Mike Cheng

Santana Row shopping center in San Jose has implemented a ticketless parking system that eliminates the need for drivers to take a ticket upon entry and pay at a pay station upon exit. Instead, drivers can simply scan a QR code (see photo) posted throughout the garage using their phones, enter their license plate number and credit card information on the website that pops up, and a camera will read their license plate and open the gate as they exit. While this system may seem convenient and efficient, I think there is a significant security concern! There is a risk that perpetrators could replace the posted QR code with their own, which would redirect drivers to a fake website where they would unknowingly enter their credit card information. This could lead to unauthorized charges and potential identity theft. It is crucial for the shopping center to address this security concern by taking appropriate measures to protect drivers' personal and financial information. They must ensure that the QR codes posted are authentic and that there are no vulnerabilities that could allow perpetrators to manipulate the system. As an alternative solution, pay stations could be installed for shoppers to use instead of relying on their own phones.

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Anthropic's latest Claude AI model is taking human-AI interaction to a whole new level! 🖥️🤖 The new Claude 3.5 Sonnet can now use computers just like a human would - by looking at the screen, moving the cursor, clicking buttons, and typing text. This is a major leap forward in AI capabilities. Key features: Operates based on screenshots, emulating human computer use Can perform complex multi-step tasks across different applications Self-corrects and retries when encountering obstacles2 Accessible via API for developers to build with Why it's game-changing: This opens up incredible possibilities for AI assistance in data entry, form filling, software testing, and automating repetitive computer tasks13. Imagine having an AI assistant that can seamlessly work alongside you, handling tedious computer work while you focus on higher-level tasks. While still in beta, this technology demonstrates how AI is rapidly advancing toward more human-like interaction with digital interfaces. As it develops further, it could revolutionize how we work with computers and boost productivity across industries. The future of human-AI collaboration just got a lot more exciting! What do you think about this new capability? #AIInnovation #FutureOfWork Here is a video about it: https://lnkd.in/gh8aNYEu

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Project update! My application tracking extension is now doing fuzzier matching and injecting new information into LinkedIn (and other sites) to keep me from doubling up on applications. Next up: local storage and bulk import/export operations...

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: cPacket Commitment to Portland's Tech Landscape. Today, I'm excited to share some big news about cPacket continued investment in Portland. We're not just moving offices – we're recommitting to a city with incredible potential. Our new space in the Pearl District isn't just a location; it's a statement. We're creating a collaborative hub where innovation thrives, bringing our team closer together and staying connected to the vibrant heart of Portland. With plans to grow our engineering team, we're betting on local talent and the power of in-person collaboration. Some key highlights: - Hybrid work model that balances flexibility and team connection - Strategic location that supports our engineering and AI teams - A belief in Portland's tech ecosystem and its future The past few years have challenged downtown Portland, but we see beyond temporary setbacks. We're investing in spaces that foster creativity, problem-solving, and breakthrough innovations. To my friends Portland tech enthusiasts: the future is bright, and we're building it together. https://lnkd.in/gaAfKzyb #Portland #networkobservability #NetOps #WeBelieveinPortland #TechCommunity

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Don't you hate filling out long forms too? Not anymore! Here's a practical use of Generative AI that everyone can benefit from right now! Developed with ❤️ by VONQ's AI Labs.

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Recently, Eric Ignasik and Michael Sols from The Software House asked me about my first steps as a VP of Technology at Habito. It's been a fun 8 months in a supportive environment with fantastic people! 😉 This interview discusses a few improvements ‌I made with a big emphasis on why servant leadership is important to me. Hope you’ll learn from it, ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02Bw-Bv0 #softwaredevelopment #cto #softwaredelivery

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Hey folks! I'd like to more formally introduce and talk about a few of the projects we're working on towards improving large-scale bioinformatics analyses (one of which was developed during St. Jude's KIDS24 Biohackathon)! If you're not aware, my team started a project called St. Jude Rust Labs (https://lnkd.in/eXY_9dJ8) where we're rewriting a more foundation for bioinformatics analysis in Rust. This cuts across more than just workflow execution, but, recently, we've been primarily focused on improving the experience of working with the Workflow Definition Language (WDL) at scale. To that end, we've released a number of projects, including: - We've written a complete lexer/parser for WDL v1.2 language (https://lnkd.in/eGWHSM2g). Anyone can use this foundation to build tools for WDL. - We've written a VSCode plugin that includes a language server protocol (LSP) for linting and validation directly in your editor (https://lnkd.in/euApG9tF). - And, announcing today, we've started down the road of writing our own WDL execution engine spread across the Crankshaft (https://lnkd.in/et_RFkA3) and Sprocket (https://lnkd.in/eUTuPE68) projects. Crankshaft was prototyped during the St. Jude Biohackathon last week—it's a _headless_ workflow execution engine, meaning that, in theory, others could come along and write drivers for Crankshaft built on NextFlow, CWL, Snakemake, etc. As I said earlier, our team is really focused on WDL specifically, so we're going to continue building out a "head unit" for Crankshaft using WDL. That being said, I would love to see other community projects popping up and using the core machinery for other workflow languages. Thanks to all of the individuals who participated on our Biohackathon team (Kevin Benton, suchitra chavan, Braden Everson, Andrew Frantz, Michael Gattas, Peter Huene, and John McGuigan)!

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Now we have two first class data catalogs integrated with MS Fabric now available in Azure. Of course DataBricks is the heavy heavy favorite in the enterprise lakehouses as well as AI (as of the conference that just finished 🤓)

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The Langchain team has recently released a video and code demonstrating how to create your own research assistant. This system employs a multi-step decision process and allows for parallel execution, providing tangible and useful outcomes. While the approach remains quite semantic it can be an incredibly valuable resource for those looking to enhance their work efficiency.

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Who out there is playing with generative ai video tools? What tools are you using, and how do you like them? I have been playing with Runway and I am looking to compare it to other tools. Sora is not yet available to play with but looks amazing! What are you playing with?

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Nice post on nature talking a bit about what we are doing here at Osmo. I am excited to share more soon about what we have done since the early research. https://lnkd.in/d5W-d98y

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With all the excitements, myths and hypes around recent breakthroughs in AI, to deliver a safe self driving product that has life and death implications, we at Aurora are developing and applying AI technologies to the Aurora Driver in a way that is verifiable, trustworthy and safe. Chris Urmson's blog here is a great explainer of our approach.

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SE Ranking has a new look! Here at SE Ranking, we’re always evolving. We’re adding new features, improving navigation, and learning from our users how to keep getting better. Over the last few years, we made a great technology jump, bringing AI and machine learning into our tools to help SE Ranking stand out. - We expanded our datasets to offer the most complete and relevant data on keywords, traffic, and backlinks.  - We equipped our customers with AI-powered tools like the Content Editor, Al Overviews Tracker, and Insights. - We improved data quality for Competitive Research, Keyword Research, and other tools.   To celebrate this growth and our commitment to innovation, I’m proud to share SE Ranking’s new look. This new identity shows who we’ve become and where we’re headed! There is so much more behind the new logo and we want to share what goes on behind the curtain, so we prepared a guide on our evolution. Follow the link in the comments below to read it!

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🚀 Excited to officially announce that @DataPelago is coming out of stealth! We’ve built the first Universal Data Processing Engine, designed to accelerate any query engine, including open-source engines such as Spark and Trino, on any hardware, and any data. We’re making it possible for organizations to unlock value from their data faster and more efficiently. This is a pivotal milestone for DataPelago, setting a new standard for data processing and driving innovation across industries. We’re excited to lead the way in transforming how businesses harness data for growth and impact, while providing the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. 💡 I am thrilled to reach this milestone with the top-notch DataPelago team. Multi-disciplinary, highly creative, and tightly-knit, longtimers and talented newcomers alike have made solving the hardest systems problems an exhilarating journey for the team. Shout out also to our able technology partners who have helped expand the reach of our platform. #DataProcessing #AI #AcceleratedComputing #BigData #FundingNews

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I've just wrote a blog post on how I can see the AI moving forward next year, and how the Agent landscape will look like in the near future. The future with AI is wild. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/daHUYiBf

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I’ve spent pretty much the last 15~ years of my life working in OSS and I don’t think I’ve ever had a more exciting year than 2024! Everywhere I go, I see the power of OSS opening up opportunities for collaboration and innovation. I think it’s undeniable that this has been a year for truly open source software (and open governance) because of the momentum behind Apache Iceberg and now Apache Polaris (Incubating) [https://lnkd.in/gmBQthbz]  — and it looks like I’m not alone! Apache Iceberg  has been selected as BigDATAwire’s latest ‘Readers’ Choice: Top 3 Big Data and the AI Open Source Projects to Watch’ and ‘Readers’ Choice: Top Data and AI Achievement’ awards. In addition, Apache Polaris was also listed as a top open source project to watch. When I joined Snowflake, I was proud to be a part of a company that was embracing Apache Iceberg and truly OSS by collaborating on the development of Apache Polaris and pushing great new features into Apache Iceberg. Snowflake has been making huge strides in the open data community, and I’m so excited to see our joint efforts receiving such kind feedback from peers. It’s both inspiring and rewarding to be working towards actually providing value, without vendor lock-in, to big data users everywhere! #BigDATAwireRCA24 https://lnkd.in/gZAAAmWT

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Super excited to launch our latest capability: multi-modal search! So much information in enterprises is locked in images. For truly comprehensive search and insights, you need mixed modal search that works great on images and the text context around them. Embed 3 multimodal delivers a massive increase in quality for this - with of course the same leading performance across noisy real world data in 100+ languages! Read more in our blog post - link in comments.

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Clear and rich information on RAG variations. I think this will be useful to most practitioners who have gone beyond the intro and demo workflows, and now need to consider how to refine their flows.

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🚀 Exciting News! We raised $42.75 million in Series B funding! 🚀 TechWolf exists to make people flourish at work. This funding will accelerate our journey to bring skill-based work to employees everywhere! Next to setting up our first US office 🇺🇲 this fall, we’ll continue to invest heavily in our AI and product while scaling our operations to a new level. As part of this round and our commitment to our purpose, we are creating the TechWolf Foundation. The foundation will own 3% of the company and fund non-profits and charities that help underprivileged and underrepresented people gain better access to upskilling. The round brings in top-tier investors and operators. Felix Capital led the round, which also included 20VC, Acadian Ventures, Notion Capital, PMV, SemperVirens Venture Capital , and Stride.VC. We also welcome our partners at SAP, ServiceNow, and Workday as new investors. We’re extremely grateful to our customers for their continued trust, which makes all of this possible. We’re proud to have customers like GSK, HSBC, bp, United Airlines, MetLife, Synopsys Inc, IQVIA, Workday, KBC Bank & Verzekering, Booking.com, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines using TechWolf to drive a skills-based approach. They are true pioneers! Finally, a huge shout-out to our team. Without your relentless drive and passion, we would never have been able to build this rocket ship. We’re looking forward to another chapter aiming for the moon together! 🐺🚀🌓 👉 Want to be a part of this exciting journey? Join the Wolfpack! Check out our open vacancies: https://lnkd.in/eXrHHZni - for Engineering, reach out directly to me! Read more about our Series B funding here: https://lnkd.in/eDaPXuDQ #TechWolf #SeriesBFunding #AI #SkillsIntelligence #HRTech #WorkforceManagement #Innovation

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