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#StudentHackers - Did you hear about those UCSC students who found a laundry hack? They turned college washing machines into free-for-all spin cycles! Can you believe the company ignored them?

#SoundalikeSaga - Scarlett Johansson is fuming! OpenAI used a voice eerily similar to hers for their AI. After turning down the role, Johansson heard "Sky" and was livid. Now, OpenAI’s in hot water, and the voice is paused.

⌛ The Past 24 hours

More Of OpenAI - It Faces Turmoil Amid Key Resignations and Restrictive NDAs

OpenAI's announcement of ChatGPT's new human-like voice feature was overshadowed by the resignations of co-founder Ilya Sutskever and co-team leader Jan Leike. Speculation arose over the reasons, fueled by restrictive NDAs preventing former employees from speaking out. These agreements, risking vested equity, have been criticized for silencing ex-employees. OpenAI has announced policy changes, but concerns about the company’s transparency and commitment to safety persist.

Ultra thin iPhone planned for 2025

Apple is preparing a significant redesign for a 2025 iPhone model, potentially named 'iPhone Slim,' featuring a thinner aluminum chassis, smaller front camera cutout, and relocated rear cameras. Expected to include the A19 processor and an improved front camera, this model will likely be more expensive than the current Pro Max. This redesign, akin to the iPhone X's 2017 overhaul, may also signal the discontinuation of the iPhone Plus line.

Slack already had it, now Microsoft Teams will have it too

Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to upload custom emoji for reactions and messages, starting with a public preview in June. IT admins can control user permissions for this feature, which aims to enhance creative and authentic communication. General availability is expected in July. This update follows similar features on Slack, Discord, and Google Chat.

LinkedIn Introduces AI-Generated Content Labels

LinkedIn has partnered with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to add labels to AI-generated images. These labels, identified by a small C2PA tag, will provide transparency by showing more information about the AI-generated content. This move follows similar actions by other social platforms like TikTok, aiming to limit the spread of deepfake content and ensure accurate information ahead of significant global events, including elections.

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2024 State of the Java Ecosystem: Key Trends and Insights

New Relic’s 2024 Java Ecosystem report highlights the latest trends in Java usage. Key findings include a rapid adoption of Java 21, with 1.4% uptake in six months, and the rise of Eclipse Adoptium as a popular JDK vendor. The report also covers the most-used Java versions, frameworks, and libraries, such as Log4j for logging and Bouncy Castle for encryption. It examines common Java-related queries from developers and discusses trends

How Reddit Built a High-Performance Metadata Store Handling 100k Reads Per Second

Reddit scaled its media metadata storage by migrating to AWS Aurora Postgres, achieving 100k reads/sec with sub-50ms latency. Key strategies included table partitioning, denormalization into JSONB fields, and dual writes during migration, ensuring smooth transitions and optimal performance.

Test Driving ChatGPT-4o: - Math Challenges

In the latest test of OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o, Sabrina Ramonov evaluates its math-solving capabilities through various scenarios. From pure text prompts to multimodal prompts with images, the results show mixed success, highlighting the model's strengths and areas for improvement.

Many managers suck at explaining things, then complain that other people don’t understand. Here’s a framework for giving context when you delegate.

Managers often struggle to delegate effectively due to poor communication. Wes Kao outlines a five-step framework to improve delegation: enhance comprehension, boost buy-in, mitigate risks, ensure alignment, and shorten feedback loops. Clear communication can transform team performance and project success.