By Murilo Cunha, Bart Smeets
🎙️ New DataTopics podcast episode! Listen to it here
Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. DataTopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for laid-back banter about the latest in tech, AI, and coding.
In this episode, Jonas joins us with fresh takes on AI smarts, sneaky coding tips, and a spicy CI debate:
- OpenAI's GPT-01 ("Strawberry"): The team explores OpenAI’s newest model, its advanced reasoning capabilities, and potential biases in benchmarksbased on training methods. For a deeper dive, check out the Awesome-LLM-Strawberry project.
- AI hits 120 IQ: Yep, AI is now officially smarter than most of us. With an IQ of 120, AI is now officially smarter than most humans. We discuss the implications for AI's future role in decision-making and society.
- Greppability FTW: Ever struggled to find that one line of code? Greppability is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. Bart introduces greppability—a key metric for how easy it is to find code in large projects, and why it matters more than you think.
- Pre-commit hooks: Yay or nay? Is pre-commit the best tool for Continuous Integration, or are there better ways to streamline code quality checks? The team dives into the pros and cons and shares their own experiences.