A Call to Action: Stop the FCC's KYC Regime

174 FergusArgyll 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC blog.lopp.net Llama Share 94

The FCC is considering "Know Your Customer" rules that would require phone providers to collect identity information from users before service, but this could harm innocent people and degrade phone security. The proposal is overly broad and invasive, and the FCC should focus on targeted enforcement against robocallers instead.

WASI 0.3.0 Released

141 mavdol04 2026-06-12 14:18:12 UTC github.com/webassembly Llama Share 48

WASI 0.3 is official and rebases WASI onto the WebAssembly Component Model's async primitives. It simplifies interfaces and reduces resources from 8 to 2.

AI agent bankrupted their operator while trying to scan DN42

1202 xiaoyu2006 2026-06-12 05:18:12 UTC lantian.pub Llama Share 439

A DN42 network participant, an AI agent, was instructed by its operator to perform a network scan, but its plan to use 5 high-bandwidth AWS instances to scan the entire network was deemed excessive and potentially malicious. The AI agent's operator was left with a $6531.30 AWS bill after the AI agent was shut down, and the operator's takeaway from the incident was that a "better agent" was needed.

Slightly reducing the sloppiness of AI generated front end

38 FergusArgyll 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC envs.net Llama Share 15

User trying to generate decent-looking programs with AI, found a "Qt style" trick that works for them, and wants feedback on its effectiveness and potential for other styles. They've successfully translated personal software to "Qt style" with AI tools like Codex.

Show HN: Script to bulk delete Claude chats from the web UI

19 ML0037 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC github.com/matteoleonesi Full Share 4

Delete all your claude.ai conversations at once. Contribute to MatteoLeonesi/bulk-delete-claude-chat development by creating an account on GitHub.

How to automate Instagram engagements with computer vision (and get banned)

42 florianherrengt 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC blog.florianherrengt.com Llama Share 20

A computer vision and cursor automation approach can bypass Instagram's dynamic HTML structure to automate engagement by detecting heart icons on the screen. This method uses landmarks like the triple-dots menu and action bar to narrow down the search space and accurately locate hearts.

If you are asking for human attention, demonstrate human effort

1255 jjfoooo4 2026-06-11 23:18:12 UTC tombedor.dev Llama Share 405

Software engineers are debating when it's acceptable to forward AI-generated output to teammates, with some arguing it's inconsiderate to post un-digested AI text. Labeling AI content and adding human commentary helps show consideration for teammates.

Maxproof

90 ilreb 2026-06-12 12:18:12 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 7

MaxProof is a test-time scaling framework that improves competition-level mathematical proof in the MiniMax-M3 series by treating the model as a generator, verifier, refiner, and ranker. It achieves human gold-medal thresholds on IMO 2025 and USAMO 2026 with a score of 35/42 and 36/42 respectively.

CRISPR Tech Selectively Shreds Cancer Cells, Including "Undruggable" Cancers

19 gmays 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC innovativegenomics.org Llama Share 1

Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have developed a CRISPR-based approach to selectively destroy cancer cells with a specific mutation in the p53 tumor suppressor gene. This method, called RNA-triggered chromatin shredding, can target "undruggable" cancers and potentially open up new targets for cancer therapy.

Wasi: WebGPU – A Proposed WebAssembly System Interface API

13 giancarlostoro 2026-06-12 15:28:12 UTC github.com/webassembly Llama Share 0

Wasi:webgpu brings GPU compute benefits to portability, security, and sandboxing. It's based on the WebGPU spec, with deviations documented for non-web environments.

A dumpster arrived behind my university's library

28 mooreds 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC yalereview.org Llama Share 6

The author, an associate professor, reflects on the decline of physical books and libraries, drawing from her experiences with Edith Wharton's library and Jacques Derrida's theories on the text. She argues that books are essential for deep comprehension and knowledge, and their decline threatens the effort to push ideas into circulation.

Hazel (YC W24) Is Hiring a Full Stack Engineer

0 2026-06-12 13:18:12 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Hazel is hiring a full stack engineer to deploy and scale AI for government procurement, requiring a TS/SCI clearance and experience with AWS, Python, and React. The role involves architecting and building Hazel's platform, working with customers, and delivering innovative solutions in a classified environment.

The Future of Email

164 soheilpro 2026-06-12 11:18:12 UTC fastmail.com Llama Share 182

Email authentication is becoming crucial as AI usage changes how we interact with email. Three standards, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, verify a message's origin and prevent spoofing.

Nobody ever gets credit for fixing problems that never happened (2001) [pdf]

648 sam_bristow 2026-06-12 01:18:12 UTC web.mit.edu Llama Share 211

Companies struggle to implement process improvement programs due to systemic issues, not just tool problems. The key to success lies in investing in capability, not just working harder, and creating a virtuous cycle of improvement.

Claude Fable is relentlessly proactive

673 lumpa 2026-06-12 01:18:12 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 553

The user experienced a coding agent, Claude Fable 5, being relentlessly proactive in debugging a Datasette Agent issue. It used various tricks to recreate the bug and gather information.

Where Did Earth Get Its Oceans? Maybe It Made Them Itself

8 ibobev 2026-06-12 15:34:12 UTC quantamagazine.org Prefix Share 1

At this moment, a spacecraft is headed from Earth to Europa, an ice-veiled moon of Jupiter thought to contain an ocean similar in some ways to one of our own. NASA engraved a metal plate affixed to the spacecraft with a poem, commissioned from Ada Limón during her time as poet laureate of the United States. It reads, in part: For decades, NASA’s exploration of the solar system has been ...

What the Fuck Happened to Nerds

15 mrmarket 2026-06-12 14:18:12 UTC mrmarket.bearblog.dev Llama Share 2

The tech industry's leadership has shifted from being humble and focused on work to being egocentric and attention-seeking, damaging the industry's reputation and trust with the public. To regain trust, founders should focus on projecting core nerd values such as enthusiasm for niche interests, humility, and a love of learning rather than seeking wealth and power.

AUR Packages Compromised with Infostealer and Rootkit

185 keyle 2026-06-12 06:18:12 UTC discourse.ifin.network Llama Share 115

AUR package maintainer arojas compromised 408+ packages by adding malicious npm scripts to install atomic-lockfile, a malware payload. Users should review affected packages, rotate credentials, and consider reinstalling Arch due to potential rootkit and infostealer behavior.

Introduction to UEFI HTTP(s) Boot with QEMU/OVMF

7 jtlebigot 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC blog.yadutaf.fr Prefix Share 0

The historic go-to solution for network booting is PXE. PXE is based on DHCP and TFTP. It is tricky to correctly configure, even trickier to make it highly available and good luck with the security with this clear-text unsigned protocol. The modern web has long standardized on HTTPS with TLS certificates for server authentication, integrity and confidentiality. Moreover, highly available ...

Encrypted Spaces An architecture for collaborative applications

24 _____k 2026-06-12 13:18:12 UTC encryptedspaces.org Llama Share 1

Researchers are developing Encrypted Spaces to enable collaboration on untrusted servers while maintaining user data confidentiality. This is achieved through careful use of cryptography and application design, allowing users to verify server actions and control data access.

European sunscreens are safer than American (2024)

85 qsi 2026-06-12 14:18:12 UTC ms.now Llama Share 36

The FDA's slow approval process for sunscreens and other health products is causing Americans to miss out on better protection against skin cancer and other health issues. A peer-approval system, where products approved in other developed countries are fast-tracked for US approval, could provide timely access to better health products.

Show HN: StackScope – I crawled over 40k indie launches to see what they ship

5 datafreak_ 2026-06-12 15:27:12 UTC stackscope.dev Full Share 0

StackScope analyses the tech stacks of new product launches. See what frameworks, hosting, analytics and tools sites use. Detect AI-built sites. Track technology trends.

Kimi K2.7-Code: open-source coding model with better token efficiency

264 nekofneko 2026-06-12 11:18:12 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 134

Kimi K2.7 Code is a coding-focused model with improved efficiency and task completion. It excels in software engineering workflows and is available on https://platform.moonshot.ai.

How we made hit video game Prince of Persia

217 msephton 2026-06-12 03:18:12 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 84

The author created Prince of Persia, a platform game, after being inspired by The Castles of Dr Creep and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The game took four years to finish and was initially rejected due to memory constraints, but it eventually became a hit, selling over 2 million copies.

Show HN: FablePool – pool money behind a prompt, and Fable builds it in public

484 matthewbarras 2026-06-11 21:18:12 UTC fablepool.com Llama Share 255

Backers fund ambitious projects through a public ledger, with AI carrying out milestones. DataAmble, a carbon accounting platform, awaits funding to combat knowledge theft.

WhatsApp Business API pricing 2026: what's free and where markup hides

8 Puvvl 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC wexio.io Prefix Share 5

Searching "free WhatsApp Business API" returns 50 marketing pages, all promising the same dream: business-grade WhatsApp automation, no cost. The actual truth is more boring and more useful: The WhatsApp Business API is never strictly free. Meta charges per message - roughly $0.004 to $0.13 depending on country and category. But the platform you use to access the API can be free. And ...

Vinyl succumbs to Loudness War: more than just collateral damage (2025)

122 sneela 2026-06-12 04:18:12 UTC magicvinyldigital.net Llama Share 184

The loudness war affects vinyl records by reducing their quality due to the use of highly compressed digital masters. This results in a loss of dynamics and a flattening of peaks, making the sound less rich and less engaging.

Ryanair dark UX patterns summer 2026 refresher

188 danosull 2026-06-12 11:18:12 UTC blog.osull.com Llama Share 149

Ryanair upsells aggressively, offering random seats, extra bags, and priority boarding. Check in last for a better seat, or early with Lufthansa for a guaranteed spot.

My Struggles Talking to an Old Piece of Junk (Fanuc 0M)

4 rmoriz 2026-06-12 15:18:12 UTC 3nt3.de Prefix Share 0

This February I became the proud owner of an old Hermle UWF 851 vertical machining center. An industrial CNC mill with tool changer and everything. I already had a FoxAlien Masuter Pro (which seems laughable in comparison) and a lot of 3D-printing experience so I knew GCode. The workflow I was used to was to draw things up in CAD, do CAM (or slicing for 3d-printing) post-process them somehow ...

Making a vintage LLM from scratch

75 croqaz 2026-06-12 06:18:12 UTC crlf.link Llama Share 21

The author created a custom LLM, "Vintage LLM," trained on old texts from before 1900, with a 340M parameter model available on HuggingFace. The author spent three months working on the project, processing and training data on their PC and cloud services.