'Lavender': The AI machine directing Israel's bombing in Gaza

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The article discusses the Israeli army's use of an AI program called "Lavender" to identify and target thousands of Palestinians for airstrikes, often resulting in civilian casualties. The AI system, criticized for its errors and ethical implications, marks individuals and homes without thorough human verification, raising serious concerns about automated warfare and collateral damage.

Tips for linking shell companies to their secret owners

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Investigative journalists use advanced techniques and networks like ICIJ and OCCRP to uncover shell companies' true owners. Karrie Kehoe shared tips at NICAR summit for tracking these elusive owners and their assets.

Show HN: I've built a locally running Perplexity clone

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LLocalSearch is a self-contained search engine that leverages a sequence of LLM Agents to process queries without external APIs. It offers a transparent process view and is easily set up via cloning the repository and running with Docker.

7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, 34km depth

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Subroutine calls in the ancient world, before computers had stacks or heaps

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Early computers lacked dynamic memory allocation, using fixed-size buffers instead; functions were called without a stack by utilizing global variables for parameters and return addresses. Optimizations included using registers and specific instructions to handle function calls and parameters.

Improvements to static analysis in GCC 14

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The article details improvements in GCC 14, like a new warning for infinite loops and enhanced static analysis with visual diagrams for buffer overflows. It also mentions the default enablement of taint analysis to track unsafe inputs.

Terraform makes carbon neutral natural gas

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Terraform successfully creates synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air, marking a milestone in affordable, eco-friendly energy. Their innovative technology drives down production costs, offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.

Jpegli: A new JPEG coding library

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Jpegli is introduced as a new JPEG coding library that enhances image quality and compression, boasting a 35% improvement in compression ratio. It achieves this through advanced techniques while ensuring compatibility with traditional JPEG standards and viewers.

PyTorch Library for Running LLM on Intel CPU and GPU

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BigDL-LLM has been rebranded as IPEX-LLM, a PyTorch library optimized for Intel CPUs and GPUs to run large language models with low latency. It supports over 50 models, offering enhancements like Self-Speculative Decoding and initial INT2 support.

Show HN: Plandex – an AI coding engine for complex tasks

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Plandex automates complex, multi-file tasks by breaking them into subtasks, offering version control, and sandboxed changes for safe review before implementation. It supports various operating systems, relies on OpenAI API, and will include more model support, with a focus on improving software development efficiency.

LiveView Is Best with Svelte

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Sequin explores the balance between using Phoenix's LiveView and a Single Page Application (SPA), highlighting LiveView's speed for certain tasks but also its complexity for others. They find a promising solution in LiveSvelte, which combines server-side interactivity with frontend state management.

Reflections on Distrusting xz

The article speculates that "Jia Tan" may have implanted multiple security threats in xz, beyond the ssh backdoor, with potential nightmare scenarios involving hidden vulnerabilities. The author suggests a rollback to a pre-compromised version of xz and mistrusts all commits influenced by "Jia Tan".

New seafloor map only 25% done, with 6 years to go

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Seabed 2030 aims to map the ocean floor by 2030, yet only a quarter is complete, facing significant challenges. Recent discoveries, like four seamounts, validate the use of satellite data in this ambitious project.

MOnSter 6502: a working transistor-scale replica of the classic MOS 6502

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The MOnSter 6502 project creates a large, transistor-scale replica of the classic 6502 microprocessor, used in iconic systems like the Apple ][. It features over 4,700 components and aims for a mid-2023 public launch, despite running slower than the original.

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone, Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT)

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The White House is pushing for a new lunar time zone, Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT), to improve synchronization for moon missions due to time differences caused by the Moon's gravity. This initiative aims for precision in navigation and communication for the upcoming Artemis-3 mission and other lunar projects by 2026.

Intel discloses $7B operating loss for chip-making unit

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Autoconf makes me think we stopped evolving too soon

The author expresses frustration with the redundancy of autoconf's testing for system compatibility and suggests a more efficient approach where tests are run once and the results are shared. They highlight the inevitability of a recent security backdoor due to the complexity and obscurity of build systems.

'Mini liver' will grow in person's own lymph node in bold new trial

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LyGenesis has started a trial where a patient's lymph node is injected with donor liver cells to grow a 'miniature liver' for those with failing livers. The treatment has worked in animals, and if successful in humans, may reduce the need for liver transplants.

Redict 7.3.0, a copyleft fork of Redis, is now available

The Redict community has released Redict 7.3.0, a stable copyleft fork of Redis® OSS 7.2.4, available on Codeberg with thorough documentation and support for migration. They emphasize long-term stability and maintenance over radical innovation, differentiating from competitors like Valkey, and have adopted the LGPL to protect the software's free status.

No joke: FTC boss goes on the Daily Show and is told Apple tried to block her

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Lina Khan, the head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), appeared on the Daily Show to discuss the agency's ongoing lawsuits against Amazon, Facebook, and other tech giants over alleged monopolistic practices. She highlighted the challenges faced by the FTC due to their limited resources compared to the tech companies, but asserted their determination to fight against the concentration of ...

The Rise and Fall of 3M's Floppy Disk (2023)

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The article explores 3M's history in data storage, particularly its past production of floppy disks, and its current absence in the field. It also delves into 3M's development of magnetic tape and its significant yet outdated role in the computing industry.

Show HN: Portr – open-source ngrok alternative designed for teams

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Portr provides a secure method to expose local HTTP and TCP connections to the internet using SSH remote port forwarding, targeting small teams' development servers. It is not suited for production use and is AGPL-3.0 licensed.

Strudel: A live coding platform to write dynamic music pieces in the browser

Strudel is a music live coding environment for the browser, porting the TidalCycles pattern language to JavaScript.

Cloudflare R2 IA storage tier

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Cloudflare R2 introduces Event Notifications, Super Slurper for Google Cloud migrations, and a private beta for Infrequent Access storage to save costs on rarely accessed data. These updates aim to enhance data management and reduce expenses while maintaining performance.

Saffron: The Most Expensive Spice

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Saffron remains a highly valued spice due to its labor-intensive hand-harvesting process, with a single kilogram requiring up to 200,000 flowers. Despite its high cost, it is sought after for its unique flavor, medicinal properties, and historical significance.

JPMorgan to sell customer transaction data to advertisers

Chase launches Chase Media Solutions, offering cash back and personalized brand offers to its 80 million customers while providing brands with targeted advertising using Chase's first-party data. The platform, unique for its bank-led approach, follows Chase's acquisition of Figg and aims to enhance customer and brand experiences.

Every Dunder Method in Python

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Python's dunder methods enable customization of class interactions with Python features, focusing on their utility and appropriate use cases. The article also emphasizes correct implementation to maintain Python's hashability and operator overloading conventions.

Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets

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The Israeli military's AI system, Lavender, identified 37,000 targets in Gaza, raising ethical concerns. Israeli intelligence officers' testimonies reveal a reliance on AI for target selection and high civilian casualty allowances.

HP Disables Printer Functionality Until You Install the HP Smart App

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Google Is Killing Retro Dodo and Other Independent Sites

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The author expresses heartbreak over the impact of a Google algorithm update on their retro gaming content brand, Retro Dodo, which has drastically reduced traffic and revenue. Despite previous growth and a dedicated team, the change threatens their business and forces them to seek alternative traffic and income sources.

A first look at Europe's alternative iPhone app stores

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AltStore, a non-jailbreak app store alternative, is likely to be the first third-party iOS app store in the EU, offering unique apps like Delta, a Nintendo emulator. Apple's high fees and cumbersome installation process for third-party stores may deter users, despite easier app installations within these stores.

Legendre transform, better explained (2017)

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The article criticizes the standard method of teaching partial differential equations in physics, highlighting the Legendre transform's poor explanation in textbooks. It emphasizes the need for clarity in foundational physics education, which is often obfuscated in conventional resources.

Choose your weapon: Survival strategies for depressed AI academics

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An academic in AI research grapples with the widening gap between university labs and corporate AI giants, which have vast computational resources that enable groundbreaking work. The article discusses strategies for academics to stay relevant despite limited resources and the rapid evolution of AI technology.

Logik: Open-source FPGA toolchain by Zero ASIC

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Logik automates the FPGA development process from RTL to bitstream and is accessible via a Python API. It's installable via pip, supports common FPGA features, and can be run locally or via Docker.

Growth is a mind cancer

The author expresses disappointment over Apple's and other big companies' relentless pursuit of growth, which overshadows the longevity and quality of their products. They critique the societal and human issue of not recognizing a satisfactory end state.

America's Great Poet of Darkness: A Reconsideration of Robert Frost at 150

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Robert Frost's poetry, often seen as traditional, actually delves into modern darkness, challenging his stereotype as a simplistic poet. His works, reflecting on themes like the futility of choice and life's harsh realities, remain influential and relevant, even as they subvert common interpretations of his most famous poems.

The Quintic, the Icosahedron, and Elliptic Curves [pdf]

The article discusses Ferrari's formula for quartic polynomials and Galois' theory on solvable groups, relating the roots of quintic polynomials to icosahedra and elliptic curves. It introduces a method to calculate quintic roots using modern tools not found in Klein's work.

Making old orchards new again

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The resurgence of hard cider has sparked interest in restoring century-old apple trees found on ancient homesteads, with organizations aiding in the identification and rehabilitation of these trees. These trees, often left wild, can still yield abundant crops and serve as a living link to the past, with some being rare cultivars only discovered through dedicated efforts.

Dali owner file petition to cap liability in Baltimore bridge collapse at $43.7M

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Full EU chat control proposal attack on digital privacy and encryption

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The Belgian Presidency proposes an EU-wide chat control scanning for illegal content, retaining the EU Commission's initial extreme proposal. Critics, like MEP Patrick Breyer, warn it undermines digital privacy and secure encryption, risking fundamental rights without adequate legal scrutiny.

Opera becomes the first major browser with built-in access to local AI models

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Opera introduces local LLM support in its Opera One browser, allowing users to process data on their devices without servers. The company is pioneering in-browser AI experiences through its new AI Feature Drops Program.

macOS Finder is still bad at network file copies

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The author expresses frustration with macOS's inability to achieve write speeds over 100 MB/sec on a Raspberry Pi NAS, despite various tweaks and consultations with experts. They note that while read speeds are satisfactory, the bottleneck for write speeds on macOS remains a mystery.

The Defenestrations of Prague (1419–1997)

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The article details the political and historical significance of defenestration in Prague, particularly the 1618 event that sparked the Thirty Years' War, and its role in Czech national identity. It also explores how defenestration has been represented and mythologized over time.

Land use policies make urban childcare expensive and rare

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The article discusses the challenges of urban childcare scarcity due to restrictive land use policies, highlighting the author's experience with preschool demand in San Francisco and Brooklyn. Austin's reforms to make childcare more accessible are presented as a model for other cities.

Show HN: Burr – A framework for building and debugging GenAI apps faster

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Burr is a Python library for building applications that manage complex state, with real-time UI monitoring and telemetry. It integrates with various systems, offering a suite of tools for state machine execution and data management.

Rickroll meme immortalized in custom ASIC that includes 164 hardcoded programs

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The article discusses the ASIC chip from Matthew Venn's Zero to ASIC course, featuring a Rickroll meme and other designs to aid chip engineers in learning and fabrication. Tiny Tapeout 2 includes 165 designs like a Rickroll GIF and is part of a series that offers practical experience in chip design.

Is it safe to use __SECRET_INTERNALS_DO_NOT_USE_OR_YOU_WILL_BE_FIRED?

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I want to use the undocumented property React.__SECRET_INTERNALS_DO_NOT_USE_OR_YOU_WILL_BE_FIRED which holds some interesting insights and can be useful in some cases. I'm developing React libraries. is it safe to use in development? for...

WhatsApp Outage

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The article provides a live status update for WhatsApp, detailing user issues and feedback. It also explains Downdetector's methodology in tracking and reporting app problems.

GCC 14 Boasts Nice ASCII Art for Visualizing Buffer Overflows

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The site relies on ads for support but offers an ad-free experience through Phoronix Premium; David Malcolm details GCC 14's static analysis enhancements including a new infinite loop detection option. GCC 14 also improves buffer overflow visualizations and string operation analysis, with a stable release expected soon.

Octopus v2: On-device language model for super agent

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The article discusses a new method developed in research that enables an on-device model with 2 billion parameters to outperform GPT-4 in terms of accuracy and latency, reducing the context length by 95%. This method significantly improves latency by 35-fold compared to Llama-7B, making it suitable for deployment across various edge devices in production environments, meeting the performance ...

AMD ROCm Going Open-Source: Will Include Software and Hardware Documentation

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AMD is set to open-source parts of its ROCm software and hardware documentation, responding to community feedback over unstable driver support. The move aims to enhance software and AI ecosystems, alongside creating a feedback tracker for ongoing updates.

Is Economic Deprivation the Real Cause of the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis?

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Jean Twenge rebuts claims that economic factors primarily drive the adolescent mental health crisis, presenting data showing higher depression rates in wealthier teens. Twenge and Haidt suggest excessive smartphone and social media use, not economic deprivation, correlate with rising teen depression.

The Solution of the Zodiac Killer's 340-Character Cipher

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The article discusses the Zodiac Killer, an unsolved serial killer case, known for his cryptic ciphers, with one deciphered after 51 years. It also highlights the efforts and significance of solving this cipher, reflecting arXivLabs' commitment to open collaboration.

A lazy and flippant classification of programming languages

The author discusses grouping programming languages by traits, mentioning "P languages" like Perl, PHP, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, and their common use in web contexts with quirks at the edges. They also touch on other language categories, their compilation methods, and unique features, like message-passing in Erlang and Elixir.

Microsoft offered FFmpeg small one-time payment instead of support contract

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'HR is not your friend': why frustrated workers are hiring reps of their own

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NK Beale sensed job insecurity when her boss suggested she resign, possibly to avoid severance pay amid industry layoffs. Independent HR firm Caged Bird HR offers workers confidential advice on workplace issues, a service sought after due to distrust in internal HR departments.

'The Manipulaters' improve phishing, still fail at opsec

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The article discusses the ongoing illicit activities of a cybercrime group called "The Manipulaters," despite their claims of going legitimate. Recent research reveals continued security lapses, exposing their customers' data and raising questions about their operations.

Feds decide to do something about years-old SS7 spy holes phone networks

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The FCC is addressing security weaknesses in SS7 and Diameter protocols used by phone networks, which leave users open to spying. They've requested telecom providers to report on measures against such vulnerabilities and any related incidents since 2018.

When Will the GenAI Bubble Burst?

Long-term nuclear waste warning messages

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Nuclear semiotics explores communicating nuclear waste dangers across millennia, using ominous architecture and multilingual messages. Innovative ideas include an 'atomic priesthood' and color-changing 'radiation cats' to maintain long-term awareness.

Understanding Linear Feedback Shift Registers in FPGAs

The article discusses the use of Linear Feedback Shift Registers (LFSRs) in FPGA designs for generating test patterns, counters, data scrambling/descrambling, and error detection/correction. It explains the Fibonacci and Galois LFSR architectures and their implementations, including a practical example with source code.

YC's Winter 2024 Demo Day confirms that we are indeed in an AI bubble

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The article discusses a variety of startups leveraging AI in sectors like fintech, healthtech, and legal, highlighting innovative solutions like Aidy for grant applications, Givefront for nonprofit finances, and tools for combating deep fakes and misinformation. Startups like Soundry AI and Starlight Charging are also mentioned for their contributions to music generation and EV charging solutions.

Show HN: Goralim - a rate limiting pkg for Go to handle distributed workloads

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Goralim is a Golang rate limiter using the Token bucket algorithm and Redis, with HTTP middleware support. It's in beta and for production, one should fork and customize it.

Pitcairn Island Immigration

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Pitcairn Island, known for the Bounty mutineers' refuge, is a unique British Territory with a large marine protected area. It has a blended culture, is only accessible by sea, and encourages sustainable immigration.

NASA, Lockheed Martin Working to Resolve Artemis II Orion Issues

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NASA's Artemis II mission launch is delayed to September 2025 due to issues found in Orion spacecraft's electrical circuit and battery shock resistance. Fixes are underway, with some electronics being reinstalled and others receiving workarounds.

Eight U.S. States Now Have Plans to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Cars

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Several states are planning to ban sales of new gas-powered cars after 2035, adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements, with the EPA mandating a significant emissions reduction by 2032. Automakers are responding by increasing electric vehicle production, with some committing to full transitions by 2035.

The Texas Triangle: A rising megaregion unlike all others (2021)

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The Texas Triangle is outpacing other U.S. megaregions in growth, diversity, and youth, signaling future urban challenges and opportunities. Megaregions, key economic drivers, are distinct entities competing nationally for talent and influence.

John Barth has died

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John Barth, an innovative writer known for novels like "The Sot-Weed Factor," passed away at 93. His works, often compared to Pynchon and Nabokov, challenged literary norms and helped define postmodernism.

Stable Audio 2.0

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Stable Audio 2.0 introduces high-quality AI-generated music and audio-to-audio transformation with fair creator compensation. It offers new creative tools like melody generation and style transfer, while respecting copyrights.

FCC to vote on restoring net neutrality

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Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced the Commission will vote during its April Open Meeting to restore Net Neutrality, which would bring back a national standard for broadband reliability, security, and consumer protection.

The xz attack may be bad, but trusting Microsoft certs is worse

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Apple Services Are Down (Music/Arcade/Fitness/TV/Audiobooks/Appstore)

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Unreal Engine 5 multi-threaded rendering in the browser with WASM

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Why will my device lose access to Libby & OverDrive April 15, 2024?

OverDrive will implement security upgrades on April 15, 2024, ceasing support for Android 7.1.0 and below. Users must update their OS to maintain access to the app and protect their data privacy.

John Barth has died

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John Barth, an innovative writer known for novels like "The Sot-Weed Factor," passed away at 93. His works, often compared to Pynchon and Nabokov, challenged literary norms and helped define postmodernism.

Oregon governor signs bill recriminalizing drug possession into law

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Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill making drug possession a misdemeanor, reversing a decriminalization measure from 2020. The law aims to combine criminal penalties with treatment options through deflection programs.

NASA is working on new clock for the Moon

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NASA aims to create a unique time reference for the moon, as time there moves slightly faster than on Earth. The White House has directed NASA to develop this new time system in collaboration with international agencies.

St. Louis Brick by Brick (2023)

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The article discusses the complex history and cultural significance of St. Louis's brickwork, revealing issues of power, economy, and dispossession. It also explores artist Jackie Sumell's work on brick theft and its ties to displacement and extraction, challenging nostalgic views of the material.

How a Kalman filter works, in pictures

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The article explains the Kalman filter's ability to combine uncertain information about dynamic systems, highlighting its practicality in real-time problems due to its low memory requirement and speed. It also simplifies the math behind the filter, emphasizing its ease once understood, and provides a robot navigation example to illustrate its use.

The Ethics of AI in Military Decision-Making: Unpacking Lavender and Its Impact

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The Israeli AI program "Lavender" raises ethical concerns due to its role in targeting individuals for airstrikes, including civilians, with reduced human oversight. The global increase in military AI applications like Lavender necessitates a reassessment of ethical frameworks in warfare.

The largest deep lake water cooling project just got bigger

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Toronto is expanding its environmentally friendly deep lake water cooling system, expecting to increase capacity by 40% and add more buildings. The system, which provides low-carbon heating and cooling, will also gain a new intake pipe and has support from government funds.

Iowa sysadmin pleads guilty to 33-year identity theft of former co-worker

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Matthew David Keirans admitted to stealing a former co-worker's identity for 33 years, which led to the victim's wrongful jailing and hospitalization. Keirans used the stolen identity to secure a well-paid IT job and took out loans, culminating in his arrest and potential 32-year sentence.

Philly Typewriter

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Philly Typewriter, nestled in South Philadelphia, offers a free experience with over 1,300 historic typewriters and services like sales and restorations. The shop, supported by ad revenue, is a typist haven with classes, a manifesto, and a rare machine donated by Tom Hanks.

The Threat of Discontinued Software (2021)

The author reflects on the challenges of adapting to new technology and software over 50 years, particularly the issues with discontinued programs and data stored in proprietary formats. They express frustration with the rapid changes and incompatibilities, especially as Apple transitions to ARM processors.

Python Project-Local Virtualenv Management Redux

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The article discusses the author's evolving Python workflows, highlighting the use of direnv for executing .envrc files and managing virtual environments, and the shift towards using .venv for in-project environments. The author also discusses the use of uv for creating virtual environments, the use of PDM for cross-platform lock files, and the extraction of Python version for Docker ...

OpenTofu may be showing us the wrong way to fork

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OpenTofu aimed to be an open-source alternative to Terraform but faces allegations of illegally using HashiCorp's code. Despite initial support, OpenTofu's legitimacy is questioned due to potential copyright violations.

Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, 200 artists say AI poses threat to their livelihoods

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Over 200 musicians, including big names, signed an ARA letter criticizing AI's threat to their rights and livelihoods, demanding fair use and compensation. The letter reflects historical tech fears but emphasizes the need to protect human creativity against AI's potential to replace artists.

Dark extinction: the problem of unknown historical extinctions (2021)

Blood, sweat, and water: paper analytical devices track health and environment

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Tufts researchers have developed paper-based tests to measure health markers and environmental contaminants, offering a low-cost, widely accessible alternative to lab equipment. These innovative devices can be used anywhere, providing vital data for remote and low-income areas.

Row Zero and Viewport Data Streaming

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Row Zero offers a cloud-based spreadsheet with each sheet running on its own EC2 instance for high responsiveness, contrasting with client-run solutions like Google Sheets. It uses compressed data streaming to the browser, allowing for efficient handling of large datasets and simplifying multiplayer functionality.

Putting an xz Backdoor Payload in a Valid RSA Key

A backdoor in xz-utils was found, using RSA keys to hide commands, with a unique signature to prevent misuse. The creator discusses the technicalities and their legal battle for gender recognition.

Plunging Pickup Truck Sales Threaten Detroit's Profit Engine

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Bloomberg connects decision-makers with essential business insights. Sales of high-end pickups from Stellantis, Ford, and GM dropped in Q1 due to rising borrowing costs.

AMD to Open Source more of their software stack, release more hardware docs

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Why is observability so expensive?

Organizations are grappling with high observability costs, questioning the real value of the massive data they store. Innovations aim to reduce these costs, but the fundamental approach to data collection has not changed significantly in 30 years.

Ubuntu 24.04 Beta Delayed Due to XZ Nightmare

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The article highlights that the website relies on ads for maintenance but offers an ad-free experience through Phoronix Premium. The Ubuntu 24.04 beta release is delayed by a week due to security issues with XZ code.

How to hack the Jacksonville Jaguars' jumbotron

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The Jaguars faced mysterious jumbotron glitches during 2018 games, initially suspected as technical issues but later uncovered as deliberate attacks via a server controlled remotely. The culprit turned out to be a former IT contractor with a criminal past, who was later caught with illegal material on his phone.

Show HN: Humble-HN, hide Hacker News number of votes, comments, and karma

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Humble-hn is a Chrome extension created by a data scientist with minimal JavaScript knowledge, designed to obscure vote and comment counts on Hacker News to reduce bias. It's easily installed from the Chrome Store and was affordably developed using Cursor and AI APIs.

Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?

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An international team in Iceland is starting up a machine to remove CO2 from the air and store it underground, as once-fringe climate technologies gain mainstream attention. These emerging methods, including ocean iron fertilization and space parasols, aim to combat escalating climate change risks.

Best printer 2024, best printer for home use, office use, printing labels

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Nilay Patel reiterates the superiority of Brother laser printers for their reliability and cost-effectiveness, criticizing the content farm ecosystem for misleading updates. He also highlights the printers' efficiency and longevity without needing toner replacement.

The speed of sight: Individual variation in critical flicker fusion thresholds

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The article examines inter- and intra-individual variations in critical flicker fusion thresholds, finding significant differences between individuals and some variation over time within individuals, particularly in females. It also confirms the correlation between different measurement methods of this visual temporal resolution attribute.

The Triumph of Philanthropy (2018)

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The article discusses the influence of wealthy philanthropists in the U.S., highlighting the Ford Foundation's clash with pro-Israel organizations and the growth of private foundations. It also examines David Callahan's book 'The Givers', which critiques the unchecked power and lack of transparency in philanthropy.

An EMP or Solar Incident Could Result in Blackout Warfare

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Russia and China possess the capability for a nonkinetic first strike that could devastate the U.S. power grid and military, potentially via EMPs, cyberattacks, or other means. Despite known risks and historical precedents of solar events causing widespread disruption, U.S. infrastructure remains largely unprotected against such attacks.

Man pleads guilty to stealing former coworker's identity for 30 years

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Matthew Kierans, an Iowa hospital IT administrator, confessed to stealing a coworker's identity for over 30 years, leading to the wrongful arrest and debt accumulation of the real William Donald Woods. Kierans faces 32 years in prison and a $1.25 million fine for his extensive fraud, including employment and obtaining loans using Woods' identity.

Ask HN: What is the future of the entry-level software engineering job?

The article seeks to initiate a conversation on AI's influence on entry-level software engineering roles and their future evolution across various industries, inviting personal insights and experiences.

Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' tech was powered by low-paid Indian workers: report

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Amazon is abandoning its Just Walk Out technology, which involved Indian workers monitoring customer purchases, not just cameras and sensors. The company is removing this system from Amazon Fresh stores.

Twitter Files Brazil

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PHP: The Right Way

The article provides a comprehensive guide for new and seasoned PHP developers, highlighting best practices, coding standards, and resources for learning PHP. It emphasizes the importance of keeping up with the latest PHP versions, offers various installation methods across different operating systems, and promotes adherence to common coding styles for better collaboration.

A viral $22 burrito explains inflation in the US

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La Vaca Birria's owner, Ricardo Lopez, raised his birria burrito price to $22 due to soaring costs, sparking debate over fair pricing. Despite backlash and claims of "greedflation," the hike reflects broader economic pressures and a commitment to quality.

JPMorgan Chase is about to let advertisers target customers based on spending

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Chase Bank introduces Chase Media Solutions, leveraging customer spending data to offer personalized brand marketing. It aims to capitalize on the $61 billion retail media trend, competing with giants like Amazon and Walmart.

Fisker's Ocean SUV investigated for doors that won't open

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NHTSA investigates Fisker Ocean's door latch failures after multiple complaints; company faces financial woes, production halt, and unsold inventory. No recalls yet as Fisker cooperates with the probe amidst a broader crisis, including a failed Nissan deal.

Judge Sides with Tech Billionaires in CA Forever Case Against Family Ranchers

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California Forever's lawsuit against local landowners for alleged price-fixing was not dismissed by Judge Nunley, despite the landowners' claims of bullying tactics. The project's future remains uncertain as it faces local opposition and accusations of deceit.

German state Schleswig Holstein is rolling out their Open Source strategy

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Schleswig-Holstein initiates a digital sovereignty project in its administration by adopting LibreOffice and planning further open-source transitions. The move aims to ensure data security, independence, and boost local digital economy and innovation.

Roblox Accused of Concocting Illegal Gambling Ring for Minors

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Parents sue Roblox Corp., alleging it allows illegal gambling targeting children with in-game currency. The lawsuit claims Roblox profits from minors' gambling through third-party sites, despite terms of service against it.