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The rabbit r1 is a $US199 multimodal AI handheld device marketed as a virtual AI assistant that can perform various tasks through voice commands in the language people use every day .
I do a full breakdown in this article:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/rabbit-r1-innovation-gimmic…
Some people see the r1 as an innovative device while others see it as a gimmick. What do you think about the r1?
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AI Literacy 101: What is an algorithm?
An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions or rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem. Think of it like a recipe in cooking: just as a recipe guides you through the ingredients and steps to make a dish, an algorithm guides a computer or system through the steps to complete a task or solve a problem.
Here's a breakdown of what makes an algorithm:
🏅 Step-by-step instructions: The instructions are clear and have a specific order. You follow them one after the other until you finish.
🏅 Finite: There's a definite end point. The process doesn’t go on indefinitely.
🏅 Goal-oriented: The instructions are designed to achieve a specific outcome.
Algorithms are all around us, not just in computers. For example, a simple algorithm for making a sandwich might involve these steps: choose bread, add fillings, and put the top slice of bread on. Another example can be the set of instructions for assembling a piece of furniture.
Similarly, an everyday example of a computer science algorithm is recommending videos on a streaming service.
Here's a simplified breakdown of how this algorithm might work:
⚙ Your watch history. This is the data the algorithm uses to understand your preferences.
⚙ Identify genres or categories of videos you've watched recently. This involves analyzing your watch history.
⚙ Search the platform's library for similar videos. This is the step where the algorithm scans the platform’s library to find matches.
⚙ Factor in additional information. This could include popularity metrics, user ratings, or even the time of day you typically watch.
⚙ Present a curated list of recommendations. This is the final output of the algorithm.
This is again a simplified version, but it highlights how algorithms can take data (your watch history), process it through a defined set of steps (analyzing genres, searching library), and deliver a specific outcome (recommendations).
🤔 Can you think of an algorithm you used today?
Information sourced from ChatGPT and Gemini
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Hi everyone! My name is Jason Matthew from WeCanEduTech. I plan to use this space to share my thoughts on educational technology and life in general. I hope to learn from and get to know all of you better. Feel free to drop in and say hi, ask any questions, or let me know what you’d like to see in future videos or posts. Bye for now. Take care!
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