Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

1197 denysvitali 2026-09-01 18:22:39 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 1118

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are AI models with different levels of safeguards, available for general use and vetted individuals/organizations respectively, offering improved performance and capabilities in various domains such as scientific research, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

The Emergent Symbolic Structure of Artificial Neural Networks

107 schmuhblaster 2026-09-02 04:22:39 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 31

Modern AI systems excel in domains they seem poorly suited for, despite being based on continuous vector representations. Researchers propose that these vectors implicitly realize symbolic structure, allowing them to achieve impressive performance in cognitive domains.

How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been?

661 jatins 2026-09-01 19:22:39 UTC danluu.com Full Share 727

Fine, I'll build my own text editor

82 Alephinitesimal 2026-09-02 03:22:39 UTC dbushell.com Llama Share 69

The author is building a custom text editor, initially considering using a canvas but ultimately deciding to use native browser features instead for better accessibility and performance. They're exploring different approaches, including contenteditable and textarea elements, to achieve their goals.

WebFPGA

60 gurjeet 2026-09-02 04:22:39 UTC webfpga.io Full Share 27

Welcome! Please read our Kickstarter page for the project's information and scope. Purchase a board below and use our Web IDE to program your FPGA device!

My local model setup on an M4 Pro Mac Mini

179 raybb 2026-09-01 23:22:39 UTC lws.io Llama Share 98

The author runs a local LLM server on their M4 Pro Mac mini with 48GB of RAM, handling tasks from chat queries to coding and agent workflows. This setup provides cost predictability, faster responses, offline capability, and no rate limits compared to cloud APIs.

FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses

185 tatersolid 2026-09-01 23:22:39 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Llama Share 72

A new identity theft service on the dark web is selling digital scans of over 153 million US and Canadian driver's licenses, sourced from a breach at an identity verification company. The FBI has launched an investigation into the source of the images.

Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

435 HieronymusBosch 2026-09-01 14:22:39 UTC blog.mozilla.org Llama Share 142

Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS blocks third-party ads and trackers, reducing clutter and distractions while browsing. It's an optional feature that works alongside existing privacy protections in the browser.

Show HN: Weedout – Safari extension that hides YouTube AI-labeled videos

129 masteranza 2026-09-01 22:22:39 UTC masteranza.github.io Llama Share 57

Field Cam Weedout is a one-time purchase app for macOS 13+ that removes weeds from real feeds in seconds. It uses YouTube's "Made with AI" badge to detect and remove weeds accurately without false accusations or guessing.

Sonic Pi

136 Bluestein 2026-09-01 22:22:39 UTC sonic-pi.net Full Share 22

Sonic Pi is a new kind of instrument for a new generation of musicians. It is simple to learn, powerful enough for live performances and free to download.

The efficient frontier of LLM inference

110 philipkiely 2026-09-02 00:22:39 UTC baseten.co Llama Share 27

The efficient frontier in AI refers to the optimal tradeoff between cost and capabilities for models, with techniques like quantization, distillation, and pruning making tradeoffs between latency and throughput. Techniques can target specific points on the frontier or push it outwards to improve overall efficiency.

True Rate of Unemployment

200 ptrhvns 2026-09-02 02:22:39 UTC lisep.org Llama Share 156

The True Rate of Unemployment measures the US labor force's financial well-being by tracking those without a full-time job or earning a living wage. It provides policymakers with a more accurate measure to shape economic policy and fund communities equitably.

Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

156 AntonioLi 2026-09-01 18:22:39 UTC norirobotics.com Full Share 45

NORI A3 — an affordable bimanual robot for home and office. Made in the US, shipping fall 2026. $1,688.

Ambient CSS v3 – Blender meets CSS

256 kikkupico 2026-09-01 16:22:39 UTC ambientcss.vercel.app Full Share 79

Define a light source, and every shadow, highlight and surface gradient follows from it. Calibrated against Blender raytraces — rendered with box-shadow.

Movie Scene Map – 13,312 films, series, games, anime and manga

233 Flightmussy 2026-09-01 17:22:39 UTC moviescenemap.com Llama Share 34

Movie Scene Map is a free interactive map of 15,535 real filming locations in 166 countries. It uses open data from Wikidata and Wikipedia to show where films, TV series, video games, anime, and manga were shot or set.

The ChatGPT/Codex app bundles a full copy of LibreOffice

381 timpera 2026-09-01 20:22:39 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 176

The user found 1.7GB of data in their ~/.cache/ folder from the ChatGPT app, including full Python and Node.js installations, native binaries for various tools, and skills that tell Codex how to use them. This suggests a large cache of dependencies used by the app.

Path to Astra: critical capabilities and frontier safeguards

145 jithinraj 2026-09-01 20:22:39 UTC openai.com Llama Share 60

Astra, a model with critical cybersecurity capabilities, has been evaluated and deemed safe for release after strengthening its safeguards against cyber misuse and unauthorized actions. The model's advanced capabilities include identifying and developing functional zero-day exploits in hardened systems without human intervention.

The creator of Jujutsu has joined ERSC

228 steveklabnik 2026-09-01 18:22:39 UTC ersc.io Llama Share 172

East River Source Control has appointed Martin von Zweigbergk as chief technology officer to lead engineering on its next generation version control platforms. He will oversee the development of tools to manage exponentially increasing source code management needs in the AI-driven software industry.

Refurbishing a Tektronix TDS7104 Oscilloscope

120 jwise0 2026-09-01 20:22:39 UTC tomverbeure.github.io Llama Share 55

The author purchased a used Tektronix TDS7104 oscilloscope at the Silicon Valley Flea Market for $300, which is significantly cheaper than its market value. The scope was in excellent cosmetic shape but had some issues with booting up and displaying waveforms due to a dead CMOS battery and dim LCD screen.

Show HN: HN Match Maker – Matching "Who Wants to Be Hired?" With "Who's Hiring?"

82 all2 2026-09-01 21:22:39 UTC hnmatchmaker.com Full Share 35

AI-powered matchmaking between “Who is Hiring” job postings and “Who Wants to Be Hired” candidates. Every match is pre-scored and broken down by signals. Data sourced from Who is Hiring and Who Wants to Be Hired threads. Match scores are pre-computed using skill, domain, seniority, and salary overlap.

How bicycle coaster brakes work (2018)

59 Vedor 2026-09-01 18:22:39 UTC dougbarnesauthor.com Llama Share 46

A woman struggles to understand how a coaster brake works on her Columbia bicycle, but learns it's simple: pedal backwards to engage the brakes. The Bendix Coaster brake uses a clutch and drive screw mechanism that applies pressure when pedaling backwards, allowing for smooth stopping.

Forgotten History of Small Nuclear Reactors (2015)

36 derriz 2026-09-02 02:22:39 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 12

Small nuclear reactors are being touted as a solution to revive the nuclear industry, but their history shows they were not economical or easy to build and operate. Economies of scale have always been a key factor in the success of large nuclear reactors.

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2026)

212 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:22:39 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 234

I'll post job openings for remote work with the company's name, location, and a brief description of their business.

Show HN: Running 104GB Qwen3.8-Flash-Next on 48GB Mac with at ~12 tok/s

201 carloslfu 2026-09-01 17:22:39 UTC github.com/carloslfu Llama Share 95

The Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model requires a 512 GB Mac with at least 4 GB of RAM to run, and can be installed on Apple Silicon devices with macOS 14+. The download is around 103.8 GB and takes several hours over slow connections.

Building an interactive instrument for a one-of-a-kind festival

46 tjwds 2026-09-02 00:22:39 UTC benholmen.com Llama Share 5

The Eaux Claires festival, founded by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, is returning in 2026 with a custom instrument designed by the author. The instrument features a unique chime system and receipt-based recording mechanism that allows attendees to contribute to the music.

The Starfish and the Spider [pdf]

3 rzk 2026-09-02 07:22:39 UTC earthprayer.net Prefix Share 1

This book is about what happens when there’s no one in charge…no hierarchy. A revolution is raging all around us….Decentralization has been lying dormant for thousands of years. But the advent of the Internet has unleashed this force…The rules of the game have changed. Think “Roland Allen” as you read these notes. The Spanish army defeated the Aztecs in a few years but couldn’t defeat the ...

Atlas: A World Model for Spatial Intelligence

210 johnsutor 2026-09-01 18:22:39 UTC worldlabs.ai Llama Share 49

World Labs introduces Atlas, a next-generation world model that can generate, reconstruct and simulate any possible world. It is an omni model that operates on text, images, video and 3D data.

Building Autonomous Goal Loops That Deliver

39 jarredkenny 2026-09-01 23:22:39 UTC jx0.ca Llama Share 7

An agent loop harness needs a reproducible starting point, real demand, and deterministic floor to test feature capabilities. It also requires an authority model to prevent the loop from optimizing bad measures or grading its own repairs.

Top Web Design Styles of 1993

35 luu 2026-09-02 02:22:39 UTC contemporary-home-computing.org Llama Share 3

The author is introducing the concept of Interface Design studies to new students, highlighting its importance and relevance in today's digital world. The main focus is on explaining why studying interface design is crucial, despite many students being drawn to graphic design or web development.

Solving the Flat Cube

32 surprisetalk 2026-09-02 02:22:39 UTC mathenchant.wordpress.com Llama Share 5

The Flat Cube puzzle requires at least 27 moves to solve, regardless of whether the Devil chooses the initial or target tiling. This is proven through two different methods, one involving a tray of cubes and another using beads on an abacus wire.