Monthly Archives: September 2024

Photo by Rena Effendi @renaeffendiphoto | Mimicking the mountains behind them in…

[ad_1] Photo by Rena Effendi @renaeffendiphoto | Mimicking the mountains behind them in color and shape, the homes of Rijal Almaa heritage village are fortresses, which had provided staunch defense against many attacks on the region. Built from stones of different shapes and sizes, yet snugly fit like a jigsaw puzzle, the walls are reinforced with mud and clay. Each building’s facade is punctuated with rows of small windows cascading down. Framed by the square ornaments of white quartz, they face either southward or westward to catch the mountain breeze. | Discover the untamed beauty of #SoudahPeaks. Adventure awaits nature lovers. Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and thrilling altitude. Unveil Saudi Arabia’s hidden gem. [ad_2] Source

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Matt Mullenweg’s Ecosystem Thinking for Open Source Success  – WP Tavern

[ad_1] WordCamp US 2024 is in full swing, and Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, shared his thoughts on a powerful philosophy driving Open Source.  Ecosystem Thinking Mullenweg introduced the concept of “Ecosystem Thinking,”  a philosophy that drives successful collaborative projects.  “Actual Open Source licenses are the law that guarantees freedom, the bulwark against authoritarianism. But what makes Open Source work isn’t the law, it’s the ethos. It’s the social mores. It’s what I’m now calling Ecosystem Thinking: the mindset that separates any old software with an open source license from the software that’s alive, that’s humming with activity and contributions from a thousand places.” he noted. This philosophy comprises four essential elements: Learn: Embrace the beginner’s mindset and constantly engage with new ideas. Evolve: Apply what you learn to the next iteration, allowing real-world feedback to guide you. Teach: Teaching others reinforces your own understanding, spreading knowledge throughout the ecosystem. Nourish: Share the fruits of your success with the broader community to help everyone thrive. ‘Nourish’ is the philosophy behind WordPress’s Five For the Future initiative, where companies and individuals commit a portion of their resources to supporting the WordPress project and ecosystem. This ethos is what keeps Open Source alive and vibrant. Mislabeling Open Source He also shared the challenges Open source is facing. Even though Open Source has taken over as an “intellectual and moral movement,… false prophets like Meta are trying to co-opt it.” He referenced Meta’s “open-source” AI model, Llama, as a prime example of this trend. While LLaMA is free, its license restricts use for companies with over 700 million active users. Mullenweg argued that although Meta has the right to impose such terms, labeling it as “Open Source” misleads the public. Vote with your Wallet Mullenweg encouraged the community to “vote with your wallet” by supporting companies that actively contribute to the Open Source ecosystem. He praised organizations like Newfold, Awesome Motive, 10up, Godaddy, Hostinger, and Google but warned of “parasitic entities that just want to feed off the host without giving anything back.” To make his point, Mullenweg compared the Five For the Future contributions from Automattic and WP Engine, a competitor of similar size. Automattic contributes 3,786 hours per week, while WP Engine contributes just 47. “Those of us who are makers, who create the source, need to be wary of those who would take our creations and squeeze out the juice. They’re grifters who will hop onto the next fad, but we’re trying to build something big here, something long term—something that lasts for generations,” he said. Mullenweg urged the community to be mindful of their choices: “Think about that next time it comes up to renew your hosting or domain, weigh your dollars towards companies that give back more, because you’ll get back more, too. Freedom isn’t free.” This is not the first time Mullenweg has discussed this point. “Those who care about the future of WordPress should spend their dollars with less parasitic companies,” he said in 2022. [ad_2] Source link

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Aaron Rodgers and Jets coach Robert Saleh have tense exchange on sideline after scoring touchdown against Patriots

[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers found Allen Lazard for an early Jets touchdown on Thursday  But many fans thought his celebration with coach Robert Saleh was odd  By Jake Nisse Published: 22:38 EDT, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 23:02 EDT, 19 September 2024 Aaron Rodgers and Jets coach Robert Saleh had a slightly testy moment caught on camera Thursday night after New York took an early lead over the Patriots. Rodgers connected with Allen Lazard on a 10-yard pass to give the hosts a 7-0 lead, and the quarterback was greeted by a pumped up Saleh as he came off the field. But as the coach enthusiastically grabbed his quarterback in celebration, Rodgers appeared to tell him it was ‘too early’ to be getting that excited. Rodgers then gave Saleh a light shove and glared at him for a couple of seconds  before they went their separate ways. Fans quickly picked up on the awkwardness of the exchange after Amazon Prime Video – who broadcasts Thursday Night Football – posted video of the moment on X. Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh had a seemingly tense moment during the Patriots game Rodgers gave Saleh a light shove and stared him down for a couple of seconds ‘Talk about an absence of affection,’ one fan said. ‘Awkward. AR is a great quarterback but a real a**hole,’ another added. ‘I’m not gonna lie. I find this a bit concerning. I understand it’s Aaron Rodgers. But such a disrespectful look along with a bit of a brushback cannot be good,’ a third chimed in. Other fans had a very different interpretation for what Rodgers said, with some claiming that he said ‘they dont score all night’ in an encouraging manner to Saleh – referring to the Jets’ stout defense. Nonetheless, Jets fans will likely be unconcerned with whatever Rodgers said to Saleh, as their offense is worlds better than last year with him healthy and under center. Share or comment on this article: Aaron Rodgers and Jets coach Robert Saleh have tense exchange on sideline after scoring touchdown against Patriots [ad_2] Source link

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Lionsgate announce collaboration with AI video company Runway

[ad_1] Entertainment giants Lionsgate are partnering with artificial intelligence (AI) company Runway to allow a new AI model to be trained on their extensive film and TV archive. Lionsgate, the studios behind series such as The Hunger Games and John Wick, will benefit by being able to use the resulting AI technology in future productions. “Runway… will help us utilize AI to develop cutting edge, capital efficient content creation opportunities,” Lionsgate Vice Chair Michael Burns said in a statement. Few details about about how the AI technology will be used in production have been released – but given that one of the main reasons for the months-long 2023 Hollywood actor’s strike was concern over the use of AI in film production, there have been many negative responses to the collaboration. “We’re already seeing a lot of job loss in the creative industries, that is only going to get worse,” writer and producer Helen Delzany told the BBC. “But the greater tragedy in all of this is how stale film and entertainment may become.” Actor Alexander Chard posted on X “Our words, performances, and direction are merely to feed the machine until we’re no longer needed.” Other users on X described the collaboration as “vile” and “disgusting”, though some who work in the field have been more positive. Producer PJ Acetturo – who is also the CEO of an AI entertainment company – described it as “amazing for the industry” and a way to “bridge the two worlds” of AI and film production. Runway have sought to play down concerns about creative industry employment. In a statement, company co-founder and CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela said that AI can “significantly accelerate one’s progress through creative challenges… by helping to solve specific tasks, not by replacing entire jobs. “Artists are always in control of their tools.” Karla Ortiz, an artist who works across TV, film and games, posted a “reminder” on X that Runway are also currently being sued for potential copyright infringement by a group of artists, with a US district judge ruling last month that the firm were part of a group of AI companies illegally storing images in image generation systems. In June, a London cinema was forced to drop an AI-written film due to negative backlash. [ad_2] Source link

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Photo by Luján Agusti @lujanag | The experience of traversing the frozen contine…

[ad_1] Photo by Luján Agusti @lujanag | The experience of traversing the frozen continent often felt like stepping onto another planet. Here, hikers along a ridge in Neko Harbour, Antarctica, appear to be floating on a delicate line of snow and sky. This photo was captured during a Lindblad-National Geographic Expedition in January. To explore more of my work, follow me at @lujanag. @natgeoexpeditions [ad_2] Source

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