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The Data Deals Behind Modern AI And the Audit Trail Nobody Has

1 May 2026 · Featured

The Data Deals Behind Modern AI And the Audit Trail Nobody Has

In 2023, a flurry of deals quietly reshaped the economics of artificial intelligence. The Associated Press. Axel Springer. Shutterstock. Reddit. One by one, content owners struck agreements with AI companies, licensing y…

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Is Your Data Working Against You?

30 Sept 2025

Is Your Data Working Against You?

Data is often seen as harmless — a background byproduct of our digital lives. Every phone unlock, every map search, every wearable ping feel…

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The Hidden Cost of AI: What We Trade for Convenience

10 Sept 2025

The Hidden Cost of AI: What We Trade for Convenience

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — from navigation apps to voice assistants, shopping recommendations, and even medical diagnostics. Th…

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Case Study: Enhancing Property Valuation with Big Data and Machine Learning

13 Sept 2024

Case Study: Enhancing Property Valuation with Big Data and Machine Learning

In this case study, we explore an innovative solution for property valuation in the Greek real estate market. Developed by The Gyld, this sy…

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Case Study: Automating Farming with IoT and Machine Learning Part 2

5 Sept 2024

Case Study: Automating Farming with IoT and Machine Learning Part 2

In this follow-up case study, we dive deeper into the challenges faced during the development of the automated cannabis farming solution and…

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Case Study: Automating Farming with IoT and Machine Learning Part 1

2 Sept 2024

Case Study: Automating Farming with IoT and Machine Learning Part 1

In this case study, we explore a cutting-edge solution for automating cannabis farming, combining IoT technology, machine learning, and real…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: GraphQL for Modern Data Fetching

29 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: GraphQL for Modern Data Fetching

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore GraphQL for modern data fetching. Gra…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Real-time Communication with Socket.io

26 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Real-time Communication with Socket.io

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore real-time communication with Socket.i…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Data Visualization with D3.js and Chart.js

25 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Data Visualization with D3.js and Chart.js

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore data visualization with D3.js and Cha…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Serverless Architecture with AWS Lambda and Azure Functions

24 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Serverless Architecture with AWS Lambda and Azure Functions

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore serverless architecture with AWS Lamb…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Workbox and Service Workers

23 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Workbox and Service Workers

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Work…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Automated Testing and Continuous Integration with Jest and Jenkins

22 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Automated Testing and Continuous Integration with Jest and Jenkins

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore automated testing and continuous inte…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Containerization and Orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes

19 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Containerization and Orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore containerization and orchestration wi…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Monitoring and Performance Optimization with Lighthouse and Google Analytics

17 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Monitoring and Performance Optimization with Lighthouse and Google Analytics

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore monitoring and performance optimizati…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: API Development and Testing with Postman

16 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: API Development and Testing with Postman

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore API development and testing with Post…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Continuous Integration and Deployment with GitHub Actions

15 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Continuous Integration and Deployment with GitHub Actions

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we'll explore continuous integration and deployment…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Static Site Generators with Next.js and Gatsby

12 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Static Site Generators with Next.js and Gatsby

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore static site generators with Next.js a…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: State Management with Redux and MobX

11 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: State Management with Redux and MobX

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore state management with Redux and MobX.…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: CSS-in-JS with styled-components and Emotion

9 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: CSS-in-JS with styled-components and Emotion

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore CSS-in-JS with styled-components and…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Building and Bundling with Webpack

8 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Building and Bundling with Webpack

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore building and bundling with Webpack. W…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Package Management with npm and Yarn

5 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Package Management with npm and Yarn

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore package management with npm and Yarn.…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Automated Testing with Jest and Cypress

3 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Automated Testing with Jest and Cypress

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. In this post, we’ll explore automated testing with Jest and Cypre…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Version Control with Git and GitHub

2 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Version Control with Git and GitHub

Welcome back to our blog series on mastering modern web development tools. Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential tools for deve…

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Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Introduction

2 Jul 2024

Mastering Modern Web Development Tools: Introduction

In this new blog series, we’ll be diving into some of the most essential tools and practices for modern web development. Today, we’ll start…

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Keeping Up with C#: The Gyld Way

1 Jul 2024

Keeping Up with C#: The Gyld Way

C# has become a staple language for developing a wide range of applications, from web to desktop to gaming. Keeping up with its evolution is…

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Keeping Up with Swift: The Gyld Way

21 Jun 2024

Keeping Up with Swift: The Gyld Way

Swift has become a popular language for iOS and macOS development due to its modern features and powerful performance. Keeping up with its e…

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Keeping Up with Javascript: The Gyld Way

18 Jun 2024

Keeping Up with Javascript: The Gyld Way

JavaScript is the most essential language for web development. Keeping up with its evolution is crucial for leveraging its full potential. S…

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Keeping Up with Vue: The Gyld Way

13 Jun 2024

Keeping Up with Vue: The Gyld Way

Vue.js is one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks for building user interfaces and single-page applications. Keeping up with its evolu…

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Keeping Up with Python: The Gyld Way

7 Jun 2024

Keeping Up with Python: The Gyld Way

Python has always been a versatile and powerful language, but staying updated with its latest changes and best practices is crucial for leve…

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Keeping Up with React: The Gyld Way

4 Jun 2024

Keeping Up with React: The Gyld Way

React has become a staple in web development, and keeping up with its changes is crucial for staying ahead of the curve. So, let's dive into…

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