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Developer tools

Google Colab's AI-Powered Coding Revolution

Google Colab is introducing AI coding features such as code completions, natural language to code generation, and a code-assisting chatbot. These features are designed to enhance programming speed, quality, and comprehension. Initially available to U.S. users, they will gradually roll out to other geographies and free tiers

TutorAI: A Multi-layered AI Approach to Interactive Learning

TutorAI leverages seven AI layers to create comprehensive, customizable, and interactive educational content. This innovative tool, utilizing OpenAI, generates learning modules, lesson outlines, and content, while also providing deeper understanding options such as content simplification, concrete examples, quizzes, and personalized Q&A sessions.

Google Unveils Studio Bot: AI Coding Assistant for Android Developers

Google's new AI-powered tool, Studio Bot, promises to streamline Android development by generating code, debugging, and answering queries. Built on Google's Codey model and integrated into Android Studio, it's initially available to US developers.

Introducing CursorAI: Cloudflare's Experimental AI Assistant

Cloudflare introduces CursorAI, an AI assistant designed to answer questions about its Developer Platform and Workers.

Developer libraries

Bard API: Unofficial Python Interface for Google Bard

Bard API is a Python package providing an interface to Google Bard. It's designed for integration with other Python packages, allows question-answering with Google Bard, and includes error handling for delayed responses.

Poe API Bot Deployment and Integration Tutorial

The Poe API Bot tutorial provides a guide to deploy a bot server integrated with Poe. Deployment options include Gitpod for a quick setup, ngrok for local running bots, or Heroku for scalability. Once deployed, the bot can be connected to Poe through a publicly accessible URL. The tutorial provides starter code and examples for customization.

Easy-to-use Headless React Hooks for Running LLMs in the Browser

react-llm is a library providing easy to implement React Hooks for running LLMs in the browser using WebGPU. It offers features such as custom system prompts, completion options, and persistent storage for conversations. The library ensures data privacy by preventing data from leaving the browser. There is also a live demo

Low/No code

No code Chatbot solution for your website

Yoya.ai; Just input your website URL and choose the pages you wish the chatbot to interact with. The bot is trained on the content automatically. Begin interacting with your custom bot across all compatible platforms.

Zapier Unleashes AI: Streamlining Workflow Automation with Natural Language

Zapier's new AI features streamline workflow automation using natural language. Users can build 'Zaps' and generate custom code by simply describing their tasks. AI integrations include the Zapier ChatGPT Plugin and OpenAI, enhancing app functionality with over 30,000 actions

Latest news

Balancing Innovation and Safety: The Uncertain Future of Open-source AI Development

MIT reports Open-source AI models are posing a threat to Big Tech's AI dominance, with smaller, inexpensive versions matching the performance of their proprietary counterparts. However, this boom relies heavily on the open-source models provided by these large companies. If companies like OpenAI or Meta restrict access due to competition and safety concerns, this could hinder the pace of open-source AI innovation. Balancing AI democratization with safety and commercial competition is a complex issue, shaping the future of AI development.

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Language Models For Software Developers in 17 Minutes [Watch]

Explore how software developers can integrate AI with no machine learning experience. Learn how to incorporate large language models into your workflow and applications using free open-source models, avoiding costly cloud-based services. Discover the basics of Transformers and language models and start running state-of-the-art AI with just a few lines of code.

Fun

AI driven choose your own adventure

Narraive, an AI-powered interactive game lets you immerse and steer your own uniquely generated narrative. Available in English and Spanish.

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