Daily Dose of Tech | 2024-05-12

?? Apple announced M4 and all new iPad Pro ?? O2 Telefónica sets new impulses in the core network together with Nokia and AWS ???? Thomas Dohmke on improving engineering experience using generative AI ?? CodeCrafters

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Welcome to Edition 57 of my Daily Dose of Tech, your hub for all things Tech, Cloud Computing & AI. Stay updated with the latest news, expert insights, practical tips, and spotlights on emerging tech trends. This time with a summary of the week. Let's dive right in!

?? Apple announced M4 and all new iPad Pro

苹果 unveiled the M4 chip, marking a significant leap in performance for the new iPad Pro, made using advanced second-generation 3-nanometer technology. This chip features a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, enhancing everything from machine learning to professional-grade applications. The M4 chip includes the fastest Neural Engine by Apple to date, capable of 38 trillion operations per second, offering unprecedented AI capabilities.

With improvements in power efficiency and performance, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading for the first time on an iPad, the M4 makes the iPad Pro a powerhouse for technology enthusiasts and professionals alike. Additionally, the integration of a new display engine supports the Ultra Retina XDR display's exceptional color accuracy and brightness, solidifying the iPad Pro’s position as a leader in portable high-performance devices.

?? There are rumours that Apple is in the final stages of negotiating a contract with OpenAI to use ChatGPT features on the iPhone.

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?? O2 Telefónica sets new impulses in the core network together with Nokia and AWS

O2 Czech Republic Telefónica, in collaboration with 诺基亚 and Amazon Web Services (AWS) , has launched a pioneering 5G Cloud Core network, entirely cloud-based, designed to enhance the network experience for users of its 5G standalone network, dubbed "5G Plus."

This new core network, which is the first of its kind for an existing telecommunications provider, aims to serve up to 1 million customers initially and leverages modern cloud technologies to improve network efficiency, scalability, and security.

The deployment on AWS allows O2 Telefónica to dynamically scale network capabilities and introduce new digital applications quickly, ensuring high availability and security with features such as automatic traffic rerouting and comprehensive encryption.

This strategic move not only marks a significant shift from traditional network architectures but also sets a new standard in utilizing cloud infrastructure to drive technological advancement and superior customer experience in the telecommunications industry.

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???? Thomas Dohmke on improving engineering experience using generative AI

Thomas Dohmke , CEO of GitHub , discusses the impact generative AI will have on software development, the evolution of the developer’s role, and the opportunity to accelerate innovation.

1. Impact of Generative AI on Software Development: Thomas Dohmke discussed the transformative impact of generative AI (gen AI) technologies like GitHub Copilot on software development. These tools are designed to enhance developer productivity by providing code suggestions and solutions directly within the development environment, effectively reducing the time required for certain programming tasks.
2. Innovative Use of AI in Coding: GitHub's Copilot tool, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, utilizes AI to provide real-time coding assistance to developers, significantly speeding up project completion times and improving success rates compared to developers who do not use the tool.
3. Changes in Developer Roles and Learning: The adoption of tools like Copilot is reshaping the role of developers, making coding more accessible to non-English speakers and potentially altering traditional learning pathways. Copilot not only helps in coding but also in learning to code, which could lead to more intuitive ways of understanding programming without first mastering English.
4. Intellectual Property and Legal Considerations: Dohmke highlighted the steps GitHub is taking to address legal concerns around intellectual property with the use of AI in coding. This includes mechanisms to prevent the generation of code that infringes on existing public code and providing indemnification for business customers to safeguard their interests.
5. Future of AI in Software Development: Looking ahead, Dohmke anticipates a significant shift where AI tools like Copilot could be integrated directly into applications to execute code at runtime, potentially resolving ongoing concerns about intellectual property. This evolution would further embed AI in the software development process, enhancing productivity and allowing developers to focus more on high-level system design and problem-solving.

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