Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year sentence for his role in FTX's collapse; he expressed regret but not for committing "terrible crimes." Despite his apologies, the court highlighted the risk of future offenses and his lack of remorse for the fraud committed.

John Barnett, a veteran Boeing quality manager, faced workplace harassment for his meticulous attention to detail and insistence on fixing flaws. Boeing's culture shifted under CEO McNerney, prioritizing cost-cutting and stock prices over experience and quality, leading to significant project overruns and safety issues.

The article reports Redis Ltd.'s shift to non-free, source-available licenses for Redis 7.4, sparking discussions on alternatives for free software adherents. Redis's evolution from a simple project to a venture-backed company has led to contentious licensing changes and community forks.

Meta ceased original content on Facebook Watch and is accused in court documents of ending its streaming service to satisfy a major advertiser, Netflix, with whom it had a strong relationship, including data-sharing agreements.

The article describes the application as stable but not safe for critical work, offering Windows and Linux versions with installation instructions. It also notes the different text appearance on MacOS and the use of Visual Studio 2022 and Qt v6.2+ for development.

The article discusses a fun project called DOOM Captcha, which gained popularity and became the top product on Product Hunt, igniting nostalgia in users. Creator Miquel Camps Orteza invites contributions on GitHub and shares his aspiration to continue as a creative developer.

The article discusses the author's journey from an agency-client relationship to becoming the VP of Technology at a startup named Matter, focusing on user privacy and happiness. Matter's app allows users to log memories without storing private data, ensuring a high level of privacy and security.

Researchers at MIT and other institutions have discovered that large language models (LLMs), such as those used in AI chatbots, retrieve stored knowledge using a simple linear function, despite their complexity. This finding could help scientists better understand these models, correct inaccuracies, and even predict their responses, potentially improving their reliability and accuracy.

The article discusses the potential of NeRFS (Neural Radiance Fields) in revolutionizing the 3D graphics industry by using neural networks to learn the positioning and color of glowing translucent orbs from multi-angle camera shots, potentially surpassing the capabilities of polygon-based systems like Nanite. It also touches on the application of machine learning in fields like material ...

AI21 Labs introduces Jamba, an AI model blending Mamba SSM and Transformer architectures for high efficiency, boasting a 256K token context window. Jamba outperforms similar models with 3x throughput, available on Hugging Face and soon as NVIDIA NIM, with open weights under Apache 2.0.

The article discusses extreme low-bit quantization of pre-trained models, demonstrating significant improvements in output quality with fine-tuning, and highlights the potential for compute efficiency in large machine learning models. It presents HQQ+ as an effective method for quantizing models at low bit-widths, outperforming full-precision models in some cases.

The article discusses the excitement around the Quansheng UV-K5 handheld radio, which, unlike its predecessor Baofeng UV-5R, allows users to update its firmware, leading to a variety of software-based improvements and modifications by enthusiasts. It highlights the potential for more in-radio processing and hopes manufacturers will support such moddable designs.

The article discusses the major updates in Dioxus 0.5, a library for building GUIs in Rust, which include simplifying the entire app development ecosystem, introducing a new Copy state management solution called signals, and removing scopes and the 'bump lifetime. It also highlights the introduction of new features such as hot reloading of CSS files, a new cross platform API to launch apps, ...

OpenAI's developer community, hosted on Discourse since March 2021, has over 100,000 posts by 20,000+ users, providing insights into developer experiences and feedback. Julep analyzed all forum posts up to February 2024, revealing trends and sentiments among developers.

JS-Torch is a JavaScript deep learning library mirroring PyTorch with Tensors, gradient tracking, layers, and auto-differentiation. It provides code examples for tensor operations, custom neural network modules, and training loops.

The Dencun hard fork introduced proto-danksharding to Ethereum, significantly lowering rollup transaction fees and marking a shift from major scalability overhauls to more incremental improvements. Ethereum's focus is transitioning from Layer 1 issues to application-layer challenges, with ongoing efforts to scale rollups and adopt new data availability techniques.

The UOKiK penalized Amazon for misleading consumers about the conclusion of sales contracts and the availability of products. Amazon's practices, deemed 'dark patterns,' often left buyers without products or refunds, despite assurances.

Intel received a substantial federal grant and favorable loans but has a history of extensive stock buybacks, raising concerns about the use of taxpayer funds and the impact on job security and national interests.

Mazda reintroduced the rotary engine in its MX-30 R-EV, a series hybrid with a redesigned, more efficient engine. The move reflects Mazda's commitment to its identity and the engine's historical significance, despite challenges in fuel economy.

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The study reveals that the formation of long-term memories involves a strong electrical activity that breaks DNA in certain brain cells, followed by an inflammatory response that repairs this damage, aiding in solidifying the memory. This DNA damage-and-repair cycle, which is normally associated with diseases like cancer, offers an explanation for memory formation and suggests that it may ...

The kernel compiles with Open Watcom and requires specific BIOS drive number and boot partition sector index in memory; it has undergone updates including MMX support replacement and bug fixes. Recent changes enable symbolic links to device files and improved USB and CD-ROM support.

Forwarding a warning to #writers who use #googledocs for their writing. An author lost access to her explicit writing when she shared it with alpha and beta readers. https://www.instagram.com/sloan_spencer_author/p/C48JN_TrvxO/ This is the usual first warning that a purge is coming. If you store explicit stories on #google please back up your work.

Royal Mail customers face a £5 penalty for 'counterfeit' stamps, despite buying them legitimately, with some penalties issued even for stamps from Royal Mail's own swap scheme. The issue raises questions about the authenticity of stamps and the effectiveness of Royal Mail's scanning technology.

Endlessh-go is an implementation of Endlessh that exports metrics for visualization on Grafana, enhancing the original by adding features like IP geolocation. It offers customizable logging and metrics options, though using external GeoIP services may be subject to terms and limitations.

The article explores the idea that consciousness might exist in self-organizing systems like stars and galaxies, and discusses theories suggesting the sun could have a solar mind influencing its system. It contrasts this with traditional scientific views that dismiss such notions as anthropomorphic projections or outdated beliefs.

Spice provides a unified SQL interface for developers to query data from various sources, enabling fast, in-memory data acceleration and co-location with applications. It's in alpha stage, written in Rust, and supports federated queries across multiple databases.

Modular has released the core modules of the Mojo standard library under the Apache 2 license, promoting open-source collaboration and transparency. They're integrating LLVM exceptions to address licensing concerns and are committed to evolving the open-source journey with the community.

The ext2 filesystem driver is being deprecated in the Linux 6.9 kernel due to its inability to support inode timestamps after January 2038. Users are advised to switch to the ext4 driver, which is compatible and supports 64-bit dates.

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IBM's Deep Blue victory over Kasparov in 1997 marked AI's early triumph, leading to practical uses and advanced generative AI like ChatGPT. Semiconductor technology's evolution, crucial for AI's growth, now faces challenges in scaling and 3D integration to meet AI's demands.

The article highlights the challenges faced by an experienced systems administrator in the current job market, despite having a strong skill set in Linux/Unix and problem-solving. It also presents the perspective of employers, who are looking for long-term commitment from potential candidates, and the frustration of job seekers who, despite matching job requirements perfectly, are facing ...

Non-canon character It is disputed whether or not this character was part of Tolkien's final vision. Read about canonicity at Tolkien Gateway. Appear only in game/movie Some of the characters in this genealogy are from card games. The reason they are included is to show visitors looking for them where they belong and that they are not part of the legendarium.

Dylan Barrie developed the open-source FuryGPU, a custom graphics card that achieves 44fps in Quake Timedemo, after being inspired by a DIY computer project. Despite challenges in driver creation, he aims to open-source the entire project, while clarifying it's a maker project, not commercial competition.

The article describes how to create a module for AwesomeWM to display the current Spotify song using Linux commands like awk, sed, and cut. It's a tutorial for Linux beginners on terminal commands, with an exercise left for the reader.

The article discusses the author's exploration of pattern matching in the Rust programming language, highlighting its limitations and potential improvements. The author then introduces Glowdust, their own language that allows for more complex pattern matching and variable binding, and suggests it may be better suited for database query language.

The article disputes the possibility of using quantum entanglement for faster-than-light communication, explaining that while entangled particles are correlated, forcing a state breaks the entanglement, thus no information is transmitted instantly. It concludes that despite being a fascinating quantum phenomenon, entanglement cannot enable superluminal messaging.

The Post Office spent £100m on a legal battle against sub-postmasters, ignoring evidence that faults in the Horizon IT system might be responsible for losses. Despite knowing its defence was false, it continued to blame the sub-postmasters for theft or mistakes.

Soofa signs in Brookline not only display information but also collect data from phones to analyze pedestrian traffic, raising privacy concerns. The data, including MAC and IP addresses, is shared with the town but cannot be opted out by individuals.

Idorsia is conducting a Phase III trial for selatogrel, a self-administered therapy for patients at high risk of recurrent heart attacks, which could revolutionize emergency cardiovascular care. The trial assesses the drug's ability to prevent damage in the crucial hours post-attack, with a potential market of over 800,000 US patients annually.

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for an $8bn fraud at FTX, showing no remorse. The collapse affected many, with some hope for full repayment despite market recovery.

The article reveals that the non-cellular, license-exempt radio standard DECT-2020 NR has been added to the 5G standards by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), as it promises to fill a significant gap in the wireless IoT market for massive machine-type communication. DECT-2020 NR operates in the global, license-exempt 1.9GHz band, enabling the creation of private wireless ...

The article recounts the origins of fuzz testing, which began with unexpected program crashes caused by line noise and led to systematic research and the development of a fuzz generator. It highlights the growth of fuzz testing as a key tool in software security and reliability.

Jitesh and Sam introduce Eggnog, an AI video platform for creating consistent characters across scenes, and share their plans for improving generation accuracy and expanding community-driven content. They aim to monetize through ads while providing a free creative playground.

The article criticizes outdated "share to" social media links on websites and introduces ShareOpenly, a new tool that accommodates sharing to a broader range of social platforms, including new ones like Mastodon and Threads. ShareOpenly allows users to share content by selecting a platform or entering a domain, and it remembers frequently used sites for easier sharing.

The article discusses the importance of cybersecurity in the maritime industry, highlighting a new course at NTNU in Ålesund on maritime digital security. It emphasizes the need for risk management and resilience against cyber attacks, with an industry-wide focus on improving digital security skills in light of increasing threats.

Vultr revised its ToS after backlash over clauses claiming extensive rights to users' content; the CEO clarified these were meant for forum posts, not server data, and has since removed the controversial terms. The change was prompted by customer concerns, especially regarding AI data use, and a full ToS review is planned.

The U.S. spacecraft Odysseus ended its "very successful" mission dormant on the moon, while future lunar projects for mining and research are increasing. Protection of scientifically important lunar sites is urged amid concerns of damage from space agency rivalries and commercial interests.

The author of the article discusses their experience with online feedback on their previous post about the Go programming language, acknowledging both supportive and critical comments. They delve into their process of using the AST (abstract syntax tree) approach for parsing Go code, their initial laziness leading to a simple JSON-to-struct solution, and their subsequent decision to rebuild ...

Thorntale introduces a tool for data-driven presentations, streamlining the process for product, engineering, and data teams. It features direct data connections, native charting, and eliminates the need for repetitive tasks like screenshotting.

Police are employing novel tactics like GPS darts and traffic jams to tackle the surge in car thefts in New York, while critics express concerns over increased surveillance. The strategies have led to a drop in thefts and increased recoveries, amidst debates on privacy and the effectiveness of these methods.

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The article discusses a two-year simulation of Australia's main electricity grid, demonstrating that it could run nearly entirely on renewable energy with minimal storage. It highlights the feasibility and affordability of a 96%-99% renewable grid, emphasizing the challenges of winter demand and the importance of geographic diversity in generation.

Venus Aerospace's drone reached Mach 0.9 using a hydrogen peroxide engine, with ambitions for a Mach 9 aircraft. They're developing a more efficient rotating detonation engine with DARPA for hypersonic travel.

The article promotes a subscription to FT journalism with various discounts and cancellation flexibility. It offers digital and print options, with savings on upfront annual payments.

In-app browsers override user preferences, compromise privacy, and harm the web ecosystem; OWA advocates for user choice and privacy through discussions with regulatory bodies and a detailed EU Commission submission. Regulations and technical solutions like Android Custom Tabs and SFSafariViewController are proposed to uphold user choice and privacy.

Babylon.js 7.0 introduces procedural geometry with Node Geometry, enhancing web development with new features and optimizations. It also adds Global Illumination and Gaussian Splatting for more lifelike rendering, supporting Apple's Vision Pro and improving animation capabilities.

Pat Helland invented a testing method called Hellandizing in the 1980s at Tandem Computers, placing test points in server programs for systematic debugging. This technique allows detailed testing of complex server logic and timing by controlling program interactions.

The author recounts their challenging experience with Kubernetes, detailing the complexity and unexpected costs of setting up a high-availability system. Ultimately, they reverted to a simpler, single-machine setup that better suited their needs and was more cost-effective.

Generative AI hallucinated a fake software package that was turned real and downloaded by developers, risking malware distribution. Security researcher Bar Lanyado's experiment with the package on PyPI demonstrated the potential for AI-induced cyber threats.

The article discusses the concerns and experiences of individuals transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and potentially back to employment. It highlights that while there can be apprehensions about damaging one's career, many have found their entrepreneurial stint to be positively received, and the skills gained during this period can be highly valuable to employers.

Weller Book Works commemorates its 90th anniversary, reflecting on its transformation from a secondhand shop to a renowned bookstore with plans for the future. The Wellers have navigated challenges from the Great Depression to the digital age, evolving to maintain a curated, successful independent bookstore.

NIST's practice guide aids industries in implementing TLS 1.3 for secure data audits while maintaining cyberattack monitoring. The guide provides techniques to access encrypted data, addressing the challenges of TLS 1.3's stringent security measures.

A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices, a top banana industry expert warns.

Harvard Library has removed human skin, used without consent from a deceased patient, from the binding of a book, Des destinées de l’âme, that was in its collection since 1934. The decision was made after a review of the book's ethically questionable origins and history, and the Library is now researching the book's provenance and consulting with authorities for a respectful disposition of ...

Xr0 offers a method for ensuring C program safety by formalizing function interfaces, which can prevent common memory safety issues. While still in development, this approach could redefine systems language design by focusing on interface formality.

Chioma Okoli faces imprisonment for a negative review of tomato puree on Facebook, sparking debates on free speech in Nigeria. She is sued by the manufacturer for allegedly breaching cybercrime laws and causing business losses.

Four major Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5 billion, alleging harmful effects on children's cognition and school operations. They demand accountability and safer product design amidst claims of addiction, cyberbullying, and escalating violence.

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Russell Impagliazzo has significantly advanced computational complexity theory, particularly in the study of the P vs NP problem and the theoretical foundations of cryptography. His work includes the creation of five hypothetical worlds that illustrate possible solutions to these problems, inspiring ongoing research.

The cofounder of a company, who is on a 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff, has been diagnosed with cancer and has only committed 6 months of the first year. The article discusses the various options the other cofounder might consider, from supporting the sick cofounder and discussing his plans, to considering legal implications of the cofounder's potential death, to treating him as ...

Stimulant medication for ADHD is linked to a higher risk of cardiomyopathy, but the overall chance remains low. The risk increases over time with medication use, yet it doesn't necessitate a change in clinical practices.

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A witnessed a ghostly apparition of J. Conington in Oxford the same night Conington died elsewhere, sparking a debate on supernatural experiences among 19th-century intellectuals. Lang, a critic of reductionist views of religion, sought to balance rationalism and acknowledgment of the supernatural in his works.

Utah's Artificial Intelligence Policy Act, part of consumer protection laws, mandates AI disclosure and establishes an AI policy office and learning program. The act requires clear AI interaction disclosure, sets fines for non-compliance, and offers a safe harbor for innovation.

AI chatbots exhibit emergent behaviors and political leanings, influencing user views; a study shows AI models favor left-libertarian politics post fine-tuning. Concerns about AI reinforcing biases and ideological polarization call for oversight and transparency in AI training.

Literacy significantly influences career options, with a global adult rate of 86.3%, but varies widely between developed (96%+) and least developed countries (65%). Gender disparities persist, especially in poorer regions, affecting women's literacy.

PyPI suspended new project creation and user registration due to a cyberattack using typosquatting to upload malicious packages, lifting the ban 10 hours later without explanation. The attack aimed to steal sensitive data and employed automated creation of malicious packages mimicking popular ones.

The article discusses the declining interest in science fiction literature, attributing it to changes in the media landscape which has pivoted towards adaptations and the public's reduced taste for the genre due to the bleak realities of the present and future. It also suggests that the educated and high-volume readers who form the core of science fiction's readership have shifted their focus ...

IRONSIDES, a DNS implementation created using formal methods, outperforms BIND and Windows DNS in performance and security, being immune to single-packet DoS and remote code execution attacks. It is a provably secure system, developed with SPARK and Ada, addressing the security flaws of other DNS servers.

The article emphasizes the need for developers to register or sign in with their credentials when running a script or application, and to ensure their User-Agent is not empty but unique and descriptive. It also advises that if developers encounter a block due to an alternate User-Agent string, they should revert to the default, and if they believe they've been wrongly blocked, they can file a ...

The article discusses how The Richmond Standard, a local news source funded by Chevron, tends to present Chevron in a favorable light, omitting negative stories about the company. It also highlights the impact of Chevron on Richmond, CA, where it is a major employer and polluter, and the lack of independent news coverage in the city.

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a settlement in an antitrust case, potentially lowering swipe fees for US merchants by $30 billion over five years. The deal, not yet final, could also impact credit card rewards and small banks, while lawmakers seek further industry regulation.

An international team of astronomers, led by Thomas M. Gaudin from Pennsylvania State University, has discovered a rare eclipsing Be/X-ray binary system, named Swift J010902.6-723710, during the Swift Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) Survey. The system, which started an X-ray outburst in October 2023, exhibits strong eclipse-like features every 60.623 days, making it the third known eclipsing ...

The article discusses a lawsuit against Apple, highlighting concerns over Apple's control over what can run on iPhones and its dominance in the smartwatch market. The author compares Apple's current practices to Microsoft's past, noting the importance of open platforms for innovation and competition.

The article's favorite temperature control mug is the Ember Travel Mug for its app control, ease of use, and travel-friendliness, while the budget pick, the ionMug, raises durability concerns. George Howell's perspective on savoring coffee's changing flavors is contrasted with the convenience of temperature-controlled mugs, which the author appreciates despite initial skepticism.

The Perceptron, introduced in 1958, is an early AI foundation, yet AI still faces old challenges despite modern advancements. History's boom-and-bust cycles in AI caution against repeating past overoptimism.

Microsoft's AI PCs, set for 2024, will feature built-in NPUs and a Copilot key, aiming to run AI tasks locally for enhanced privacy and reduced lag. Intel's new AI PC program encourages developers to utilize these NPUs, with performance measured in TOPS, although compatibility issues remain.

The article discusses the Python community's recurring debates on enhancing anonymous function syntax, highlighting the limitations of the current 'lambda' and proposals for multi-statement lambdas. Despite new syntax suggestions, challenges persist in maintaining Python's readability and simplicity.

The author of the article embarked on a mission to improve the loading speed of their website, implementing changes such as inlining CSS, utilizing system fonts instead of web font linking, and making non-critical CSS load lazily. These modifications resulted in a 22% reduction in loading times and a subsequent 32% increase in page views over a week, demonstrating that small adjustments in ...

The article discusses how electric vehicles (EVs) wear out tires faster due to their weight and power, revealing a gap in consumer education. Tire manufacturers and automakers are urged to address this by educating owners and creating better-suited tires.

Amazon SQS, nearly 20 years old, remains a robust queue service, handling over 70 million messages per second during peak events like Prime Day 2022. Despite its proven track record, the article argues that queues are no longer the right abstraction for modern systems, requiring extensive architecture for effective implementation.

The article discusses a Go pattern for state changes using a single struct to represent different APIs for various states. It highlights the use of Go interfaces to manage valid operations for an object's different states.

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The article discusses the nuances of biblical translation, illustrating how words like "camel" and "rope" in Aramaic and Greek can lead to misinterpretations, and explores the broader implications of translating key terms that shape cultural and political perspectives. It emphasizes the need for careful consideration of context and original meanings to avoid misrepresenting the text's intent.

The article discusses the controversial practice of banks conducting internal phishing tests to educate employees and customers about cybersecurity, highlighting the potential negative effects on trust and communication. It suggests better practices include clear communication, proper training, and avoiding deceptive tactics that can confuse and erode customer trust.