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RE: Free Introduction to Machine Learning Textbook

DAB — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:23:28 GMT

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RE: Free Introduction to Machine Learning Textbook

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RE: Free Introduction to Machine Learning Textbook

robogary — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:03:20 GMT

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RE: Embedded ML Frameworks Comparison: Edge Impulse vs. TinyML vs. Others

embeddedguy — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:27:05 GMT

Nice topic to discuss.

In my recent project about LEDs, I have tried some platforms for Edge ML.

For some quick deployment platforms such as Edge-impulse are useful but for in depth and customization one can opt for customized models and libraries such as TF-lite micro.

But the second one is very lengthy process ranging from data collection, filtering, training model, converting model and model deployment. I have gave up quite some time inbetween this process.

My understanding is that if not full, but engineers need some tools that help to create this entire process easy and comparatively faster.

RE: Microchip's MPLab AI-Assistant Makes Coding Easier

Markoon96 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:23:35 GMT

What tools do I need to test the MPLab AI assistant

RE: Is Using AI to Generate Code Actually Helpful?

colporteur — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:03:08 GMT

Chatgpt and copilot AI have not improved my coding skills but it has improved my coding output.

I use Arduino's for animation projects in model railroading. I recently used WS2812 neopixels in a project. A mini office tower needed lighting at different location. Typically I would run individual LED or an LED strip. I discovered fastled as a library to control individual LEDs in a string. Three wires only required.

I'm a resurrectionist not a programmer. I find code parts and stitch them together to create a finished project. I had no experience with programmable LEDs and wanted to try some fancy light sequences.

After watching a friend of mine (true programmer) use chatgpt (paid service). I started partnering with AI. Learning how to communicate with AI was the biggest challenge. Never assume what it provide is correct. Test, wash-rinse-repeat cycle. I completed the task in record breaking time (for me). AI also provided suggestions on features that would improve what I was trying to accomplish.

When I was employed I could ask professional programmers how to do something. They would provide a framework and I would go off an attempt a solution. AI is that programming partner.

I understand what the code does but to write it myself would have taken me a very long time. Most of the time would be learning the details (i.e. what is the string to initialize the LED lights) to accomplish what I want. I am a novice with this tool. In the hands of a professional I can see advantages.

I confess I have mixed emotions with completed projects. AI limits my sweat equity in a project. Do I deserve all the credit when it is done. I don't recall hearing my carpenter friends says they were not happy with their finished project because they did the work on their new tool.

RE: Is Using AI to Generate Code Actually Helpful?

DAB — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:40:48 GMT

It all comes down to testability.

My beef with AI is that you cannot verify that what the code will do under all input combinations.

That is a BIG risk especially for systems where people can be harmed.

I will continue to watch developments, but for now I would be very cautious about adopting any AI generated code into a project.

RE: DeepSeek - What is it, And How It May Change the AI Industry

ggabe — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:08:01 GMT

DeepSeek is a nice achievement, just as Kimi K2, however the usability value of both are not even close to the western closed weights models. Every week counts, and the momentum is much greater for the closed weights model.

RE: Jensen Huang Says AI Will Reshape the Workforce Rather Than Replace Roles

DAB — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:45:09 GMT

All changes in technology changes the workforce.

Each technology needs certain skills.

If you have the skills you have employment.

If you do not have the skills, you need to find a new job.

RE: Jensen Huang Says AI Will Reshape the Workforce Rather Than Replace Roles

kmikemoo — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:43:40 GMT

Based on all the other things in my life that were supposed to be apocalyptic that never happened... I think I'll side with Jensen Huang on this one.

RE: AI Drone Beats Human Pilots for the First Time in a Drone Race

colporteur — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:51:06 GMT

When you think about all the competition constraints the AI done outcome being more successful would be expected. How does this competition differ from a chess match between human and computer?

One big factor that would play into a win is emotions or lack of. The AI is never thinking, "I've spent 300 man hours a few quid on this drone to make a mistake and destroy it. What is my boss going to say."

I need some AI on my NHL hockey club. All that talent and we lose in the second round. CRAP!

RE: AI Drone Beats Human Pilots for the First Time in a Drone Race

DAB — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:13:11 GMT

If you have a good pilot model and good sensors I would expect the AI drone to dominate and be the most reliable repeat of success.

RE: Developers Created a Compression Algorithm in the 1970s By Adding a Spell Checker to a Unix System Still Used Today

DAB — Sat, 10 May 2025 18:54:53 GMT

The first computer I ever used was a PDP-11.

I did a lot of cool programs in assembly language.

Compared to what I have now, it was very slow with each instruction taking microseconds.

RE: Developers Created a Compression Algorithm in the 1970s By Adding a Spell Checker to a Unix System Still Used Today

michaelkellett — Wed, 07 May 2025 08:18:09 GMT

You can create a 256 kB text file with 260,000 characters, compressing it via a compressor and the Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm to shrink the size to 257 bytes.

I do not believe that lossless compression of a normal text file by a factor of 1020 has ever been (or ever will be) demonstrated.

Please cite your source for this assertion.

(Are you sure that you are not quoting the maximum possible compression of a special case text file - like one consisting repetitions of the same short phrase )

Typically lossless compression of music files (FLAC) achieves about 2:1 compression.

RE: DeepSeek - What is it, And How It May Change the AI Industry

De3251ab — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:26:42 GMT

I use it for school , and it has proven to be a valuable tool so far