AI Models Can Provably Hide Arbitrary Capabilities

59 sbulaev 2026-10-13 02:22:04 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 32

Researchers demonstrate that hidden capabilities in models cannot be reliably elicited under adversarial conditions, even with full access to model weights. This limits the effectiveness of capability evaluations and highlights a need for more robust defenses against backdoor attacks.

The baffling intelligence of a single cell (2024)

169 jsomers 2026-10-12 23:22:04 UTC jsomers.net Llama Share 20

E. coli uses chemotaxis to navigate its environment by sensing chemicals and adjusting its movement accordingly, a process that involves complex signaling pathways and molecular interactions. This phenomenon is considered a fundamental example of biological intelligence, as it allows the cell to adapt and respond to changing conditions without a centralized nervous system or brain.

GLM-Legal

496 ilreb 2026-10-12 16:22:04 UTC z.ai Llama Share 288

Large language models are shifting towards professional collaboration, requiring models to digest fragmented source files and structure specialized knowledge into cohesive analysis. GLM-Legal achieved a 19.2% all-pass rate on Harvey LAB while matching frontier closed-source models in complex execution, legal reasoning, and real-world drafting.

A Modern Web App in C

468 prophittcorey 2026-10-12 16:22:04 UTC prophitt.me Llama Share 186

CGI is a simple, language-agnostic interface to web development that doesn't require learning a framework or API. It's a straightforward way to run business logic directly from a single web server, making debugging and maintenance easier.

Intel D270 GPU AI Accelerator–Up to 480 GB LPDDR5X

132 hurricanepootis 2026-10-12 22:22:04 UTC intel.com Full Share 57

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Hackers activate automatic defrosting in supermarket fridges across Europe

540 Zeekaas 2026-10-12 12:22:04 UTC tomshardware.com Llama Share 717

Several European supermarkets have been hit by a cyberattack disrupting refrigeration control systems and electronic shelf labels, causing losses of up to several million euros. The attack has affected major retailers including Intermarché, Leclerc, Coopérative U, Albert Heijn and Delhaize in France and the Netherlands.

Who is vfmaddrnd231pd?

155 pngmangi 2026-10-12 21:22:04 UTC purplesyringa.moe Llama Share 16

The vfmaddrnd231pd instruction is a proposed FMA instruction that allows controllable rounding, but it does not exist in the Intel Software Development Manual or on supported CPUs. The instruction was likely removed due to an issue with its implementation.

A look at OpenAI’s math that’s claimed computes faster Fourier transforms

74 mochomocha 2026-10-13 03:22:04 UTC argmin.net Llama Share 40

OpenAI claims to have a faster Fourier transform algorithm, but its speedup is only significant for extremely large inputs due to an absurd model of computation. The actual running time is still much slower than the Cooley-Tukey algorithm.

Janas: Run LLMs larger than RAM by streaming experts from SSD

78 khalidkhair 2026-10-12 22:22:04 UTC github.com/prabanta-dev Llama Share 29

Janas-LLM outperformed llama.cpp on various models, with the exception of Qwen3-30B-A3B which reads prompts slower due to GPU limitations. Janas measures model performance in a chat-like environment with drafts and prediction blocks.

Making big downloads resumable in Firefox

139 speckx 2026-10-12 20:22:04 UTC lunarwatcher.codeberg.page Llama Share 45

Firefox 28 and newer versions have a network timeout issue that interferes with resumable downloads, but setting the timeout to 0 resolves this. This workaround assumes server support for resumable downloads and may not be applicable in all cases.

Auto Research: Integer multiplication below n log n

37 swesnow 2026-10-13 00:22:04 UTC app.getsupers.com Llama Share 11

An autonomous research run is initiated on the given GitHub repository to improve the conditional integer-multiplication exponent saving kappa, aiming for a genuine and reproducible improvement in T(n) = O(n (log n)^(1-kappa)). The strongest comparable witness will be identified and reproduced before attempting any improvements.

AI is a tool and using it well takes skill

302 layer8 2026-10-12 22:22:04 UTC yyhh.org Llama Share 244

The author disagrees with Rich Hickey's view that LLMs are automation, not tools, arguing that they can be wielded by humans and require skill to use effectively. The distinction between tools and automation is false, as automation can be a feature of a tool.

Turn a WiFi 7 Router into a 320Msps Software Defined Radio Receiver

305 djfergus 2026-10-12 13:22:04 UTC github.com/h0m3us3r Llama Share 87

A custom firmware turns a Gemtek W1700K Wi-Fi 7 router into a wideband software-defined receiver, capturing raw IQ data at up to 320 Msps. The setup requires a W1700K, USB serial adapter, Ethernet cable, and a host with specific network configuration for streaming the received data.

Launch HN: Agent37 (YC F26) – Low-cost agent sandboxes for running agents

122 vishnukool 2026-10-12 17:22:04 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 84

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The Dock on Mac, from OS 10 to macOS 27

23 soheilpro 2026-10-13 02:22:04 UTC blog.jim-nielsen.com Llama Share 10

The user researched macOS icon design history and created a graphic of dock designs over the years to spark their writing idea. They aimed to preserve and archive this visual resource for future reference.

Phreak.ing – Internet Phone Switch

105 rickcarlino 2026-10-12 22:22:04 UTC phreak.ing Full Share 28

blocked extensions can't call, text or ring you into a conference. blocked extensions and IRC nicks are hidden from your #phreak. This is an anonymous PBX, we do not keep logs & we do not want your personal information. Do not use your real phone number for signup. Extensions can be any 3-10 digit number.

Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age

295 scrlk 2026-10-12 12:22:04 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 333

Citroen revives its 2CV brand to boost sales of electric cars, unveiling a retro-styled city runabout. The new model is expected to go on sale by 2028 and will be priced around £13,000.

Writing a Demoscene Intro for the ZX Spectrum

96 zdw 2026-10-12 20:22:04 UTC markround.com Llama Share 10

The author, a retro computing enthusiast, has finally created a hand-rolled demoscene intro for the ZX Spectrum using Sinclair BASIC and Z80 assembly. The 10287-byte code features smooth scrolltext, bouncing VU meters, and a parallax starfield.

Solar panels that plug into your wall

156 speckx 2026-10-12 14:22:04 UTC nationalgeographic.com Llama Share 142

California and nine other US states have passed laws making it easier to install balcony-friendly solar panels, reducing costs and environmental impact. Plug-in solar systems can save homeowners up to $300 per year on electricity bills.

Secret of Orange Cats Revealed After 60-Year Search

252 bookofjoe 2026-10-12 09:22:04 UTC sciencealert.com Llama Share 180

Researchers found the gene responsible for orange fur in cats is a 5 kilobase deletion on the X chromosome, affecting expression of Arhgap36. This mutation causes overexpression of melanocytes leading to orange coloration, with females exhibiting patchwork colors due to random inactivation of one X chromosome.

Kevin Kelly's 2016 AI Predictions, 10 Years Later

166 surprisetalk 2026-10-12 15:22:04 UTC taylor.town Llama Share 59

The author reflects on a 2002 conversation with Larry Page, Google's cofounder, who said "we're really making an AI." The author believes that Google is using its search engine to train its AI, rather than the other way around.

The Making Of Super Mario 64 – full Giles Goddard interview (2001)

237 gregsadetsky 2026-10-12 11:22:04 UTC pixelatron.com Llama Share 88

Giles Goddard, a Nintendo coder, discusses the making of Super Mario 64, revealing that it was initially designed for the SGI Onyx emulator and had a small team of around 15 people. The game's camera system was revolutionary at the time and took thousands of different systems to perfect.

Codex CLI installs a persistent, self-updating background daemon by default

508 whimblepop 2026-10-12 19:22:04 UTC github.com/openai Llama Share 260

The codex app-server daemon is proposed to be an opt-in feature that starts a persistent background process, allowing for updates and decoupling the backend version from the CLI version. The daemon will run in its own session with no TTY and keep running after Codex window closure until stopped or rebooted.

China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024

105 mushstory 2026-10-13 03:22:04 UTC japannews.yomiuri.co.jp Llama Share 92

China surpassed the US in research and development spending for the first time, reaching ¥97.1 trillion, while Japan maintained its third-place ranking with ¥22.1 trillion.

Show HN: An experimental pattern-first DAW that supports MCP

34 androsynth89 2026-10-12 23:22:04 UTC github.com/andrewfader Llama Share 17

Blokkily is an experimental pattern-first DAW that uses a single event model to drive three synchronized editors. The software features a framework-independent musical model and real-time plugin boundary, allowing for seamless integration of CLAP and VST3 plugins.

Blood cells from 80-year-old donor become stem cells with molecular age under 20

132 arunc 2026-10-13 00:22:04 UTC doi.org Llama Share 86

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Show HN: Brickbrag – A multiplayer brick-building world in the browser

45 neuling 2026-10-12 21:22:04 UTC brickbrag.com Llama Share 20

A virtual town made of colorful bricks offers various activities, including racing, flying, and building homes. Residents can socialize online and customize their surroundings with endless brick combinations.

Show HN: SolidCraft – Open-Source Parametric CAD in Rust (With MCP Support)

19 bherbruck 2026-10-13 00:22:04 UTC github.com/bherbruck Llama Share 1

SolidCraft is a parametric CAD software that allows users to sketch, constrain, and build solids with a timeline feature. It supports various features like extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, fillet/chamfer and shell.

Muse Wonder

575 meetpateltech 2026-10-12 17:22:04 UTC research.meta.ai Llama Share 316

Meta has released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its most capable models yet, trained on a gigawatt-scale data center to deliver frontier capabilities for complex tasks. These models achieve state-of-the-art results across key benchmarks for personal and professional agents, memory, and coding.

Show HN: Atticus – Hold-to-talk voice assistant for macOS that runs on Claude -p

89 SaarthRanka 2026-10-12 12:22:04 UTC github.com/saarthurr Llama Share 17

Atticus is a free, open-source app that uses AI to automate tasks on Macs, learning shortcuts and remembering users. It runs on the Claude Pro or Max plan without an API key, using 0.14¢ of plan usage per ask.