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NPR will merge news and programming divisions

NPR CEO John Lansing announced Tuesday that the network will combine its news and programming divisions.

Lansing said in a note to staff that the new structure will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and succeed in our mission to reach our current and future audiences wherever they consume NPR content.”

The change goes into effect Sept. 11. A chief content officer will lead the new division. Edith Chapin, SVP of news and editor in chief, will fill the role on an interim basis while NPR searches for a permanent CCO.

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Registration open for fall continuing education programming – The Brock News

With a new school year now underway for students of all ages, Brock’s continuing education programs are offering opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields to advance their skills this fall.

“We are pleased to continue to expand on our new training opportunities for individuals in Niagara, Burlington and the regions we serve,” says April-Dawn Blackwell, Associate Vice-President of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS). “We all recognize lifelong learning and career development is important for the social and economic well-being of our communities.”

Brock’s PCS programming is informed by extensive data analysis and community consultation to ensure it meets

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How Coders Can Survive—and Thrive—in a ChatGPT World

Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI powered by large language models (LLMs), could upend many coders’ livelihoods. But some experts argue that AI won’t replace human programmers—not immediately, at least.

“You will have to worry about people who are using AI replacing you,” says Tanishq Mathew Abraham, a recent Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of California, Davis and the CEO of medical AI research center MedARC.

So how can software developers make themselves more useful and relevant in what appears to be a coming age of LLM-centered coding? Here are some tips and techniques for coders to survive and

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Oracle is warning these Mac users not to update to latest software version, here’s why

Mac users, particularly those who rely on Oracle Java applications, might want to hold off on updating to the latest macOS version. According to Oracle, a compatibility issue with the update could disrupt the functionality of Java apps. In a blog post, Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro, senior director of Product Management, Oracle, said, “An issue introduced by macOS 14.4which causes Java process to terminate unexpectedly, is affecting all Java versions from Java 8 to the early access builds of JDK 22.”
He father said that there is no workaround available, and “since there is no easy way to reverse
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GA-ASI Adds New Capabilities to its Predator Mission Trainer – sUAS News – The Business of Drones

In a move that will be welcomed by many of its international customers, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has installed enhanced operating software into its Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) simulator that resides at GA-ASI’s Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The new PMT Plus software was developed jointly by GA-ASI and CAE-USA allowing international flight crews to train on the latest version of Operational Flight Program (OFP) software and as well as the latest capabilities including Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) .

“With this upgrade, our international customers can now train on the

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How to code your first Mojo program

The Mojo programming language is new. In fact, it’s still under development. At the end of 2023, the latest milestone release is version 0.6.0. There is no word on when the first full increment release will go GA, and the language’s final feature set is still a work in progress.

However, even at this early state of inception, the Mojo programming language has already demonstrated the ability to outperform other major languages ​​including Python, C and Rust.

Modular’s Mojo programming language is poised to revolutionize software development in the AI ​​space. For those who want to stay ahead of the …

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MKTW: HOOD vs. MKTW – Analyzing Software Stocks for Q2 Market Dominance

In this article, I have assessed the fundamentals of two software stocks, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) and MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW), to determine which could dominate the market in the next quarter.

The global shift towards technology and digital solutions remains a notable trend. The persistent need for software solutions in sectors like business, healthcare, and entertainment signals a bright future for the industry’s progression. Moreover, generative AI has substantially impacted software development in the past year, while cloud-native technologies have continued to advance, offering reduced complexity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the increasing demand for AI and ML transcends IT, reshaping

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‘Tales of’ RPG Series Artist Mutsumi Inomata Dies – News

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The official Twitter account for artist Mutsumi Inomata announced on Monday that Inomata died on March 10. Her family held a private funeral.

The announcement added that Inomata’s death was “sudden,” and she still had the draft for a new illustration that she had only started drawing before she died.

Inomata is perhaps best known for being one of the main character designers for Namco‘s (later Bandai Namco Entertainment) Tales of series of role-playing games, alongside Kousuke Fujishima. The company

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