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The Power of Cloud Computing in Data Science: How It Enables Faster, More Efficient Analysis

In this video, we're going to explore the power of cloud computing in data science. Cloud computing is a technology that enables users to access resources online, without having to install or manage software on their own.

Clouds enable data scientists to access large data sets and sophisticated machine learning algorithms without directly accessing the data. This allows us to run our analyses faster and more efficiently, leading to better insights and decision-making. So make sure to check out this video to learn more about the power of cloud computing in data science!

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Enshittification isn’t inevitable: under different conditions and constraints, the old, good internet could have given way to a new, good internet. Enshittification is the result of specific policy choices: encouraging monopolies; enabling high-speed, digital shell games; and blocking interoperability.

First we allowed companies to buy up their competitors. Google is the shining example here: having made one good product (search), they then fielded an essentially unbroken string of in-house flops, but it didn’t matter, because they were able to buy their way to glory: video, mobile, ad-tech, server management, docs, navigation…They’re not Willy Wonka’s idea factory, they’re Rich Uncle Pennybags, making up for their lack of invention by buying out everyone else:

https://locusmag.com/2022/03/cory-doctorow-vertically-challenged/

But this acquisition-fueled growth isn’t unique to tech. Every administration since Reagan (but not Biden! more on this later) has chipped away at antitrust enforcement, so that every sector has undergone an orgy of mergers, from athletic shoes to sea freight, eyeglasses to pro wrestling:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/07/09/the-importance-of-competition-for-the-american-economy/

But tech is different, because digital is flexible in a way that analog can never be. Tech companies can “twiddle” the back-ends of their clouds to change the rules of the business from moment to moment, in a high-speed shell-game that can make it impossible to know what kind of deal you’re getting:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/27/knob-jockeys/#bros-be-twiddlin

To make things worse, users are banned from twiddling. The thicket of rules we call IP ensure that twiddling is only done against users, never for them. Reverse-engineering, scraping, bots — these can all be blocked with legal threats and suits and even criminal sanctions, even if they’re being done for legitimate purposes:

https://locusmag.com/2020/09/cory-doctorow-ip/

Enhittification isn’t inevitable but if we let companies buy all their competitors, if we let them twiddle us with every hour that God sends, if we make it illegal to twiddle back in self-defense, we will get twiddled to death. When a company can operate without the discipline of competition, nor of privacy law, nor of labor law, nor of fair trading law, with the US government standing by to punish any rival who alters the logic of their service, then enshittification is the utterly foreseeable outcome.

To understand how our technology gets distorted by these policy choices, consider “The Cloud.” Once, “the cloud” was just a white-board glyph, a way to show that some part of a software’s logic would touch some commodified, fungible, interchangeable appendage of the internet. Today, “The Cloud” is a flashing warning sign, the harbinger of enshittification.

When your image-editing tools live on your computer, your files are yours. But once Adobe moves your software to The Cloud, your critical, labor-intensive, unrecreatable images are purely contingent. At at time, without notice, Adobe can twiddle the back end and literally steal the colors out of your own files:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/10/28/fade-to-black/#trust-the-process

The finance sector loves The Cloud. Add “The Cloud” to a product and profits (money you get for selling something) can turn into rents (money you get for owning something). Profits can be eroded by competition, but rents are evergreen:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/07/24/rent-to-pwn/#kitt-is-a-demon

No wonder The Cloud has seeped into every corner of our lives. Remember your first iPod? Adding music to it was trivial: double click any music file to import it into iTunes, then plug in your iPod and presto, synched! Today, even sophisticated technology users struggle to “side load” files onto their mobile devices. Instead, the mobile duopoly — Apple and Google, who bought their way to mobile glory and have converged on the same rent-seeking business practices, down to the percentages they charge — want you to get your files from The Cloud, via their apps. This isn’t for technological reasons, it’s a business imperative: 30% of every transaction that involves an app gets creamed off by either Apple or Google in pure rents:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doctorow/red-team-blues-another-audiobook-that-amazon-wont-sell/posts/3788112

And yet, The Cloud is undeniably useful. Having your files synch across multiple devices, including your collaborators’ devices, with built-in tools for resolving conflicting changes, is amazing. Indeed, this feat is the holy grail of networked tools, because it’s how programmers write all the software we use, including software in The Cloud.

If you want to know how good a tool can be, just look at the tools that toolsmiths use. With “source control” — the software programmers use to collaboratively write software — we get a very different vision of how The Cloud could operate. Indeed, modern source control doesn’t use The Cloud at all. Programmers’ workflow doesn’t break if they can’t access the internet, and if the company that provides their source control servers goes away, it’s simplicity itself to move onto another server provider.

This isn’t The Cloud, it’s just “the cloud” — that whiteboard glyph from the days of the old, good internet — freely interchangeable, eminently fungible, disposable and replaceable. For a tool like git, Github is just one possible synchronization point among many, all of which have a workflow whereby programmers’ computers automatically make local copies of all relevant data and periodically lob it back up to one or more servers, resolving conflicting edits through a process that is also largely automated.

There’s a name for this model: it’s called “Local First” computing, which is computing that starts from the presumption that the user and their device is the most important element of the system. Networked servers are dumb pipes and dumb storage, a nice-to-have that fails gracefully when it’s not available.

The data structures of source-code are among the most complicated formats we have; if we can do this for code, we can do it for spreadsheets, word-processing files, slide-decks, even edit-decision-lists for video and audio projects. If local-first computing can work for programmers writing code, it can work for the programs those programmers write.

Local-first computing is experiencing a renaissance. Writing for Wired, Gregory Barber traces the history of the movement, starting with the French computer scientist Marc Shapiro, who helped develop the theory of “Conflict-Free Replicated Data” — a way to synchronize data after multiple people edit it — two decades ago:

https://www.wired.com/story/the-cloud-is-a-prison-can-the-local-first-software-movement-set-us-free/

Shapiro and his co-author Nuno Preguiça envisioned CFRD as the building block of a new generation of P2P collaboration tools that weren’t exactly serverless, but which also didn’t rely on servers as the lynchpin of their operation. They published a technical paper that, while exiting, was largely drowned out by the release of GoogleDocs (based on technology built by a company that Google bought, not something Google made in-house).

Shapiro and Preguiça’s work got fresh interest with the 2019 publication of “Local-First Software: You Own Your Data, in spite of the Cloud,” a viral whitepaper-cum-manifesto from a quartet of computer scientists associated with Cambridge University and Ink and Switch, a self-described “industrial research lab”:

https://www.inkandswitch.com/local-first/static/local-first.pdf

The paper describes how its authors — Martin Kleppmann, Adam Wiggins, Peter van Hardenberg and Mark McGranaghan — prototyped and tested a bunch of simple local-first collaboration tools built on CFRD algorithms, with the goal of “network optional…seamless collaboration.” The results are impressive, if nascent. Conflicting edits were simpler to resolve than the authors anticipated, and users found URLs to be a good, intuitive way of sharing documents. The biggest hurdles are relatively minor, like managing large amounts of change-data associated with shared files.

Just as importantly, the paper makes the case for why you’d want to switch to local-first computing. The Cloud is not reliable. Companies like Evernote don’t last forever — they can disappear in an eyeblink, and take your data with them:

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/9/23789012/evernote-layoff-us-staff-bending-spoons-note-taking-app

Google isn’t likely to disappear any time soon, but Google is a graduate of the Darth Vader MBA program (“I have altered the deal, pray I don’t alter it any further”) and notorious for shuttering its products, even beloved ones like Google Reader:

https://www.theverge.com/23778253/google-reader-death-2013-rss-social

And while the authors don’t mention it, Google is also prone to simply kicking people off all its services, costing them their phone numbers, email addresses, photos, document archives and more:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/08/22/allopathic-risk/#snitches-get-stitches

There is enormous enthusiasm among developers for local-first application design, which is only natural. After all, companies that use The Cloud go to great lengths to make it just “the cloud,” using containerization to simplify hopping from one cloud provider to another in a bid to stave off lock-in from their cloud providers and the enshittification that inevitably follows.

The nimbleness of containerization acts as a disciplining force on cloud providers when they deal with their business customers: disciplined by the threat of losing money, cloud companies are incentivized to treat those customers better. The companies we deal with as end-users know exactly how bad it gets when a tech company can impose high switching costs on you and then turn the screws until things are almost-but-not-quite so bad that you bolt for the doors. They devote fantastic effort to making sure that never happens to them — and that they can always do that to you.

Interoperability — the ability to leave one service for another — is technology’s secret weapon, the thing that ensures that users can turn The Cloud into “the cloud,” a humble whiteboard glyph that you can erase and redraw whenever it suits you. It’s the greatest hedge we have against enshittification, so small wonder that Big Tech has spent decades using interop to clobber their competitors, and lobbying to make it illegal to use interop against them:

https://locusmag.com/2019/01/cory-doctorow-disruption-for-thee-but-not-for-me/

Getting interop back is a hard slog, but it’s also our best shot at creating a new, good internet that lives up the promise of the old, good internet. In my next book, The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation (Verso Books, Sept 5), I set out a program fro disenshittifying the internet:

https://www.versobooks.com/products/3035-the-internet-con

The book is up for pre-order on Kickstarter now, along with an independent, DRM-free audiobooks (DRM-free media is the content-layer equivalent of containerized services — you can move them into or out of any app you want):

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

Meanwhile, Lina Khan, the FTC and the DoJ Antitrust Division are taking steps to halt the economic side of enshittification, publishing new merger guidelines that will ban the kind of anticompetitive merger that let Big Tech buy its way to glory:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/biden-administration-corporate-merger-antitrust-guidelines/674779/

The internet doesn’t have to be enshittified, and it’s not too late to disenshittify it. Indeed — the same forces that enshittified the internet — monopoly mergers, a privacy and labor free-for-all, prohibitions on user-side twiddling — have enshittified everything from cars to powered wheelchairs. Not only should we fight enshittification — we must.

Back my anti-enshittification Kickstarter here!

If you’d like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here’s a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad- free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/03/there-is-no-cloud/#only-other-peoples-computers

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New AI noise-canceling headphone technology lets wearers pick which sounds they hear - Technology Org

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New AI noise-canceling headphone technology lets wearers pick which sounds they hear - Technology Org

Most anyone who’s used noise-canceling headphones knows that hearing the right noise at the right time can be vital. Someone might want to erase car horns when working indoors but not when walking along busy streets. Yet people can’t choose what sounds their headphones cancel.

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed deep-learning algorithms that let users pick which sounds filter through their headphones in real time. Pictured is co-author Malek Itani demonstrating the system. Image credit: University of Washington

Now, a team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed deep-learning algorithms that let users pick which sounds filter through their headphones in real time. The team is calling the system “semantic hearing.” Headphones stream captured audio to a connected smartphone, which cancels all environmental sounds. Through voice commands or a smartphone app, headphone wearers can select which sounds they want to include from 20 classes, such as sirens, baby cries, speech, vacuum cleaners and bird chirps. Only the selected sounds will be played through the headphones.

The team presented its findings at UIST ’23 in San Francisco. In the future, the researchers plan to release a commercial version of the system.

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“Understanding what a bird sounds like and extracting it from all other sounds in an environment requires real-time intelligence that today’s noise canceling headphones haven’t achieved,” said senior author Shyam Gollakota, a UW professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. “The challenge is that the sounds headphone wearers hear need to sync with their visual senses. You can’t be hearing someone’s voice two seconds after they talk to you. This means the neural algorithms must process sounds in under a hundredth of a second.”

Because of this time crunch, the semantic hearing system must process sounds on a device such as a connected smartphone, instead of on more robust cloud servers. Additionally, because sounds from different directions arrive in people’s ears at different times, the system must preserve these delays and other spatial cues so people can still meaningfully perceive sounds in their environment.

Tested in environments such as offices, streets and parks, the system was able to extract sirens, bird chirps, alarms and other target sounds, while removing all other real-world noise. When 22 participants rated the system’s audio output for the target sound, they said that on average the quality improved compared to the original recording.

In some cases, the system struggled to distinguish between sounds that share many properties, such as vocal music and human speech. The researchers note that training the models on more real-world data might improve these outcomes.

Source: University of Washington

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The Rapid Advancement of Technology: A Look at the Latest Developments

Technology is constantly evolving, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest advancements. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, technology is becoming more and more advanced at a rapid pace. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most exciting and innovative technology developments of recent years, and explore how these advancements are changing the way we live and work.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about technologies of recent years. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, AI is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives.

One of the most impressive developments in AI is the creation of machine learning algorithms. These algorithms allow computers to learn and adapt without being explicitly programmed, enabling them to perform tasks that were once thought to be impossible. For example, machine learning algorithms have been used to create image and speech recognition software, allowing computers to identify and classify objects and sounds with impressive accuracy.

Virtual and augmented reality

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are technologies that allow users to experience computer-generated environments in a more immersive way. VR allows users to fully enter a virtual world, while AR overlays digital information onto the real world.

These technologies have a wide range of applications, from gaming and entertainment to education and training. For example, VR can be used to create immersive experiences for gamers, while AR can be used to provide training simulations for pilots or surgeons.

The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the interconnected network of physical devices that can collect and exchange data. These devices can include anything from smart thermostats and security cameras to wearable fitness trackers and smart appliances.

The IoT has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the world around us. For example, smart home devices can be programmed to adjust the temperature or turn off the lights when you leave the house, saving energy and making life more convenient.

As technology continues to advance, it's clear that it will have a significant impact on the way we live and work. From AI and VR to the IoT, these developments are already changing the way we interact with the world around us, and it's exciting to think about what the future may hold. As technology continues to evolve, it's important to stay informed about the latest developments and consider how they may affect our lives.

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The benefits of application modernization are numerous:

Enhanced Agility and Scalability

Modern cloud-based solutions provide the flexibility to easily scale your applications up or down to meet fluctuating demands. This agility allows you to respond quickly to market changes and seize new opportunities.

Improved Performance and Security

Leverage the latest technologies to optimize application performance and strengthen security measures. This translates to a more reliable and secure user experience.

Reduced Costs

Modernization can lead to significant cost savings by eliminating the need to maintain outdated infrastructure and reducing ongoing support expenses.

Increased Innovation

Modern applications provide a robust foundation for further innovation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI and ML, you can unlock new functionalities and create a more competitive edge.

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DTC Infotech offers a comprehensive, yet streamlined, approach to application modernization:

Discovery and Assessment

We begin by collaborating with you to understand your business goals and the specific challenges your legacy applications present. Our team will then conduct a thorough assessment of your applications, identifying areas for improvement and compatibility with modern technologies.

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Based on the assessment findings, we’ll develop a customized modernization plan tailored to your unique needs. This plan will outline the specific modernization approach (rehosting, replat forming, or refactoring) that will deliver the most significant benefits.

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Our skilled developers will address any compatibility issues or code inefficiencies identified during the assessment. This remediation ensures a smooth transition to the cloud and optimizes your application for peak performance.

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Cloud Computing simply refers to providing computing services, over the internet when the client demands. In this, client often asks for computing services like- databases, networking, servers, analytics, and storage on the internet. All the data is stored on the servers, which are maintained by the cloud service provider. It is also called Internet-based computing and it is stored files, images, and documents or any other storable files. It delivers the software demanded by the client when it is required and also helps users in easily accessing computing services on the cloud or Internet. Cloud Computing Infrastructure depends on remote network servers hosted on Internet for managing the data and processing the data. Cloud Computing helps in offering various services such as reducing costs, reliability and accessibility, low capital expenditure and increasing efficiency.  In order to access cloud computing service users or clients have to pay. When users or clients save the data on cloud, they can easily access this data anywhere, whenever required.

Cloud provided the Based-on services are divided into: Software-as-a service (SaaS), Platform-as-a service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a service (IaaS) and Based on the Deployment cloud divided into: Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud.  Private Cloud computing services are provided on the private network to the particular client, enterprise or organization and is not accessible to everyone.  It provides higher level of security to the company or the organization.   Public Cloud, offers computing services to anyone who wants to purchase or use them over the Internet.  Public Cloud is responsible for managing the files and the data of the client or the enterprise over the Internet. It provides less security because in this everyone can access or use it.  Hybrid Cloud is the combination of both - Public Cloud and Private Cloud. It helps to stop accessing the data or files by the third party or anyone over the Internet and it also provides more security to data management on the cloud.  Infrastructure as a Service is a type of the Cloud Computing, where service provider is responsible for providing computing services. Platform as a Service is also a type of cloud computing, which provides the development and deployment in the cloud and allows users to develop and run the applications without managing the infrastructure. Software as a Service (SaaS) allows users to access Software on cloud on a Subscription basis and doesn’t need to download or install the software in the devices. The top leading Cloud Computing is Amazon Web Services which is the most successful cloud-based business that uses Infrastructure as a Service.

Why Cloud is important?

Cloud is very important because it increases the performance and efficiency of the software, reduces the cost, provides more security and improves quality. When the client wants to access computing service, they have paid less amount to use software on cloud. When an organization uses private cloud, computing services are provided over a private network to the specific client   providing more security as compared to the other types of cloud, and most of the organization uses the private cloud to protect their data. The top leading cloud computing is also using private cloud computing that is most leading cloud computing company and their data is managed on the privately on the cloud. When the client demanded for the service, server has the duty to provide those services to the client on the server or on the Internet. The main reason of the cloud computing is scalability, cost efficiency and accessible. Cloud Computing also provides automatic update facility. By using cloud computing, users can work from anywhere and deliver the products when client demands for the products on the server or on the internet.

Public Cloud Computing, allows everyone to access computing service who wants to purchase or use it over the cloud. This type of cloud computing is not used by the organization because it offers everyone to access cloud computing over the Internet and it provides more security as compared to Private Cloud Computing, but it is used in the small organizations and it is operated by the third party which providing the computing services like servers and storage over the internet. Here all software, hardware and other devices is managed and owned by the service provider. And another type of cloud computing is hybrid combine public and private together allows data to be shared between them and also ensure the security, not allowing everyone to access the data and this is also used by the organization to access computing services.

So, cloud computing helps to increase performance and efficiency along with providing security and helping to reduce the costs.

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Your Guide to B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering Colleges

In today's technology-driven world, pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has become a popular choice among students aspiring for a bright future. The demand for skilled professionals in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing has made computer science engineering colleges crucial in shaping tomorrow's innovators. Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE), a leader in engineering education, provides students with a perfect platform to build a successful career in this evolving field.

Whether you're passionate about coding, software development, or the latest advancements in AI, pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SCOE can open doors to endless opportunities.

Why Choose B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering?

Choosing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering isn't just about learning to code; it's about mastering problem-solving, logical thinking, and the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies. The course offers a robust foundation that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, enabling students to excel in the tech industry.

At SCOE, the computer science engineering courses are designed to meet industry standards and keep up with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. With its AICTE Approved, NAAC Accredited With Grade-"A+" credentials, the college provides quality education in a nurturing environment. SCOE's curriculum goes beyond textbooks, focusing on hands-on learning through projects, labs, workshops, and internships. This approach ensures that students graduate not only with a degree but with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.

The Role of Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Career Development

The role of computer science engineering colleges like SCOE is not limited to classroom teaching. These institutions play a crucial role in shaping students' futures by providing the necessary infrastructure, faculty expertise, and placement opportunities. SCOE, established in 2004, is recognized as one of the top engineering colleges in Navi Mumbai. It boasts a strong placement record, with companies like Goldman Sachs, Cisco, and Microsoft offering lucrative job opportunities to its graduates.

The computer science engineering courses at SCOE are structured to provide a blend of technical and soft skills. From the basics of computer programming to advanced topics like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, students at SCOE are trained to be industry-ready. The faculty at SCOE comprises experienced professionals who not only impart theoretical knowledge but also mentor students for real-world challenges.

Highlights of the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Program at SCOE

Comprehensive Curriculum: The B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program at SCOE covers all major areas, including programming languages, algorithms, data structures, computer networks, operating systems, AI, and Machine Learning. This ensures that students receive a well-rounded education, preparing them for various roles in the tech industry.

Industry-Relevant Learning: SCOE’s focus is on creating professionals who can immediately contribute to the tech industry. The college regularly collaborates with industry leaders to update its curriculum, ensuring students learn the latest technologies and trends in computer science engineering.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: SCOE is equipped with modern laboratories, computer centers, and research facilities, providing students with the tools they need to gain practical experience. The institution’s infrastructure fosters innovation, helping students work on cutting-edge projects and ideas during their B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering.

Practical Exposure: One of the key benefits of studying at SCOE is the emphasis on practical learning. Students participate in hands-on projects, internships, and industry visits, giving them real-world exposure to how technology is applied in various sectors.

Placement Support: SCOE has a dedicated placement cell that works tirelessly to ensure students secure internships and job offers from top companies. The B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program boasts a strong placement record, with top tech companies visiting the campus every year. The highest on-campus placement offer for the academic year 2022-23 was an impressive 22 LPA from Goldman Sachs, reflecting the college’s commitment to student success.

Personal Growth: Beyond academics, SCOE encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, coding competitions, and tech fests. These activities enhance their learning experience, promote teamwork, and help students build a well-rounded personality that is essential in today’s competitive job market.

What Makes SCOE Stand Out?

With so many computer science engineering colleges to choose from, why should you consider SCOE for your B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering? Here are a few factors that make SCOE a top choice for students:

Experienced Faculty: SCOE prides itself on having a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The faculty’s approach to teaching is both theoretical and practical, ensuring students are equipped to tackle real-world challenges.

Strong Industry Connections: The college maintains strong relationships with leading tech companies, ensuring that students have access to internship opportunities and campus recruitment drives. This gives SCOE graduates a competitive edge in the job market.

Holistic Development: SCOE believes in the holistic development of students. In addition to academic learning, the college offers opportunities for personal growth through various student clubs, sports activities, and cultural events.

Supportive Learning Environment: SCOE provides a nurturing environment where students can focus on their academic and personal growth. The campus is equipped with modern facilities, including spacious classrooms, labs, a library, and a recreation center.

Career Opportunities After B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from SCOE

Graduates with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from SCOE are well-prepared to take on various roles in the tech industry. Some of the most common career paths for CSE graduates include:

Software Engineer: Developing software applications, web development, and mobile app development are some of the key responsibilities of software engineers. This role requires strong programming skills and a deep understanding of software design.

Data Scientist: With the rise of big data, data scientists are in high demand. CSE graduates with knowledge of data science can work on data analysis, machine learning models, and predictive analytics.

AI Engineer: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, and AI engineers are at the forefront of this change. SCOE’s curriculum includes AI and Machine Learning, preparing students for roles in this cutting-edge field.

System Administrator: Maintaining and managing computer systems and networks is a crucial role in any organization. CSE graduates can work as system administrators, ensuring the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Specialist: With the growing threat of cyberattacks, cybersecurity specialists are essential in protecting an organization’s digital assets. CSE graduates can pursue careers in cybersecurity, safeguarding sensitive information from hackers.

Conclusion: Why B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SCOE is the Right Choice

Choosing the right college is crucial for a successful career in B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE) stands out as one of the best computer science engineering colleges in Navi Mumbai. With its industry-aligned curriculum, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and excellent placement record, SCOE offers students the perfect environment to build a successful career in computer science.

Whether you're interested in AI, data science, software development, or any other field in computer science, SCOE provides the knowledge, skills, and opportunities you need to succeed. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and personal growth, SCOE ensures that students graduate not only as engineers but as professionals ready to take on the challenges of the tech world.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of technology, consider pursuing your B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SCOE—a college where your future takes shape.

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Top 10 Highest-Paying Skills in 2024 and How to Learn Them

As we move further into the digital age, certain skills are becoming more valuable and highly sought after in the job market. Here are the top 10 highest-paying skills in 2024 and some resources to help you learn them.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Why It's High-Paying: AI and ML are transforming industries, leading to high demand for experts who can develop intelligent systems and algorithms.

How to Learn:

Coursera: AI For Everyone

edX: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Udacity: Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree

2. Data Science and Analytics

Why It's High-Paying: Companies rely on data-driven decisions, making data scientists and analysts indispensable for interpreting complex datasets.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Data Science Specialization

Kaggle: Learn Data Science

DataCamp: Data Scientist with Python

3. Cybersecurity

Why It's High-Paying: With increasing cyber threats, cybersecurity experts are essential to protect sensitive information and systems.

How to Learn:

Cybrary: Cybersecurity Courses

Coursera: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

SANS: Cybersecurity Training

4. Cloud Computing

Why It's High-Paying: Cloud technologies are critical for modern business operations, driving demand for cloud computing professionals.

How to Learn:

AWS: AWS Training and Certification

Coursera: Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals

Udacity: Cloud Developer Nanodegree

5. Blockchain Technology

Why It's High-Paying: Blockchain's decentralized nature is revolutionizing industries, leading to high demand for blockchain developers and experts.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Blockchain Specialization

edX: Blockchain for Business

Udacity: Blockchain Developer Nanodegree

6. Internet of Things (IoT)

Why It's High-Paying: IoT connects devices and systems, creating a demand for experts who can develop and manage these interconnected systems.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Internet of Things Specialization

edX: IoT for Beginners

Udemy: Internet of Things (IoT) - The Mega Course

7. Software Development

Why It's High-Paying: As the backbone of technological advancements, software developers are in high demand across all industries.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

Codecademy: Full-Stack Engineer

Udacity: Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree

8. Digital Marketing

Why It's High-Paying: Companies need to reach their audience effectively, making digital marketing skills crucial for success.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Digital Marketing Specialization

HubSpot Academy: Digital Marketing Courses

Google Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

9. Project Management

Why It's High-Paying: Efficient project management ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget, making it a highly valued skill.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization

PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Udemy: Project Management Courses

10. Financial Management

Why It's High-Paying: Sound financial management is critical for business success, making financial managers and analysts highly sought after.

How to Learn:

Coursera: Financial Management Specialization

edX: Corporate Finance

Khan Academy: Finance and Capital Markets

Conclusion

Mastering these high-paying skills can significantly enhance your career prospects in 2024 and beyond. Utilize the recommended resources to gain proficiency and stay ahead in the competitive job market. Happy learning!

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New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding

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New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding

Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people’s homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate.

MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a region would look after a potential flooding event. The method combines a generative artificial intelligence model with a physics-based flood model to create realistic, birds-eye-view images of a region, showing where flooding is likely to occur given the strength of an oncoming storm.

As a test case, the team applied the method to Houston and generated satellite images depicting what certain locations around the city would look like after a storm comparable to Hurricane Harvey, which hit the region in 2017. The team compared these generated images with actual satellite images taken of the same regions after Harvey hit. They also compared AI-generated images that did not include a physics-based flood model.

The team’s physics-reinforced method generated satellite images of future flooding that were more realistic and accurate. The AI-only method, in contrast, generated images of flooding in places where flooding is not physically possible.

The team’s method is a proof-of-concept, meant to demonstrate a case in which generative AI models can generate realistic, trustworthy content when paired with a physics-based model. In order to apply the method to other regions to depict flooding from future storms, it will need to be trained on many more satellite images to learn how flooding would look in other regions.

“The idea is: One day, we could use this before a hurricane, where it provides an additional visualization layer for the public,” says Björn Lütjens, a postdoc in MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, who led the research while he was a doctoral student in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro). “One of the biggest challenges is encouraging people to evacuate when they are at risk. Maybe this could be another visualization to help increase that readiness.”

To illustrate the potential of the new method, which they have dubbed the “Earth Intelligence Engine,” the team has made it available as an online resource for others to try.

The researchers report their results today in the journal IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. The study’s MIT co-authors include Brandon Leshchinskiy; Aruna Sankaranarayanan; and Dava Newman, professor of AeroAstro and director of the MIT Media Lab; along with collaborators from multiple institutions.

Generative adversarial images

The new study is an extension of the team’s efforts to apply generative AI tools to visualize future climate scenarios.

“Providing a hyper-local perspective of climate seems to be the most effective way to communicate our scientific results,” says Newman, the study’s senior author. “People relate to their own zip code, their local environment where their family and friends live. Providing local climate simulations becomes intuitive, personal, and relatable.”

For this study, the authors use a conditional generative adversarial network, or GAN, a type of machine learning method that can generate realistic images using two competing, or “adversarial,” neural networks. The first “generator” network is trained on pairs of real data, such as satellite images before and after a hurricane. The second “discriminator” network is then trained to distinguish between the real satellite imagery and the one synthesized by the first network.

Each network automatically improves its performance based on feedback from the other network. The idea, then, is that such an adversarial push and pull should ultimately produce synthetic images that are indistinguishable from the real thing. Nevertheless, GANs can still produce “hallucinations,” or factually incorrect features in an otherwise realistic image that shouldn’t be there.

“Hallucinations can mislead viewers,” says Lütjens, who began to wonder whether such hallucinations could be avoided, such that generative AI tools can be trusted to help inform people, particularly in risk-sensitive scenarios. “We were thinking: How can we use these generative AI models in a climate-impact setting, where having trusted data sources is so important?”

Flood hallucinations

In their new work, the researchers considered a risk-sensitive scenario in which generative AI is tasked with creating satellite images of future flooding that could be trustworthy enough to inform decisions of how to prepare and potentially evacuate people out of harm’s way.

Typically, policymakers can get an idea of where flooding might occur based on visualizations in the form of color-coded maps. These maps are the final product of a pipeline of physical models that usually begins with a hurricane track model, which then feeds into a wind model that simulates the pattern and strength of winds over a local region. This is combined with a flood or storm surge model that forecasts how wind might push any nearby body of water onto land. A hydraulic model then maps out where flooding will occur based on the local flood infrastructure and generates a visual, color-coded map of flood elevations over a particular region.

“The question is: Can visualizations of satellite imagery add another level to this, that is a bit more tangible and emotionally engaging than a color-coded map of reds, yellows, and blues, while still being trustworthy?” Lütjens says.

The team first tested how generative AI alone would produce satellite images of future flooding. They trained a GAN on actual satellite images taken by satellites as they passed over Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey. When they tasked the generator to produce new flood images of the same regions, they found that the images resembled typical satellite imagery, but a closer look revealed hallucinations in some images, in the form of floods where flooding should not be possible (for instance, in locations at higher elevation).

To reduce hallucinations and increase the trustworthiness of the AI-generated images, the team paired the GAN with a physics-based flood model that incorporates real, physical parameters and phenomena, such as an approaching hurricane’s trajectory, storm surge, and flood patterns. With this physics-reinforced method, the team generated satellite images around Houston that depict the same flood extent, pixel by pixel, as forecasted by the flood model.

“We show a tangible way to combine machine learning with physics for a use case that’s risk-sensitive, which requires us to analyze the complexity of Earth’s systems and project future actions and possible scenarios to keep people out of harm’s way,” Newman says. “We can’t wait to get our generative AI tools into the hands of decision-makers at the local community level, which could make a significant difference and perhaps save lives.”

The research was supported, in part, by the MIT Portugal Program, the DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, NASA, and Google Cloud.

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Is there a possibility that machine learning will replace software developers in the next five years?

The rapid advancements in machine learning (ML) have sparked debates about the future of various professions, including software development. Will machine learning technologies evolve to a point where they can replace software developers within the next five years? Let's explore the current landscape, the capabilities of ML, and the potential future impact on software development.

Understanding Machine Learning and Its Capabilities

Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), involves algorithms that enable computers to learn from and make predictions or decisions based on data. ML has revolutionized many fields by automating complex tasks, improving efficiencies, and uncovering insights from large datasets. Notable applications include:

Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enabling computers to understand and generate human language.

Computer Vision: Allowing machines to interpret and process visual information from the world.

Predictive Analytics: Helping businesses forecast trends and make data-driven decisions.

While ML has made significant strides, it's crucial to recognize the current limitations. ML systems are typically narrow in scope, excelling in specific tasks but lacking general intelligence. They require large amounts of data and computational resources and often need human oversight to ensure accuracy and relevance.

The Role of Software Developers

Software developers design, write, test, and maintain software applications. Their work involves problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Key aspects of software development include:

Requirement Analysis: Understanding user needs and translating them into technical specifications.

Design and Architecture: Creating scalable and efficient software architectures.

Coding: Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Testing and Debugging: Ensuring software functions correctly and efficiently.

Maintenance and Updates: Continuously improving software based on user feedback and technological advancements.

Can Machine Learning Replace Software Developers?

Automating Coding Tasks: Machine learning can automate certain aspects of coding, such as code generation, bug detection, and optimization. Tools like GitHub Copilot, powered by OpenAI's Codex, can assist developers by suggesting code snippets and completing code blocks. However, these tools are currently augmenting rather than replacing human developers.

Complex Problem-Solving and Creativity: Software development often requires understanding complex systems, creative problem-solving, and adapting to new challenges. Machine learning models lack the cognitive flexibility and creativity that human developers bring to the table.

Human Interaction and Collaboration: Developing software is a collaborative effort involving communication with stakeholders, understanding user needs, and working within teams. Machine learning lacks the social and emotional intelligence required for effective collaboration.

Ethics and Accountability: Developers are responsible for ensuring that software is ethical, secure, and compliant with regulations. Accountability and ethical considerations are critical aspects where human judgment is indispensable.

The Future of Software Development

While machine learning is unlikely to replace software developers entirely within the next five years, it will undoubtedly transform the field. Developers will increasingly use ML-powered tools to enhance their productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality. The role of software developers will evolve, focusing more on higher-level problem-solving, design, and oversight of ML systems.

Preparing for the Future

As the software development landscape evolves, continuous learning and adaptation are essential. Developers should:

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning and software development.

Enhance Skills: Develop expertise in using ML tools and frameworks.

Focus on Higher-Level Skills: Emphasize problem-solving, design, and collaboration skills.

For those looking to enhance their expertise in machine learning and prepare for future opportunities, consider taking a comprehensive Machine Learning Interview Prep course to boost your readiness and improve your career prospects.

Conclusion

Machine learning is poised to revolutionize software development, automating certain tasks and augmenting developers' capabilities. However, the unique skills and human qualities that software developers bring to the table make it unlikely that ML will fully replace them in the next five years. Instead, developers who embrace these technologies and adapt to the evolving landscape will thrive in the future of software development. Source : Frobyn

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How to Create Stunning Graphics with Adobe Photoshop

Introduction

Adobe Photoshop is the preferred software for graphic designers, photographers, and digital artists worldwide. Its powerful tools and versatile features lead to the foundation of an essential application that one needs to create the best kind of graphics. Mastering Photoshop can improve your creative-level projects, whether you are a beginner or an experienced user. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the basics and advanced techniques so you can create stunning graphics with the help of Adobe Photoshop. Read to continue