Figma migrated core services from ECS to Kubernetes to enhance platform reliability and scalability. ECS's limitations, such as lack of StatefulSets and robust auto-scaling, prompted the switch to Kubernetes. The transition improved cost-efficiency, reduced downtime, and simplified service managemen.. read more  

Fine-tune custom versions of GPT-4o to increase performance and accuracy for your applications. Developers can now fine-tune GPT-4o with custom datasets to get higher performance at a lower cost for their specific use cases. Fine-tuning enables customization of structure and tone of responses, or fo.. read more  

The competitive nature of standards work has shifted towards collaboration and cooperation within Internet and Web standards bodies. This change is influenced by the history of the Internet and Web, attracting individuals who believe in the mission of these organizations and fostering strong relatio.. read more  

Moving data from one place to another involves capturing changes, copying data, and replaying deltas to ensure both databases are in sync. Dual-writing can be used for migrations from DynamoDB, but it may not always be the most efficient option depending on factors like TTL. Back-filling historical .. read more  

Performance test comes out of beta as NPUs become standard equipment in PCs. Primate Labs releasesGeekbench AI, which measures both speed and accuracy of AI workloads on CPU, GPU, or NPU when compatible. The app supports various AI frameworks across different platforms and is available for free with.. read more  

ChatGPT was tested by Canadian medical professionals using Medscape case data for diagnostic purposes. It was found to be inaccurate in 76 out of 150 cases. Specialized medical AIs, like Google's AMIE, have outperformed human doctors in diagnosing specific diseases due to their tailored training on .. read more  

Machine unlearning enables AI models to “forget” specific data without retraining from scratch, aiding in data privacy and intellectual property protection. Current methods include exact unlearning, which retrains models from modified datasets, and approximate unlearning, which minimizes data influe.. read more  

The Python Steering Council suspended core developer Tim Peters for three months for Code of Conduct violations, including defending reverse racism/sexism and making light of sensitive topics. The council cited Peters' behavior as creating an unwelcoming environment and causing significant disruptio.. read more  

The writer's first software job involved working on a legacy system with a polluted database. SQL Server's column limit was exceeded, leading to the creation of multiple interconnected tables. The system also featured a login dependency on a manually filled calendar table and daily data replication .. read more  

Markus, a solo developer, exclusively uses Go for all his projects due to its versatility, resulting in less context switching and allowing him to deepen his knowledge in one language. He believes this focused approach enhances productivity and career options in the vast world of software developmen.. read more