AI Takes Center Stage at Microsoft Build and Google I/O
The tech world is abuzz with the latest developments from Microsoft Build and Google I/O, where AI has taken center stage. But before we dive into the latest news, let’s take a step back and explore a different perspective on AI - one that’s rooted in fiction.
An AI robot, a synthetic human, a walking, talking embodied artificial mind.
In Ian McEwan’s 2016 novel, Machines Like Me, we’re transported to an alternative history set in the 1980s, where Alan Turing plays a significant role. The novel explores the complexities of human relationships with synthetic humans, raising important questions about the boundaries between humans and machines.
But back to the present, where AI is dominating the news. This week, we saw Microsoft and GitHub announce Copilot Extensions at Build 2024, while Google introduced PaliGemma, a new visual language model. Meanwhile, Apache Arrow 16 has added Azure Blob support, and JetBrains has released Aqua Test Automation IDE.
AI is changing the way we work.
In other news, Raspberry Pi is going public, and we’re left wondering if we should be worried. We’re also remembering Robert Dennard, the inventor of DRAM, and celebrating the return of FORTRAN and COBOL to the TIOBE Index.
AI is revolutionizing data analysis.
If you’re looking to upskill, we’ve got you covered with free courses on becoming a data analyst. And if you’re interested in AI, be sure to check out our book review of Machines Like Me, as well as our other book recommendations, including Django 5 By Example, SQL All-in-One, and Your AI Survival Guide.
AI is becoming an integral part of our daily lives.
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“The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim.” - Edsger Dijkstra
