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AI Engineering Bootcamp: Comprehensive Concept Walkthrough

Introduction

Welcome to the AI Engineering Bootcamp! This 10-week intensive program is designed to transform you from a programmer into a certified AI Engineer capable of building production-ready AI applications. The curriculum follows a logical progression through two main phases:

1. Build Phase (Weeks 1-7): Focus on prototyping, concepts, and development
2. Ship Phase (Weeks 8-10): Focus on production deployment and optimization

The bootcamp culminates in a Demo Day where you'll showcase your Certification Challenge project to peers and potentially industry professionals.

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LangGraph for Fraud Detection: Multi-Agent Approaches and Case Studies

1. Introduction to LangGraph

What is LangGraph?

LangGraph is a module built on top of LangChain to better enable creation of cyclical graphs, often needed for agent runtimes. It's designed to enable the creation of complex agent workflows, supporting diverse control flows including single agent, multi-agent, hierarchical, and sequential patterns.

LangGraph — used by Replit, Uber, LinkedIn, GitLab and more — is a low-level orchestration framework for building controllable agents. LangGraph provides customizable architectures, long-term memory, and human-in-the-loop capabilities to reliably handle complex tasks.

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AI Alignment and Agentic Hackathons: April-June 2025

Introduction

The first half of 2025 features several significant hackathons and research programs focused on artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on AI alignment and agentic systems. This document catalogs the major events scheduled between April and June 2025, providing key details for researchers, developers, and enthusiasts interested in contributing to the advancement of safe and beneficial AI.

April 2025

Microsoft AI Agents Hackathon 2025

Dates: April 8-30, 2025

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HL7 FHIR Sources for Synthetic Data

Introduction

This document provides an overview of available sources for synthetic healthcare data in HL7 FHIR format. Synthetic data is invaluable for healthcare IT development, testing, research, and education without the privacy concerns of real patient data.

Vulcan FHIR Accelerator

Vulcan is an HL7 FHIR Accelerator program dedicated to connecting clinical research and healthcare. Their mission is to pursue standardized approaches to healthcare data interoperability that strengthen clinical trials and other categories of clinical research.

Key aspects of Vulcan include:

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BlackRock's Approach to Generative AI and Agentic Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis

April 2025

Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of BlackRock's approach to generative AI and agentic systems, based on publicly available information as of April 2025. As the world's largest asset manager with approximately $10 trillion in assets under management, BlackRock's AI strategy offers valuable insights into how financial institutions are incorporating advanced AI technologies into their operations and investment processes. The analysis examines BlackRock's AI infrastructure, current applications, approach to autonomy, and strategic partnerships, while placing these developments within broader industry context.

1. Introduction

BlackRock, founded in 1988, has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of financial technology innovation, notably through its Aladdin platform which serves as an operating system for investment managers. In recent years, the company has accele

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Current SBIR Grant Opportunities in AI and Data Analytics

April 2025

Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive overview of current Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant opportunities available for artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics technologies as of April 2025. It covers open solicitations across major federal agencies, key focus areas in AI and data analytics, application processes, and timelines. The report is intended to serve as a resource for small businesses seeking federal funding for AI and data analytics innovations.

Introduction

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs represent the largest source of early-stage research and development funding for small businesses in the United States. These programs enable small businesses to explore technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from commercialization opportunities. With increa

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Practical Guide to the OpenAI Playground

• Playground URL

NOTE: you will need an OpenAI API account set up

Using the OpenAI Playground for Vibe Checking

Why the Playground Is Ideal for Vibe Checking

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Best Practices Guide: Configuring Norton 360 for Development with Cursor and Windsurf (April 2025)

I. Introduction

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for configuring Norton 360 to work effectively with modern AI-powered development environments, specifically focusing on Cursor and Windsurf. As of April 2025, Norton 360 has undergone significant updates, including enhanced AI-based threat detection and interface changes that can affect developer workflows. This guide addresses the latest version (22.24.8.36 and later) and its impact on development activities.

Developers frequently encounter conflicts between Norton 360's security features and development tools, often experiencing blocked executables, interrupted debugging sessions, and slowed development workflows. These issues have become more pronounced with the latest versions of Norton 360 as they utilize more advanced AI to analyze files and network connections.

II. Understanding Norton 360's Impact on Development Environments (202

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Understanding Drug Discovery for Plexiform Neurofibromas

A Comprehensive Primer for Undergraduate Students

Paper: Integrated Drug Mining Reveals Actionable Strategies Inhibiting Plexiform Neurofibromas

1. Introduction

Imagine having a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow along your nerves. These tumors can become large enough to cause pain, disfigurement, or even loss of organ function. For about half of the people with a condition called Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), this is their reality. The tumors, called plexiform neurofibromas (PNs), can develop throughout their life and have limited treatment options.