Friday, September 5, 2025

AI

This beginner's guide walks readers through loading data into ML.NET using various approaches, including binary files, in-memory collections, and CSV/text loaders. The author aims to prepare readers for Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with clear C# explanations, covering types of data sources supported by ML.NET, such as binary and text file loaders.

The Rust Innovation Lab has been established by the Rust Foundation as a central hub for open source projects, offering governance, legal, and technical support to maintainers. The lab's inaugural project, Rustls, received approval at an August meeting and will benefit from Foundation support to strengthen the Rust ecosystem and enhance software security.

A global antipiracy operation, involving Apple TV+, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery, successfully shut down Streameast, described as the largest illicit live sports streaming operation in the world. Two men were arrested, and assets seized, but a pirating site remains accessible despite previous seizures, highlighting ongoing challenges for sports rights owners and fans.

Microsoft has released the complete source code for Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Version 1.1, a historic interpreter that powered Commodore and Apple computers. Written by Bill Gates and Rick Weiland, it was a crucial teaching tool with features like "garbage collection" and conditional compilation support. The release is significant under CEO Satya Nadella's open source shift.

The quality of code is determined by its functionality and value, not its creator, according to the article. AI excels at mechanical tasks like boilerplate generation, freeing humans to focus on complex problem-solving. The article debunks myths about AI-generated content being poor quality, advocating for a human-AI partnership that leverages strengths to create better products.

A new article challenges the notion that AI romantic engagement is a symptom of pathology, instead suggesting it's a coping mechanism for a society lacking emotional support and connection. The author argues we should view AI intimacy as a pattern of behavior reflecting unmet societal needs, not stigma, promoting curiosity and attention towards this phenomenon.

The article argues against relying on AI tools like Cursor or Claude Code to solve problems, instead advocating for hands-on experience and skill development. Relying on AI without effort will lead to loss of control and a lack of understanding, hindering adaptability in new situations, and ultimately undermining the value of acquired skills.