today's leftovers

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 08, 2022

• woofQ project now on github [Ed: Sadly, Barry Kauler continues to outsource his work to Proprietary Prison of Microsoft, which is very expensive in the long run (traps are expensive)]

• Microsoft sued for open-source piracy through GitHub Copilot [Ed: Microsofters' site]

  Programmer and lawyer Matthew Butterick has sued Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI, alleging that GitHub's Copilot violates the terms of open-source licenses and infringes the rights of programmers.

  GitHub Copilot, released in June 2022, is an AI-based programming aid that uses OpenAI Codex to generate real-time source code and function recommendations in Visual Studio.

• Giveaway Week – e-con Systems e-CAM20_CURB camera

• MS2130 based "4K" HDMI to USB 3.0 video capture dongle sells for $19 - CNX Software

  We first discovered the MS2130 chip in the YuzukiLOHCC PRO open-source hardware board that claims to have a bills-of-material cost of about $10. But you have to build it and source the components yourself, so it’s not for everyone. Now USB 3.0 adapters capable of recording or streaming up to 1080p60 uncompressed video from an HDMI input up to 4Kp30 are available to anyone with around $20.

• Artificial intelligence: 3 ways to prioritize responsible practices

  The question of how to use AI responsibly has been a hot topic for some time, yet little has been done to implement regulations or ethical standards. To start seeing real industry change, we need to shift from simply discussing the risks of unbridled AI to implementing concrete practices and tools.

  Here are three steps practitioners can take to make responsible AI a priority today.

• 3 critical roles for successful digital transformation

  Companies are like high-performance engines – they’re optimized over time to create the greatest output. They handle small incremental changes and fine-tuning well but often break down when broader changes and rebuilding are needed.

  Enter the digital transformation journey. How can companies learn how to shift quickly to meet the needs of their customers, employees, and the market when incremental progress isn’t working? What roles can help ensure success along the way?

  In my experience, it’s best to focus on a “top-down” and “bottom-up” transformation plan to increase the potential for success and encourage more people to join the journey. Remember, each employee has their journey to consider, and it’s important to bring people along to help them see themselves on the other side of change.

  For a successful transformation, someone needs to own the why, what, when, and how of the journey. The following three critical roles represent these key components, each integral to success.