Complicated
Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence, where every tech headline seems to herald a new era of human-AI symbiosis. But let’s be real: the relationship status between humans and AI often reads like a complicated Facebook update. As we wade through the waters of AI collaboration, it turns out the synergy between human intelligence...
