Tech News #28 | Prompt Engineering, GitHub Check-ins & Microsoft Teams Sparkles

Adam Cogan brings you the latest news! Discover the fascinating world of prompt engineering and its impact on AI development. Explore Microsoft’s efforts to enhance the security of GitHub check-ins. Finally, get insights into the exciting developments from the Microsoft Teams team.🖥️

0:00 | Introduction and overview

01:02 | Understanding prompt engineering and its importance

01:27 | Tips and rules for effective prompt engineering

02:28 | The limitations of Google’s AI model compared to ChatGPT

03:17 | Exciting features of Google’s AI model and its integration capabilities

04:14 | Introduction to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its internet connectivity

05:15 | Walkthrough of a new feature allowing quick summaries of web content

06:37 | Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT for real-time web browsing queries

07:25 | The importance of legislation and regulation for AI technology

08:01 | AI tool for predicting Parkinson’s disease developed by scientists

08:58 | Updates on Fluent Design Systems in Windows and Visual Studio

10:46 | Upgrading to .NET 7 and using the upgrade assistant

11:40 | Best practices for managing secrets in source control

12:35 | GitHub’s push protection feature for enhanced security available for free

13:22 | Global Hack-Athon

14:12 | NDC Oslo

14:36 | Snapchat filters for Microsoft Teams

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About the speakers

Adam Cogan

Adam Cogan blogs at adamcogan.com and interviews for SSW TV frequently. He is the Chief Architect at SSW, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in custom enterprise .NET and Azure solutions mostly using Angular and React. His solutions also involve Office365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Power BI.

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