Open Source For You - October 2023

In this issue

The ‘Big Problem’ for Blockchain

Open Source and Blockchain:
Building Trust in a Decentralised World

Tools for Security Audit and Vulnerability Analysis of Smart Contracts

Quetzal-1 satellite project releases open source repository

The team behind the Quetzal-1 satellite project, initially launched in 2020 by students from Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala (UVG), has chosen to release an extensive open source repository, sharing its valuable insights and experience

1 min

Falcon 180B: TII's new open large language model

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has unveiled Falcon 180B, an open source large language model that is making waves in the AI community

1 min

Godot Engine introduces Godot Development Fund

The team behind the open source Godot Engine has unveiled the Godot Development Fund—a significant move in securing ongoing financial support for the acclaimed game development platform

1 min

Accubits' GenZ 70B LLM achieves top global ranking

Accubits Technologies, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, India, has taken a giant stride in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) by open sourcing its GenZ 70B large language model (LLM)

1 min

Ruby on Rails creator criticises 'open source hooliganism'

Ruby on Rails creator, David Heinemeier Hansson, has expressed his concerns regarding what he calls ‘open source hooliganism

1 min

Deci releases three generative Al foundation models

Deci, the Israeli deep learning company, has unleashed a trio of generative AI foundation models

1 min

Biden administration takes action to bolster open source software security

In a move to bolster cybersecurity defences and prevent future vulnerabilities in open source software, the White House has called for stronger security measures. A two-day summit, held in September this year, convened technology companies, banks, and industry groups

1 min

Software Freedom Day: Past, Present and Future

Every year, Software Freedom Day (SFD) celebrates free software across the world. The aim is to increase awareness of free software and its virtues, and encourage its use. This year, SFD was celebrated on September 16

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Mastering Enterprise Mobile Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World

Your smartphone holds a world of data, but is it secure enough? From understanding network technologies to implementing protection measures, this is your guide to safeguarding digital assets.

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Decentralised Applications: Revolutionising the Digital Landscape

Characterised by enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency, DApps are paving the way for a future where individuals have greater control over their data and interactions. In short, they are changing the way we interact with technology

5 mins

The 'Big Problem' For Blockchain

Blockchain technology, at its core, is a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across an entire network of computer systems

10 mins

Selecting the Right Blockchain Technology

As blockchain continues to evolve, so do your opportunities. This article is a roadmap to informed blockchain decisions and will help you navigate public, private, and hybrid options with precision

7 mins

Cryptocurrency Wallets: Implementing MetaMask For Blockchain Transactions

This article introduces and compares popular cryptocurrency wallets. It also tells you how to select one. It then gives a practical demonstration of implementing the MetaMask wallet for blockchain transactions

3 mins

Blockchain Technology and Generative Al: A Symbiotic Partnership

The intersection of blockchain technology and generative Al will usher in a new era of efficiency, security, and creativity in the digital world

4 mins

An Introduction to Large Language Models

Large language models are indispensable in the world of Al. Their applications vary from chatbots and sentiment analysis to content generation and data analysis. While they have evolved a lot in recent years, some challenges remain.

2 mins

Why Security and Cost go Hand-in-Hand in the Enterprise Cloud

Applying security principles to address cloud cost challenges is the need of the hour. This first part in the series on security and cost optimisation in the enterprise cloud explains that these are not isolated concerns but are truly interconnected in a well-managed cloud environment

6 mins

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