Productivity Myths in Software Engineering

Over two decades, the concept of productivity has evolved and expanded in all sorts of directions within software engineering-on many occasions with confusing or contradictory results. During my early years in this field, I was under the wrong impression that more hours of work, more lines…

OpenAI targets business sector with advanced AI tools

OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is ramping up efforts to dominate the enterprise market with a suite of AI tools tailored for business users. The company recently revealed its plans to introduce a series of enhancements designed to make AI integration seamless for companies of all…

How AI helped refine Hungarian accents in The Brutalist

When it comes to movies buzzing with Oscar potential, Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist is a standout this awards season. The visually stunning drama transports viewers to the post-World War II era, unravelling the story of László Tóth, played by Adrien Brody. Tóth, a fictional Hungarian-Jewish architect,…

Yiannis Antoniou, Lab49: OpenAI Operator kickstarts era of browser AI agents

OpenAI has unveiled Operator, a tool that integrates seamlessly with web browsers to perform tasks autonomously. From filling out forms to ordering groceries, Operator promises to simplify repetitive online activities by interacting directly with websites through clicks, typing, and scrolling. Designed around a new model called…

Pipeshift Secures $2.5M to Streamline Open-Source AI Deployment

Pipeshift has announced a $2.5 million seed round aimed at providing enterprises with the infrastructure needed to efficiently build, deploy, and manage open-source AI models. As more than 80% of companies move toward open-source GenAI, Pipeshift’s solution removes common bottlenecks related to privacy, control, and the…

Aligning AI’s Potential With Practical Reality

AI tools have seen widespread business adoption since ChatGPT’s 2022 launch, with 98% of small businesses surveyed by the US Chamber of Commerce using them. However, despite success in areas like data analysis, summarization, personalization and others, a recent survey of 2,500 workers across the US,…

10 Best AI Music Generators (January 2025)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly implemented across artistic fields like music, film, and other forms of art. When implemented, it can impact every aspect of the music-making process including music generation, audio mastering, and music streaming.  Another great opportunity provided by AI is that it…