An exploration of the complex reasons for recent tech layoffs, from market corrections and poor leadership to the staggering costs of the AI gold rush.
Exploring cost-effective ways to use LLMs for student and personal projects. This guide analyzes the trade-offs between using managed APIs and self-hosting models locally with tools like Ollama.
Professionals debate whether a costly four-year computer science degree is still the best path into tech, considering the rise of AI and a hyper-competitive entry-level job market. Discover the pros, cons, and viable alternatives.
An analysis of why LLM API costs are likely to remain high in the short term due to vendor R&D, and a look at practical strategies for managing this significant expense.
Founders are increasingly choosing self-hosted open-source solutions over traditional SaaS to gain control and cut costs. Explore the benefits, hybrid models, and real-world examples for avoiding vendor lock-in.
A deep dive into the debate over AI's environmental impact, from its massive energy and water consumption to potential solutions like clean energy and hardware efficiency.
Exploring the pros and cons of using LTO tapes for personal data backup. Discover why the high costs, maintenance, and reliability issues make modern SSDs a more practical choice for most users.
Exploring the use of AI to draft legal documents to save on high lawyer fees. Learn about the significant risks involved, safer DIY alternatives, and a novel (but complex) AI workflow.
Explore why modern AI like LLMs aren't used for game opponents, delving into the critical difference between a 'smart' AI and a 'fun' one, and the technical hurdles that prioritize classic game AI.
Decades ago, experts feared a 'population bomb.' Today, we worry about collapse. Explore the economic and social shifts that explain this dramatic reversal and why the trend was so difficult to predict.