The TechBeat: DeepSeek vs ChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Qwen vs Claude vs DeepMind: More AI Agents and New AI Tools (2/7/2025)

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Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men—Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission

By @thebojda [ 9 Min read ] Explore the possibilities of interstellar civilizations—self-replicating nanobots, solar sail spacecraft, and galaxy-spanning digital networks. Read More.

Building Data Intelligence Brick by Brick: From Databricks' Playbook

By @awsmarketplace [ 10 Min read ] Book a free demo of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform via AWS Marketplace. Read More.

Yandex’s High-Performance Profiler Is Going Open Source

By @bigredeye [ 21 Min read ] Perforator is a continuous profiling system developed by Yandex, now open-sourced. Read More.

A Basic Knowledge of Python Can Help You Build Your Own Machine Learning Model

By @buzzpy [ 13 Min read ] Let's build our own Machine Learning Model with Tensorflow, a Python library. Read More.

Run DeepSeek R1 Locally to Learn How It 'Thinks'—Here's How

By @zbruceli [ 11 Min read ] Examples of how DeepSeek R1 reasoning LLM "thinks", and instructions on how to run it locally with ollama. Read More.

Automating Underwriting in Insurance Using Python-Based Optical Character Recognition

By @marutitechlabs [ 5 Min read ] Maruti Techlabs offers end-to-end product development. Innovate, validate, and launch with our expert team guiding you every step. Read More.

Win Up to $2000 in the #blockchain Writing Contest by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon

By @hackernooncontests [ 3 Min read ] Join the #blockchain Writing Contest and share your insights on decentralized AI, cloud, or dePIN. Win up to $2,000! Contest open Feb 5–May 7, 2025. Read More.

OCR Fine-Tuning: From Raw Data to Custom Paddle OCR Model

By @aiforbreakfast [ 6 Min read ] Learn to fine-tune PaddleOCR for custom text recognition: from environment setup and data prep to training and deploying your tailored OCR model Read More.

Czech Mate to a Bitcoin Reserve?

By @benhodlin [ 3 Min read ] The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a potential purchase of Bitcoin. Read More.

Evaluating Top 5 Endpoint Protection Solutions

By @awsmarketplace [ 8 Min read ] Discover the best endpoint protection solutions, top platforms to consider, and key evaluation criteria to enhance your organization's cybersecurity defenses. Read More.

Rust in Linux: A Powerful Tool—But How Do We Strike the Right Balance?

By @rainstorm [ 4 Min read ] This article explores how Rust can be integrated into the Linux kernel without compromising long-term adaptability. Read More.

Surviving the Google SERP Data Crisis

By @brightdata [ 6 Min read ] Let's explore why SEO SERP data is now facing outages due to Google's new restrictions on web scraping. Read More.

DeepSeek vs ChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Qwen vs Claude vs DeepMind: More AI Agents and New AI Tools

By @thisweekinaieng [ 6 Min read ] Ever since the DeepSeek boom, all the leading AI companies have been updating their models and releasing their own AI agents left, right, and center. Read More.

New WEF Report Reveals Jobs on the Brink of Extinction

By @azizepalali [ 11 Min read ] Explore the future of work (2025-2030)! Learn which jobs are rising, which are fading, and how to stay ahead in the evolving job market. Read More.

Is the Bitcoin Hardfork Truly the Ultimate Code Red Button?

By @edwinliavaa [ 4 Min read ] When we talk about Bitcoin, we often get caught up in price movements and market dynamics. But there's a more profound story unfolding. Read More.

USAID’s Bureaucracy Stalled Digital Innovation Projects

By @edwinliavaa [ 3 Min read ] The potential shutdown of USAID represents an opportunity to rethink how we approach international development. Read More.

Successful Entrepreneurs Recommend These Books to Those Looking to Change Their Mindset

By @davidperru [ 4 Min read ] What We Owe the Future and other titles that are a must-read for those looking to change their habits. Read More.

The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: Trust Nothing, Verify Everything

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What Are The Seven Hidden Triggers of Stupidity?

By @scottdclary [ 9 Min read ] The Princeton Review founder Adam Robinson identified seven triggers that make us stupid. Read More.

Bug Resolution Is So Much Better With Log Analysis

By @rsulakshana [ 5 Min read ] Master Google Cloud Log Explorer for effective troubleshooting. Learn log filtering, root cause analysis, and best practices for resolving Kubernetes issues. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️