Microsoft’s first GPT-3 product hints at the commercial future of OpenAI

Many have touted GPT-3 as the next-generationartificial intelligence technologythat will usher in a new breed of applications and startups. Since GPT-3s release, many developers have found interesting and innovative uses for the language model. And several startups have declared that they will be usingGPT-3to build new or augment existing products. But creatinga profitable and sustainable business around GPT-3remains a challenge. A few-shot learning model that must be fine-tuned? I didnt find technical details on the fine-tuned version of GPT-3 Microsoft used....

June 5, 2021 · 3 min · 466 words · Deanna White

This Arduino and ESP32 training will have you building a galaxy of IoT devices for under $25

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June 5, 2021 · 1 min · 57 words · Kara Torres

Accessible technology is better when it’s built by those who rely on it

In fact, many blind people use touch-screen smartphones every day. Screen readers work on desktop computers as well as mobile devices. you might usually find the screen reader in parameters under accessibility. On iPhones, the screen reader isVoiceOver. However, a badly designed website or utility will be rendered invisible to a screen reader. We areresearchers who focuson technology designthat is usable for people with all kinds of disabilities. Its not just a matter of fairness and inclusion....

June 4, 2021 · 2 min · 252 words · Michael Rodriguez

Developers: Use side projects to build a career you can be proud of

This article was originally published byTed Bendixon on.cult by Honeypot, a Berlin-based community platform for developers. For the latest updates, follow .cult by Honeypot onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,Linkedin, andYouTube. Some five years ago, I wrote a popular article about side projects. In that article, I asked a simple question. What does a good side project look like? It should make money. It should give you space to flex your creative muscles, and it should be limited in scope....

June 4, 2021 · 5 min · 888 words · Ronald Nicholson

Nobody’s listening to your bad audio. This in-depth audio production training can help

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June 4, 2021 · 1 min · 25 words · Jamie Saunders

EU unveils plans for digital ID wallet for accessing services across the bloc

Today we propose to offer Europeans a new digital identity. One that ensures trust and protects users online. Critics have raisedconcernsabout potential security risks, but the EU has big hopes for the system. Story byThomas Macaulay Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers. Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers....

June 3, 2021 · 1 min · 99 words · Jocelyn Finley

How Dutch cities are developing data sharing standards for mobility tech

40% off TNW Conference! What we have to recognize is that cities are going to ask transport firms for data. This is coming, whether we like it or not. Enschede is appealing the decision. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Also tagged with

June 3, 2021 · 1 min · 56 words · Barbara Carpenter

Left-hand turns slow down traffic and make roads unsafe — let’s get rid of them

If it works so well for UPS, should cities seek to eliminate left-hand turns at intersections too? My research suggests the answer is a resounding yes. Part of my work focuses on how city streets should be organized and managed. Why are left-hand turns so bad? Traffic signals make things safer by giving vehicles instructions on when they can move. When drivers make left turns, they must cross oncoming traffic, which makes intersections much more complicated....

June 3, 2021 · 2 min · 280 words · Christopher Medina

Next-gen AR glasses are coming soon — what’s it going to take to build apps for them?

Google showed us a dream of wearing AR-powered spectacles everywhere withGoogle Glass, but that didnt last. Now with many companies includingApple working on consumer-facing AR glasses, we will soon get to experience augmented applications. Whats the vision for the apps on consumer-facing AR headsets? 40% off TNW Conference! Timoni West, vice president of AR & VR tech, Unity has similar views. Notably, the companys CEO, John Hanke, teased the firms own AR glasses....

June 3, 2021 · 2 min · 355 words · Judy Montgomery

The Twitter Blue subscription service is now available in Australia and Canada

Twitter has not revealed when the service will be available in other markets. Plus other fun surprises. And dont forget to follow@TwitterBlueto share your feedback! It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Twitter CEO Jack Dorseysaid last yearthat it will probably never happen. Is the current feature set enough to separate you from your hard-earned cash? And if not, are they any extra additions that might convince you that its worth the cost?...

June 3, 2021 · 1 min · 146 words · Shaun Monroe

Why the United Nations urgently needs its own regulation for AI

The European Commission recently published aproposal for a regulation on artificial intelligence (AI). This is the first document of its kind to attempt to tame the multi-tentacled beast that is artificial intelligence. The sun is starting to set on the Wild West days of artificial intelligence, writes Jeremy Kahn. He may have a point. When this regulation comes into effect, it will change the way that we conduct AI research and development....

June 3, 2021 · 2 min · 237 words · Mary Curry

10 mistakes you’re making as a startup employee

Are you considering taking a position at a startup? I know this sounds like the intro to one of those you may be entitled to compensation commercials. How do I know? Letting a small budget hold you back I always struggled with this one. The problem: theres almost never more room in the budget. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Are there less expensive tools or platforms you could use?...

June 2, 2021 · 6 min · 1127 words · Cindy Johnson

Learn to shoot brilliant photos from the guys who shoot Kanye and Iron Man. No, really

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June 2, 2021 · 1 min · 52 words · Anthony Erickson