We discuss a useful article on LinkedIn where we find out what big data sets are available for research and study:

This text details numerous publicly accessible datasets. Several websites are highlighted, including "Our World in Data" focusing on global issues, "Get Open Data" offering UK-centric data, and "Open Data Northern Ireland" providing government and public sector information. Specific datasets are listed, covering areas like health, economics, and crime. Additional resources are also included, such as links to repositories containing New York City taxi data and articles compiling various big data sources. The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of readily available data for research and analysis.

url: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/available-datasets-study-big-data-science-research-les-black-llbzf

Microsoft details three proven patterns for using their Azure OpenAI Service to build AI-powered applications. Pattern 1 shows how to create a GenAI chatbot, Pattern 2 explains building a personalisation engine, and Pattern 3 guides users through creating a custom copilot. We discuss Azure OpenAI's capabilities, including its various models (like GPT-4), multimodal features, and enterprise-grade security. Real-world customer success stories illustrate the benefits of using Azure OpenAI for increased productivity and improved customer experiences.

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A discussion about the Gartner 2024 Report on the latest Cloud Database Management Systems on the market.

This Gartner Magic Quadrant report (December 2024) assesses twenty leading vendors of cloud database management systems (DBMS). The report evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute, considering factors such as market understanding, innovation, sales strategy, and customer experience. Vendor strengths and cautions are highlighted for each provider, offering insights into their market positioning. The report also details the inclusion and exclusion criteria used in the evaluation, providing context for the rankings. Finally, it includes market statistics and future trends in the cloud DBMS market.

The report can be requested at: https://www.databricks.com/resources/analyst-paper/databricks-named-leader-by-gartner

Will Microsoft's A.I. strategy and current implementation of LLM's adhere to the forthcoming enforcement of the EU AI Act?

References:

https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/01/15/innovating-in-line-with-the-european-unions-ai-act/#:~:text=At%20Microsoft%2C%20we%20are%20ready,and%20use%20the%20technology%20compliantly

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/cognitive-services/openai/code-of-conduct

Other source urls:

1. Excerpts from "EU AI Act: A Complete Guide for Enterprise Architects":

- URL: [https://www.ardoq.com/knowledge-hub/eu-ai-act](https://www.ardoq.com/knowledge-hub/eu-ai-act)

2. Excerpts from "EU AI Act: first regulation on artificial intelligence | Topics | European Parliament":

- URL: [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence)

3. Excerpts from "EUAIActQandA.pdf":

- URL: [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/698792/EPRS_BRI(2021)698792_EN.pdf](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/698792/EPRS_BRI(2021)698792_EN.pdf)

4. Excerpts from "European Accessibility Act 2025 | Key Steps for Compliance":

- URL: [https://userway.org/blog/european-accessibility-act/](https://userway.org/blog/european-accessibility-act/)

Our two hosts describe the comprehensive guide produced by Fiverr..com and explains how to run Python scripts across major operating systems. It begins by clarifying the role of the Python interpreter and runtime, emphasising their necessity for script execution. The guide then details the installation and configuration process, including crucial steps for setting the PATH variable on different operating systems. A key section distinguishes between Python code, scripts, modules, and apps, explaining their functionalities and interrelationships. Finally, it presents multiple methods for running Python scripts: from the command line, via double-clicking (with OS-specific caveats), and using an IDE. Throughout, the guide highlights the advantages of using Python for automation, particularly in business contexts, and subtly promotes Fiverr's freelance services for assistance with Python programming.

How to Run Python Scripts on All Major Operating Systems in 2025

Python is a powerful programming language that can automate many everyday business tasks. Use this guide to learn how to create and run Python scripts quickly.

https://www.fiverr.com/resources/guides/business/run-python-script

Python scripts can automate countless repetitive business tasks, saving time and resources. Python scripts can also perform tasks that usually require paid software, such as converting video files to audio files or various AI-related tasks.

Python has extensive support for AI and machine learning, with many built-in and third-party libraries for data processing, natural language processing, and image processing. It’s even possible to train ChatGPT on your business data using a simple Python script.

However, writing Python scripts requires some programming knowledge, and executing a Python script on your chosen operating system needs some initial steps that can feel overwhelming for non-programmers.

Based on the information provided in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, the following analytical platforms offer a licensing model that allows other companies to use a licensed version of their tool on their platforms:

1. Databricks: Databricks allows other companies to use a licensed version of their tool. For example, Microsoft provides an Azure version of Databricks.
2. DataRobot: DataRobot offers its AI platform, which can be integrated with other cloud providers and platforms, allowing for licensed use on different environments.
3. Cloudera: Cloudera provides a unified data and DSML platform that can be deployed in hybrid cloud, multicloud, and on-premises environments, enabling licensed use on various platforms.
4. IBM (watsonx): IBM's watsonx platform is designed to be open and flexible, allowing integration with various cloud providers and on-premises solutions through licensing agreements.
5. SAS (SAS Viya): SAS Viya is a scalable DSML platform that can be deployed on various cloud providers and on-premises environments, offering a licensing model for use on different platforms.

These platforms provide the flexibility and integration capabilities that allow other companies to use licensed versions of their tools on their own platforms, similar to how Databricks and Azure operate.

Introducing Microsoft's Co-pilot agents, including their creation, usage, potential business use cases, and how they can improve automation and business productivity.

AI agents are software entities that perceive their environment through sensors and act upon that environment through actuators to achieve specific goals. In the context of Microsoft's Co-pilot, these agents are designed to assist users in various tasks, from coding to content creation. Welcome to the future. The future is AI.

The Searl Effect Spintronic Generator Patent

This document details a patent application for a "spintronic generator," a device purportedly generating clean energy using the spin of electrons. The generator uses concentric rings of specially designed stators and rollers, with precisely arranged magnetic fields to achieve resonance and power generation. The design incorporates multiple layers of specific materials and is claimed to produce a temperature drop and negative ions. The patent claims several novel features, including frictionless operation due to eddy currents and the use of zero-point energy. Thirty-six claims are made to protect various aspects of the design and materials used.

See Patent: US 9,871,431 B2

References:

● "David Sereda: Antigravity, UFO's & the Searl Effect" uploaded on the YouTube channel "Alt Propulsion" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dhEzpsBL60

● "Imprinting Magnetic Wave Patterns In Neodymium Rings. With 'Wood Brass And Glass'" uploaded on the YouTube channel "RWGresearch". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wQZ1ZCsrRo

● "Searl Effect Generator micro size" uploaded on the YouTube channel "wood brass and glass". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PlPnio8A1E

● "Searl Effect Generator replica -UPDATE-" uploaded on the YouTube channel "wood brass and glass". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX-H9yU_UdU

● "The Searl Effect - SEG Design, Construction & Theory" uploaded on the YouTube channel "Alt Propulsion". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNoJ-yD6OFM

● "The Searl IGV - Inverse Gravity Vehicle" uploaded on the YouTube channel "Alt Propulsion". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW4VRiFuBlE