#Online Competitive Coding Training

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In a cozy apartment nestled in the heart of the city, two unlikely roommates shared space: Alex, a small, skinny, and nerdy guy with a penchant for technology, and Jake, a towering, muscular man who juggled the roles of a dedicated police officer and a national-level athlete.

Their differences were stark, but they found an odd harmony in their cohabitation—Alex with his late-night coding sessions and Jake with his early morning workouts and shifts at the precinct.

Yet, beneath the surface, Alex harbored a secret infatuation for his roommate. His heart fluttered every time Jake flashed his charismatic smile or flexed his impressive muscles. It took him months to muster the courage to confess his feelings, only to be met with Jake's gentle rejection, explaining that he was straight.

Crushed and dejected, Alex retreated into his own world, nursing his broken heart. But as the days passed, a seed of resentment began to sprout within him. He couldn't bear the thought of Jake rejecting him while seemingly having it all—strength, athleticism, and confidence.

Driven by a mixture of envy and desperation, Alex became obsessed with the idea of swapping bodies with Jake, even if just for a moment. He delved deep into ancient texts and obscure online forums, seeking any shred of knowledge that could help him achieve his twisted goal.

One fateful evening, while Jake was engrossed in an intense training regimen for an upcoming competition, Alex stumbled upon a mysterious incantation buried within the depths of the internet—a spell promising to swap the souls of two individuals.

With trembling hands and a racing heart, Alex whispered the incantation, the words feeling foreign and potent on his tongue. In a blinding flash of light, their souls were torn from their bodies, hurtling across town to inhabit each other's forms. As Alex found himself enveloped in Jake's muscular frame, he reveled in the newfound strength and confidence that had always eluded him. Freed from the constraints of his former self, he embraced his newfound identity with unabashed delight.

Meanwhile, Jake, now trapped in Alex's slender body, grappled with the disorienting reality of his new form. Stripped of his physical prowess, he felt vulnerable and exposed, longing for the reassuring familiarity of his muscular stature.

But as days turned into weeks, Jake's longing for his old body intensified. He despised his new form, resenting the loss of his strength and athleticism. Though he initially dismissed Alex's intellect, he couldn't deny the longing for his old physique.

As Alex revelled in the joy of his newfound body, Jake embarked on a desperate journey to reverse the spell, driven by an insatiable desire to reclaim his former self.

[elbdot]

Congrats on concluding such a tremendous community feat OP! It was fascinating to see your posts about them here, and I am quite thankful for the people who were able to obtain footage of some of your matches; I was so curious!! About how everyone was doing their playstyles! My favorite spectator sport LMAO

Also shoutout to Shadic the one victor whose footage made it to the compilation, that man was A KILLER JESUS. That had to have been a brutal time

Thank you so much!! :D I'm glad you enjoyed watching the few battle videos we put up!!

And yes THAT EVO-BOOST SETUP WAS SO CRUEL, I felt like the biggest idiot when it hit me 😂 The second match where Shadic promised not to use any gimmick teams didn't end well for me either tbh :'D But I'm proud to say I fiNALLY managed to win against him on a third match against his Dark type team, I didn't think it was possible to beat him AT ALL with his far more advanced competitive knowledge (I know like - the basics, my team is competitively trained, I know about...most abilities and favored movesets of often used Pokemon, but I'm not that familiar with the actual competitive scene), but alas...I GOT MY REVENGE

I wish we would have been able to record even more matches 😂 There was an absolutely legendary match where one of the challengers, Allie, managed to defeat my entire remaining team of 4 Pokemon with her LAST standing Baile Style Oricorio. I WAS NOT EVEN MAD, THAT WAS AN AMAZING TURN OF EVENTS As a huge Oricorio-fan, being defeated by one still counts as a win in my book LMAO

Unfortunately we only had ONE person on the server with the equipment to record battles and not only is it an INCREDIBLY time-consuming endeavor, but some of the codes for battle videos I put up online didn't even work for some reason, so we only got 6 videos up, but man, I'm glad we have ANY material up AT ALL 😭

Maybe I'll treat myself to a capture card one day, but right now that's over 200€ I don't feel comfortable in spending 😅😂 MAYBE ONE DAY...

[neysastudies]

Hi! I was wondering if I should get a bachelor's in psychology and then specialize in neurosciences. I'm 24 now. Studying the brain seems like studying reality because we see and feel the things we do because of the brain, is it true? But I was actually afraid of the research world because I heard it isn't about doing a good research anymore, but it is about producing a lot of papers or being on a lot of papers, and it can be economically unstable. Is it true? Like I wouldn't want to change now and being in a situation I thought was something and the it wasn't you know?

Hey, I completely get why you're drawn to studying the brain. I remember having a similar thought—that understanding the brain is like understanding reality itself, because literally everything we perceive and feel comes from how our brain processes the world. That feeling is real and meaningful. It’s a deep reason to want to pursue neuroscience, and I think it’s beautiful that you’re thinking about it in that way.

But since you’re considering diving into this path now, I want to be honest with you based on my own experience.

I’m currently doing a PhD in neuroscience, working with animal models of autism, behavioral experiments, and brain imaging. It’s a fascinating field and I’m learning so much—but it’s also incredibly demanding. Some days I work 10–12 hours, including weekends. There’s a constant juggling act between experiments, data analysis, writing, coding, and even training others. The pressure can be intense—not just to do good research, but to do a lot of it, quickly, and get papers out. And yes, the reality is that academic research often feels like a system focused more on productivity and publication metrics than on depth, creativity, or mental well-being.

There’s also the financial side—it can be unstable, especially in the early years. Postdocs, grant applications, short-term contracts... it’s not always a clear or secure path.

So I won’t sugarcoat it—it’s not the pure pursuit of knowledge I imagined at first. But at the same time, the science itself still moves me. Asking questions that matter, thinking deeply about perception, consciousness, or emotion—those things still light something up in me. I think that spark is worth listening to, but it also needs to be balanced with realistic expectations.

If you're 24 and thinking of starting from a psychology bachelor’s and eventually going into neuroscience, it’s definitely not too late. But I would recommend exploring it in small steps first—try an online course or volunteer in a lab, talk to people working in the field. See if it excites you and if you can imagine yourself navigating the lifestyle that comes with it.

And remember, neuroscience isn’t limited to academia. There are many paths—clinical work, tech, mental health, education, science communication, even artistic and philosophical ones. If you love the brain and want to work with it, there are ways to do that without burning out in a system that doesn’t always prioritize well-being.

So yes—follow your curiosity, but protect your peace too. It's not a waste to want more from life than just survival in a competitive field. I wish someone had told me that earlier.

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2025 Homevalley Global Entrepreneurs Competition Q&A Session

The 2025 Homevalley Global Entrepreneurs Competition registration is in full swing! To address your inquiries, we’ve created this Q&A section, covering registration methods, competition details, awards, and the "Talent Scout Award" mechanism. We aim to resolve your doubts and empower every participant to compete with ease and pursue their dreams!

I. About Registration

1. After registration, how can I withdraw or modify my project information or BP if there are updates? Can I resubmit?

After registration, you will receive an official email confirmation. For changes to project details, please kindly contact the project liaison team via email.

2. What should I do after submitting the registration form? How will results and updates be notified?

After registration, you will receive an official email with your registration status and subsequent competition arrangements. Please check your inbox regularly.

3. Can I participate again if I joined last year but didn’t win?

Yes! Participants from last year who did not win awards are welcome to reapply.

4. Should I choose a competition zone based on my residence or study/work location?

Priority order: overseas residence > overseas study/work location.

5. Are there educational requirements for founders?

No! We welcome all innovators and entrepreneurs with bold dreams.

6. Can foreign entrepreneurs participate?

Yes! The competition is open to participants of all nationalities.

II. Competition Details

1. Where is the competition held? Are pitches online or offline? If online, which platform is used, and how are time zones managed?

Preliminary rounds may include both online and offline pitches. The organizing committee will notify participants based on proximity and convenience.

2. Is there travel support for offline pitches?

No travel subsidies for preliminary rounds. Projects advancing to the semifinals may qualify for a **1-6 month fully-funded Shanghai incubation camp** (including flights, accommodation, workspace, mentorship, and more).

3. Must the project pitch be delivered by the same applicant? Can a team member substitute?

The applicant must deliver the pitch, and the same person must participate in all rounds (preliminary, semifinal, final).

4. Are pitches conducted in Chinese or English?

Participants may use either Chinese or English.

5. Is pre-competition training provided?

Semifinalists may qualify for the Shanghai incubation camp, which includes training, mentorship, and pitch preparation support.

III. Awards & Prizes

1. Can I claim the prize if my project hasn’t been implemented yet?

Yes, competition prizes are awarded regardless of implementation status, but landing incentive (e.g., local support) requires project execution.

2. Can preliminary and semifinal prizes be combined?

No. Only the higher prize amount will be awarded.

3. How are USD prizes claimed? Is a corporate account required?

When the competition concludes, winners will be contacted for claim.

- Preliminary/semifinal USD prizes require a corporate account.

- For CNY payouts, USD prizes will be converted at the exchange rate of the transaction date.

- Final prizes are paid in CNY via corporate account. Unregistered projects may use a personal account.

IV. "Talent Scout Award" Mechanism

1. Must the Talent Scout be a company? Can individuals participate? Does this affect prize claim?

Individuals can also act as Talent Scouts. Claim remains unaffected.

2. How can Talent Scouts track their recommended projects’ progress and finalist status?

Dedicated staff will provide real-time updates on recommended projects.

3.How do I become a Talent Scout? What materials are needed?

Scan the Talent Scout registration QR code, fill in your details, and upload a business card. Our team will contact you and provide a unique referral code for tracking.

[luke-shywalker]

shywalker diaries: jess of all trades, master of none?

So, I ended up placing fourth out of eight in the lightweight women’s division in my strongman competition yesterday!

I had previously stated I had a good chance at placing third. This was incorrect. I had no chance of doing this. As it turned out, the online scoreboard I was looking at was missing one of the athletes they had to enter manually.

Without getting into the details of the scoring system, the top three women ended up with around 30 points, the middle competitors landed around 16-11, and the last place athlete had 6 points.

I was in fourth place with 16 points, and third place had 27 points. So the way I look at it, I did the best out of everyone I was reasonably competitive with. Haha.

Lately, though, I’ve been feeling kind of mediocre in everything I do. I have a lot of hobbies: I write fiction and poetry, I draw, I do community theatre, I lift weights. I can sing okay, I have tried my hand at songwriting with mixed results, I majored in film so I have the ability to edit/produce videos but I haven’t done that in so long, I have dabbled in making little video games with programs that don’t require me to know how to code. And I’m just good enough at the things I do, I think, that people who don’t do the things I do are amazed by what I can do, and people who are less-experienced at the things I do look up to me.

But I’m never gonna make the podium at a strongman comp, unless my weight class is only three people and I get third place by default. I’m never gonna get a lead role in a show—I’m built for comedic tertiary characters or the ensemble. I have like five people who like the things I write and the things I draw, but I’m never going to be internet-popular again. And that’s not negative self-talk here—I’m just being realistic about it.

Perhaps it’s a little ridiculous of me to want to be the best at everything I do. But—for cryin’ out loud! Can’t there be just one thing that I excel insanely at? One thing that I always beat everybody else at or succeed fantastically in, that I never have to be disappointed about, that everyone will bow down to me for? (Okay wait hold up backtrack that last one—)

I want elementary school again, where everyone on the playground says “That’s Jessica, she’s a good draw-er. You’re such a good draw-er, Jessica! Jessica’s so smart. She always gets straight As!” I want middle school again, where I got the role of the queen in the sixth grade play. I want high school again, where the English teachers would talk to each other in the teachers’ lounge and the 12th grade teacher was excited to have me in her class because the 11th grade teacher had talked about how incredible I was at understanding themes and writing essays. I want my first year of college again, when I had a pretty decent following on my story project, when I would consistently get 300-500 notes on my posts and feel disappointed if I got less than 100.

But now I’m here, and the world is too big, and everyone else is too good at the things I want to be the best at, and the things I want to be famous for. And I try to tell myself that I’m small for a lightweight strongwoman and haven’t trained that long, I try to tell myself that there needs to be people who are semi-talented and willing to fill out the ensemble because the really good actors only want lead roles, I try to tell myself that it’s worth it to make stories and art for the five people who really really care even if I no longer have widespread appeal. But—for frick’s sake! Can’t someone just come in and transplant me in a smaller pond??

Maybe it’s good for me, though. I don’t know how, exactly, though I can easily cough up some generic children’s cartoon moral about humility.

I guess it is cool that I have such a wide breadth of interests and creative talent. That was one of the things my husband said he thought was really interesting about me when he first got to know me. Maybe out of all the people who are combo strength athletes/performers/writers/artists/multimedia creators, I’m the most talented?

But…probably I need to just stop comparing myself to other people and focus on enjoying what I do, no matter where I “place” at it, maybe.

[mymentalitytraveler]

A STORY OF HOW I BECAME A SUCCESSFUL AFFILIATE MARKETTER

(SOMETHING YOU MUST LEARN)

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Hello there! Let me take a moment to share my journey with you—how I went from being a complete beginner to where I am today as a successful affiliate marketer.

When I first stumbled upon affiliate marketing, I was skeptical. The idea of earning money online, from the comfort of my home, sounded too good to be true. But I was tired of my 9-to-5 grind and wanted something different—something that could give me the freedom and financial independence I was dreaming of. So, I decided to dive in, despite not knowing much about the industry.

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In the beginning, it was tough. I remember spending hours on Google, learning everything I could about affiliate marketing. I read articles, watched videos, and joined forums. I tried my hand at a few affiliate programs but didn’t see the results I hoped for at first. It felt like I was doing everything right, but nothing was clicking.

Then came the turning point. I realized I wasn’t focusing enough on the right strategies. So, I doubled down on learning and took my training seriously. I started to focus on building my niche, creating valuable content, and understanding the psychology of my target audience. Slowly but surely, my efforts began to pay off. My commissions started coming in, and I could see the potential affiliate marketing had to offer.

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Now, as someone who's been in this game for several years, let me share some tips to help you avoid the mistakes I made and shorten your learning curve.

Choose the Right Niche One of the most important lessons I learned is that picking the right niche is crucial. It’s not just about what you’re passionate about, but also about finding a market with demand, but not too saturated. It’s better to focus on a specific, smaller niche that you can dominate, rather than trying to compete in a broad and competitive market.

Understand Your Audience As an affiliate marketer, you're in the business of solving problems. The more you understand your audience—their pain points, desires, and struggles—the better you'll be at recommending products they need. Research your audience through surveys, reading reviews, and interacting with them to understand what they truly want.

Quality Content Over Quantity It’s not just about putting out a ton of content. The key is to create high-quality, value-packed content. Whether it’s blog posts, videos, or social media content, your goal should be to educate and provide value. When you do this, trust and authority follow.

Leverage Multiple Traffic Sources While SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is great for organic traffic, I learned early on that relying solely on Google isn’t wise. I diversified my traffic sources—social media, paid ads, email marketing, and even YouTube. More traffic means more potential conversions.

Use the Right Tools Now, tools are a game changer. When I started, I didn’t realize how important they were. There are essential tools that can streamline your affiliate marketing efforts, including:

Email Marketing Tools: Platforms like ConvertKit or MailChimp help you build an email list and automate your email marketing campaigns.

Landing Page Builders: Tools like Leadpages or ClickFunnels let you create high-converting landing pages without needing to code.

SEO Tools: Ahrefs and SEMrush are great for keyword research and competitor analysis.

Analytics: Google Analytics is crucial to understanding your audience and optimizing your content for better results.

Consistency Is Key Success doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it can take months or even years before you start seeing significant results. The key is consistency—continue learning, experimenting, and improving every single day. Keep a long-term perspective, and you’ll get there.

Learn From Others One of the best things I did was to surround myself with successful affiliate marketers. I joined online communities, attended webinars, and learned from others who were already where I wanted to be. Collaboration and learning from others can dramatically accelerate your growth.

So, if you’re just starting your affiliate marketing journey, don’t get discouraged. It’s going to take time, effort, and dedication, but the rewards are worth it. Focus on continuous learning, invest in the right tools, and stay committed to your goals.

I’m living proof that anyone can go from beginner to master with the right mindset and strategies. Take action today, and soon, you’ll be sharing your own success story!

Good luck, and remember, consistency and perseverance will get you there!

[bmspectra24]

Bangaloreans ka Dabba Gul

The Mumbai Dabbawalas are a remarkable example of an efficient food delivery service that has been operating in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai since the late 1800s. Their primary function is to deliver home-cooked meals from customers’ homes to their workplaces, catering primarily to the city's office workers who crave the comfort of home-cooked food during their busy workdays. The Dabbawalas managed to deliver around 200,000 meals daily, relying on a complex yet effective logistical framework that incorporates traditional methods with an understanding of the local urban landscape. Each Dabbawala is responsible for picking up tiffin boxes filled with freshly prepared meals in the morning, which are then sorted and delivered to the correct locations using a unique color-coded system. This coding system allows them to identify the destination of each tiffin at a glance, ensuring that deliveries are completed with remarkable accuracy. The entire process, from collection to delivery, is meticulously timed, with most Dabbawalas finishing their rounds in under six hours, thanks to their deep familiarity with the city’s geography and public transportation systems.

Transportation plays a crucial role in the Dabbawalas' operations. They primarily take advantage of the city’s local train system to cover greater distances quickly. This multi-modal approach not only increases their efficiency but also allows them to avoid the heavy traffic that can often paralyze the city. Each Dabbawala typically handles around 30 to 40 tiffin’s each day, working in teams to streamline operations further. In recent years, the Mumbai Dabbawalas have faced several challenges that threaten their traditional business model. One significant issue is the increasing competition from modern food delivery services, such as Swiggy and Zomato, which offer a wide variety of cuisines and the convenience of online ordering through apps. These platforms have capitalized on the growing demand for diverse dining options and fast delivery times, drawing customers away from the Dabbawala system, which primarily focuses on home-cooked meals. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges, such as remote working arrangements which drastically reduced the number of office-goers in Mumbai, resulting in a substantial drop in daily deliveries. Furthermore, the increasing cost of living and inflation have impacted their earnings, as the cost of raw materials for the meals has risen, putting additional financial strain on both the Dabbawalas and their customers.

Task at Hand

The Mumbai Dabbawalas have decided to expand to Bangalore and as the CEO of Mumbai Dabbawallas plan your expansion strategy for introducing the service in the ‘IT Hub of India’

Deliverables

A report (minimum 5 pages) and a PPT (minimum 7 slides) consisting of:

1. Business model for the new city

2. Phase Wise Implementation Plan & Growth Strategies

3. Unconventional Marketing Strategies

4. Technological Integration (if any)

5. Outline of your Targeted Locations in Bangalore

6. Financials for the Project.

[pandeypankaj]

How do I learn R, Python and data science?

Learning R, Python, and Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the Right Language

R vs. Python: Both R and Python are very powerful tools for doing data science. R is usually preferred for doing statistical analysis and data visualisations, whereas Python is much more general and currently is very popular for machine learning and general-purpose programming. Your choice of which language to learn should consider your specific goals and preferences.

Building a Strong Foundation

Structured Courses Online Courses and Tutorials: Coursera, edX, and Lejhro offer courses and tutorials in R and Python for data science. Look out for courses that develop theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. Practise your skills with hands-on coding challenges using accompanying datasets, offered on websites like Kaggle and DataCamp.

Books: There are enough books to learn R and Python for data science. You may go through the classical ones: "R for Data Science" by Hadley Wickham, and "Python for Data Analysis" by Wes McKinney.

Learning Data Science Concepts

Statistics: Know basic statistical concepts: probability, distribution, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

Cleaning and Preprocessing: Learn how to handle missing data techniques, outliers, and data normalisation.

Data Visualization: Expert libraries to provide informative visualisations, including but not limited to Matplotlib and Seaborn in Python and ggplot2 in R.

Machine Learning: Learn algorithms-Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Neural Networks, etc.

Deep Learning: Study deep neural network architecture and how to build and train them using the frameworks TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Practical Experience

Personal Projects: In this, you apply your knowledge to personal projects which help in building a portfolio.

Kaggle Competitions: Participate in Kaggle competitions to solve real-world problems in data science and learn from others. 

Contributions to Open-Source Projects: Contribute to some open-source projects for data science in order to gain experience and work with other people. 

Other Advice

Join Online Communities: Join online forums or communities such as Stack Overflow and Reddit to ask questions, get help, and connect with other data scientists.

Attend Conferences and Meetups: This is a fantastic way to network with similar working professionals in the field and know the latest trends going on in the industry.

Practice Regularly: For becoming proficient in data science, consistent practice is an indispensable element. Devote some time each day for practising coding challenges or personal projects.

This can be achieved by following the above-mentioned steps and having a little bit of dedication towards learning R, Python, and Data Science.

[studymaterialanindita]

The Value of a BCA Degree: Is It Worth Pursuing?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business, the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree has emerged as a popular choice for students aiming to carve out a career in the IT sector. As technology continues to influence every aspect of our lives, the demand for skilled professionals in the field has never been higher. But is a BCA degree truly worth pursuing? Let’s explore the benefits and considerations to help you determine if this path aligns with your career goals.

What is a BCA Degree?

A Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a three-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science and applications. The curriculum typically covers programming languages, software development, database management, networking, and other core areas of IT. In addition to technical skills, BCA programs often include training in problem-solving and project management.

Benefits of Pursuing a BCA Degree

Foundation in IT Skills: The BCA program equips students with essential IT skills, including proficiency in programming languages like Java, C++, and Python. This foundation is crucial for any career in technology and prepares students for various technical roles.

Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates of BCA programs can pursue a wide range of careers in IT and related fields. Job roles such as software developer, web developer, system analyst, and network administrator are just a few examples. Additionally, the skills gained from a BCA degree can also be applicable in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education.

Gateway to Advanced Studies: For those interested in further specialization, a BCA degree can serve as a stepping stone to advanced degrees such as a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) or a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). These advanced degrees can open doors to higher-level positions and increased earning potential.

Practical Experience: Many BCA programs emphasize practical experience through internships, projects, and industry collaborations. This hands-on approach helps students gain real-world experience, making them more attractive to potential employers.

Growing Demand for IT Professionals: The tech industry continues to expand globally, and the demand for skilled IT professionals is on the rise. A BCA degree can provide a competitive edge in a job market that increasingly values technological expertise.

Considerations Before Pursuing a BCA Degree

Cost and Duration: While a BCA degree is often less expensive than a four-year engineering degree, it’s still a financial commitment. It’s important to weigh the cost of tuition against the potential return on investment in terms of job opportunities and salary.

Job Market Saturation: In some regions, the job market for IT professionals can be competitive. It’s important to research local job markets and employment trends to ensure that there are sufficient opportunities available.

Interest in IT: A BCA degree requires a strong interest in technology and computer science. If you’re not passionate about these fields, you might find the coursework challenging and less engaging.

Long-Term Career Goals: Consider how a BCA degree aligns with your long-term career goals. If you aim to work in highly specialized or advanced IT roles, you may need additional qualifications or experience beyond a BCA degree.

Alternative Paths: There are various alternative paths to a career in IT, such as coding bootcamps, certifications, and online courses. These alternatives can sometimes offer a more flexible or cost-effective route to entering the tech industry.

RERF , while primarily known for its research on radiation exposure and health effects, is not directly related to educational institutions like BCA colleges. However, for students interested in a Best BCA college in Kolkata, the city offers several reputable options that provide a solid foundation in computer applications and technology. These colleges prepare students for diverse IT careers and often include advanced research opportunities in their curriculum. If you're looking to pursue a BCA in Kolkata, you'll find institutions that can equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in the tech industry.

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree offers a solid foundation in computer science and opens doors to numerous career opportunities in the technology sector. For those with a passion for IT and a desire to work in a rapidly growing field, the BCA degree can be a worthwhile investment. However, it's essential to consider your personal interests, career goals, and the job market in your area before making a decision. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can determine if a BCA degree aligns with your aspirations and offers the value you’re seeking in your educational and professional journey.

[beardedmrbean]

Silverman, along with authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey, allege that OpenAI and Meta’s respective artificial intelligence-backed language models were trained on illegally-acquired datasets containing the authors’ works, according to the suit.

The complaints state that ChatGPT and Meta’s LLaMA honed their skills using “shadow library” websites like Bibliotik, Library Genesis and Z-Library, among others, which are illegal given that most of the material uploaded on these sites is protected by authors’ rights to the intellectual property over their works.

When asked to create a dataset, ChatGPT reportedly produced a list of titles from these illegal online libraries.

“The books aggregated by these websites have also been available in bulk via torrent systems,” says the proposed class-action suit against OpenAI, which was filed in San Francisco federal court on Friday along with another suit against Facebook parent Meta Platforms.

Exhibits included with the suit show ChatGPT’s response when asked to summarize books by Silverman, Golden and Kadrey.

The first example shows the AI bot’s summary of Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter; then Golden’s award-winning novel Ararat; and finally Kadrey’s Sandman Slim.

The suit says ChatGPT’s synopses of the titles fails to “reproduce any of the copyright management information Plaintiffs included with their published works” despite generating “very accurate summaries.”

This “means that ChatGPT retains knowledge of particular works in the training dataset and is able to output similar textual content,” it added.

The authors’ suit against Meta also points to the allegedly illicit sites used to train LLaMA, the ChatGPT competitor the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company launched in February.

AI models are all trained using large sets of data and algorithms. One of the datasets LLaMA uses to get smarter is called The Pile, and was assembled by nonprofit AI research group EleutherAI.

Silverman, Goldman and Kadrey’s suit points to a paper published by EleutherAI that details how one of its datasets, called Books3, was “derived from a copy of the contents of the Bibliotik private tracker.”

Bibliotik — one of the handful of “shadow libraries” named in the lawsuit — are “flagrantly illegal,” the court documents said.

The authors say in both claims that they “did not consent to the use of their copyrighted books as training material” for either of the AI models, claiming OpenAI and Meta therefore violated six counts of copyright laws, including negligence, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.

Although the suit says that the damage “cannot be fully compensated or measured in money,” the plaintiffs are looking for statutory damages, restitution of profits and more.

The authors’ legal counsel did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

The Post has also reached out to OpenAI and Meta for comment.

The lawyers representing the three authors — Joseph Saveri and Matthew Butterick — are involved in multiple suits involving authors and AI models, according to their LLMlitigation website.

In 2022, they filed a suit against OpenAI’s GitHub Copilot — which turns natural language into code and was acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion in 2018 — claiming that it violates privacy, unjust enrichment and unfair competition laws, and also commits fraud, among other things.

Saveri and Butterick also filed a complaint earlier this year challenging AI image generator Stable Diffusion, and have represented a slew of other book authors in class-action litigation against AI tech.

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do you have any advice for finding an entry level compsci job? I'm still working on my BS and my non- job related experience hasn't been enough 😕

(not picky about any specific area)

Hi!

So I assume the US, right? (I'm European and our market is different here).

If I were a student here is how I would do it:

Create a resume and really pump your soft skills like team work and project management;

If your university offers them I'd join a club of an area of your interest such as coding, robotics, hacking... I know it feels like a waste of time, but it's still experience, regardless of the result (you don't have to win any competition to show your skills, counterintuitive I know), you will be able to show that you successfully dealt with a complicated project. That's a thing that when I was doing my rounds of interview were highly considered. You can always learn this or that language of programming but they already want a team player and one that's not afraid to take the reins when needed. If your university doesn't offer them there are online teams (or you can set up one by yourself) that do the same thing. For example I do a lot of "capture the flags", hacking challenges. They are a fun, challenging way to learn something, network with others and show how good you are.

A lot of companies (at least mine and few others in Europe did!) have these paid internships where they will teach you a job. This is a good way to get a foot in the door in cybersecurity since a lot of time even a compsci degree won't teach you anything about the subject. And training an analyst from scratch is extremely expensive, so you also have leverage for negotiating once your internship is over;

Consider taking a comptia certification! I recommend them for beginners because they are relatively cheap and are widely recognised. Comptia A+ is a good addition to a student's resume. The "three basics" comptia certifications are: A+ (for general IT), network+ and security+. They are ~300$/each.

I think I've covered most of it. You could also do a portfolio if coding is your thing, but I don't know anything about it.

Also I always suggest sending a resume if you hit 70% of what's requested, not 100%.

Plus! There are few professional associations that can help you locally! In Europe we have the Women4Cyber initiative. They will give you training, consultations etc about your career. I unfortunately don't know if there is an American one.

I hope this helps!

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A recent paper that was published by OpenAI revealed that as many as 80% of the US workforce have a minimum of 10% of their tasks affected by Chatgpt and other language models. Another research revealed that as many as 20% of the workers will find that 50% of their tasks will get affected by AI. If you want to become a web designer, you can get in touch with the best Search engine marketing institute in Gurgaon. Here you will get to learn about the use of chatgpt in the best way so that you are able to stay ahead in the competition.

The programmers can be relieved for now as it is not among the hundred professions that are going to be impacted by Chatgpt. Some of the professions that will be impacted include:

Why Will It Not Affect The Programmers?

Though Chatgpt is able to generate code and is also able to write programs, however, the process lacks proper understanding, problem solving ability and creativity that human beings have. It operates based on the patterns of the data that he was trained on. Like human programmers, it is not able to understand the code that it writes. It is also not able to understand the requirements of the projects and is not able to make It can’t understand project requirements, make architectural decisions to solve the human problems in a creative manner.

It is true that AI is able to automate repetitive tasks but programming is not just about writing codes. It is much more than that. Programming requires high level decision, personal interaction and strategic planning that AI is not able to do as these are elements that cannot be automated.

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2.   It is true that in the website of Chatgpt, you will find out ways that will help you debug code using this tool. But the responses are generated from prior code and it is incapable of replicating human based QA. This means that the code that it will generate will have bugs and errors. OpenAI have themselves accepted the fact that the tool at times writes plausible sounding but nonsensical and incorrect answers. So it is important for you to not use it directly in the production of any program.

3.   The lack of reliability is creating a lot of problems for the developer community. In a question and answer website called Stack Overflow, where the coders used chatgpt to write and troubleshoot codes have banned its use. The reason for this is that there is such a huge volume of response generated by Chatgpt that it could not keep up with the quality which is done by humans. The average rate of getting correct answers in chatgpt is quite less. So, chatgpt is harmful for the site and for those people who are looking for correct answers from that site.

4.   It is important to understand here that Chatgpt, like the other machine learning tools, is trained on data that suits its outcome. It is therefore unable to understand the human context of computing to do the programming properly. It is essential for the software engineers to understand the purpose of the software that they are developing and also the purpose of the people using it. It is not possible to create good software just by cobbling programs together.

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Alright, so here is this thing, imagine you’re playing the game and instead earning points doing task, you could just by them. That’s kind of how ppc works. you get paid every time someone clicks on your ad.

Now, The first thing you have to do is picking the right keyword. These are like the secret codes that lead folks to your ad. Let’s say you’re running a yoga studio. You’d want keywords like “yoga classes near me” or “beginner yoga sessions.” You catch my drift?

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Once the dust settles, the winners get their ads on the coveted spots of the search engine results page. It’s like claiming a prime spot in a busy marketplace. where you will decide what are their worth

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Then, you’ve got display ads. These are the flashy ones with images or even videos. They pop up on websites or social media feeds. It’s like having your own personal paparazzi, but for your brand.

Video ads are where you can really show off. They play before, during, or after videos on platforms like YouTube. It’s like having your own TV commercial, but without the super expensive airtime.

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How much does this party cost? Well, that’s where Cost Per Click (CPC) comes in. It’s like the cover charge for each click. The amount depends on a bunch of things – how competitive your keywords are, how good your ad is, and how much you’re willing to bid.

But here’s the secret sauce: ad quality and relevance. The better your ad copy, the less you’ll pay per click. Plus, it means your ad will get primo placement.

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It’s like instant gratification. Unlike waiting for organic search results to kick in, PPC gets your ad out there pronto. As soon as your campaign come into action, you’re in the game.

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Catch you later,

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