Tech Tip : Using The “Debug” Command To Clarify In ChatGPT
If you are unsure why ChatGPT provided a certain response or want to see how it arrived at a particular conclusion, you can use the “Debug” command. Here’s how: Using the “Debug” command followed by your question will make ChatGPT provide a detailed explanation of how it arrived at its response, including the data sources […]
Tech News : Google To Use Generative AI For Ad Campaigns
A report in the Financial Times (drawing upon an internal Google Presentation) claims that Google plans to use AI to generate new advertisements, drawing upon those already created by humans. Creates The Ads For You The use of generative AI will mean that advertisers will only need to supply a small amount of creative content […]
Sustainability : UK’s First Co-Owned Solar Park
Ripple Energy has announced that it is creating the UK’s first c-owned solar park, allowing those who buy shares to benefit from green electricity, money off bills, and the feelgood factor of the climate and environmental benefits. Where? Ripple Energy says the new ‘Derril Water Solar Park’ will be on a 175-acre site in the […]
Security Stop Press : WordPress Sites Being Hacked Through Old Plugin
Cybersecurity researchers at GoDaddy-owned Sucuri have warned that an old plugin called Eval PHP, last updated a decade ago, is being used to hack WordPress websites. The plugin, which creates a backdoor and can mask its activities as cookies has been described as “dangerous.” The advice is to: – Keep your website patched and up […]
Featured Article : Want to be a ‘Prompt Engineer’?
No – it’s doesn’t mean engineers that are punctual! In this article, we will explore the role of prompt engineers in the AI industry, why the job is necessary, why it’s suddenly a sought-after role, and what the future prospects are for prompt engineers. What is Prompt Engineering? A prompt engineer is a specialist who […]
Tech Insight : What’s ‘Universal Basic Income’?
In this insight, we look at what ‘Universal Basic Income’ is, how it relates to the tech industry, its potential benefits and pitfalls, plus what similar ideas are being discussed and explored. UBI Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy proposal in which all individuals in a given society receive a regular, unconditional cash transfer […]
Tech News : Microsoft Drops Twitter From Advertising Platform
Following Twitter’s announcement two months ago that it will be charging a minimum of $42,000 per month to enterprise users of its API, Microsoft is dropping Twitter from its advertising platform. What Is The Microsoft Advertising Platform? The Microsoft Advertising Platform is a digital advertising platform that enables businesses to create and run advertising campaigns […]
Tech Tip – Ask For Sources In ChatGPT
If you’ve produced some content using ChatGPT and, knowing that it can sometimes generate incorrect information, would quickly like to check that the source data is from reputable sites, here’s how: – In the window below the last response in a chat, simply type “please provide sources for the information you presented in this response” […]
Tech Insight : What Is ‘Jailbreaking’ ChatGPT?
In this insight, we look at the ‘Jailbreaking’ concept in ChatGPT and other LLMs, and at what steps can be taken to mitigate the risks to users. Jailbreaking Jailbreaking, in general, refers to the process of removing restrictions or limitations imposed by a device or software, often to gain access to features or functionality that […]
Tech News : Quantum Threat Growing
Following large investments in quantum computing followed by the ensuing advancement of this technology in recent years, as well as looking forward to benefits this could bring, there is also the growing threat of ‘quantum hacking.’ Quantum Computers Quantum computers can carry out complex calculations at high speed. Whereas traditional computers store data in binary […]