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technology12 days ago•14 min saved

AI PR Tsunami Tests Open Source's Open Door

Hackaday reviews the concern that AI-generated pull requests are flooding open-source projects, a trend that has driven prominent figures like Jeff Greerling and Daniel Stenberg to question how open source should function. As GitHub considerations to curb spam and even invite-only collaboration emerge, maintainers weigh balancing openness with code quality and security, recognizing that AI-driven contributions can both accelerate and complicate software development.

via Hackaday|

#ai #automation #github

cybersecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

New Vulnerabilities Found in Open-Source Machine Learning Systems

Cybersecurity researchers from JFrog have identified multiple security vulnerabilities in popular open-source machine learning frameworks like MLflow, H2O, PyTorch, and MLeap. These flaws, which include issues like cross-site scripting and unsafe deserialization, could allow attackers to execute code remotely and access sensitive information within organizations. The vulnerabilities highlight the risks associated with loading untrusted ML models, even from seemingly safe sources, and underscore the need for caution in handling ML tools to prevent potential exploitation.

via The Hacker News|

#ai #cybersecurity #machinelearning

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

DeepMind Open-Sources AlphaFold 3, Revolutionizing Protein Prediction

Google DeepMind has open-sourced AlphaFold 3, allowing academic researchers access to its training weights for non-commercial use. This model, released in May 2024, predicts protein structures with 50% better accuracy and is expected to revolutionize drug discovery. Isomorphic Labs, a sister company, aims to leverage AI for drug development, with partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Novartis. AlphaFold has already predicted over 200 million protein structures, significantly advancing biomedical research.

via AIM|

#alphafold #deepmind #drugdiscovery

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Exploring the Intricacies of Font Rendering"

Programmer Phillip Tennen embarked on a quest to improve font rendering in his hobby operating system, axle, by writing a TrueType font renderer. After nearly a decade of using a basic 8x8 bitmap font system, Tennen tackled the complexities of TrueType fonts, which involve understanding glyphs, character spacing, and a hinting system that adjusts control points to maintain legibility at low resolutions. His journey revealed the intricate details and challenges of font rendering, transforming axle's text appearance significantly. The enhanced renderer's source code is shared on GitHub, demystifying the process and making fonts seem less like "forbidden magic."

via Hackaday|

##fontrendering #opensource

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Unity Remake Launches, Bethesda's Classic RPG Now Free and Enhanced"

Daggerfall Unity 1.0, the complete remake of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, is now available, offering a modernized version of the classic game with enhancements such as cross-platform support, improved graphics, widescreen resolution, mod support, and quality of life improvements. It requires the original DOS game for assets, which is free on Steam. The project is open source but relies on the proprietary Unity engine. Fans can further modernize the game with mods like DREAM, which remasters all game assets. More information can be found on GitHub and the official site.

via GamingOnLinux|

##daggerfallunity #elderscrolls

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Exploring MyShell's OpenVoice: The AI That Clones Your Voice in Seconds"

MyShell, in collaboration with MIT and Tsinghua University, has released OpenVoice, an open-source AI voice cloning model that allows users to clone voices with high precision and control over emotional tone, accent, and other vocal characteristics using minimal audio samples. OpenVoice, which is available on platforms like HuggingFace, operates with a text-to-speech model and a tone converter, requiring fewer computational resources than similar technologies. MyShell, a Canadian AI startup, aims to democratize AI with the motto "AI for All" and plans to monetize through subscriptions and AI training data sales while contributing to the open-source community.

via VentureBeat|

##ai #myshell

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"2024's Breakthrough Linux Distro Promises to Impress Tech Enthusiasts"

Rhino Linux is a new Ubuntu-based, rolling-release Linux distribution that updates software as soon as new versions are released, avoiding major version upgrades. It features a customized Xfce desktop environment called "Unicorn" and uses the Pacstall package manager, with a command-line tool, rhino-pkg, for software installation instead of a GUI. While it may not be the best choice for complete Linux novices, it's a promising option for those comfortable with command-line operations and could become more accessible if a GUI for software installation is developed.

via ZDNet|

##linux #opensource

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pulsar Rises as a New Code Editor Contender Post-Atom Era"

Following GitHub's end-of-life announcement for Atom, the open-source community has launched 'Pulsar', a new code editor forked from Atom. Pulsar aims to achieve feature parity with Atom while modernizing its architecture and adding new capabilities. It maintains a familiar user interface and is cross-platform, with plans for further development into a community-based, hackable text editor.

via Slashdot|

##atomeditor #codeeditor

technology-gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"ScummVM 2.8 Update Expands Game Compatibility"

ScummVM 2.8 has been released, adding support for 50 new games and five new engines, including titles like "Adibou 1," "The Dark Eye," and various "Nancy Drew" games. The update also brings performance optimizations, networking improvements, and engine enhancements. Notable technical updates include a rewritten RetroArch port, a completely redone Atari port, and the use of advanced SIMD instructions for better performance. The new version is available for download at ScummVM.org.

via Phoronix|

##adventuregames #gaming

technology2 years ago•11 min saved

"2024 Tech Forecast: AI Innovations and Big Data Trends Transforming Lives"

Snowflake's industry predictions for 2024 highlight the challenges and advancements in the field of generative AI. Concerns include managing negative impacts such as job loss and deep fakes, while ethical AI guardrails are expected to emerge more rapidly than in past tech upheavals. Large language models (LLMs) will become more common, but smaller, specialized models (MLMs) will be favored for efficiency. AI will become an integral work assistant, boosting productivity by up to 30% for developers. Data engineering and science roles will evolve to be more critical and engaging, while BI analysts will need to uplevel their skills. The generative AI revolution will also drive the creation of new apps and experiences, with open source teams gaining more impact through AI assistance. The hallucination problem in AI is predicted to be largely solved, facilitating broader adoption in enterprise settings. Open source contributions to generative AI are expected to parallel corporate efforts, with significant developments in the field.

via insideBIGDATA|

##airegulation #datascience