I were 17, I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch

209 bilsbie 2026-08-24 06:02:18 UTC twitter.com/paulg Full Share 297

I would try to figure out why LLMs can write my essays but not clean my bedroom. Then I would study topics in college and grad school that could help solve that problem. I'll figure out a set of methods and architectures beyond LLMs that can quickly learn to perform physical

Everything I own, owned

1038 schlarpc 2026-08-23 23:02:18 UTC schlarp.com Llama Share 287

The author has successfully reverse-engineered several peripherals, including a webcam and microphone, to gain control over their functionality. They have found vulnerabilities in the firmware of these devices that allow them to bypass security measures and access sensitive information.

FDA clears blood test to aid evaluation for Alzheimer's disease

70 dabinat 2026-08-24 07:02:18 UTC medicine.washu.edu Llama Share 21

The FDA has cleared a blood test called PrecivityAD2 for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, developed by C2N Diagnostics at Washington University School of Medicine. The test uses high-resolution mass spectrometry to measure biomarkers associated with the disease and can provide accurate diagnoses with over 90% accuracy.

Executable Is a SQLite Database

144 setheron 2026-08-24 05:02:18 UTC fzakaria.com Llama Share 17

The author has developed a new executable format called SELF, which uses SQLite as its underlying database. This allows for more efficient and flexible execution of programs compared to traditional ELF formats.

Omakase Computing

8 Bluestein 2026-08-24 11:14:18 UTC learn.omacom.io LocalLLM Share 2

Omacom represents curated, integrated computing experiences where users trust others to make tasteful decisions. It contrasts with Linux's tradition of self-configuration, offering flexibility while reducing choice overload.

The Future Belongs to the Weird

30 georgestrakhov 2026-08-24 09:02:18 UTC essays.georgestrakhov.com Llama Share 9

The author argues that being normal and predictable has been a valuable trait in the past, but with AI advancements, this is changing. Humans are now competing with robots for value, making weirdness more desirable as it adds unique information to systems.

Anthropic's best AI model struggles to attract users as cheaper tools thrive

580 naves 2026-08-23 19:02:18 UTC ft.com Full Share 519

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Omacom Foundation funding hits $10M

6 tosh 2026-08-24 11:05:18 UTC omarchy.org LocalLLM Share 3

The Omacom Foundation reaches $10 million with Drew Houston and Peter Steinberger joining as Founding Patrons, each contributing $1 million. Their expertise in Dropbox and OpenClaw will guide Omarchy's growth and Linux desktop ambitions.

OCR It – pull text out of un-copyable documents for your LLM

66 thiagolima 2026-08-24 07:02:18 UTC github.com/thiagotigaz Llama Share 11

A Chrome extension reads a paginated document, such as a scanned book or PDF, and extracts text using OCR. The extension captures the region of interest once and then uses hotkeys to take screenshots, which are immediately OCR'd and appended to a running transcript.

Fast drilldown dashboards from a single Parquet file

40 v3gas 2026-08-24 09:02:18 UTC hamiltonulmer.com Llama Share 0

The author explores using object storage for customer-facing analytics dashboards, leveraging a Parquet-backed data cube and Hyparquet to serve real-time drilldowns without a database or query engine. This approach reduces latency and costs by offloading complexity to the data pipeline.

How I find problems to solve as a staff engineer

440 vanpra 2026-08-23 20:02:18 UTC lalitm.com Llama Share 135

A senior engineer is seeking advice on finding problems worth working on, and the author shares their approach of listening to day-to-day noise and absorbing issues that people are facing.

Andreessen Horowitz is investing billions into a bleak future

251 reasonableklout 2026-08-24 07:02:18 UTC modelrepublic.org Llama Share 88

Andreessen Horowitz is investing in companies that exploit loopholes and break rules, including those that deceive people and promote unhealthy products. The firm's investments reveal a pattern of behavior that prioritizes profits over consumer safety and well-being. As technology advances, decision-makers may need to enact new laws or policies to mitigate social costs.

I built a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with me

194 pantelisk 2026-08-24 00:02:18 UTC pantel.is Llama Share 39

The author is developing an AI-powered companion, Varkos, for video games that can control NPC dialogue and perform actions in real-time. It uses a hybrid approach combining embeddings, small classifiers, explicit rules and traditional ML to understand player requests.

Woman stranded in Spain after UK's eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

68 giuliomagnifico 2026-08-24 10:02:18 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 49

Nidia Webb, a UK resident, was stranded at an airport due to a 'known issue' with the Home Office's digitized immigration process. The system mistakenly linked her digital settled status to her twin sister's details, causing problems that were eventually resolved after hours of phone calls.

Google Workspace thinks my domain is an email provider (2025)

326 el1s7 2026-08-23 20:02:18 UTC blog.elis.cc Llama Share 110

User encountered error while creating Google Workspace account for company domain, despite premium renewal fee and no abuse history. They found workaround by disabling frontend input validation function that incorrectly flagged their domain as an email provider.

What Is a Harness?

477 tosh 2026-08-23 15:02:18 UTC earendil.com Llama Share 157

An agent harness is a software tool that provides an environment for AI models to operate within, allowing users to own and adapt it. It consists of instructions, tools, and a framework that governs the model's behavior.

My agent.md to improve LLM-assisted code quality

327 ibobev 2026-08-23 18:02:18 UTC fabiensanglard.net Llama Share 139

The author improved their LLM-assisted code quality by creating an agent.md file with coding style preferences, which was injected into the prompt during coding sessions. This helped to reduce code quality issues and improve overall readability.

New EU-wide product repair rules come into force

158 austinallegro 2026-08-24 06:02:18 UTC rte.ie Llama Share 87

New EU rules encourage consumers to repair products rather than dispose of them, aiming to reduce waste. The "right to repair" regulations provide support for manufacturers and consumers, promoting free or affordable repairs within a reasonable timeframe.

Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2026 – Show and tell

27 kaladan 2026-08-24 11:02:18 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 21

There was another one of these a couple of months ago and it did not get any traction. Lets hope this one does better. I myself am at $0/mo from my side projects and am really hoping side projects still have a future. So, those of you making $500/month or more on side projects in 2026, what are you doing these days?

How Complex Systems Fail (1998)

331 shortcrct 2026-08-23 16:02:18 UTC how.complexsystems.fail Llama Share 72

Complex systems inherently have hazardous processes, requiring multiple layers of defense against failure. These defenses include technical, human, organizational, and regulatory measures that work together to provide a series of shields against accidents.

Why is Anthropic's public writing style so unlike Claude's?

48 zdw 2026-08-24 04:02:18 UTC cmart.blog Llama Share 34

Anthropic's LLM, Claude, has a distinctive writing style that is now widely imitated but may not be ideal for all audiences. The company deliberately avoids using this style in their public research and policy writings to maintain brand trust and transparency.

Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware

247 campuscodi 2026-08-23 14:02:18 UTC securelist.com Llama Share 127

Researchers discovered a new Android malware that infects car head units through the built-in firmware update process, creating a proxy botnet for ad fraud. The malware was linked to the MoYu Group and is believed to be part of the BADBOX botnet.

AI Chip Architectures

97 Finbarr 2026-08-23 23:02:18 UTC jepeake.com Llama Share 34

Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and NVIDIA's GPU architectures have evolved to address the growing demands of AI workloads, with TPU focusing on matrix multiplication and GPUs leveraging massive multithreading. The two architectures differ in their approach to compute, memory hierarchy, and software stack.

Over 5,200 Ebola cases recorded in Congo

67 simonebrunozzi 2026-08-24 08:02:18 UTC afro.who.int Llama Share 23

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading, with a daily average of 90 confirmed cases over the first three months. The response needs to be scaled up and adapted to local transmission patterns and operational gaps due to challenges such as insecurity and recurrent conflict.

Fable and the end of the free lunch

166 dbreunig 2026-08-23 20:02:18 UTC dbreunig.com Llama Share 157

Coders are balking at Anthropic's pricing for agentic models, opting for alternatives like GLM 5.2 instead. The shift away from free lunch optimization is driven by the realization that Moore's Law has slowed, making parallelization and context strategies more crucial.

My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes

243 bwb 2026-08-23 14:02:18 UTC bookdna.com Full Share 90

Mourning Steve French

20 mfrw 2026-08-24 05:02:18 UTC lwn.net Llama Share 0

Jeremy Allison shares sad news of Steve French's passing, a long-time maintainer of the Linux kernel's SMB filesystem code. He praises Steve as a legend in the community and a good friend who helped him with his first upstream patch.

Explain it to me like I'm ten

154 bookofjoe 2026-08-23 19:02:18 UTC timharford.com Llama Share 56

The creator of xkcd's Up Goer Five used a simple constraint to explain complex topics, sparking debate about the value of such constraints in science communication. Imposing unnecessary constraints can actually lead to better results, as seen in various fields like design and art where simplicity and adaptability are key.

Why Sal Khan't: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling

182 the-mitr 2026-08-23 16:02:18 UTC punyamishra.com Llama Share 106

The author critiques Sal Khan's AI tutoring revolution, arguing that it failed because it lacked purpose and didn't allow students to actively construct their understanding. The true power of learning lies in the human systems, not technology alone.

A website for debloated open source alternatives

356 ryanvogel 2026-08-23 17:02:18 UTC debloat.dev Full Share 110

OpenMediaVault GPL-3.0 – replaces Synology / QNAP NAS OS on modest hardware Lightweight Debian-based NAS with plugin system. 0 post(s) »