URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05754-w Summary: This study focused on the genetic roots of the people of the medieval Swahili Coast and used established protocols to extract, amplify and enrich DNA from skeletal remains. Quality control measures were implemented and all libraries for certain samples failed. Using the Human Origin SNP array, the study compared female and male ancestry from each source population to quantify the amount of sex bias in the populations studied. Furthermore, DATES was used to infer proportions and date of admixture for individuals in five Tanzanian locations. The results demonstrate that one admixing source population was 98.4% Makwasinyi-related, and the other was 12.2% Indian and 87.8% Iranian with a 28 year-to-generation conversion estimate. Summary: This article provides research on a study of the admixture of two source populations (Makwasinyi and Indian) among individuals of the Mwata faza and Manda group in Tanzania. Through mitochondrial and chromosome haplogroup data, 51 haplogroups were determined and used to estimate the extent of female and male ancestry contributions from the source populations. Ternary plots and other methods were used to quantify a sex bias in the proportions of Makwasinyi, Iranian and Indian ancestry, with an estimated average date of 53 years ago.

URL: https://simonwillison.net/2023/Mar/17/beat-chatgpt-in-a-browser/ Summary: Meta research's LLaMA 7B and Alpaca combination has made it possible to build a large language model similar to GPT-3 for around $85,000, with the potential to run it in a browser. NVIDIA's H100 Tensor Core GPU can provide up to a 30x performance improvement, allowing language models to do more, such as searches and API calls, while competitors are preparing open-source models to surpass ChatGPT. In the near future, these models may be available on phones or in web browsers. Summary: Recent developments in machine learning have made it possible to run cost-effective GPT-3-like models entirely in a web browser. Two tech demos demonstrate that this is possible, and that they can outperform other language models when tested. This technology could potentially be used on the web or even on phones in the near future.

URL: https://www.tesorio.com/careers#job-openings Summary: TesorioCareers & Current Openings website uses various types of cookies, supplied by LinkedIn, Google, Hotjar, and Vimeo, to collect statistical data, monitor website performance, and track visitor behavior. Marketing cookies track visitors across websites to display targeted ads, while security cookies help re-engage visitors, track use of embedded services, and store visitor data. Unclassified cookies are in the process of being classified. Summary: This text explains the different types of cookies used by websites today and the major providers of these services (Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn). It also outlines the purpose of these cookies, ranging from optimizing user experience to tracking user behaviour and delivering personalized ads. Finally, it mentions unclassified cookies which could be used for a variety of purposes.

URL: https://occasionallycogent.com/programming_isnt_coding/index.html Summary: Teaching programming can be a daunting task due to the sheer number of tools and concepts that need to be mastered, and the challenges that come with using the terminal, quitting programs, and using git. The author suggests GUI tools, editors like VS Code, and streamlined programs such as create-react-app to help simplify the learning process and reduce the burden of understanding difficult concepts. Ultimately, the author calls for a generational change that will make it easier for future coders to learn programming. Summary: Teaching programming requires more than just coding and can be difficult for beginners. Along with coding, teaching should also focus on algorithmic thinking and help students navigate with tools such as the Terminal, an editor, and Git. React requires students to understand functional programming concepts and avoid common incorrect approaches, which can be difficult with the use of tools like CreateReactApp. To ensure successful programming, it is important for new programmers to gradually learn programming tools.

URL: https://htwingnut.com/2022/09/11/ssd-as-long-term-storage-testing/ Summary: This blog post examines the best media for long-term storage, determining that an SSD with a single pass of zeroes is the most reliable choice. To test this, four LEVEN 128GB SSDs were filled with the same data and stored according to specific intervals. The results of the test were documented with images of the different components. Summary: This blog post examines the longevity of Leven JS600 128GB 25" SSDs as a long-term storage solution, testing them over prolonged periods of time in a normal climate-controlled environment and assessing them for data corruption. The SSDs were composed of a NAND Flash chip, SSD controller chip and two PCBs, and after several tests, the data was found to be safe.

URL: https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/learning-better-house-or-land Summary: This article argues that education and knowledge are more valuable than material wealth and should be invested in prior to acquiring physical possessions. Summary: Learning better navigation, land and house jumping, and holding peace are key elements of history.

URL: https://thehustle.co/how-the-inventor-of-the-troll-doll-missed-out-on-a-fortune/ Summary: Danish woodcarver Thomas Dam created the iconic troll dolls in 1959, which experienced immense popularity in the United States. Despite millions of dolls being sold and extensive use in pop culture, Dam passed away without reaping much of the rewards. In the 1990s, an American entrepreneur revived the troll craze and the trolls became the "Toy of the Year" in 1991. In 2012, the trolls were made into a movie, gaining $346 million in revenue and selling their IP to DreamWorks. The troll dolls had become a global phenomenon worth billions of dollars, but with the success came toy wars, avarice, and lawsuits. Summary: Thomas Dam's Troll doll, an iconic and beloved toy, was popular in the 60s and 90s and was estimated to bring in 45 billion in sales. Its production was threatened by counterfeit dolls and Dreamworks' license for a 2016 film brought back the toy's success with $346 million grossed and $700 million in licensing and ancillary products. Dam's heirs regained their right to produce the dolls in Denmark, where the journey started in a potato shed.

URL: https://electrek.co/2023/03/31/heat-pump-sales-2022/ Summary: In 2022, heat pumps became the top heating device choice in the US and worldwide. To meet climate goals, heat pump installations must increase by 15% annually this decade. Services like EnergySage and UnderstandSolar make it easy to compare prices and installers for heat pumps and solar. For the latest news about electric vehicles and green energy, follow Electrek on social media and check out their YouTube channel. Summary: In 2022, global sales of heat pumps exceeded those of gas furnaces, largely due to government incentives, higher natural gas prices, and the need to reduce emissions. To meet climate goals, heat pump installation must continue to increase by 15 per year in the next decade.

URL: https://future.mozilla.org/builders-challenge/ Summary: The #ResponsibleAIChallenge is a competition for developers to create generative AI projects. Ten finalists will be chosen to refine their projects and get mentorship from industry leaders at an in-person event in San Francisco, with talks and workshops on algorithmic bias, evaluation, and transparency also featured. Summary: This AI project is looking for 10 teams to compete in an in-person event in San Francisco. The finalists will receive cash prizes, access to mentorship, industry leaders, and other innovators. The selection is based on innovations and brightest thinkers in the areas of technology, ethics, and business.

URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/technology/facial-recognition-false-arrests.html Summary: Summary:

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URL: https://www.infoq.com/articles/wonders-of-postgres-logical-decoding-messages/ Summary: Postgres' logical decoding messages provide a reliable data exchange between microservices, application logging, and providing metadata for audit logs. This article provides a step-by-step example of using a Flink job to monitor changes in a Postgres server with two databases and how to use pg_logical_emit_message() to free up disk space. A GitHub repo with source code and instructions is included. Summary: This article explains how to use PostgreSQL's Logical Decoding Message feature to emit messages to a writeahead log without updating the table, and how to use Change Data Capture and Apache Flink to process, enrich, and route the messages for various use cases. It provides detailed instructions on how to use it for microservices, application logging, providing metadata, building audit logs, and more.

URL: https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-privacy-regulator-bans-chatgpt/ Summary: The Italian privacy regulator has issued an immediate ban on the AI app ChatGPT over privacy violations, while the Mayor of Milan has gained the European Union's support for an anti-Meloni campaign. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, must communicate its plan to fix the app's issues within 20 days or face a penalty. Summary: On March 31, the Italian Privacy Regulator ordered the ban of ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence app, for alleged privacy violations and called for an investigation into the company behind it, OpenAI. Elon Musk and AI experts have called for a pause of updates to the app. Separately, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala won EU support for his anti-Meloni campaign, and the Eurozone inflation posted a record fall of 69%.

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