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The Year of AI: Reflections and Predictions for 2024

Who could have predicted that 2023 would see such a huge leap forward in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? That this was going to be the year industries decided that, this is the decade, we would solve AI. From the earliest research as far back as the 1940s, we’ve all been holding our breath, wondering when AI will live up to the expectations painted by science fiction writers and futurists. With the arrival of ChatGPT from OpenAI, we’ve been catapulted into the next generation.

Atlassian welcomes AI to the team | Atlassian

Our mission at Atlassian is to unleash the potential of every team. We believe the future of teamwork will be a partnership between humans and artificial intelligence (AI), wherever work gets done. We’re excited to announce that the first wave of Atlassian Intelligence capabilities are generally available across our cloud platform. These not only empowers teams by boosting individual productivity, they also harness organizational data to make insights immediately accessible, and leverage those insights to simplify data-driven decision-making.

Dave Farley reflects on 25 years of software development & the future of AI

In this episode Rob is joined by Dave Farley, software legend and author of books "Continuous Delivery" and "Modern Software Engineering”. The two tackle the essence of software development culture and the current state of software delivery. They unpack why it’s important to prioritize problem-solving abilities over technical skills when it comes to hiring, emphasizing a healthy culture and the need for continuous learning on the job.

A Look at How the Cloud Has Streamlined Financial Management

In modern business, the role of technology has become increasingly pivotal, revolutionizing the way organizations operate and manage their resources. One of the most transformative technological advancements in recent years has been the widespread adoption of cloud computing. The cloud has not only altered the way businesses store and access data but has also significantly streamlined various aspects of financial management. This article delves into the multifaceted ways in which the cloud has reshaped financial management, making processes more efficient, cost-effective, and flexible.

AI Explainer: ChatGPT Doesn't Actually Understand Any Words

Computers understand numbers. So, how do large language models (LLMs) mimic human speech? Do LLMs like ChatGPT actually understand words? The short answer is no. LLMs process and represent words using numerical embeddings. These numerical representations enable the model to perform computations, make predictions and generate text. However, it's essential to clarify that the model doesn't possess a true understanding of words in the way humans do. Here's a breakdown of the process.

AWS re:Invent 2023 highlights: Observability at Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald's

Last week, I attended the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, NV, with 50,000+ others. It was quite a busy week with several keynotes, announcements, and many sessions. While the hot topic at re:Invent was generative AI, I’ll focus my blog post on a few customer sessions I attended around observability: Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald’s. ‍