Statement from Dario Amodei on Our Discussions with the Department of War

914 qwertox 2026-02-26 22:42:47 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 507

Anthropic has worked with the US government to deploy AI models for national security, but refuses to allow their use in mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons due to democratic and safety concerns. The company is willing to continue serving the Department of War with safeguards in place, but may transition to another provider if their conditions are not met.

Tell HN: YC companies scrape GitHub activity, send spam emails to users

600 miki123211 2026-02-26 09:35:08 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 224

User received unsolicited marketing emails from companies scraping their Github activity, likely using commit metadata. They have contacted Github and YC Ethics about the issue.

Anthropic ditches its core safety promise

547 motbus3 2026-02-26 12:52:50 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 3

Anthropic is loosening its core safety principle in response to competition, adopting a nonbinding safety framework that can change. The company says its previous policy hindered its ability to compete in the rapidly growing AI market.

Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model

494 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:02:37 UTC blog.google Llama Share 474

Nano Banana 2 is a state-of-the-art image model that combines advanced intelligence and studio-quality creative control with lightning-fast speed. It offers features like precision text rendering, translation, and high-quality photorealistic imagery, making it a versatile tool for various workflows.

Layoffs at Block

475 mlex 2026-02-26 21:17:56 UTC twitter.com/jack Full Share 461

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Tech companies shouldn't be bullied into doing surveillance

463 pseudolus 2026-02-26 00:37:32 UTC eff.org Llama Share 140

The US government is pressuring Anthropic to allow their AI technology to be used in surveillance and autonomous weapons, despite the company's public stance against these uses. Anthropic should stand firm and refuse to compromise their principles, as public and corporate expectations are for them to uphold their stated values.

RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs

374 jnord 2026-02-26 02:43:26 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 324

HP's CFO said RAM costs have risen 100 percent and now account for 35 percent of PC bill of materials due to a memory shortage. HP is raising PC prices and offering lower RAM specs to meet demand without depleting its limited memory supply.

AirSnitch: Demystifying and breaking client isolation in Wi-Fi networks [pdf]

323 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 15:55:48 UTC ndss-symposium.org Llama Share 158

Client isolation in Wi-Fi networks is not a standardized feature and can be bypassed by attackers using various techniques such as abusing shared Group Temporal Keys (GTKs) and gateway bouncing. This allows attackers to intercept and inject traffic, enabling them to become a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and potentially launch higher-layer attacks.

Will vibe coding end like the maker movement?

321 itunpredictable 2026-02-26 16:07:11 UTC read.technically.dev Llama Share 310

Vibe coding lacks the transformative power of previous hobbyist technology scenes due to its direct deployment to the public and lack of a scenius phase. A new metaphor for vibe coding is consumption of surplus intelligence, where the value lies in judgment, taste-making, and creative direction rather than the output itself.

Show HN: Terminal Phone – E2EE Walkie Talkie from the Command Line

289 smalltorch 2026-02-26 10:40:45 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 73

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What Claude Code Chooses

249 tin7in 2026-02-26 18:12:26 UTC amplifying.ai Llama Share 99

Claude Code builds custom solutions in 12 of 20 categories, often using established tools like GitHub Actions and Stripe. Newer models tend to pick newer tools, with sharp generational shifts and agreement on 18 of 20 categories within each ecosystem.

Open Source Endowment – new funding source for open source maintainers

212 kvinogradov 2026-02-26 16:13:06 UTC endowment.dev Llama Share 131

The Open Source Endowment is a community-led fund to sustainably support critical OSS projects, leveraging investment returns from donations. It promotes long-term health of the global open source supply chain with transparent governance and accountability.

You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account

195 rhazn 2026-02-26 11:26:10 UTC heltweg.org Llama Share 290

The UK is enforcing new immigration rules requiring an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for 85 countries starting February 2026. To apply online without the official app, visit the Request a UK ETA Online page.

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5%

193 doener 2026-02-26 15:14:20 UTC bsky.app Full Share 128

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record. Meanwhile, Meta is pumping $65 million into elections this year to boost AI friendly candidates. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

Jane Street Hit with Terra $40B Insider Trading Suit

169 shin_lao 2026-02-26 01:25:49 UTC disruptionbanking.com Llama Share 69

A lawsuit accuses Jane Street of using stolen information to profit from Terra-Luna's 2022 collapse, potentially rewriting the history of the $40 billion implosion. The complaint claims Jane Street had advance notice of the collapse and made a large trade that triggered market panic.

Smartphone Mkt to Decline 13% in '26, Largest Drop Ever Due to Memory Shortage

167 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 22:09:45 UTC idc.com Llama Share 177

Smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% in 2026 to 1.12 billion units due to a memory shortage crisis. The market is expected to recover modestly in 2027 and rebound stronger in 2028.

I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”

162 qsi 2026-02-26 04:59:01 UTC grumpy-economist.com Llama Share 234

The user tried refine, an AI tool for refining academic articles, and was impressed with its results, which were on par with the best comments they've received in their academic career. The tool helped identify major points, gaps in logic, and algebra errors in their 80-page paper on inflation.

Palm OS User Interface Guidelines (2003) [pdf]

158 spiffytech 2026-02-26 17:01:05 UTC cs.uml.edu Llama Share 76

The Palm OS user interface guidelines aim to help developers create applications that are easy to use and follow the Palm OS design principles, which prioritize simplicity, speed, and minimal learning curve. By following these guidelines, developers can create applications that are consistent, intuitive, and optimized for the Palm OS platform, resulting in a better user experience.

BuildKit: Docker's Hidden Gem That Can Build Almost Anything

148 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:05:46 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 49

BuildKit is a general-purpose build framework that can produce various types of output, not just Docker images. It uses a binary protocol called LLB to describe a directed acyclic graph of filesystem operations.

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, uncovered a surveillance network

135 Element_ 2026-02-26 18:27:11 UTC calmatters.org Llama Share 57

California has granted permits to federal agencies to install license plate readers on state highways, raising concerns about privacy and data collection. Critics argue the program bypasses state law and could target humanitarian volunteers and lawful residents.

What does " 2>&1 " mean?

134 alexmolas 2026-02-26 19:58:46 UTC stackoverflow.com Llama Share 91

To redirect both stdout and stderr to the same destination, use the syntax "2>&1" or "&>file" which duplicates the file descriptor of stderr to stdout. The order of redirects matters in Bash, and using "&>file" is a shortcut for quickly redirecting both streams to the same destination.

Google Street View in 2026

130 marklit 2026-02-26 17:38:03 UTC tech.marksblogg.com Llama Share 98

The user has a powerful system with a 5.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, running Ubuntu 24 LTS on Windows 11 Pro. They used DuckDB to import and analyze a dataset of Google Street View coverage, creating a table and rendering maps with QGIS and HCMGIS plugin.

America, and probably the world, stands on a precipice

123 MindGods 2026-02-26 20:43:11 UTC garymarcus.substack.com Llama Share 73

Anthropic's showdown with the US Department of War may set two precedents: unrestricted AI access for military use and circumventing Congress. This could lead to mass surveillance and AI-fueled lethal strikes without human oversight.

This time is different

122 speckx 2026-02-26 13:28:59 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 203

Investors often claim "this time is different" but history shows similar technologies like 3D TV and Quibi failed to live up to hype. AI will likely be one of many future technologies, not a revolutionary game-changer.

Story of XZ Backdoor [video]

118 Ulf950 2026-02-26 14:21:05 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 46

Twitch: "Hey, come back! This commercial break can't play while you're away."

116 josephcsible 2026-02-26 18:11:56 UTC twitter.com/krydotexe Full Share 91

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OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation (2025)

115 todsacerdoti 2026-02-26 18:37:59 UTC osmand.net Llama Share 35

OsmAnd developed a new routing algorithm called Highway Hierarchy (HH) Routing to achieve a 100x speed boost in offline navigation while preserving flexibility and minimal storage. This algorithm uses a two-level hierarchy, identifies crucial border points, and dynamically refines routes with an optimized A* engine to deliver a superior navigation experience.

Just-bash: Bash for Agents

104 tosh 2026-02-26 13:16:30 UTC github.com/vercel-labs Llama Share 64

just-bash is a secure Bash environment for AI agents that provides execution protection against infinite loops or recursion and supports custom commands, file systems, and network access. It can be used as a secure alternative to bash and provides a CLI and API for executing Bash scripts and commands.

iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information

98 throwfaraway4 2026-02-26 18:16:45 UTC apple.com Llama Share 46

Apple's iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices to meet NATO's information assurance requirements, allowing use with classified information. They achieve this through built-in security protections across hardware, software, and Apple silicon.

Launch HN: Cardboard (YC W26) – Agentic video editor

96 sxmawl 2026-02-26 18:38:38 UTC usecardboard.com Full Share 47

Get a strong first pass in minutes, then refine it like a real editor. Tight pacing, clean captions, share-ready exports. A full suite of AI features that speed up the boring parts, without taking control away. Cardboard understands the semantic meaning of your request and maps it to complex timeline operations automatically.

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers

96 reaperducer 2026-02-26 02:52:04 UTC wsj.com Full Share 86

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Technical Excellence Is Not Enough

87 bo0tzz 2026-02-26 09:51:48 UTC raccoon.land Llama Share 91

Organizations prioritize comfort over correctness due to structural issues, not communication problems. Fixing things creates disruption, but ignoring issues leads to invisible problems until they break.

Men in their 50s may be aging faster due to toxic 'forever chemicals'

85 jb1991 2026-02-26 11:58:13 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 106

A new study found that PFAS exposure accelerates aging in men aged 50-65, with weaker associations in younger men and women. Reducing PFAS exposure through certified water filters and minimizing contact with stain-resistant materials may be reasonable steps to reduce risk.

Show HN: Deff – Side-by-side Git diff review in your terminal

81 flamestro 2026-02-26 17:54:06 UTC github.com/flamestro Llama Share 50

deff is a Rust TUI for reviewing git diffs with features like syntax highlighting and per-file navigation. It persists reviewed state locally in .git/deff/reviewed/.

Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win

78 atombender 2026-02-26 23:16:30 UTC hollywoodreporter.com Llama Share 61

Netflix declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros, allowing Paramount's $31 per share offer to become the likely winner. Netflix shares rose over 10 percent after the decision, while Paramount is poised to pay a $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix.

Anthropic says company 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands

72 geox 2026-02-26 23:14:44 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 4

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused Pentagon demands to allow wider use of its AI technology citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The Pentagon has threatened to terminate Anthropic's contract if it doesn't comply by Friday.

SynthID

68 tosh 2026-02-26 17:28:35 UTC deepmind.google Llama Share 68

SynthID now watermarks text generated by Gemini app and web, adjusting probability scores to embed a hidden mark. This watermark is imperceptible and doesn't affect output quality.

Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'

67 JeanKage 2026-02-26 13:12:54 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 89

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot called Patty in employee headsets to assist with meal prep and evaluate customer interactions. Patty is part of the BK Assistant platform, which will be rolled out to all US restaurants by 2026.

Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications

67 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 12:44:28 UTC scripps.edu Llama Share 83

Chemists at Scripps Research modified fentanyl's molecular structure to reduce respiratory depression while preserving pain-blocking capability. The new compound shows promise in managing severe pain with less risk of addiction and overdose.

The Pentagon Feuding with an AI Company Is a Bad Sign

65 Jimmc414 2026-02-26 16:23:07 UTC foreignpolicy.com Llama Share 32

Anthropic, an AI start-up, is at odds with the Trump administration over the use of its technology in military operations. The company's CEO, Dario Amodei, has expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI for war and policing.

Number of UK workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

63 robtherobber 2026-02-26 12:18:11 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 98

Zero-hours contracts have hit a record high of 1.23 million in the UK, mainly driven by 16-to-24-year-olds and workers not in full-time education. Labour's planned crackdown aims to give eligible workers the right to guaranteed hours, with measures expected to come into force next year.

Show HN: Agent Swarm – Multi-agent self-learning teams (OSS)

63 tarasyarema 2026-02-26 12:15:38 UTC github.com/desplega-ai Llama Share 47

Agent Swarm is a team of AI coding agents that coordinate autonomously, breaking down tasks and executing them without manual intervention. It integrates with Slack, GitHub, and email, and each agent has its own personality and expertise that evolves over time.

Show HN: ZSE – Open-source LLM inference engine with 3.9s cold starts

57 zyoralabs 2026-02-26 01:15:25 UTC github.com/zyora-dev Llama Share 8

ZSE is a tool for running large language models with minimal memory footprint, providing smart recommendations based on available memory. It supports various formats including HuggingFace, safetensors, and .zse, with fast cold starts and efficient memory usage.

Why Developers Keep Choosing Claude over Every Other AI

55 gmays 2026-02-26 15:53:30 UTC bhusalmanish.com.np Llama Share 75

The user prefers Claude Code over other AI coding tools due to its consistent workflow and process discipline, which allows it to stay on track without needing constant supervision. The gap between Claude and other tools is not about raw intelligence, but rather about training the model to complete long sequences of tool calls successfully and maintain context across many steps.

Show HN: Better Hub – A better GitHub experience

38 bekacru 2026-02-26 10:08:01 UTC better-hub.com Full Share 46

Click any permission to include or remove it. Hover the to learn why each is needed. Lets you browse, edit, and manage your private repositories. Without this, only public repos are visible.

Hydroph0bia – fixed SecureBoot bypass for UEFI firmware from Insyde H2O (2025)

37 transpute 2026-02-26 22:14:11 UTC coderush.me Llama Share 2

Insyde fixed the Hydroph0bia vulnerability by replacing 'naked' SetVariable calls with LibSetSecureVariable calls in drivers like BdsDxe and SecurityStubDxe, but this fix may be bypassed by manual NVRAM editing or flash write protection bypass. Insyde acknowledged the weakness of the fix and is working on a better solution that does not use NVRAM for security-sensitive applications.

Show HN: Rev-dep – 20x faster knip.dev alternative build in Go

36 jayu_dev 2026-02-26 18:47:27 UTC github.com/jayu Llama Share 7

Rev-dep is a high-speed static analysis tool for modern JavaScript and TypeScript codebases that enforces dependency graph hygiene and removes unused code. It provides a configuration system for orchestrating project checks and can execute all checks in a single pass, significantly faster than multiple running individual commands separately.

Self-improving software won't produce Skynet

34 normalocity 2026-02-26 03:36:57 UTC contalign.jefflunt.com Llama Share 58

The concept of self-improving software uses AI to automate knowledge maintenance by updating documentation based on code changes, creating a continuous feedback loop. This approach ensures accurate internal representation and external documentation, making the next iteration more efficient and reducing the risk of hallucinations caused by stale information.

Show HN: OpenSwarm – Multi‑Agent Claude CLI Orchestrator for Linear/GitHub

34 unohee 2026-02-26 02:19:02 UTC github.com/intrect-io Llama Share 18

OpenSwarm orchestrates Claude Code instances as autonomous agents, managing Linear issues and reporting progress to Discord. It uses a Knowledge Graph for smarter task execution and retains memory via LanceDB vector embeddings.

Show HN: Mission Control – Open-source task management for AI agents

33 meisnerd 2026-02-26 13:12:33 UTC github.com/meisnerdan Llama Share 5

Mission Control is a local task management tool for solo entrepreneurs who delegate work to AI agents. It gives agents structure with roles, inboxes, and reporting protocols, allowing users to stay in control without micromanaging.

Nihilistic Violent Extremism

32 doener 2026-02-26 12:12:58 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 44

Nihilistic violent extremism refers to violence lacking an ideological motivation, instead driven by hatred for society. It's associated with groups like 764 and No Lives Matter, and poses a rising terrorist threat in the US.

Cronboard: A terminal-based dashboard for managing cron jobs

21 theanonymousone 2026-02-26 20:43:25 UTC github.com/antoniorodr Llama Share 2

Cronboard is a terminal app for managing and scheduling cron jobs on local and remote servers with features like autocompletion and SSH connections. It allows easy addition, editing, and deletion of cron jobs with validation and human-readable feedback.

How AI skills are quietly automating my workday

19 rkrizanovskis 2026-02-26 16:35:31 UTC medium.com/@ricardskrizanovskis Llama Share 17

The user has implemented AI skills in their workflow, which are sets of instructions that automate tasks and improve over time, allowing them to focus on outcomes rather than execution. By combining skills with tools, the user can now describe what they need and let the AI handle execution, significantly reducing the time spent on tasks and increasing productivity.

Show HN: Unix for the Commodore 64? Open Source

15 ascarola 2026-02-26 00:36:41 UTC github.com/ascarola Full Share 7

This release focuses on system identity, usability, and polish, moving C64UX closer to feeling like a tiny, self-contained operating environment rather than just a shell. C64UX v0.7 is a major step toward a persistent, personalized retro shell — complete with identity, style, and a boot process that feels right at home on 8-bit hardware.

Apple Launch on Monday

11 redox_ 2026-02-26 15:47:58 UTC twitter.com/tim_cook Full Share 1

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