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Welcome to edition #33 of the We ❤️ Open Source newsletter!
This week we're using AI to organize your photo archives, tame inbox overload, and even generate a custom self-portrait with Gemini, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion.
We’re also featuring Sophia Rowland on the podcast with a hands-on look at responsible AI, from MLOps to model cards and nutrition labels. Plus, see how to unlock GitHub Copilot without any plugins and use AI to streamline your next big project. As always, our goal is to raise your open source IQ and share the stories of the people shaping the open source world—through content made and curated by real humans. 🙂
This week we'll look at...
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Articles
 | Tired of scrolling through endless IMG_1234.jpg files? See how to use CLIP, YOLOv8, and FiftyOne to turn thousands of messy family photos into a searchable, organized archive. The best part: No photo studio required. WHY WE ❤️ IT: The real-world applicability of this article is off the charts! Many people can relate to the problem Paula describes and structures the post around. |
 | Inbox chaos, meet AI. In this post, Don Shin shares how they use GenAI to prioritize emails by context, urgency, and relationships. This saves time, mental energy, and sanity. If your inbox feels like a daily avalanche, this might be the lifeline you’ve been waiting for. WHY WE ❤️ IT: The application Don describes highlights where LLMs truly shine - leveraging AI’s ability to make nuanced judgment calls that were previously impossible to automate. |
 | Skip the photo shoot and try AI instead. In this guide, Mark Hinkle shows how to create your own self-portrait with Gemini, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion. Whether you want a polished headshot for your next conference talk or a creative avatar for your GitHub profile, this tutorial walks you through the process step by step. WHY WE ❤️ IT: Another article outlining a solution to a real problem - How to create professional portraits without the photo shoot using both commercial and open source solutions. It's also part of the eBook: Everyday AI guide: Practical genAI life hacks from real users, a free download from We Love Open Source. |
 | Feeling overwhelmed by big projects? See how AI can help you map every task, create clear timelines, and keep your plans on track. From weddings to conference talks, get inspired by real-life lessons in AI-powered project management. WHY WE ❤️ IT: The 4 steps this post includes will guide you through getting started with project planning using a Mermaid chart and checklist. |
What's in your technology toolbox?
Skip the setup, jump into coding. Did you know you can use GitHub Copilot without installing anything? This quick tip shows you how to unlock AI-powered coding straight from your browser, which is perfect for fast prototyping or troubleshooting on the go.
From the We ❤️ Open Source Podcast
 | How can developers make AI safer, fairer, and more reliable? Sophia Rowland joins the We Love Open Source podcast to explain MLOps, model cards, and AI nutrition labels, offering practical tips to prevent bias, monitor performance, and keep your models healthy. Don't miss these insights for smarter, responsible AI development. |
Wrap Up
If you've made it this far (thank you!), check out everything we do, our YouTube channel with 1000's of open source talks, the many meetups we host around the southeast and NYC, and the huge open source conference we host every October in downtown Raleigh, NC.
We hope you learn something new this weekend!
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