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The power of asking the right questions: Elevating LLMs to the next level
“Asking the right question is the first step toward getting the right answer.” This timeless wisdom applies not only to humans but also to Large Language Models (LLMs). While these AI models are capable of incredible feats, they often overlook a critical element: ensuring that the user’s input is clear, complete, and meaningful. The consequences…
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Beyond resumes and degrees: Rethinking how we assess knowledge and skills
When was the last time you found yourself enrolled in a course? Or nervously sweating through an exam? If you are like many of us navigating the corporate jungle, you would probably say it was back in your school or college days. But then, an interesting question arises: How do you gauge your talent level?…
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Hustle Smarter: Mastering the Startup game without dropping the day job
“I have an idea of an app that can make millions of dollars.” “I am bored of my job, let me do a startup.” “Let us start a company after college.” “I have this insight that can help us create the next unicorn.” These are common discussions among friends, college students, and corporate warriors alike.…
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Beyond the clouds: Rethinking data center(hardware) ownership in the Tech industry
In the tech-driven world we live in, we often hear about Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing, but have you ever wondered about the infrastructure that powers it all? Have you wondered what powers Chat GPT, Azure, and AWS? I will try to explore this complex web of ‘data centers’, the backbone of cloud computing, and…
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Concept | Does the ‘Phone number’ system need an upgrade?
Problem Statement The phone number system is stale. It has not been able to keep up with other digital/network systems we see today. Let’s take an example of a website on the internet- Every website has a unique numeric address (called the IP address) attached to it but the users are not expected to remember…
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‘Speed vs Scale’ decisions | Is there a silver bullet?
Speed (of execution) A task is completed quickly when it is finished in a short amount of time. The solution will have multiple shortcuts. It might not be the most automated or scalable solution to the problem but solves 90% of the problem. Tasks that prioritize speed fall under the category of MVP (minimum viable…