Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software? I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services. The pitch--that you'll be able to write faster by talking out loud instead of typing-- is compelling, especially if you're a slow typist. The marketing promises you'll be able to write at the speed of thought, 4x faster than your keyboard. I already type faster than I can think.

As the world of generative AI continues to evolve and expand, the need for diversification in the tools and platforms developers use has become more pressing than ever. The recent bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank, caused partly by the founders' bank run, is a stark reminder of the importance of diversifying one's options and being prepared for the unexpected. Thankfully, there are several free alternatives to mainstream generative AI tools that can help safeguard against potential disasters. DALL·E 3, or diffusion models, there are options available that can help protect your projects from trouble. One of the critical benefits of diversifying your generative AI tools is the ability to tap into a broader range of capabilities and features.

When dealing with large datasets for machine learning, have you ever come across an address column that looks like this? Location data can be very messy and difficult to process. It is difficult to encode addresses, since they are of very high cardinality. If you try to encode a column like this with a technique like one-hot encoding, it will lead to high dimensionality, and your machine learning model might not perform well. The easiest way to overcome this problem is to geocode these columns. Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographical coordinates.

The days of having a low-quality image you found on the internet are over. Thanks to the magic of an image upscaler, you never have to settle for low-res again. If you're familiar with AI upscale, then you may have heard of Topaz Photo AI. The cost of Topaz Photo AI, unfortunately, leaves you having to shell out a lot of cash. Luckily, there are a lot of other excellent free alternatives!

Are you trying to teach yourself machine learning from scratch, but aren't sure where to start? Or maybe you've taken an online course or two, but have hit a roadblock in your learning journey and don't know how to proceed. I was in a similar position just two years ago. I had spent over $25K in university fees, but was still inexperienced and unprepared for the job market. It took a lot of trial and error for me to come up with a machine learning roadmap.

Pretty much every data rookie starts with Excel. It is a wonderful program for storing, cleaning and analysing (yes, you read that correctly) your data. Strictly speaking, Excel isn't free, but really – who pays for it these days? If you buy a Windows PC or laptop it'll usually come pre-installed, and if you get a new PC at work your employer will have it pre-installed for you. If you're prepared to look the other way, there are guys who know guys who can get you a copy that fell off the back of a lorry, but I wouldn't endorse that.

Pretty much every data rookie starts with Excel. It is a wonderful program for storing, cleaning and analysing (yes, you read that correctly) your data. Strictly speaking, Excel isn't free, but really – who pays for it these days? If you buy a Windows PC or laptop it'll usually come pre-installed, and if you get a new PC at work your employer will have it pre-installed for you. If you're prepared to look the other way, there are guys who know guys who can get you a copy that fell off the back of a lorry, but I wouldn't endorse that.