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Pam Baker

@pambaker.bsky.social
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Freelance journalist, writer, author, AI and prompting consultant, LinkedIn Learning AI instructor, scifi world creator. Author of books, most recently Generative AI For Dummies and ChatGPT For Dummies (both editions). Have speech, will travel!

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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
How Android 17 stops network snoops and SMS blasters now - with ECH and a 2G kill switch zdnet.com/article/andr... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social The latest #Android update brings improved security to smartphones.
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How Android 17 stops network snoops and SMS blasters now - with ECH and a 2G kill switch
The latest Android 17 update adds broad support for Encrypted Client Hello, among other changes. Here's how they work.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What really happened in the Hugging Face breach: thenewstack.io/openai-huggi... via @thenewstack.io & @sjvn.bsky.social It's both more complicated and simpler than you think, and there are some lessons you can learn from this incident. #AI #Security
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What really happened in the Hugging Face breach
OpenAI says autonomous AI systems escaped a sandbox and breached Hugging Face, exposing flaws in container isolation and the risks of agentic cyberattacks.
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NPR @npr.org · 23/06/2026
Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment or whether "it's one big bubble." n.pr/4wc0WE9
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Is AI 'one big bubble?' Behind the tech selloff
Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment or whether "it's one big bubble."
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
As stocks slide worldwide, using AI is no longer a certain advantage for your company, at least not in the eyes of investors. it's time to rethink your AI adoption and deployment strategy. Here's what to consider, along with a few real-world examples. www.informationweek.com/machine-lear...
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Time for an AI exit plan: How CIOs are culling projects
Cutting AI waste without bleeding the business requires a smart and well-executed exit strategy. Learn how to decide which AI tools and projects to trim.
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
As stocks slide around the world on fears of AI being overhyped and underdelivering, and of AI bubbles forming and popping, perhaps you'll find my article on AI exit strategies of particular interest. Or my newest article on exiting AI vendor contracts. www.informationweek.com/it-managemen...
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Tips for successfully exiting AI vendor contracts
An underperforming AI tool is easy to cut. Exiting the contract may not be. Here's what CIOs should review before they leave.
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
USB Power Delivery: Plugging Into the Benefits When USB Power Delivery and USB Extended Power Range roll out, devices will charge faster, and data will transmit faster. www.aptiv.com/en/insights/...
A chart showing the evolution of USB
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Linus Torvalds admits he has a 'love-hate relationship with AI' zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social #Linux’s creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.
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Linus Torvalds admits he has a 'love-hate relationship with AI'
Linux's creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
This OS quietly powers all AI - and most future IT jobs, too www.zdnet.com/article/why-... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social #AI runs on #Linux. Period. There are no substitutes.
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This OS quietly powers all AI - and most future IT jobs, too
Without Linux, there is no ChatGPT. No AI at all. None. Here's why.
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Ah, so the AI-Everywhere Mantra comes to QA. "Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete." www.functionize.com/blog/the-dea...
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The Death of Traditional QA
Revolutionize QA: Discover how agentic AI is replacing traditional testing, cutting costs, and accelerating releases. Stay ahead or fall behind!
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Massive #Azure outage knocks out Microsoft 365 and Xbox - what we know so far www.zdnet.com/article/mass... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social You know, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be putting so many of our tech eggs into so few hyper-cloud baskets.
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Massive Azure outage knocks out Microsoft 365 and Xbox - what we know so far
No, it's not just you. Several Azure-based services are down.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
The Chinese Box and Turing Test: #AI has no intelligence at all theregister.com/2025/10/27/a... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social Today's AI is great at fast copy-and-paste, but Intelligence, please! Get real.
theregister.com
The Chinese Box and Turing Test: Ai has no intelligence
Opinion: It's just good at mass-production copy and paste
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the 'USB-C of LLM,' and every bit as hot as AI itself. Find out why in my latest article in InformationWeek www.informationweek.com/responsible-...
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Why CIOs Should Put MCP on Their Radar Now
Model Context Protocol is the 'USB-C of LLM,' and every bit as hot as AI itself. Here's why.
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Agentic AI for Dummies will be released in October. This book follows closely on the heels of my previous books, ChatGPT For Dummies and Generative AI For Dummies, which are both bestsellers! Please help me spread the word. I'm also looking for speaker, webinar and podcast engagements.
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Politics In The Wild @politicsinthewild.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt. Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off for members for all pre-orders of my book, #ChatGPT For Dummies, 2nd Edition! The sale goes through Friday, February 7. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not already a member, enroll before checking out. Thank you for your support!
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ChatGPT For Dummies|Paperback
Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative A...
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
My new online course on Power Prompting and Content Design was just released. You'll learn things here you won't find elsewhere. Check it out! www.linkedin.com/learning/bec...
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Become a GenAI power sser - ChatGPT Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com
Learn about what skills and abilities are needed to become a generative AI power user. Find out what to expect from this course in terms of the scope and the goals which are: the right way to view pro...
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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Red state alcohol is currently being removed at B.C. Liquor store in Victoria. #bcpoli
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Thank you for the great review, Phil!
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Update: my newest book Generative AI For Dummies is in the top ten bestsellers in two categories on Amazon: #4 in books on business intelligence tools and #10 in AI Expert Systems books. Yay! I'm so happy and grateful
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Woohoo! Another bestseller. My newest book remains in the top ten in business intelligence tools books on Amazon and number 15 in AI Expert Systems books too! I'm so happy and grateful
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Traveling over the holidays? Why not spend the time leveling up your #AI skills? My books are available as audiobooks across all audiobook platforms. The upcoming "Generative AI for Dummies" is a treasure trove of power prompting and content production techniques.
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Browse Audiobooks Written by Pam Baker - Sort by Bestselling this Month - Page 1 | Audiobooks.com
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Now that I've wrapped up 3 books and 4 online courses, I'm looking for freelance or contract work again! Need a writer, speaker, power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI and writing skills. Let's talk!
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Looking for a power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI skills. Let's talk!
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Immensely grateful for the great reviews on my latest book. It's full of how-tos, strategies, tips, tricks, and masterful combo plays in power prompting and AI content generation for a wide range of specific types of content.
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Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) [Baker, Pam] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Once upon a time, it was my dream to find a publisher for my first book. Today, I addressed hundreds of publishers because of my latest book. Life is crazy, wonderful, magic-licious sometimes ❤️
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Join us today for an inside look at GenAI in publishing
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
Starlink's #Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised zdnet.com/home-and-off... by @sjvn.bsky.social There ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAFL) or free Internet. Still, #Starlink is worth the money, but make no mistake, you will pay good cash for it.
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Starlink's Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised
It sounded good, but a closer look revealed that SpaceX's Starlink free offer isn't much more than clever marketing.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
What would OpenAI for-profit plans be good for? theregister.com/2024/09/27/o... by @sjvn.bsky.social Remember when #OpenAI was supposed to be a non-profit, #opensource organization? Now, it's thrown off its disguise and shown that it's all about the money.
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A for-profit OpenAI? Huh. What would it be good for?
Even investors might not get much out of it
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Jason Perlow @jperlow.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD's Proactive Approach freebsdfoundation.org/blog/why-you...
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Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD’s Proactive Approach | FreeBSD Foundation
In today's interconnected digital landscape, security is not a luxury—it's essential. As the number of open source projects increases, so does the responsibility to ensure these projects are secure, s...
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Carol Pinchefsky @carolpinchefsky.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Good news: My review of Star Wars Outlaws is up on CNN. Mediocre news: The game is good, but it has real flaws. Here's hoping for patches. #starwarsoutlaws #ps5 #starwars www.cnn.com/cnn-undersco...
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Star Wars Outlaws is full of surprises, both good and bad | CNN Underscored
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side” is more than a throwaway line from Han Solo, the patron saint of Star Wars rogues. It’s the core premise of the actio...
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Richi Jennings @richi.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
Bank CEO sentenced to more than 24 years for stealing almost $50 million. I guess we should say, “former CEO—of a former bank.” Perp got suckered into a #PigButchering #crypto scam and didn’t know how to stop. In #SBBlogwatch, he’s not in #Kansas anymore. At #TechstrongGroup⁠’s #SecurityBlvd:
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Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail
Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam.
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Sean Michael Kerner @techjournalist.bsky.social · 01/08/2024
www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power... Regular business workloads NOT AI is what is driving increasing data center rack density (for now at least... according to the Uptime Institute)
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Data Center Industry Survey Highlights Cost, AI, and Sustainability Challenges
While opportunities abound, the Uptime Institute’s latest data center survey reveals key insights into rising operational costs, AI’s impact on rack density, and sustainability gaps.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
7 Urgent Lessons From the #CrowdStrike Disaster: thenewstack.io/7-urgent-les... by @sjvn.bsky.social What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
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7 Urgent Lessons From the CrowdStrike Disaster
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2024
Today thru August 9th you can save 60% on the audiobook version of my bestselling ChatGPT for Dummies! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
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60% OFF ChatGPT For Dummies
Learn how the disruptive AI chatbot is going to change school, work, and beyond ChatGPT For Dummies demystifies the artificial intelligence tool that can answer questions, write essays, and generate ...
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Sharon Fisher @slfisher.bsky.social · 28/05/2024
#Manufacturing is often listed as a use case for #AI and #ML, but there’s not always a lot of detail. And you don’t want to find yourself in the wrong type of AI class. Here, we look at AI certificates to help you get your manufacturing humming along. www.vktr.com/ai-upskillin...
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10 Top AI Certifications for Manufacturing Pros
What are some of the best AI certifications for manufacturing pros to learn about AI in their jobs?
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Jason Perlow @jperlow.bsky.social · 03/05/2024
Why the future must be BYO #AI: Model lock-in won't serve consumers or the industry #LLMs #GenAI #innovation #tech #devices www.zdnet.com/article/why-... @zdnet.bsky.social
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Why the future must be BYO AI: Model lock-in won't serve consumers or the industry
Say goodbye to restrictive AI models and hello to a future where you choose the intelligence of your devices.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 25/04/2024
The #FTC ruled this week that companies can no longer use non-compete agreements to stop workers from moving from one job to another — and businesses are having fits. computerworld.com/article/2095... by @sjvn.bsky.social #business
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Computerworld covers a range of technology topics, with a focus on these core areas of IT: generative AI, Windows, mobile, Apple/enterprise, office suites, productivity software, and collaboration sof...
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
Apparently, the fun of using AI/ML tools makes developers forget everything they know about secure coding practices. securityboulevard.com/2024/04/vuln...
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Vulnerabilities for AI and ML Applications are Skyrocketing
In their haste to deploy LLM tools, organizations may overlook crucial security practices. The rise in threats like Remote Code Execution indicates an urgent need to improve security measures in AI de...
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Richi Jennings @richi.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
#FourthAmendment is not for sale. So says a bipartisan group of congresscritters. Their bill of the same name passed in the House yesterday. It’s a privacy win, some say, but the #Biden administration is set against the bill. In #SBBlogwatch, we’re of two minds. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
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House Passes Privacy-Preserving Bill, but Biden Blasts it
Are you a FANFSA fan? The White House isn’t. It says the bill “threatens national security.”
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Richi Jennings @richi.bsky.social · 12/04/2024
Sisense, a service provider to huge orgs, has lost control of its customers’ credentials and access tokens. #CISA warned users to drop everything and rotate/reset secrets. Sources say #Sisense stopped storing secrets securely. In #SBBlogwatch, we facepalm hard. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
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Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk
A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 10/04/2024
Securing Open Source Software, the Cyber Resilience Act Way devops.com/securing-ope... by @sjvn.bsky.social The EU CRA requires new #security rules for #opensource software development. Here's how the Eclipse Foundation and allies are tackling this problem.
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Securing Open Source Software, the Cyber Resilience Act Way - DevOps.com
The Eclipse Foundation is spearheading an effort to create a unified framework for secure software development.
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 09/04/2024
To protect domestic violence survivors from abusers, the FCC wants to include internet-connected vehicles under the Safe Communication Act. securityboulevard.com/2024/04/fcc-...
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FCC Mulls Rules to Protect Abuse Survivors from Stalking Through Cars
To protect domestic violence survivors from abusers, the FCC wants to include internet-connected vehicles under the Safe Communication Act.
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Sean Michael Kerner @techjournalist.bsky.social · 28/03/2024
venturebeat.com/ai/ai21-labs... Lots to look forward too with this new (bona fide!) open source hashtag#GenAI model from AI21 Labs. Because ...Attention isn't all you need (pun intended).
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AI21 Labs juices up gen AI transformers with Jamba
According to AI21 Labs Jamba can outperform traditional transformer-based models on generative reasoning tasks as measured by benchmarks such as HellaSwag.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
ChatGPT Plugins are being replaced by GPTs. Here's why - and what it means for you zdnet.com/article/on-m... by @sjvn.bsky.social #OpenAI's GPTs will do everything plugins ever did - except better.
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ChatGPT Plugins are being replaced by GPTs. Here's why - and what it means for you
GPTs will do everything plugins ever did - except better. Here's a breakdown of the key differences.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
LinkedIn Open Sources OpenHouse Data Lakehouse Control Plane: thenewstack.io/linkedin-ope... by @sjvn.bsky.social Want to manage huge lakes of #data, so your #AI and BI programs can make sense of them? LinkedIn's OpenHouse may be just what you need.
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LinkedIn Open Sources OpenHouse Data Lakehouse Control Plane
At the heart of OpenHouse lies its Catalog, a RESTful table service that offers secure and scalable table provisioning alongside declarative metadata management.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
Canonical turns 20: Shaping the Ubuntu Linux world zdnet.com/article/cano... by @sjvn.bsky.social #Ubuntu #Linux won't turn 20 until this fall, but the company behind it, Canonical, just turned 20.
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Canonical turns 20: Shaping the Ubuntu Linux world
Ubuntu's parent company - now powering millions of desktops, servers, and clouds - continues to seek the balance between delivering 'Linux for Human Beings' and embracing its responsibilities in the g...
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
250 AI courses offered by LinkedIn Learning are FREE for 30 days. Learn more about this program and how to take advantage of it in this great article by @davidgewirtz.bsky.social   www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
Only a third (38%) of U.S. executives say they’re currently helping their employees become AI-literate.   To help, LinkedIn Learning is unlocking over 250 of their AI courses for FREE - and mine is one of them! Start learning at the link below. www.linkedin.com/business/tal...
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Pam Baker @pambaker.bsky.social · 01/03/2024
Causal artificial intelligence focuses on understanding cause and effect rather than recognizing data patterns. It's here because people want to know why ​#AI did what it did before we stake our careers, lives, or businesses on its outputs www.informationweek.com/machine-lear...
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
Any self-respecting software QA professional knows that they should pay attention to quality metrics. But which ones? Consult this list to see what matters for your team. www.functionize.com/blog/10-key-...
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10 Key KPIs Driving Continuous Improvement in QA Teams
This article explores the most important QA metrics in software development that help address any issues with the software before it goes out into the market, as well as assess how customer requiremen...
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