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Image by Author   # Introduction  Why do people misread your data? Because they’re data illiterate. That’s your answer. Done. The end of the article. We can go home.  Image Source: Tenor   Yes, it’s true; data literacy is still at low levels in many organizations, even those that are “data-driven”. However, ours is not to go home, but to stick around and try to change that with the way we present our data. We can only improve our own data storytelling skills. If you are looking to refine how you wrap data in narrative, with structure, anecdotes, and visual appeal,…

Over the last few years, Prompt engineering has been the secret handshake of the AI world. The right phrasing could make a model sound poetic, funny, or insightful; the wrong one turned it flat and robotic. But a new Stanford-led paper argues that most of this “craft” has been compensating for something deeper, a hidden bias in how we trained these systems. Their claim is simple: the models were never boring. They were trained to act that way. And the proposed solution, called Verbalized Sampling, might not just change how we prompt models; it could rewrite how we think about…

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption gathers pace, so does the complexity and range of its risks. Businesses are increasingly aware of these challenges, yet the roadmaps to solutions often remain shrouded in obscurity. If the question ‘How to navigate these risks?’ resonates with you, then this article will serve as a lighthouse in the fog. We delve into the heart of AI’s most pressing issues, bolstered by real-life instances, and lay out clear, actionable strategies to safely traverse this intricate terrain. Read on to unlock valuable insights that could empower your business to leverage the potency of AI, all the…

Image by Author   # Introduction  While groupby().sum() and groupby().mean() are fine for quick checks, production-level metrics require more robust solutions. Real-world tables often involve multiple keys, time-series data, weights, and various conditions like promotions, returns, or outliers. This means you frequently need to compute totals and rates, rank items within each segment, roll up data by calendar buckets, and then merge group statistics back to the original rows for modeling. This article will guide you through advanced grouping techniques using the Pandas library to handle these complex scenarios effectively.   # Picking the Right Mode   // Using agg to Reduce Groups…

We’ve all used Wikipedia. Whether it was to settle an argument about who invented the internet or to write a last-minute essay at 2 AM. Wikipedia has been the internet’s trusty old library since 2001. But lately, people have been saying it’s “too woke,” “too biased,” or “too controlled by anonymous people with an agenda.” Here comes Elon Musk, who decided the solution wasn’t to fix Wikipedia, but to replace it.  The new kid on the block? Grokipedia. A wiki-style encyclopedia powered by Grok, the AI chatbot from Musk’s xAI. The promise? Real-time updates, AI-driven “synthetic corrections,” no ideological gatekeeping,…

In an era where AI and machine learning have streamlined everything, including hiring processes, the balance between efficiency and equity comes into question. With algorithms, machine learning, and statistical modeling defining who gets hired or promoted, are these decisions genuinely fair? How can we ensure these technological advances don’t harbor biases or injustices? New York City has responded to these concerns by introducing new regulations on using Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs) in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for you as a software vendor, employer, HR professional, or job seeker in NYC? In this article, we delve into…

Image by Author   # Introduction  As a data analyst, your job is to go from raw numbers to findings that guide business decisions. But let’s be honest: how much of your day is spent formatting reports for the third time, cross-referencing data from different departments, or preparing the same dashboard updates? If you’re like most analysts, it’s probably way too much. The reality is that data analysts spend roughly 50% of their time on repetitive formatting, report preparation, and data reconciliation tasks — time that takes away from truly analytical work. This article covers five Python scripts specifically designed for…

We’ve all seen AI write essays, compose music, and even paint jaw-dropping portraits. Yet there is another frontier that is way more exciting – AI-generated videos. Imagine stepping into a movie scene, sending an animated greeting, or witnessing a historical reenactment, all crafted by AI. Until now, most of us were just curious spectators, giving instructions and hoping for the coolest output. But what if you could go beyond that and build your own video generation webapp? That’s exactly what I did with Time Capsule. Here is how it works: you upload a photo, pick a time period, select a…

The complexities of managing and deploying ML infrastructure continue to grow and can indeed be daunting. Some time ago, we shared “A Step-by-step Guide To Setting Up MLflow On The Google Cloud Platform,” which was well-received. However, as time has passed, advancements in technology have offered us the potential to simplify and automate this process further. And this is where Terraform comes into play. As a robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, Terraform enables automation, significantly streamlining your ML infrastructure management.  In this step-by-step guide, we’ll demonstrate how to seamlessly set up MLFlow on the Google Cloud Platform using Terraform,…

Image by Author   # Introduction  GLM-4.6 is the latest version of the Z.AI open-weight coding model, offering significant improvements over GLM-4.5 in areas such as agent performance, reasoning, and coding benchmarks. While it is available as open weights for self-hosting, running it at full capacity can be resource-intensive. As a result, many developers prefer a lightweight subscription option that enables them to access the model without requiring heavy hardware. Introducing the GLM Coding Plan: an affordable and straightforward way to use GLM-4.6 within your existing workflow for approximately \$3 per month. This plan integrates seamlessly with popular developer tools, allowing…