All publications Frugality

24/10/2023

A LLaMA that spits out posts: Our test of Meta's AI

LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI) is the artificial intelligence developed by Meta. In theory, to use it, you need to fill out Meta's form and patiently wait for Zuckerberg's team to accept you into their club. But on March 11th, 2023, an unofficial webpage with download links appeared on the web. By combining these links with an Open Source tool, it's possible to install this AI on your computer.

# Artificial Intelligence

19/10/2023

ChatGPT-4: faster, more powerful, smarter... and even less eco-friendly

The race for AI continues among big tech companies. On March 14th, 2023, OpenAI presented the new superpowered version of its AI: ChatGPT-4. OpenAI and Microsoft aim to maintain their lead over Google, Facebook... with even more impressive - and energy-consuming - new features.

# Artificial Intelligence

17/10/2023

To err is human... and artificial: let's put ChatGPT back in its place!

How to use ChatGPT wisely? With such a powerful tool, we may be tempted to delegate more and more tasks to Artificial Intelligence... especially the ones we find boring. By doing so, we run the risk of not using our brain enough. Not to mention the errors made by ChatGPT: because AI is far from infallible. You will see that, for the moment, we can only rely on it in moderation.

03/10/2023

ChatGPT: Will Teachers Soon Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence?

If students can use AI to do their homework, why can't teachers use it to prepare their lessons? This game of cat and mouse can be applied to homework preparation, student responses, homework correction...at each stage, ChatGPT is capable of intervening! Here is the result...

# Artificial Intelligence

28/09/2023

ChatGPT: A Digital Revolution! But at what (environmental) cost?

Increasingly used by companies and individuals, ChatGPT is an incredibly powerful tool. And its competitors are rushing to the market: Google Bard, Bing GPT... But what are the environmental consequences of using these artificial intelligences?

# Artificial Intelligence

21/09/2023

The Recipe for Creating a Free AI that's Always at Your Service

ChatGPT, MidJourney, DALL-E... all these names unknown to the public a few months back are now making the headlines. These Artificial Intelligences allow for writing articles on any topic, or even generating works of art automatically. Tempting, right? We'd all like to have our own AI, a digital intern available at any time day or night. Here's the exclusive recipe for making your own Artificial Intelligence.

# Artificial Intelligence

14/09/2023

Reviving an Old Computer: Learn How to Install a New System

Don't throw away your old computer just yet! Learn how to revive it by installing a new system and giving it a new purpose. Not only will you be saving resources, but you'll also be gaining valuable knowledge on how your computer works.

# Upcycling

07/09/2023

The Battle for Attention: How Social Media Platforms Keep Users Engaged

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media for longer than you intended? The constant stream of content and push notifications can make it hard to disengage. Learn about the tactics social media platforms use to keep users engaged and ways to take back control of your time.

# Social media

25/07/2023

Discover 3 Hidden Features to Make Your LinkedIn Browsing More Efficient and Save Battery

LinkedIn has quietly added some extremely useful but little-known features to its platform. With just a few clicks, you can use this social network in a more efficient and battery-saving way

# Social media

20/07/2023

To Infinity and Beyond: Data Centers Upgrade to Multiply Storage Capacities

The future is bright for cat videos and other digital content. Data storage is getting bigger and bigger, as hard drive manufacturers plan to increase their equipment capabilities. Find out what the next five years have in store for us in this overview.

# Cloud