Learn Python and get certified in a programming language with this $36 online learning course, including machine learning and ethical hacking.
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Learn to code for free: Best free Python courses
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Omegle shuts down after 14 years
Omegle, a once-popular online chat service known for connecting random users, has been permanently shut down.
After 14 years, Omegle is dead. The chat website experienced a bit of a revival during the pandemic, but now it’s gone offline for good. The internet has mixed feelings about its shutdown.
The chat service worked by pairing two random users together so they could talk to each other, over video or text. It’s a cool idea, in theory, an attempt to facilitate human connection online. But it was also created by an 18-year-old who couldn’t fully grasp its scope — so it got bad, fast. Some have called it a “magnet for pedophiles,” and it’s been part of multiple legal proceedings regarding young people’s experiences on the site.
In a post on the Omegle site — strangely started with a quote from C.S. Lewis and another by Douglas Adams — Omegle founder Leif K-Brooks told a very intense personal story about survival, being interested in “debating moral philosophy,” computer programming, and creating Omegle before announcing the site has shut down.
“The battle for Omegle has been lost, but the war against the Internet rages on,” K-Brooks wrote, following a manifesto about the difficulties of content moderation. “Virtually every online communication service has been subject to the same kinds of attack as Omegle; and while some of them are much larger companies with much greater resources, they all have their breaking point somewhere.”
That’s as close as we got in the 1,746-word statement to an actual reason for Omegle’s shutdown.
Best free online courses from Georgia Tech: Python, AI, and more
The best free online courses from Georgia Tech. Learn about Python, Java, machine learning, and much more for free.
TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from Georgia Tech are available to take for free on edX.
edX hosts a wide range of free online courses from some of the world’s biggest and best educational institutions. You can learn from the likes of Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, which is pretty special.
We’re not going to pick a favourite from the bunch, because particular offerings will suit some learners better than others. What we will say is that if you’re interested in learning about tech-focused topics like coding and machine learning, you should check out the range of free online courses from Georgia Tech.
To help you find the best online courses from Georgia Tech, we have lined up a selection of standout options to get you started. These are the best free online courses from Georgia Tech this month:
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Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming
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Data Structures and Algorithms I: ArrayLists, LinkedLists, Stacks and Queues
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Human-Computer Interaction I: Fundamentals and Design Principles
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Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java I: Foundations and Syntax Basics
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Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java II: Object-Oriented Programming and Algorithms
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Probability and Statistics I: A Gentle Introduction to Probability
These free courses do not come with a certificate of completion, but that’s the only catch. You can still learn at your own pace with unrestricted access to all the course materials.
Find the best free online courses from Georgia Tech on edX.
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