Good Morning! OpenAI has released Dall-E 3, an improved text-to-image model that will be integrated with ChatGPT to generate images from text prompts, available in October to Plus and Enterprise users with safety measures to block inappropriate content. Bun is a new JavaScript runtime that claims to be significantly faster than Node.js, with benchmark tests showing it can handle requests about 2-3x faster, although ecosystem and community support still favor Node.js. Long-term support for Linux kernels has been reduced from 6 years to 2 years due to the strain of maintaining older versions, impacting users relying on LTS for stability who now face increased upgrade efforts. Follow our YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter!

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Dall-E 3 is Here! Text to Image inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has announced the release of Dall-E 3, a new and improved version of its text-to-image model. This AI tool is designed to work closely with ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot, to create more accurate and detailed images based on nuanced text requests.

Dall-E 3 is an improvement over its predecessor, Dall-E 2, which faced criticism for cherry-picking examples and producing less satisfactory results. The new model is expected to be available via API starting in October. Users with Plus or Enterprise versions of ChatGPT will have access to Dall-E 3.

Paid users will also benefit from extra safety features designed to block inappropriate or harmful content.

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Bun vs Node.js: A Speedy Alternative

Node.js has been a game-changer since its inception in 2009, but as it grew, so did its complexity. Bun aims to alleviate this congestion by providing a faster, leaner, and more modern replacement for Node.js.

Performance Comparison: Bun claims to be significantly faster than both Node.js and Deno. In a simple "hello world" application, Bun is about 40-50% faster than Node.js. In another benchmark, Bun handled about 68,000 requests per second compared to about 29,000 and 14,000 for Deno and Node.js, respectively. Although not 3x faster as initially claimed, Bun still outperforms Node.js by a healthy margin.

Compatibility and Ecosystem: Bun promises better compatibility with existing npm modules than Deno. However, Node.js has a massive ecosystem and extensive community support, which gives it an advantage over newer runtimes like Bun and Deno.

Integrated Tooling: Bun integrates various tools like bundlers, transpilers, and test runners, streamlining the development process. This all-in-one approach can save developers time and effort compared to using separate tools in the Node.js ecosystem.

Engine Differences: Bun utilizes the JavaScriptCore engine from WebKit, known for its speed, while Node.js relies on the V8 engine. This difference in engines contributes to the performance distinctions between the two runtimes.

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Linux Kernel LTS Support Reduced

In a significant change, long-term support (LTS) for Linux kernels is being reduced from six to two years due to maintenance strain. This decision may impact users and organizations relying on LTS kernels for stability and extended support.

The Linux kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, and LTS kernels are maintained for a longer period to provide a stable and secure foundation for users who do not want to upgrade frequently. However, the reduction in LTS support duration may lead to increased maintenance efforts for users and organizations that depend on these kernels.

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GitHub Opens Copilot Chat to All Developers

GitHub has announced that its Copilot Chat beta is now available to all GitHub Copilot for Individuals users for free. This AI-powered chatbot, which was previously accessible only to Copilot for Business customers, is designed to help developers with coding-related questions and tasks directly within supported IDEs, such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

Copilot Chat enables developers to ask questions in natural language and receive answers, code suggestions, and explanations of code functionality. It can also generate unit tests, help with debugging, and provide real-time guidance. The chatbot is contextually aware of the code a developer has typed or what error messages are shown, making it a powerful AI assistant for developers.

Developers can use Copilot Chat to learn new languages or frameworks, troubleshoot bugs, or get answers to coding questions in simple, natural language outputs, all without leaving the IDE. Some of its standout features include code explanation, code generation, code review, and its use as a learning tool.

To get started with Copilot Chat, users need to sign up for the beta program and install the extension in their IDE.

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Apple's Plans for AI: iPhone 15 and More

Apple is reportedly testing an internal AI chatbot called Apple GPT, which showcases their interest in AI technology. The company has also developed the Ajax framework to compete with other large language models. In the iPhone 15, Apple has integrated AI features, including an upgraded camera experience and AI-powered services such as automated transcription. Despite being cautious and prioritizing user privacy, Apple seems poised to expand their AI capabilities across their products and services in the coming years.

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