#63 What’s Next for Open Source? Astral’s business model, WordPress, Deno 2.0 & One Year of DataTopics!

DataTopics Unplugged: All Things Data, AI & Tech

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Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. DataTopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society.

In this special one-year anniversary episode, we reminisce about our journey and dive into some intriguing tech stories:

• WordPress Governance Drama: We discuss recent issues with WordPress. Find out what’s behind the Automattic and WP Engine tension.
• Astral’s Business Model: Charlie Marsh shares insights into how Astral plans to balance open-source ideals with profitability.
• Deno 2.0 Release: Deno 2.0 claims to be a “Cargo for JavaScript.” Check out its new features and see how it compares to Node.js.
• OpenAI’s Soaring Valuation: OpenAI has hit a staggering $150 billion valuation after raising $6.5 billion in new funding.
• Adobe’s GenAI Policy: Adobe clarified their stance on GenAI, ensuring Firefly is only trained on stock images to support creators.
• Instructor Library for LLMs: Discover the Instructor library for turning unstructured data into structured outputs with ease.
• Repo2txt Tool: Convert your GitHub repo into a single text file using Repo2txt for easy analysis.
• Retro PC Fonts Galore: Explore a treasure trove of vintage fonts with the Ultimate Old-School PC Font Pack.
• Bop Spotter – Cultural Surveillance: Bop Spotter uses Shazam to capture the music trends and cultural vibes of San Francisco’s Mission District.

Kapitel

1. Data Topics Unplugged Anniversary Celebration (00:00:00)

2. Open Source Business Models Discussion (00:08:23)

3. JavaScript Runtimes (00:17:57)

4. Adobe Terms and AI Applications (00:30:46)

5. Structured Data Modeling Using Python (00:35:26)

6. Exploring Old School Fonts and Technology (00:46:42)

7. Tech and Data Topics Discussion (00:56:27)