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DataTopics Unplugged

Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society.
Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!
In today's episode Murilo & Bart discuss:
AI and Software Insights

• Introducing Gemini: Google's latest AI model
  • Google Blog
  • Fireship Dev Tweet
  • TechCrunch Article on Gemini Demo

Communication and Collaboration in Tech

• 6 tiny wording tweaks to level up your communication as a software engineer
  • Career Cutler

MLOps and Model Development

• Navigating the chaos: why you don’t need another MLOps tool
  • OpenLayer Blog
• ChatGPT's performance on Julia vs. Python and R for LLM Code Generation
  • Stochastic Lifestyle

Emerging Tech and Fun Finds

• JSONB in SQLite
  • SQLite Forum
• Wizard Zines for a touch of geekiness
  • Wizard Zines
• Sports Illustrated's AI author saga
  • The Verge Article
• Monaspace: A superfamily of fonts for code
  • Monaspace

Hot Takes

• Paper: You Want My Password or a Dead Patient?
  • Cohost Article

Intro music courtesy of fesliyanstudios.com
Check out the episode on YouTube.

Chapters

1. Gemini AI and Meta's Image Generation (00:00:00)

2. ChatchPT Performance in Different Programming Languages (00:13:11)

3. Twitter Communication Tips for Software Engineers (00:23:54)

4. JSON B in Databases (00:37:05)

5. Impact of AI on Content Authenticity (00:45:21)

6. GPT Coach for Workout and Health (00:59:14)

7. Imposter Game Winners and Quotations (01:09:30)

8. Planning for Future Live Streaming (01:15:17)