Jaccard index and jazz albums
Jaccard index is a way of measuring the similarity of sets. The Jaccard index, or Jaccard similarity coefficient, of two sets A and B is the number of elements in their intersection, A ∩ B, divided by the number of elements in their union, A ∪ B. Jaccard similarity is
Read moreDial-up a therapist like an Uber? Wangie aims at Gen-Zs and the time-poor
It would be fair to say there’s no global solution for instant 24/7 access to mental health support. Yes, there are a few ‘marketplaces’ where you can schedule a call with a therapist in advance. Online solutions now include Better Help, Talk Space, and TeenCounselling. Then there are platforms connected
Read moreMaterials Nexus raises £2 million seed to discover clean climate material
Materials Nexus, a deep tech AI and quantum mechanic company, announced Wednesday the close of a £2 million seed round led by Ada Ventures. The National Security Innovation Fund, The University of Cambridge, as well as angel investors Andrew MacKay and Jasmin Thomas also participated in the round. The company,
Read moreA Hitchhiker’s Guide to ChatGPT
Understanding AI’s talkative cousinImage generated using MidjourneyWished lately that you had a buddy who could answer your deepest, most random questions at the right time, make up a captivating story on the spot, or maybe even keep you company during an insomnia-ridden night? Well, in comes ChatGPT, the charismatic AI
Read moreIndia’s food delivery giant Swiggy launches credit card
Swiggy has become the latest Indian startup to offer its customers a credit card as the food delivery giant broadens its efforts to drive engagement and retention. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup is co-launching the credit card with HDFC Bank, India’s largest private bank. The credit card will offer customers a 10%
Read moreHow Can You Unit Test as a Game Dev
In part one of this article, let’s dig a little deeper because anecdotally, the answer I’ve received has always been one-sidedPhoto by Javier Martínez on Unsplash“Games can’t be unit tested.” — EveryoneBut coming from a decade of software engineering experience before entering the world of game development, this statement baffles me. I would
Read moreHow to Use CSS aspect-ratio
Learn how to use the CSS aspect-ratio property, with practical examples, alternatives for older browsers, and other useful things to know. Continue reading How to Use CSS aspect-ratio on SitePoint.
Read moreTwitter changes its official handle to @X
Twitter has changed its official handle to @X as part of the ongoing rebranding. As a result, the original @Twitter handle is now inactive, and its bio reads “This account is no longer active. Follow @x for updates.” The social media company’s other official handles have either let go of
Read moreGoogle says 2 billion logged in monthly users are watching YouTube Shorts
Google said today that more than 2 billion logged-in monthly users are watching YouTube Shorts, giving it an edge over competitors like TikTok and Instagram Reels. This number is up from 1.5 billion monthly logged-in users for YouTube Shorts announced last year. During its Q2 2023 results, Google also said
Read moreAI leaders warn Senate of twin risks: Moving too slow and moving too fast
Leaders from the AI research world appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss and answer questions about the nascent technology. Their broadly unanimous opinions generally fell into two categories: we need to act soon, but with a light touch — risking AI abuse if we don’t move forward, or
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