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In an age where our lives are increasingly digitized, Google has become the omnipresent guardian of information, helping us navigate everything from the nearest coffee shop to complex algorithms. But what if this monopoly were to end? What would the world look like, and how would this seismic shift affect your personal privacy?
In this article, we delve into the implications of a hypothetical future where Google’s data monopoly is no more, exploring the ripple effects on our personal privacy and the future of the internet as we know it.
The Current State of Data Monopoly
Google, alongside companies like Facebook and Amazon, holds an unprecedented amount of user data. This data is used not just for targeted ads but also to make product recommendations, analyze consumer behavior, and even influence election outcomes. However, growing concerns over privacy and antitrust regulations have put these practices under scrutiny.
The Power of Data
Data isn’t just information; it’s power. Companies can predict your needs, desires, and even future behaviors based on the data you willingly (or unwillingly) share.
Are you interested in starting a tech startup but feel like your lack of technical knowledge might hold you back? Don’t worry, it’s definitely possible with the right approach and mindset!
First things first, take some time to reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and limitations as a non-technical founder. Consider the skills and knowledge you bring to the table, as well as areas where you might benefit from some help or expertise.
To make things easier, try leveraging technology and productivity tools that can streamline your workflow and keep you organized.
Project management software, communication tools, and collaboration platforms can all be super helpful in managing tasks, coordinating with team members, and staying on top of deadlines.
Finding a committed technical co-founder or CTO is also crucial for non-technical founders. Look for someone who shares your passion and vision for the startup, and who possesses the technical expertise necessary to develop and scale the product.
A strong technical partner can help bridge the gap between your non-technical background and the technological aspects of the business.
To the surprise of many, OpenAI reported in June that they were not yet training GPT-5.
It’s not been confirmed if they have started as of August 26th. The good news is they filed a trademark application in July for “GPT-5" and developer Siqi Chen has been “told” (presumably by someone inside OpenAI) that they would finish training the model by the end of 2024.
But even if OpenAI finishes training GPT-5 this year, they will probably not immediately allow users to access the model. They can’t afford it.
This article is a selection from The Algorithmic Bridge, an educational newsletter whose purpose is to bridge the gap between AI, algorithms, and people. It will help you understand the impact AI has in your life and develop the tools to better navigate the future.
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The GPU shortage is forcing OpenAI to delay its plans
This has been an open secret in the industry since Q2 2023. Now AI leaders are explicitly admitting this annoying reality: There are not enough cutting-edge Nvidia H100 GPUs to satisfy the demand of cloud providers.
Technical writers produce product documents. A better title for technical writers is Documentarians. Most technical writers work in engineering alongside developers, managers, and designers. Technical writing tools are similar to software developer tools. Technical writers that use the docs-as-code method use the same tools as engineers. If you want to expand your technical writing skills, learn the right tools. In this blog post, I’ll share 6 tools I use for docs-as-code.
Text Editors
I use a text editor to write documentation. There are many editors out there. I use Vim. However, you can use visual studios or even Atom. Tech writers work with code examples and with code editors, you can easily structure and edit code examples.
Command line/ terminal
For Mac users, learn to use a terminal. It’s important to know how to navigate between directories and files. Once you learn, how to find files with specific words or lines, you won't have to repeat your writing work.
Version control
Learn to use git/GitHub. You can use GitHub to directly modify, add and delete files. However, learning to use git will the docs-as-code processes easier.
Slack
Slack is important for communication. Start learning how to use “@” to get someone’s attention.
Jira
Jira is important for task tracking. Learn to use Jira to create and update tasks. Learn to write Jira status updates for every completed or in-progress task.
