Author: Torbjorn Zetterlund

  • 60+ and still going strong as a software developer

    60+ and still going strong as a software developer

    You are never too old to do software development. If you feel like 40 is too old, you are wrong. A survey conducted by a leading tech publication found that the number of software developers aged 40 and above has been steadily increasing over the years. This indicates that more seasoned professionals choose to stay…

  • Unveiling the Power of API Access to LLMs

    Unveiling the Power of API Access to LLMs

    Our previous explorations delved into the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs) and their remarkable ability to process, understand, and generate human language. We also examined the various approaches to implementing LLMs, empowering you with the knowledge to harness their power in your applications. Today, we embark on a journey to uncover the world…

  • A Poem: Captivity Within the Window Frame

    A Poem: Captivity Within the Window Frame

    Beyond the window frame, a world does lie, In all its splendour, neath a cloudy sky, And there I sit, alone with my despair, Gazing out at all that’s fair. The trees sway gently in the breeze, As birds flit about with graceful ease, And all around, I see the play, Of light and shadow,…

  • [Company Name] AI Ethics Policy [Year] template

    [Company Name] AI Ethics Policy [Year] template

    I have put together a template for and AI Ethics Policy, with some suggestions for what to include in each section of what could be your AI policy:

  • A Poem: Social Injustice – An Illusion of Meritocracy

    A Poem: Social Injustice – An Illusion of Meritocracy

    Injustice runs deep in our society, A slippery force, brutal to see, But it’s there, strong and clear, Affecting lives far and near. Social heritage is what we call it, The background that defines our merit, But can we truly call it fair, When it determines our future and welfare? An underdog’s story we love…

  • Expanding the Horizons of LLMs with Retrieval Augmented Generation and Vector Indexing

    Expanding the Horizons of LLMs with Retrieval Augmented Generation and Vector Indexing

    Our previous explorations delved into the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs), uncovering their remarkable ability to process, understand, and generate human language. We also examined the various approaches to implementing LLMs, empowering you with the knowledge to harness their power in your applications. Now, we embark on a journey to explore Retrieval Augmented…

  • A Poem: The Value of Public Services

    A Poem: The Value of Public Services

    What do you get for the money you pay, A question asked by many today, political right they say, What do public services really convey? For roads and bridges, schools and parks, Public safety and security after dark, Firefighters, police officers and such, All paid for by taxes, but do they mean much? Public healthcare…

  • IBM’s Plan to Replace Jobs with AI Raises Concerns for Workers and the Wider Economy

    IBM’s Plan to Replace Jobs with AI Raises Concerns for Workers and the Wider Economy

    IBM, one of the largest tech companies in the world, recently made a bold move by announcing its plan to pause hiring and replace around 7,800 jobs with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The announcement has raised concerns about the impact of technology on jobs, as well as the consequences for the broader economy.

  • Don’t Rely on Technology – Fix Your Management

    Don’t Rely on Technology – Fix Your Management

    Technology is a beautiful thing. With the touch of a button, you can do practically anything! From ordering food to scheduling dates, there’s nothing that technology can’t do – or is there?

  • The Wealth Shift: How Our Dependence on Oil is Fueling the Rise of Oil-Producing Countries and Changing the Global Economy

    The Wealth Shift: How Our Dependence on Oil is Fueling the Rise of Oil-Producing Countries and Changing the Global Economy

    For decades, our reliance on oil to fuel our cars, heat our homes, and power our industries have been a major driver of economic growth in oil-producing countries. As we consume more and more of this finite resource, the wealth of these countries has grown exponentially, and groups of people within these countries have benefitted…