C. Austin

AI Loebner Prize

2023 Winner – Mitsuku The last winner of the Loebner Prize in 2023 was the chatbot Mitsuku, created by Steve Worswick. Mitsuku changed its name in late 2020 to Kuki as it was just easier for all. You can chat with Kuki here https://chat.kuki.ai/chat. Kuki has a history of performing well in the competition. KukiContinue reading “AI Loebner Prize”

ChatGPT Plugins

OpenAI is working on an early attempt at a standard for AI-facing interfaces and is looking for feedback from developers interested in building with them. Existing plugins from early collaborators are being gradually enabled for ChatGPT users, beginning with ChatGPT Plus subscribers. In the coming months, OpenAI plans to enable developers using OpenAI models toContinue reading “ChatGPT Plugins”

ChatGPT Plus

Imagine having access to a cutting-edge virtual assistant that can effortlessly understand and respond to your queries, all at the cost of a mere twenty dollars a month. Introducing ChatGPT Plus, the premium subscription service that is set to redefine the way we interact with AI. Highlight of features: ChatGPT Plus presents a compelling packageContinue reading “ChatGPT Plus”

Where am I…

Want to know a bit about where you’re visiting or moving to; here are two resources I use. https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/ and https://crimegrade.org/crime-by-zip-code/. These sites will give you the demographics and crime rates in the area. Enjoy.

Careful what you connect with

With very little effort and some tech skills someone can collect everything you type. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/264953/20210903/new-omg-lightning-cable-send-data-remote-attacker.htm

Follow-up to Syntax is everything

The exploitive vulnerabilities grow. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/iphone-wifi-bug-morphs-into-zero-click-hacking-but-theres-a-fix/

SW Dev. Survey 2021

I love reading this report. Sad to see my favorite language C is on the decline. Only 19% have used it in the last 6 months and only 1% plan to use it. It provides a great foundation. https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/devecosystem-2021/

The unforeseen.

Often in life it is the things that you cannot see/foresee that should be worrisome, because the things you can, you can often prepare for.

Syntax is everything.

In a world were everyone desires simplicity, there needs to be a dedicated group who understands the complexities. Check out this very interesting article on a iOS WiFi issue that could leave users very frustrated when encountered. https://www.macworld.com/article/350246/psa-theres-another-wacky-wi-fi-network-that-will-nuke-your-iphone.html

Trust?

I’ve been perplexed lately, trying to figure out why so many companies have pushed for the premature return to office over the last year, especially for those who have been as/more productive while working remote. This has caused so much stress for their employees, resulting in many resigning and others losing trust in their management.Continue reading “Trust?”