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#computer-science

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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 6: The Godfathers of Programming and AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, significantly influenced neural networks and persevered through challenging periods in AI development.

fromScienceDaily

1 week ago

Brain-inspired AI breakthrough: Making computers see more like humans

The Lp-Convolution AI technique enhances image recognition efficiency by dynamically adjusting filter shapes, mirroring human brain functions.

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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 6: The Godfathers of Programming and AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, significantly influenced neural networks and persevered through challenging periods in AI development.

more#ai

#artificial-intelligence

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Turing Award honors AI's reinforcement learning duo

The Turing Award honors Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton for their foundational work in reinforcement learning, a critical aspect of modern AI.

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Meet The AI Agent With Multiple Personalities

Advanced agents like Simular AI's S2 demonstrate significant progress in automating computer-related tasks, surpassing previous models in performance.

Artificial intelligence

AI comes to the Nobels: double win sparks debate about scientific fields

Nobel prizes this year awarded for AI breakthroughs spark debate over classification of machine learning as physics.

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?

The rise of AI in peer reviews necessitates guidelines to ensure quality and integrity in academic publishing.

Artificial intelligence

Newell, Shaw, and Simon's IPL Logic Theorist: The First True AIs | HackerNoon

The IPL programming language enabled the creation of the first true AIs by automating processes that were previously done by humans.

fromAxios

Turing Award honors AI's reinforcement learning duo

The Turing Award honors Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton for their foundational work in reinforcement learning, a critical aspect of modern AI.

2 weeks ago

Meet The AI Agent With Multiple Personalities

Advanced agents like Simular AI's S2 demonstrate significant progress in automating computer-related tasks, surpassing previous models in performance.

AI comes to the Nobels: double win sparks debate about scientific fields

Nobel prizes this year awarded for AI breakthroughs spark debate over classification of machine learning as physics.

ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?

The rise of AI in peer reviews necessitates guidelines to ensure quality and integrity in academic publishing.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Newell, Shaw, and Simon's IPL Logic Theorist: The First True AIs | HackerNoon

The IPL programming language enabled the creation of the first true AIs by automating processes that were previously done by humans.

#programming-languages

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Scala

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Functional programming has historical roots with significant contributions from languages like LISP and Haskell, influencing modern software development practices.

fromSimplilearn.com

3 years ago

JavaScript

10 Most Important Features of C Language

C programming remains relevant due to its unique features, simplicity, and adaptability despite the emergence of newer programming languages.

Scala

Should You Learn Rust and Zig? Yes, Yes You Should | HackerNoon

High-level languages simplify coding but learning lower-level languages enhances overall programming skills by exposing underlying computer mechanics.

fromMedium

Scala

Top

Functional programming has historical roots with significant contributions from languages like LISP and Haskell, influencing modern software development practices.

fromSimplilearn.com

3 years ago

JavaScript

10 Most Important Features of C Language

C programming remains relevant due to its unique features, simplicity, and adaptability despite the emergence of newer programming languages.

more#programming-languages

Scala

Should You Learn Rust and Zig? Yes, Yes You Should | HackerNoon

High-level languages simplify coding but learning lower-level languages enhances overall programming skills by exposing underlying computer mechanics.

fromMedium

Board games

Scala Chess Game

Create a simple Scala chess game that allows standard moves and alternating turns between players.

#education

fromITPro

Women in technology

The gender gap in computing education is closing, but there's still work to be done

The number of women studying computing is increasing, although men still represent a significant majority in computing courses.

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Women in technology

Number of women choosing computer science degrees up 8% | Computer Weekly

There has been an 8% increase in women studying computer science in the UK, but the tech sector still faces significant gender disparity.

Higher education

Meet the Leytonstone tech whizz taking an A-level equivalent at only 14

Nian Beckles, a 13-year-old achiever, excels in computer science and is now pursuing an extended project qualification (EPQ).

Miscellaneous

How a good business deal torpedoed BASIC's reputation

BASIC played a pivotal role in inspiring early programming but is often dismissed as simplistic by later generations.

Miscellaneous

The Power of Pair Programming Dyads | HackerNoon

Pair programming dyads enhance student collaboration and problem-solving skills.

fromITPro

Women in technology

The gender gap in computing education is closing, but there's still work to be done

The number of women studying computing is increasing, although men still represent a significant majority in computing courses.

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

Women in technology

Number of women choosing computer science degrees up 8% | Computer Weekly

There has been an 8% increase in women studying computer science in the UK, but the tech sector still faces significant gender disparity.

Higher education

Meet the Leytonstone tech whizz taking an A-level equivalent at only 14

Nian Beckles, a 13-year-old achiever, excels in computer science and is now pursuing an extended project qualification (EPQ).

Miscellaneous

How a good business deal torpedoed BASIC's reputation

BASIC played a pivotal role in inspiring early programming but is often dismissed as simplistic by later generations.

Miscellaneous

The Power of Pair Programming Dyads | HackerNoon

Pair programming dyads enhance student collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Typography

Making Sense of Attributed Typed Monographs | HackerNoon

E-graphs are designed to enhance the study of attributed nodes and edges in graph categories.

Miscellaneous

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra's algorithm has been proven to be universally optimal for finding the best routes in any graph, regardless of traffic conditions.

Typography

Making Sense of Attributed Typed Monographs | HackerNoon

E-graphs are designed to enhance the study of attributed nodes and edges in graph categories.

Miscellaneous

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra's algorithm has been proven to be universally optimal for finding the best routes in any graph, regardless of traffic conditions.

This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection

A new algorithm optimizes the library sorting problem, improving efficiency in organizing books and data storage.

#data-structures

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Data science

Learn Data Structures and Algorithms: Complete Tutorial

Mastering DSA is crucial for scalable applications and success in technical interviews.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Undergrad accidentally shreds 40-year hash table gospel

A novel hash table method achieves faster data retrieval, challenging a long-standing assumption in computer science.

JavaScript

Bloom Filters - Power in Simplicity | HackerNoon

Bloom filters are efficient membership-checking structures that utilize multiple hash functions for space-saving, accurate results.

fromwww.sitepoint.com

Data science

Learn Data Structures and Algorithms: Complete Tutorial

Mastering DSA is crucial for scalable applications and success in technical interviews.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Undergrad accidentally shreds 40-year hash table gospel

A novel hash table method achieves faster data retrieval, challenging a long-standing assumption in computer science.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

JavaScript

Bloom Filters - Power in Simplicity | HackerNoon

Bloom filters are efficient membership-checking structures that utilize multiple hash functions for space-saving, accurate results.

more#data-structures

#higher-education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Data science

Integrated majors will launch at 10 more universities

Integrating computer science with other majors can enhance job prospects and address student concerns about employability.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Los Angeles

Vanderbilt moves forward on Florida expansion plans

Vanderbilt University plans a $520 million campus in West Palm Beach, focusing on computer science, AI, and finance programs.

The new campus emphasizes its commitment to the local community, contrasting with the University of Florida's paused project.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Data science

Integrated majors will launch at 10 more universities

Integrating computer science with other majors can enhance job prospects and address student concerns about employability.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Los Angeles

Vanderbilt moves forward on Florida expansion plans

Vanderbilt University plans a $520 million campus in West Palm Beach, focusing on computer science, AI, and finance programs.

The new campus emphasizes its commitment to the local community, contrasting with the University of Florida's paused project.

more#higher-education

Data science

The Math Mystery That Connects Sudoku, Flight Schedules and Protein Folding

The NP-complete problems are central challenges in computer science, tied to the unresolved P versus NP question and potential revolutionary algorithms.

fromwww.nytimes.com

OMG science

Could Monkeys Really Type All of Shakespeare?

The infinite monkey theorem highlights the absurdity of chance in generating complex texts, supported by recent mathematical conclusions.

Miscellaneous

fromComputerworld

4 months ago

15 tech luminaries we lost in 2024

Lynn Conway overcame prejudice to innovate in computing, leaving a significant legacy despite facing major professional setbacks.

11 months ago

Miscellaneous

AI-Enabled Face-swapping May Hold the Key to Hiding Secret Messages in Videos | HackerNoon

The study introduces a novel method for hiding messages in video semantics, improving security and resistance to distortion during sharing.

11 months ago

Miscellaneous

New AI Beats Rivals in Hiding Secret Messages in Videos | HackerNoon

The study introduces a novel video steganography method that enhances security and robustness against distortions.

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fromBig Think

4 months ago

Ask Ethan: Does quantum computation occur in parallel universes?

Quantum computation offers unique solutions, but many claims about its capabilities are misleading or false.

Miscellaneous

Teens put off by abstract concepts in computing, says BCS

The BCS advocates for a new, inclusive digital literacy qualification to complement Computer Science education, targeting modern technology skills for students.

#eth-zurich

Data science

ADA vs C-Mixup: Performance on California and Boston Housing Datasets | HackerNoon

Anchor Data Augmentation (ADA) significantly enhances model performance in regression tasks compared to traditional methods like C-Mixup.

Deliverability

Anchor Data Augmentation as a Generalized Variant of C-Mixup | HackerNoon

The AR modification equations do not maintain the necessary nonlinear relationships in modeling.

This can lead to inaccurate predictions in data analysis.

Data science

ADA vs C-Mixup: Performance on California and Boston Housing Datasets | HackerNoon

Anchor Data Augmentation (ADA) significantly enhances model performance in regression tasks compared to traditional methods like C-Mixup.

Deliverability

Anchor Data Augmentation as a Generalized Variant of C-Mixup | HackerNoon

The AR modification equations do not maintain the necessary nonlinear relationships in modeling.

This can lead to inaccurate predictions in data analysis.

RIP: Ward Christensen, co-developer of the CBSS

Ward Christensen was a pivotal figure in the creation of Bulletin Board Systems and the XMODEM file transfer protocol, shaping early digital communication.

fromCodeProject

JavaScript

An Explanation of the Minimax Algorithm

Recursion is essential for algorithms like Minimax, which evaluates options by simulating future game states.

Miscellaneous

Celebrating Babbage boffin Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace Day honors the contribution of women in STEM and highlights Lovelace's groundbreaking programming work.

Despite progress, significant disparities remain for women in the technology sector.

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JavaScript

Multi-dimensional Sparse Arrays in SciPy

Anushka Suyal detailed her internship experience optimizing COO sparse arrays for n-dimensions in SciPy, providing insights for new open source contributors.

Digital life

How to stop a looming 'splinternet'

Internet governance requires collaboration between governments and computer scientists to ensure safety, privacy, and decentralization.

Women in technology

Can Perceived Gender Bias Shape Pair Programming in Remote Settings? | HackerNoon

This study investigates how perceived gender affects productivity perceptions in pair programming, aiming to understand its impact on gender representation in computing.

fromCornell Chronicle

Data science

Jon Kleinberg receives World Laureates Association Prize | Cornell Chronicle

Jon Kleinberg has won the World Laureates Association Prize for his foundational contributions to computer science and its social implications.

2 years ago

JavaScript

How Binius Reduces Computational Complexity with Towers of Binary Fields | HackerNoon

Reducing bit width in blockchain computation enhances efficiency, as seen with the Binius project based on Binary Fields.

OMG science

fromNextgov.com

So you want to build a quantum computer?

Quantum computing research is still in its early stages, requiring significant scientific exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration for practical implementation.

Python

fromEntrepreneur