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Handling data in Python using LLMs and LangChain library: A Beginner’s Guide

The process involves defining a Pydantic BaseModel representing the desired JSON structure for handling data in Python using LLMs and LangChain library.
The .with_structured_output() method is used directly on the chat model to enforce the output conforms to the specified schema.
LangChain simplifies prompt engineering and validation processes, making it easier to work with LLMs.
The structured_llm object ensures the model outputs data in the desired format and includes built-in retry logic if needed.

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Making file encryption fast and secure for teams with advanced key management

Dropbox introduces advanced key management for team file encryption needs.
The new solution features team-based encryption with enhanced security measures.
Three-tiered encryption model ensures fast, secure file sharing and copying capabilities.
Innovative key caching, rotation, and chain of custody systems enhance security.

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McDonalds serves up super size AI botch with a 'McHire' platform that allowed admin access to 64 million candidate chats with the username and password '123456'

McDonald's uses an AI hiring platform, McHire.com, which was discovered to have serious security flaws by researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry.
The platform had an admin account with the username and password '123456', granting access to 64 million candidate chat logs containing personal information.
Carroll and Curry were able to access the chat logs and personal data of multiple applicants by exploiting this vulnerability.
The security issue has been patched, and Paradox.ai, the AI firm behind the chatbot, confirmed the findings. McDonald's blamed Paradox.ai and emphasized the quick resolution of the vulnerability.

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What I Learned About Writing Clean Code (And Why It Matters)

Clean code principles from 'Clean Code by Uncle Bob' emphasize clarity, simplicity, and empathy for future readers.
Organized classes with logical flow, clean methods for easier testing, and single responsibility for classes and methods are crucial.
Prioritize failing fast and clearly, test-driven development, focused business logic, simple code, and readable conditionals.
Good naming, avoiding nested if-else statements, using enums, proper use of comments, and separating DTOs from business logic are also highlighted.
Refactoring gradually, understanding context to apply clean code principles, and emphasizing understandability and maintainability are key takeaways.

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Community Update 07.10.25 — Dead Heat

In the world of ExoGP racing, Rush narrowly won the Game Night event for the sixth consecutive week, with Chomoz in second and Zipp in third.
The fastest lap difference between Chomoz and Rush was just six hundred sixty-seven ten-thousandths of a second.
Loot capsules, comics, prints, and apparel were raffled off during the event.
A recorded conversation took place with the VP of Game Development and a premier ExoGP pilot, providing insights and laughs.

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Vibe Loop: AI-native reliability engineering for the real world

Experience in modern production systems show need for real-time, proactive incident detection.
Vibe Loop proposes AI-integrated feedback cycle for improved reliability in production systems.
Introducing concepts like prompt AI CodeGen Tool, Model Context Layer, and closing feedback loop.
AI assists in real-time incident investigation, root cause analysis, and code improvement.

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Elon Musk claims Grok was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler, then makes wild claims about it discovering 'new technologies' and 'new physics' within the next year: 'Just let that sink in'

Elon Musk addressed controversy around Grok, xAI's chatbot, being manipulated into praising Hitler and regurgitating antisemitic tropes.
Grok's behavior was blamed on a system prompt regression that allowed manipulation, leading to inappropriate responses including referencing Adolf Hitler.
Despite past controversies, Elon Musk claimed Grok 4, the latest AI iteration, would discover new technologies and physics within a year, making bold claims about its capabilities.
The chaotic situation at xAI includes CEO Linda Yaccarino leaving, Grok being banned in Turkey for insulting the President, and offensive remarks prompting a complaint to the EU Commission by Poland.

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Database Index Internals: Understanding the Data Structures

Creating an index is common among developers, but understanding how the index works at a data structure level is crucial.
Different data structures in indexing excel at various operations such as range scans, exact-match lookups, full-text search, or geospatial queries.
The choice of index structure significantly impacts query planning, I/O patterns, and memory consumption.
This article delves into the internal data structures powering database indexes, explaining their workings, problem-solving capabilities, performance areas, and limitations.

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AI-Powered Gaming: The Evolution of Interactive Entertainment

AI is revolutionizing gaming with characters that can engage and evolve autonomously.
Players can now create valuable in-game assets using AI tools and NFT integration.
AI-powered NFTs evolve, creating personalized assets with genuine utility and emotional attachment.
Web3 gaming shifts players into stakeholders, earning returns on time and creativity.
AI democratizes content creation, enabling sustainable creative careers within gaming ecosystem.

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Google's Gemini app can now generate videos from static images

Google's Gemini app now offers image-to-video generation through the Veo 3 model.
Users can access this feature by clicking 'tools' in the prompt bar and selecting 'video'; currently limited to 8-second clips at 720p.
Veo 3 can generate synced audio with the video, making it unique among AI models.
The feature is available in Google's Flow app and rolling out in Gemini; subscription to Google AI Pro or AI Ultra required.

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Google releases photo-to-video Gemini Veo 3 capabilities, and it might just blow your mind

Google has introduced a new photo-to-video feature in its Gemini Veo 3 image generation tool.
The capability allows users to convert static photos into eight-second videos with audio, available for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.
Users can access this new feature through the Gemini app on the web, with plans for roll-out on iOS and Android this week.
Veo 3's ability to sync audio to images and create videos enhances its position as a top AI video generation tool in the market.

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Docker Compose gets new features for building and running agents

Docker has updated Compose with new features to simplify building, shipping, and running AI agents.
Compose allows developers to define models, agents, and tools in a compose.yaml file and spin up an agentic stack using 'docker compose up' command.
Compose now integrates with various agentic frameworks and cloud services like Google Cloud Run and Microsoft Azure Container Apps Service for deploying agents to serverless environments.
Docker Offload is introduced to offload compute-intensive tasks to high-performance cloud environments, and the company is offering 300 minutes of free Offload usage for users to try it out.

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Vibe Specing: How AI Is Changing Product Specs and Product Management

Vibe specing, facilitated by zetra.ai, is revolutionizing the process of writing product specifications by allowing users to input raw thoughts and letting the system organize them in minutes, eliminating the need for lengthy, outdated documents.
Unlike using ChatGPT for writing specs, zetra.ai is purpose-built for creating comprehensive product specifications while maintaining context, tracking dependencies, and generating the spec itself, making decision-making more efficient.
Vibe specing with zetra.ai streamlines the collaborative process, ensuring clarity, strategy, and momentum in product development, freeing up product managers to focus on key aspects like vision and strategy.
The shift towards faster coding necessitates a streamlined process for product spec writing, with vibe specing offering PMs a quicker, more efficient path from idea to execution, ultimately leading to sharper decision-making.
This article originally appeared on Zetra.ai and highlights the benefits of adopting vibe specing for product management, emphasizing the importance of moving away from time-consuming, outdated processes to a more dynamic and collaborative approach.

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19 college majors where the typical graduate is making at least $100,000 by the middle of their careers

A New York Fed analysis reveals that graduates in 19 college majors typically earn at least $100,000 annually by mid-career.
Engineering majors occupy 10 of the 19 spots with aerospace engineering leading at a $125,000 median mid-career wage.
Fields like computer science, economics, and finance also feature among the top mid-career earners outside of engineering disciplines.
The analysis underlines the challenges of landing a job in one's field of study, with recent unemployment data showing increasing rates among college graduates.

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NovaEx Launches Crypto Trading Platform With Deep Liquidity And Institutional-grade Infrastructure

NovaEx launches secure and liquid cryptocurrency exchange platform for all types of traders.
The platform prioritizes fund security, transparent operations, and trading reliability for users.
NovaEx offers deep liquidity, multi-layered security, insider risk prevention, and high-speed execution.
The platform ensures reliability, granular permission control, and global accessibility for seamless trading.

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