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Modern AI applications rely on intelligent agents that think, cooperate, and execute complex workflows, while single-agent systems struggle with scalability, coordination, and long-term context. AgentScope AI addresses this by offering a modular, extensible framework for building structured multi-ag...

I just downloaded the latest 4 Billion parameter model. I hit ‘Run‘. After a while, the Google Colab instance crashes. Sounds familiar? Well this is bound to happen if we don’t pay attention to the required VRAM and what VRAM we are providing to the model. Quantization is something that can help you...

At its core, ML involves algorithms that analyze data, recognize patterns, and make predictions. These models “learn” from past data to improve their performance over time. For example, an ML model trained on user purchase history can predict which products a customer might buy next. Artificial Inte...

Job descriptions of Data Engineering roles have changed drastically over the years. In 2026, these read less like data plumbing and more like production engineering. You are expected to ship pipelines that don’t break at 2 AM, scale cleanly, and stay compliant while they do it. So, no – “I know Pyth...

In the past couple of years, we have seen vibe coding evolve from just an idea that sounded “fancy” to a full-time practice for many budding developers. What used to sound like a gimmick is now a must-have skill, even in the professional world. Proof? The recent round of funding secured by one such ...

Are you following the trend or genuinely interested in Machine Learning? Either way, you will need the right resources to TRUST, LEARN and SUCCEED. If you are unable to find the right Machine Learning resource in 2026? We are here to help. Let’s reiterate the definition of Machine Learning… Machine ...

Talking to software feels natural now, until you need real business data. That’s where things usually break. MCPToolbox to Databases fixes this by giving AI agents safe, reliable access to production databases through a standardized MCP interface. Databases become first-class tools that agents can i...

AI and ML developers often work with local datasets while preprocessing data. Engineering features, and building prototypes make this easy without the overhead of a full server. The most common comparison is between SQLite, a serverless database released in 2000 and widely used for lightweight trans...

We interact with LLMs every day. We write prompts, paste documents, continue long conversations, and expect the model to remember what we said earlier. When it does, we move on. When it doesn’t, we repeat ourselves or assume something went wrong. What most people rarely think about is that every res...

Imagine stepping into your first data science interview—your palms are sweaty, your mind racing, and then… you get a question you actually know the answer to. That’s the power of preparation. With data science reshaping how businesses make decisions, the race to hire skilled data scientists is more ...

It is 2026, and in the era of Large Language Models (LLMs) surrounding our workflow, prompt engineering is something you must master. Prompt engineering represents the art and science of crafting effective instructions for LLMs to generate desired outputs with precision and reliability. Unlike tradi...

The yearly GATE exam is right around the corner. For some this was a long time coming—for others, a last minute priority. Whichever group you belong to, preparation would be the only focus for you now.  This article is here to assist with those efforts. A curated list of GATE DA learning material th...

Among the most valuable roles in the corporate world today, data science enjoys a pole position with just a handful of alternatives that can even match its scale. Record-breaking salaries are being paid to data scientists across the globe for their highly unique skill set, as well as the massive imp...

AI Agents are being widely adopted across industries, but how many agents are needed for an Agentic AI system? The answer can be 1 or more. What really matters is that we pick the right number of Agents for the task at hand. Here, we will try to look at the cases where we can […] The post Single-Age...

Prompt engineering isn’t about creating elaborate prompts. It’s about developing the judgment to choose the right structure, logic, and level of control for a given task. This article gives you 40 scenario-based questions and answers that reflect real decisions you make when working with LLMs in pro...

Among all the tools that a data scientist has, it is difficult to find one that has received a reputation as an effective and trustworthy tool like XGBoost. It was even mentioned in the winning solution of machine learning competitions on a site such as Kaggle, which you have probably visited. This ...

Agentic browsing is quickly becoming mainstream. People don’t just want AI agents to research products anymore. They want agents to actually buy things for them: compare options, place orders, handle payments, and complete the entire transaction. That’s where things started to break. Today’s commerc...

AI systems feel smarter than ever. They answer quickly, confidently, and with polish. But beneath that surface, something subtle is going wrong. Outputs are getting safer. Ideas are getting narrower. Surprise is disappearing – less aweful.  This matters because AI is increasingly involved in how we ...

AI is taking over the world. If you don’t agree to this, you need to have a look at the latest technologies presented at one of the biggest annual technology events – the CES 2026. Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place in Las Vegas, US, every year, brings forward the best of technologies bein...

Most RAG demos stop at “upload a PDF and ask a question.” That proves the pipeline works. It doesn’t prove you understand it. These projects are designed to break in interesting ways. They surface bias, contradictions, forgotten context, and overconfident answers. That’s where real RAG learning star...

The beginning of a new year brings about a new sense of energy in most. One may argue that it is all psychological, as nothing changes other than the date. Agreed, to a point. Though it is psychological, the change is not just based on the onset of a “new year.” A deep-rooted logical reasoning […] T...

I get the AI scare, and if I am being honest here, you should take it seriously too. The AI age is unfolding fast, and we are seeing automation enter just about every sector. Once it does, there is absolutely no argument that the entire dynamics of human roles will change. So, for most of […] The po...

In machine learning with categorical data, it is common to encode the categories as dummy variables (sometimes called one hot encoding) to encode categories as numerical values. This is a significant step since there are many algorithms that do not operate on other things other than numbers like lin...

Data science powers decision-making across modern businesses, from data preparation and automation to advanced analytics and machine learning. Learning it requires a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, programming, and practical problem-solving. The good news is that data science can be se...