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Hello internet,
it’s another beautiful weekend, the end of 2023. So let’s enjoy some of the late machine learning additions. Today we have a spicy one!
The Latest Fashion
- It looks like the impressive Google Gemini demo wasn’t all it was made out to be…
- Run Hugging Face’s ” diffusers” diffusion models blazingly fast
- Fooocus is an open image generator inspired by stable diffusion and Midjourney. The pictures are astonishing.
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My Current Obsession
I finally finished the big big project I have been wrecking my brain over the past months at work. I am very proud of the work, and I hope this elevates AIFS so that even non-ML experts can now create a lot of exciting experiments!
You can even see I missed two days on the Advent of Code, my other big obsession. But I was able to finish them super quickly tonight, which I’m surprised by but thankful for! This year, the difficulty of Advent of Code’s is all over the place, but it’s good fun!
Thing I Like
I got my bike fixed with new tires and brakes. It’s very nice having some more grip on the road and stopping when I want to.
Hot off the Press
In Case You Missed It
It looks like my blog post about VS Code extensions has been shared around again!
On Socials
I’ve been doing an Advent of ML over on Linkedin with fun little polls every day!
Python Deadlines
The PyCon US deadline is creeping up!
I found new deadlines for the PyCon in Germany and Italy. The Germany deadline is right before Christmas too!
Machine Learning Insights
Last week I asked, What Christmas gift are you getting the machine learning scientist in your family?, here’s the gist of it:
Selecting a Christmas gift for a machine learning scientist can be thoughtful and exciting. Here are a few ideas that align with their interests:
- “Subject Matter” Calendar: - Why: Your machine learning scientist may appreciate a calendar featuring stunning visuals and interesting facts related to the topic you’re working on, like meteorological phenomena. This could include beautiful cloud formations, seasonal weather patterns, and historical weather events. We’re always curious about the actual subject matter, so getting a beautiful calendar might just spike our curiosity even more. - Example: Each month could showcase a different aspect of meteorology, such as a collage of various cloud types or a snapshot of a significant weather event like a hurricane or look at some beautiful Earth photography!
- Machine Learning-Inspired Book: - Why: Consider a book exploring machine learning on a topic they’re curious about. Look for titles that make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable and are widely recommended in the community. Alternatively, look for some light reading that puts our work into context! - Example: "Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms" by Hannah Fry. This book offers engaging stories and examples about the impact of algorithms on our lives, making it accessible to a broader audience.
- Coding-Themed Apparel: - Why: Gift them something fun and cosy that reflects their love for coding and machine learning. - Example: A T-shirt or hoodie with a playful coding-related design, such as a witty programming joke or an illustration of a favourite algorithm.
- Online Course Subscription: - Why: Enrich their knowledge with an online course in a new machine learning or data science area. - Example: Platforms like Coursera offer courses in various machine learning topics with certificates. Consider a subscription or a specific course that aligns with their interests or explores a new skill.
Remember, the best gift aligns with their interests and adds a touch of personalisation. Whether it’s a visual delight related to meteorology, a good book, a practical gadget, coding-themed attire, or a learning opportunity, your thoughtful choice will surely be appreciated.
What do you have on your wishlist this year?
Question of the Week
- What algorithm would you use to optimise Santa’s gift route?
Post them on Mastodon and Tag me. I’d love to see what you come up with. Then I can include them in the next issue!
Tidbits from the Web
- This video on plagiarism on YouTube goes DEEP
- “Tiktok gave me autism”
- And with that enjoy this cute dog running on ice
Jesper Dramsch is the creator of PythonDeadlin.es, ML.recipes, data-science-gui.de and the Latent Space Community.
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