An Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Training in Deep Learning
The amount of existing research and technology is overwhelming sometimes. This is why this series of articles was created — to make the information accessible to beginners.So you are training a deep neural network, and it’s slow. But you have multiple GPUs and/or computers available.How do you utilize them? How do you
Read MoreMeta’s Threads app is a privacy nightmare that won’t launch in EU yet
Meta’s planned Twitter killer, Threads, isn’t yet publicly available but it already looks like a privacy nightmare. Information provided about the app’s privacy via mandatory disclosures required on iOS shows the app may collect highly sensitive information about users in order to profile their digital activity — including health and
Read MoreOpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Collection
OpenAI Inc., the creator of ChatGPT and a renowned AI research organization, is facing a lawsuit. It is claimed that OpenAI collected “vast amounts” of personal information without proper consent to train AI models for profit-driven purposes. Violation of Privacy Laws and Exploitation of Personal Data The plaintiff argues that
Read MoreTwitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets
Days after requiring users to log in to view tweets, Twitter has silently removed these restrictions. This means you can open Twitter links in a browser without an account. We at TechCrunch noticed that tweet previews are unfurling in Slack and WhatsApp. Folks at Engadget noted that Twitter previews were
Read MoreThe Allure of Launching an Ed-Tech Startup
Launching an ed-tech startup in a sector criticized for lagging in technology adoption is tempting. However, the window of opportunity can be lost without fast execution, quick testing, and direct marketing. Challenges Faced by South African Founders During the Covid pandemic lockdown, four South African founders faced challenges while conceptualizing
Read MoreSteering through venture’s global correction with the GPCA’s CEO
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show where we niche down to a single topic and dig deep. All the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey. We
Read MoreYes, investors will sign an NDA, but only in this specific circumstance
If you’ve tried to get an investor to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before you pitch them, you’ll often be waved off with something like, “We don’t do that.” That is somewhat sensible: Investors talk to a lot of startups, so signing an NDA could open them up to liabilities
Read MoreStreamlining Form Validation in Your JavaScript Stack
How a great schema makes you write less codeImage by authorModern web applications often intensively deal with accepting and storing user-generated data. The interaction can happen by submitting forms, uploading files, or any other form of interactivity. Data validation is crucial to ensuring that the application functions correctly and securely. However, having
Read MoreService Container: A Portable Way of Testing Your Application in the Pipeline
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Read MoreNYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes into effect
After months of delays, New York City today began enforcing a law that requires employers using algorithms to recruit, hire or promote employees to submit those algorithms for an independent audit — and make the results public. The first of its kind in the country, the legislation — New York
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