Topics

• Python: The Language for Understanding and Building the Future of AI
  By: Paul Ebreo
  Experience Level: Novice
  Length: 45 Minutes
  Description:

  This talk explores a new framework for building Artificial Intelligence (AI) inspired by the human brain and leveraging the power of Python. We'll delve into the concept of consciousness as a combination of memory, prediction, and experience. By using hierarchical probabilities, similar to Google's PageRank algorithm, we can build AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and aligned with human values. Python will be our toolset as we explore the exciting future of AI development.

• What happens if I delete this "setup.py" file?
  By: Heather White
  Experience Level: Novice
  Length: 20 Minutes
  Description:

  What does it mean when people talk about "old-style" vs. "new-style" packaging?  Why do some projects have setup.py, when some have setup.cfg, and others have pyproject.toml?

  Let's discuss new vs. old-style packaging, the files involved, and walk through upgrading a sample project from setuptools to hatchling.