Human-like AI, 25+ AI Side Project Ideas, RAGs Explained & Our July 2024 Release! ??

Hello developers! ????

Another month, another edition of our next-gen developer newsletter! Buckle up for a tech-packed ride featuring: AI news, money-making AI Side Project Ideas, AI tool for job applications, and a sneak peek at our new releases.

See you on the other side!

What broke in prod last month? ?

A lot happened in the AI front last month, but somehow, a fictional AI fashion show stole all the headlines.

Anyway, here are a few good AI reads:

↗? OpenAI on the steps for AI to reach human intelligence

// Where every other company generally tracks how much revenue they get every year, OpenAI is now also tracking how close they are to AGI (which means - AI with human intelligence)

Should we be scared or excited? Wish we knew! //

↗? (Money making) AI side project ideas

// Everyone's talking about how easy it is to build with AI, but what exactly should you build? We've got you covered.

Here are some AI side project ideas that can help you learn how to build with AI, and potentially make you money. //

Btw, here’s a cool AI tool ???

Don't be this person.

For you Next-Gen developers, we've got an AI-powered solution:

↗? HackerRank QuickApply: A free Chrome extension that auto-populates job application forms on major ATS platforms with your details.

It makes your life as a developer in the job market a tad easier.

New-s from HackerRank ??

??? GenAI is everywhere these days. Just like smartphones and the internet, it's potentially the next big innovation that's here to stay.

We want to hear from you: How are you using AI in your work? Share your experiences and get a chance to win a HackerRank hoodie

Git push your thoughts here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YZLGN8C

??? Another major update - we just dropped our July Product Release, and it's more packed than an average developer's backlog.

Tell us what you think: https://bit.ly/4dxVbY7

Tech terms explained - with no jargon ????

In this edition, our AI model Ada explains RAGs (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).

RAGs are beneficial for businesses because, unlike typical LLMs like ChatGPT, they connect to data sources to get the most relevant information for each query, reducing hallucination and providing explainability.

Tech Twitter is buzzing about RAGs, but it can seem overwhelming. Don't worry – Ada breaks it down in simple terms without jargon.

Spotlight on Daugherty! ??

Ever wondered how to kickstart a career in tech? Daugherty Business Solutions ' Access Point program is here to help!

Their director Maurice Mahone spills the beans on how they’re making tech careers accessible with top-notch education, mentorship, financial support, and even job placement guarantees.

Read more about our partnership here.

And like always, here are a few opportunities for you that caught our eye: ??

• Freshworks is hiring for a (Senior) Solutions Engineer in ????
• Walmart is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer in ????
• [?Powered by HackerRank Engage??] Akamai EmpowHER Codeathon 2024
• [?Powered by HackerRank Engage??] Trailblazing Women Coding Challenge by Salesforce

We'll be back with another edition of the Next-Gen Developer newsletter with more AI tools, job opportunities, and reads to help you become AI-prepared for the next-gen.

See you next time! ????