“AI is rapidly changing the way we work and live, and open source collaboration is at the core of AI innovation,” Stormy Peters, vice president of communities at GitHub, wrote in a blog post. “We’re seeing developers across the globe use GitHub to innovate and share openly at every level of the AI stack, from training frameworks, to models, to responsible AI and evaluation tooling.

“But building a successful AI business in the open comes with its challenges. On top of the time and funding obstacles we’re already familiar with in open source, the heightened expenses and ethical, security, and legal considerations are daunting. We see these challenges as a risk to global innovation and are hoping to help”, he added.

The GitHub Accelerator will run for ten weeks, and the program includes group sessions, project work, and mentorship. Program participants will have 40 hours per week, of which about 5-10 hours are live training, workshops, and homework assignments.

In this round, 10 participants will be selected to receive $40,000 in project funding, free access to GitHub products, free Azure AI credits, and access to the general Slack channel.

Participants will gain access to GitHub staff for security reviews, engage in Q&A sessions with GitHub sponsors, community members, and leaders, and receive an introduction to Microsoft’s venture fund M12, including at least one hour of dedicated time with them.

At the culmination of the program, a virtual Demo Day will provide an opportunity for participants to showcase their progress to the community, including GitHub leadership and venture capitalists.

To be considered for acceptance into the cohort, GitHub suggests presenting a project with a clear open source license, well-defined governance strategy, commitment from core leaders for project growth, a plan for fund utilization, and a strong emphasis on AI, machine learning, and AI infrastructure. GitHub prioritizes projects with an active and expanding user base.

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Java2Days 2023 Summer Edition will offer an exclusive opportunity for Java enthusiasts from around the world to come together and take a closer look at the latest trends in software development.

The summer edition of Java2Days 2023 promises to be a unique event of its kind, combining the warm and positive mood that summer brings and the excitement that lies behind technology.

Participants will be able to enjoy three days full of diverse activities – interesting talks, practical workshops and unique job opportunities. In addition, attendees will be able to meet and get to know new people with whom they will have the opportunity to build important relationships and learn many new things – in person, in the beautiful resort of Albena or online, from the comfort of home.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store for Java2Days 2023 Summer Edition:

🔸 Expert-led sessions: Learn from world-class speakers, including Java Champions and industry leaders, as they share their insights, experiences, and techniques to help you level up your Java game.

🔸 Hands-on workshops: Dive into practical, skill-building workshops designed to sharpen your expertise and expand your knowledge of the Java ecosystem.

🔸 Engaging panel discussions: Participate in thought-provoking conversations exploring the future of Java and its impact on the ever-evolving world of technology.

🔸 Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow Java enthusiasts, developers, and professionals from around the globe, both in person and virtually, to share ideas and forge lasting relationships.

🔸 Exclusive Swag: Grab your limited-edition Java2Days 2023 Summer Edition swag and merchandise to show off your Java pride!

Whether you decide to join the event in person at the breathtaking Albena resort, or join virtually, the summer edition of Java2Days 2023 is an event you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars and get ready to write the future of Java together, with sun, sea, and code!

For more information on Java2Days 2023 Summer Edition and to secure your tickets, visit www.java2days.com. Stay tuned for updates on speakers, sessions, and more!

The tech giant has revealed that the ability to lock Incognito sessions in Chrome behind biometric authentication on mobile devices is currently making its way to Android users after debuting on iOS. When this feature is turned on, users will have to confirm their identity via facial or fingerprint authentication every time they return to the Incognito tab after exiting Chrome or switching to another app.

With online risks on the rise, Chrome’s “privacy by design” approach means users can complete an online purchase, get work done or pay a bill with a little more peace of mind.

Built-in features like Google Password Manager make logging in safe across all devices and help detect compromised passwords. Along with providing strong default protections, the company makes privacy controls easy to find, understand, and use in Chrome. While many of these features are widely known, Chrome includes many privacy settings and security features that may be new to most users.

Locked Incognito sessions first became available on Android in 2022 – more than a year after Google began testing them for iPhone and iPad – but as an experimental feature that must be enabled via a flag.

Based on 9to5Google’s experience using it on Android last year, this feature will show a gray screen with the Incognito logo in the center when you return to a tab protected by the privacy feature. You’ll then need to tap “Unlock Incognito” to open biometric authentication or choose to verify your identity with a PIN.

Huang presented a range of new NVIDIA products and initiatives, spanning VR, enterprise AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, advances in automotive, and much more. 

Holo Skin is NVIDIA’s full-stack open platform for next-generation software to find instruments. He commented:

“Holo Skin applications can be deployed fully in instrument in the hospitals’ data centers, or a mixture of both. This allows companies to develop applications that require more computing than is in the device. Or to upgrade the installed base of devices, years after deployment. Holo Skin is a full-stack open platform for next-generation software to find instruments. Holo Skin is our third robotics platform.”

Besides Holo Skin, NVIDIA is also developing Mapping for autonomous driving. The CEO said:

“Mapping is a credible pillar of driving. It is the collective memory of the fleet and can be considered another sensor. A couple of months ago, we welcomed DeepMap to our company. DeepMap is an expert in mapping for autonomous driving.” 

He announced ReOpt – a software package combining local search heuristics algorithms and the so-called metaheuristics to optimize vehicle route planning and distribution. ReOpt taps algorithms, providing customers with road conditions, traffic, as well as route metrics to reduce fuel cost, carbon emissions, and miles. 

A variety of other topics were raised during today’s keynote. The conference is being hosted between 8-11 November. Topics, such as 3D Design, collaboration, and simulation, game development, Internet of Things (IoT), 5g, data science, and many more will be raised.