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AI needs human oversight, To ensure our safety, Balance of power
The Need for Human Oversight with Autonomous Weapons Systems

As artificial intelligence advances, the urgency for comprehensive human oversight in governing autonomous weapons systems (AWS) grows. Without regulation, the potential dangers may severely eclipse the benefit ...

Saas in the cloud high, Whispers secrets to the wind, Eternally free
The Sustainable SaaS Business Model and the Art of Going Green

As the dire consequences of climate change become increasingly apparent, industries across the globe are grappling with the urgent need for sustainability ... ...

Fully automated business, Efficiency at its core, Success flows freely
Exploring the Impact of a Fully Automated Business on the Economy

The notion of a fully automated business has sparked both excitement and apprehension across various sectors. In essence, a fully automated business replaces human involvement in operations with advanced technology, such ...

Meal prep begins now, Fresh ingredients await, Nourish body, soul
How strange to be back at work again, though I am excited for 2025

After a solid year of coding, creating YourPCM v2 from the ground up, I really enjoyed taking my foot off the gas over the festive season, but I wasn't completely absent, as I was monitoring my servers and ensuring my subs ...

Baggins Black Whiskers, Prowling in the fields, His life complete
The Life & Times Of Baggins Black Whiskers

Way back in the summer of 2004, I was lodging with a friend and came home from a meeting to find a young black cat sitting on the sofa. My friend said he'd jumped in the open window, and wouldn't leave ... ...

YourPCM V2 is done, so can I relax now, right? Um ... not really!
And We're Done! So What's Next for Steffi?

I've spent the last 6 months rebuilding YourPCM from the ground up. Version 2 is beautiful; it's smaller, faster and better in every way than what I had before. So it's finished, my subscribers are using it, and new small b ...

Software, coding flows, Creating endless wonders, Virtual magic
Test, Tweak and Twiddle: The Art of proving your software!

I wrote last time about finishing the codebase of YourPCM version 2 and how I was ready to get stuck into testing, tweaking and twiddling with it before moving on to other things ... ...

Coder's fingers dance, Across the keyboard with grace, Creating magic
A Coder's Relief And The Satisfaction Of A Project Completed!

I'm sitting at my desk late on a Thursday evening and it seems as though YourPCM Version 2 is finally complete. Well, when I say 'complete', the actual CRM and all its bells and whistles are done, I just now need to create al ...

Resilience prevails, Against life's toughest trials, Strength in the struggle
A Coders Resilience And The Art Of Not Beating Herself Up Too Much

As a 31-year veteran web developer, I'm used to working on software projects that take a bit of time to complete. However, with me upgrading YourPCM to Version 2, there's a far longer scale and intensity to it, and I n ...

Writing beautiful code, Digital poetry in motion, Elegant simple and clean
YourPCM Version 2 Is Coming Along Nicely!

I do love a good development project. After the success of sBlogIt! I've turned my attention to a completely new version of YourPCM based on the design framework I created for my new AI-driven blogging platform ... ...

Your PCM sings, A melody of data, Harmonious sound
YourPCM v2 Is Not Just An Update, It's A Complete Rewrite!

Now that sBlogIt! is out there in the wild, I've been mulling over applying some of the design ideas from it into YourPCM. But the second version of YourPCM is no longer just a simple update, it's a complete rewrite ... ...

Your PCM, so true, A constant companion, dear, Helping me stay on track
The Development Of YourPCM v2 Starting Soon!

YourPCM was created during the pandemic and has been in development ever since. By adding in the discovery tools and the mailing list system, I turned it from a simple contact manager into something very special ... ...

I Just Had My Birthday! So What's Next In The World Of Steffi Lewis?

It's always interesting when I reach another birthday. Or maybe I should say "yet another birthday" because there have been lots of them now I'm 57. Yes, getting old, but I'm still young at heart, doing what I love t ...

Neuromorphic computing, Mimicking the brain's power, Efficient and smart
The Future of Computing: How Neuromorphic Technology is Revolutionising the Industry

As the demand for computing power continues to grow, companies are turning to neuromorphic computing as a solution. By mimicking the structure and function of the brain, these computers could be more energy efficient an ...

The moon rises high, A tranquil glow in the sky, Reflecting our dreams
Lunar Exploration: What Does the Future Hold for the Moon?

The Moon has always been a source of fascination for humankind. In recent years it has become the centre of a new era of space exploration. Countries and companies are vying for resources and dominance. Consequently, the ...

AI relationships, Virtual love and heartache, Can code replace touch?
The Rise of AI Relationships: Exploring the Intricacies of Virtual Love

As technology continues to advance, so does our relationship with it. The emergence of AI relationships is a testament to this. In the UK, an increasing number of people are turning to virtual partners for companionship and ...

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