US probes Nvidia’s acquisition of Israeli AI startup

Nvidia's $700 million acquisition of AI startup Run:ai is under investigation by the US Department of Justice for potential antitrust violations. The DoJ is concerned the deal could stifle competition in the growing AI sector and cement Nvidia's dominant market position. This investigation follows the DoJ's heightened scrutiny of anti-competitive behavior in AI, particularly concerning big tech companies. The probe focuses on Nvidia's GPU allocation practices, its Cuda software platform, and the potential impact on the availability of critical hardware for AI development.

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San Francisco set to ban rent-hiking software algorithms

San Francisco is set to become the first US city to ban algorithmic price setting in the rental housing market. The ordinance targets software used by companies like RealPage and Yardi, which are accused of contributing to high rents by recommending rent increases based on competitor data. This move aims to combat alleged price collusion and bring down rent costs. The ordinance is set to be finalized on September 3rd and has been praised by advocacy groups, who see it as a crucial step towards a fairer housing market.

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Intel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path'

Despite growing enterprise interest in generative AI (gen AI), actual production applications are scarce. Intel predicts a 3-5 year timeframe for widespread gen AI adoption due to security concerns and rapid technological advancements. To bridge this gap, Intel offers "turnkey" gen AI solutions, including hardware, software, and curated open-source components. This modular approach allows for experimentation and customization, addressing the demand for both ready-to-use and bespoke AI systems. Intel also partners with companies like Red Hat and VMware to develop open-source gen AI systems, fostering choice and trust in the market.

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​​We are excited to invite you to an insightful online meetup organized by our friends at Data Zen Greece Community.
This event is tailored for data specialists eager to explore the transformative power of AI in the Energy, Oil & Gas sectors.

Event Title: GenAI from Idea to Reality - Applications in Energy, Oil & Gas
Date & Time: 6 June 2024, 15:00 CET (16:00 EET, 17:00 GET) (Online)

? Event Highlights:
Discover how EPAM is harnessing AI to boost productivity and streamline operations in critical projects.
Dive into real-world use cases that showcase AI’s potential to unlock new opportunities and drive innovations.
Engage in transformative discussions with industry experts and gain valuable insights into the practical applications of AI.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in data science, this event promises to offer valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired! Secure your spot today.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

​​Do you want to know Human Emotions? Real feelings?

What are Physiological Signals? How can we read them by AI?

Join us for an enlightening meetup! We will talk about the revolutionary role of EEG (Electroencephalography) in deciphering the complexities of human emotional states.

Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting decision-making, relationships, and mental health. But in fact they are complex physiological states that influence our thoughts, actions, and well-being.

Imagine if we can correctly identify each emotion - because they have a significant role in different areas.

? Event Highlights:
▫️Understanding the Power of EEG: Explore how EEG captures direct neural activity, offering unparalleled reliability in decoding emotional states.
▫️Navigating the Research Landscape: Dive into the challenges posed by current scientific papers on EEG-based emotion recognition, revealing the lack of a common strategy for measuring algorithm performance.
▫️The Quest for State-of-the-Art: Uncover the difficulties in determining the state of the art in EEG-based emotion recognition and the gaps that exist in current methodologies.
▫️Revolutionizing Protocols: Witness the outcome of an extensive review of EEG-based emotion recognition research papers spanning from 2018 to 2023. Learn how this exploration led to the development of a unified evaluation protocol.
▫️Unified Framework: Gain insights into the groundbreaking unified framework that addresses crucial aspects such as working with EEG data, employing metrics, data preprocessing methods, data splitting, evaluation and the application of AI models.

? Why Attend:
▪️Cutting-Edge Insights: Stay ahead in the field by understanding the latest advancements and challenges in EEG-based emotion recognition.
▪️Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts passionate about the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
▪️Interactive Sessions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on activities to deepen your understanding of EEG applications.

​​Exclusive Invitation: Data Solution Architect Insight Roundtable

We're excited to invite you to EPAM Poland's upcoming roundtable session dedicated to the world of Data Solution Architects and their impact on large-scale data-driven solutions.

At this event, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn and engage with our esteemed panel of top data professionals:

? @Uladzimir Kazakevich, technologist with over 20 years of professional experience, Head of Data & Analytics Practice CEE

? @Peter Kortvelyesi, IT consultant, data architect & delivery lead to Fortune 500 clients

? @Michal Bienkowski, solution architect in the Data/Cloud space, expert with 16+ years in the field

When: 07.09. (Thursday) I Time: 17:00 CEST

Your questions and perspectives will drive the second part of the conversation. At the end, you'll also have a chance to participate in the quiz and win e-gift cards.

​​Новый выпуск подкаста от Data Zen Community уже доступен во всех популярных подкаст платформах.
Наверняка вы встречались со стереотипами. Их полно на стройке, но и в IT не мало и один из них звучит так: женщины справляются с работой разработчика хуже мужчин. Об этом, обычно, не говорят открыто, это может проявляться в снисхождении, недоверии, стеклянном потолке.
Сегодня мы пригласили в нашу виртуальную студию Марию Смоуж, которой, похоже, всё это ни по чём. Успешная разработчица, математик, тим лид. А вот чего стоило выглядеть, будто тебе всё ни по чём - это мы попытаемся выяснить у неё самой в нашем новом выпуске подкаста.
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​​❓Have you heard about dbt?
❓Do you know how dbt can make your data transformation easier?

In this presentation, we dive into an unconventional approach to integrating dbt (Data Build Tool) into our customer's environment. Bendin the provided norms, we navigate between risks and limitations to reimagine the deployment process. You will gain valuable insights into the power of unconventional usage of dbt_core.

?July 20th, 2023

​​Новый выпуск подкаста от Data Zen Community совсем скоро будет доступен во всех популярных подкаст платформах.

Максим Мельников - простой инженер в сфере индустриальной автоматики и робототехники. Он провёл много лет принуждая роботов к труду где-то в американском захолустье: перемещать детальки из одного места в другое, нередко с какими-то дополнительными манипуляциями. В какой-то момент Максим решил кардинально изменить свою жизнь и теперь он Дата Инженер: перемещает данные из одного бакета в другой, нередко с какими-то преобразованиями. И, между прочим, очень рад такой перемене! Полная история Максима, кишащая сенсационными подробностями только в нашем подкасте.

1 июля 2023, 12:00 CEST