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[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

New video content generation workflow:

1. Ask ChatGPT to explain an idea/concept
2. Use Midjourney to generate an avatar
3. Use ElevenLabs to generate audio from the text
4. Use D-ID to generate A video of the avatar talking out the audio

[Boris Cherny @bcherny]

I'm Boris and I created Claude Code. Lots of people have asked how I use Claude Code, so I wanted to show off my setup a bit.

My setup might be surprisingly vanilla! Claude Code works great out of the box, so I personally don't customize it much. There is no one correct way to use Claude Code: we intentionally build it in a way that you can use it, customize it, and hack it however you like. Each person on the Claude Code team uses it very differently.

So, here goes.

[Charly Wargnier @DataChaz]

Manus got Genspark’d again.

The first-ever agentic download agent just launched.

It grabs files, videos, and images from the web at scale, then organizes everything straight into your drive! 🔥

5 killer use cases 🧵↓

1. Download all https://t.co/4b3JA2Ga2w papers as PDFs

[Andrew Brown @andrewbrown]

lol

[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

@kahome_steve @kahome_steve thanks for the great info that you share. The KES portfolio allocation actual total is 92% maybe you could update, thanks.

[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

Was it purely luck? Is success solely about luck?

When people say it’s just luck, they’re missing the full picture.

Luck can manifest as:
- Access to the right resources - Knowledge
- Niche skills - Tech skills
- Timing with trends - Drones, IoT, ML, AI

There are different types of luck:

- Blind luck. Right place, right time
- Luck by hard work/persistence (most success stories come from here)
- Luck through preparedness (spotting opportunities)
- Luck through creating opportunities (where true innovation happens)

The luckiest people are those who make their luck through consistent effort, learning, and strategic moves.

What's your take?

[The Transcript @TheTranscript_]

$ORCL CTO goes off when asked about when they will start monetizing AI:

"I mean the best way to describe it. It's not something you sell separately...And I know people think it's a separate thing that, "Oh my God." And I hear a bunch of applications come say, "Oh, we've now got AI agents we'll charge for separately. I mean...our applications are going to be primarily AI applications, everything. How do you charge separately for everything I really don't -- I find it bewildering when I listen to them talk. I don't understand what they're saying"

[Boniface G. Mwangi @GathogoBMwangi]

Rest in Peace REX!
#ForREX #REJECTFFINANCEBILL2024 #TOTALSHUTDOWN

[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

Storytelling in GIS, as a career.

Use GIS to create compelling narratives that capture attention, inform decisions, and inspire action.

How?

- Engaging Audiences
Combine maps with multimedia elements like text, images, and videos to create interactive experiences

- Power of place
Geography adds a powerful layer to stories. Helps to understand patterns, connections, and trends in a whole new way.

- Decision-Making
Complex geospatial data can be overwhelming. Storytelling helps translate this data into clear, actionable insights

- Shifting focus
Geospatial storytelling broadens the scope, requiring collaboration with communication specialists, designers, and even journalists

- Increased Accessibility
Geospatial storytelling makes complex data more accessible to a wider audience.

More on modern Geospatial tech
https://t.co/1yt4lwmP2b

[Kenyan Wall Street @kenyanwalstreet]

BREAKING: Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Kenya’s Digital Ecosystem

US Tech giant Microsoft Corporation, in collaboration with G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence (AI) development company, has announced a $1 billion investment in Kenya’s digital ecosystem, the largest single private-sector digital investment in the nation’s history.

The initiative, supported by the US and the UAE governments, coincides with Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States.

https://t.co/seg0Mj6SAM

[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

2024 promises to be a pivotal year for the geospatial industry, and here's why;

- Market boom. Projected to explode to USD 502.6 B. There is an increased demand for GIS tools and services.
- Tech convergence. 2D maps are stepping aside for 3D models, AR & VR integration

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[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

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[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

GIS, IT, and Computer Science are all interdisciplinary fields.

The three fields draw on knowledge and concepts from other fields.

GIS developers should combine these three fields. You'll be well-prepared for a rewarding career as a GIS developer.

GIS Knowledge
Start by acquiring a strong foundation in GIS principles, concepts, and techniques. This will help you understand the fundamentals of spatial data and analysis.

Computer Science
Develop a solid understanding of computer science principles, including programming, data structures, and algorithms. You will understand your working environment better.

IT Skills
Learn about IT infrastructure, databases, and network management. Understanding IT concepts and practices is crucial for working with GIS systems.

[Jojos @msjojos]

@IbnulHussein @gabrieloguda And his wisdom ends there? Coming up with forward-looking policies is where he draws the line?

[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

Passion gives you a purpose, but consistency gets you there. Every day, take a step forward towards your goals, no matter how small.
Here are 4 ways you can keep yourself going (these I use myself)

[Sam Kibui @wanjohikibui]

Can't afford a Commercial GIS Software Licence? Here are two options you can use.
1. Opt for Open-Source GIS software - Software such as QGIS is a good alternatives to ArcGIS Desktop. There is also GeoServer, PostGIS etc for server-based solutions.
What are the challenges?
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[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

5 years from now we will make fun of how dumb the first version of ChatGPT was..

[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

GPT-4 ability to generate 25,000 words and classify images is just crazy! generative AI just got turbo-charged

[Bonface Thaa @BonfaceThaa]

@wanjohikibui generative AI

[Rachel Woods @rachel_l_woods]

VC: How are you measuring which AI model will be best for your use case?

Founder: I'll know it when I see it