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Building RAG with enterprise open source AI infrastructure

Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) is an AI technique that addresses critical gaps in traditional LLMs by incorporating current and new information that serves as a reliable source of truth for these models.
Building a generative AI project, such as a RAG system, requires multiple components and services with crucial considerations for ensuring scalable, efficient, secure and cost-effective infrastructure.
Hardware, cloud environment, operating systems, and generative AI software are some of the crucial RAG infrastructure considerations.
Linux is the most widely used OS for AI applications due to its flexibility, stability, and extensive support for machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.
RAG can be used in various applications, such as AI chatbots, semantic search, data summarization, and even code generation.
The good news is that you can relatively easily blend different elements of the cloud together into hybrid cloud environments that offer the pros of each one while covering the flaws that single-environment cloud setups may present.
Canonical provides workshops and enterprise open source tools and services that can advise on securing the safety of your code, data, and models in production.
Canonical offers enterprise-ready AI infrastructure along with open source data and AI tools to help you kickstart your RAG projects.
Enhance the security of your GenAI projects while mastering best practices for managing your software stack with Confidential AI.
In conclusion, by leveraging open source tools and frameworks, organizations can accelerate development, avoid vendor lock-in, reduce cost and meet the enterprise needs.

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WhatsApp’s New Year 2025 Update: Grab These 3 Festive Features Before They’re Gone

WhatsApp introduces new festive features for its 2025 New Year update.
Customizable New-Year themed chat backgrounds add vibrancy to conversations.
Limited-time animated stickers with exclusive designs for New-Year.
Group video call fireworks mode enhances video calls with virtual fireworks displays.
Features are designed to capture the spirit of the season and are available only for a limited time.
Expected to remain active until mid-January 2025, after which they'll be removed to make way for the next wave of updates.
WhatsApp encourages its users to celebrate and connect in new and creative ways.
Additional rumored updates include enhanced privacy controls, AR tools, and expanded monetization options for businesses.
Marketers and users should stay tuned for these updates as WhatsApp seeks to lead the way in digital communication.
Users can celebrate and connect with WhatsApp's festive features and make this season memorable.

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FreeBSD basics – 8 – Running Linux Containers

FreeBSD users now have an additional option to install Podman, a popular Linux container-building and running tool, which is now available for FreeBSD 14.2.
Podman can restart containers after a host is rebooted.
To enable this on FreeBSD, mount the fdescfs file system and create a container network configuration.
Users can also run many Linux container images using FreeBSD’s Linux emulation feature.
The FreeBSD port of the Podman container engine is experimental and should only be used for evaluation and testing purposes.
Podman can be installed using a binary package or from the ports collection.
To start containers with a restart policy, use the command: $ sudo podman run -d --restart=always myimage.
To search for container images using Podman, users first need to define container registries by adding a registry to “/usr/local/etc/containers/registries.conf”.
Once a registry is defined, users can search for container images using Podman and run them on FreeBSD.
Running Linux containers on FreeBSD gives users another option in the FreeBSD world and expands the choices for where to run containers.

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How to Simulate High CPU Usage on AWS Ubuntu Instances for Testing and Performance Optimization

To increase CPU usage for testing in an AWS Ubuntu instance, we can generate artificial load on the CPU using tools like stress, stress-ng, or custom scripts.
Using stress: Install stress and generate CPU load using 'stress --cpu 4 --timeout 60'.
Using stress-ng: Install stress-ng and generate CPU load using 'stress-ng --cpu 4 --cpu-load 80 --timeout 60s'.
Using a Custom Script: Create a bash script and execute it to load the CPU.

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Topaz Photo AI gets intelligent text detection, side face recovery, crop tool improvements, & more changes in v3.4.1

Topaz Photo AI has received important updates in versions 3.4.0 and 3.4.1.
The updates include improvements such as intelligent text detection, crop tool enhancements, and face recovery for side faces.
The software now automatically preserves text in images and offers regeneration options for super focus results.
The update is a free upgrade for existing users, and the software can be purchased for $199 on Topaz Labs' website.

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Create a container using the Ubuntu image in Docker.

To create a container for Ubuntu Linux distribution in Docker, follow these steps:
Step 1: Run Docker Desktop on your Windows machine.
Step 2: Open the Command Prompt (CMD) and type 'docker pull ubuntu' to pull the Ubuntu image.
Step 3: Run 'docker run -it --name my-ubuntu-container ubuntu' to create the container.

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Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update

The latest Windows 11 update, codenamed 24H2, is causing issues for PC gamers.
The update is causing problems with the Auto HDR feature, resulting in incorrect colors and unresponsive games.
Microsoft will no longer deliver the Windows 11 24H2 update to PCs with Auto HDR turned on.
To resolve the issue, users are advised to turn off Auto HDR in the system settings.

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U.S. weighs ban on America’s most-popular router, China’s TP-Link

U.S. authorities are investigating whether TP-Link, a Chinese router manufacturer, poses a national security risk.
Investigators from Commerce, Defense, and Justice departments are probing the company, and a potential ban on TP-Link routers is being considered.
Chinese hacking entities have used compromised TP-Link routers for cyberattacks on Western targets.
TP-Link routers are often shipped with security flaws, and the company has not adequately addressed these issues.

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ChatGPT adds more PC and Mac app integrations, getting closer to piloting your computer

OpenAI has expanded the number of applications its desktop apps can work with.
ChatGPT now supports various coding IDEs, terminals, and text apps.
Additional integrations include Apple Notes, Notion, and Quip.
Improved desktop apps aim to provide a more agentic user experience for ChatGPT.

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Cascable Studio Rejected From the App Store

Daniel Kennett shares his experience of getting his app, Cascable Studio, approved for the Mac App Store.
The approval process took almost a month, including an emergency build.
The issue revolved around a particular feature that had already been approved in a different app.
App Review has a dislike for apps that integrate with other apps, which is a valuable feature of the Mac.

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Apple is stumbling around when it comes to feature films in 2024

Apple receives a grade of 'D' in the feature film department this year, according to Variety.
Missteps include films like 'Argylle,' 'Fly Me to the Moon,' and a sequel to 'Wolfs.'
The studio shifted 'Wolfs' to streaming and planned a sequel without the consent of the writer and director, leading to negative headlines.
Next year's film 'F1' with Brad Pitt could potentially turnaround Apple's box office fortunes.

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What do you think of Apple’s Mail redesign in iOS 18.2?

Apple’s Mail app has received a major redesign in iOS 18.2.
The new design emphasizes contact photos for senders in the inbox.
The inbox is now automatically divided into four categories: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
There are options to access the old unified inbox or switch to a list view.

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How to use iCloud Passwords in Firefox on Mac

Learn how to autofill usernames and passwords saved in the Apple Passwords app or iCloud Keychain when using Firefox on macOS.
Apple has released an official Firefox extension called iCloud Passwords to improve the user experience.
The extension allows autofilling login details and verification codes from the Passwords app or iCloud Keychain.
However, the extension has limitations when it comes to generating and saving passwords during sign-up.

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How to change the size and color of your Mac’s cursor

You can change the size and color of your Mac cursor to make it more visible and personalized.
To change the cursor size, go to Accessibility in System Settings and adjust the Pointer size slider.
To change the cursor color, go to Accessibility in System Settings, click on Display and select your desired color.
Changing the cursor size and color can be helpful for those with low vision or for aesthetic purposes.

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Apple says Meta’s iOS access requests risk privacy in EU

Apple raises privacy concerns regarding Meta's requests for access to its operating software in the EU.
EU Commission develops interoperability guidelines to ensure compatibility between Apple devices and third-party devices.
Apple expresses concern that Meta's access requests could compromise user privacy.
If granted access, Meta could potentially access sensitive user data, including messages, emails, and passwords.

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