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The author discusses the limitations of using Large Language Models (LLMs) in coding, citing two case studies where LLM-generated code failed to meet performance expectations due to a lack of understanding of the underlying system. The author argues that LLMs can produce plausible but incorrect code, and that developers should define specific acceptance criteria to ensure correctness, rather ...
Meta is defending itself against a class-action lawsuit by arguing that using pirated books to train its LLM qualifies as fair use, and that uploading pirated books to other users via BitTorrent is also fair use due to the protocol's inherent nature. The company claims that its use of BitTorrent was necessary to obtain the valuable data, and that the authors' own admissions undermine their ...
Bridge the gap between coding intent and action: manipulate syntax structures directly, avoiding mouse or keyboard gymnastics. Amplify your coding efficiency: wield multiple cursors for parallel syntax node operations, revolutionizing bulk edits and refactoring. Selection Modes standardize movements across words, lines, syntax nodes, and more, offering unprecedented flexibility and consistency.
A package to generate and parse UUID versions 3, 4, and 5 should be added to the Go standard library due to its widespread use in third-party packages. This addition would make Go more consistent with other languages, as it currently stands out for lacking built-in UUID support.
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US Senators Jeff Merkley and Amy Klobuchar introduced the End Prediction Market Corruption Act to ban government officials from trading event contracts. The bill aims to prevent insider trading and maintain public trust in government officials.
In Japan, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks, known as Yakult Ladies, has become a vital source of connection and care for the elderly. These women, who are often self-employed, offer a lifeline of human connection and help reduce loneliness in a rapidly ageing population.
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A Polymarket user made a $20,000 bet that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be out of power by March, netting a $120,000 profit. This raises concerns about insider trading and potential national-security threats from prediction markets.
The user criticizes address forms that require typing street address, city, state, and country before using the ZIP code for autofill, which is unnecessary and inefficient. They suggest putting the ZIP code first and using a free API to autofill city, state, and country for a better user experience.
Physicists at CERN and other labs are developing FLASH radiotherapy, a new cancer treatment that delivers high doses of radiation in a short burst, reducing damage to healthy tissue. Researchers are refining the technology and expect it to become a routine clinical option in about 10 years, potentially transforming cancer care worldwide.
Researchers at Oxford University found a link between tinnitus and sleep, suggesting that deep sleep may temporarily mask tinnitus effects. They propose that sleep could be a therapeutic target to treat tinnitus, which affects 15% of the world's population.
The author, a former vector database company employee, notes a shift in the AI ecosystem towards using filesystems for context and memory, citing various companies and researchers adopting this approach.
CasNum is a library implementing arbitrary precision arithmetic using compass and straightedge constructions, integrating with a modified Game Boy emulator. It features a viewer showing geometric constructions and allows running games like Pokémon Red using only compass and straightedge operations.
The author moved to Mastodon due to Twitter's issues and found a reliable source of information in the Fediverse, where people share trustworthy content without engagement metrics. The author appreciates the Fediverse's simplicity and honesty, where people share their knowledge without commercial interests.
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A school's AI detection tool flagged a student's essay as 18% AI written due to the word "devoid," but the score dropped to 0% when the word was replaced with "without." This incident highlights how AI detection tools can stifle creativity and good writing, pushing students toward mediocrity.
JS intercepts link clicks and form submissions, fetching new pages in the background and replacing only changed content. Adding a single script tag and calling mu.init() enables instant AJAX navigation on any existing site.
US military used Palantir's Maven AI with Anthropic's Claude to prioritize targets during Iran strikes. Pentagon relied on Palantir's Maven system with Claude AI for target generation and prioritization.
The US nonprofit sector handles $3 trillion annually, but a lack of transparency and accountability makes it difficult for donors to see where their money goes, with only 8 cents of every dollar showing up as direct aid and grants. The current system relies on a 12-18 month delayed tax form, making it hard for donors to trust charities, and a solution is needed to provide clear financial ...
AnsiSaver is a screensaver that displays ANSI/ASCII art from 16colo.rs, a large online archive. It features customizable scroll speed and render scale, and can be configured to display art from local folders or online packs.
Kula is a system metrics collector and real-time dashboard that stores data in a tiered ring-buffer and serves it through a Web UI and terminal TUI. It uses Argon2id hashing for authentication and has a customizable configuration file.
The author reflects on how AI has changed software engineering, making it more productive but also introducing verification debt and the need for human judgment to review AI-generated code. As AI becomes more integrated into the development process, the bottleneck shifts from coding to reviewing and making judgment calls, requiring engineers to think critically and understand the domain.
A single file containing AI writing tropes was created to help AI assistants avoid common patterns in writing, such as overused adverbs, grandiose nouns, and false suspense transitions. The file lists various tropes to avoid, including negative parallelism, superficial analyses, and invented concept labels, to help AI writers produce more human-like and engaging content.
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The US tech sector has experienced a significant job loss, with a rapid rate of decline not seen in 20 years, surpassing past downturns in 2008 and 2020. Economists attribute the losses to AI, with some jobs being replaced and others being eliminated due to automation.
The author discusses how data is often secure not because it's well-protected, but because it's tedious to work with. AI can now easily analyze and combine scattered data, making it a threat to our privacy.
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US military is investigating a missile strike on an Iranian school that may have been caused by AI error, with 150 students reportedly killed. The Pentagon is looking into whether the US military intentionally targeted the school or if AI misidentified the location.
Ecuador criticizes Tom's Hardware for using Geekbench 6 multi-core scores to compare 18-core Apple M5 Max and 96-core Ryzen Threadripper, citing poor scaling beyond 4-8 cores. This is seen as sensational and inappropriate benchmarking.
Automation has reshaped jobs throughout history, with secretaries being a prime example of a profession that has evolved significantly. The shift from secretaries to AI may rebundle the interface, turning everyone into accidental managers with new responsibilities.
The US and Israel launched a war in Iran without Congressional approval, using an AI tool called Claude to identify and prioritize targets, resulting in the deaths of nearly 200 girls and teachers. The war's backers, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, are promoting Claude as a "precise" technology while ignoring its role in civilian casualties and the AI's lack of economic benefits.
An 18-year-old student in Berlin is being investigated for defaming Chancellor Friedrich Merz with a provocative poster during a student protest against military service. The student allegedly used a derogatory slogan against Merz, prompting police to launch an investigation under Germany's defamation laws.
The publishing industry has become stagnant with big publishers relying on proven formulas and authors, resulting in a lack of variety and risk-taking. This stagnancy is due to consolidation, with the Big Five controlling over 80% of the trade publishing market, leading to a focus on bestsellers and a decline in midlist writers.
New Zealanders are emigrating in record numbers due to a stagnant economy and high living costs. Many are moving to Australia for better job opportunities and a higher quality of life.
The author learned to handle time zones by using the IANA Time Zone Database, a resource built by others, rather than writing custom code. The database contains a rich history of time zone changes and whimsical comments.
You're addicted to Claude Code, spending excessive time exploring ideas with data, and worry about time use. You're building a valuable mental model of how to use it, but may need to set boundaries in three months.
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AI has boosted productivity in software engineering, but also increased pressure to work faster and longer, potentially leading to burnout. Developers still need to verify and fix AI-generated code, and overreliance on AI may hinder skill development and professional growth.
A researcher, @karpathy, created a project to let AI agents experiment autonomously with a simplified LLM training setup, modifying code and training for 5 minutes at a time. The project uses a single file, train.py, which the agent edits, and a program.md file that humans edit to set up the research org.
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A verified job board may not be enough to solve the problem of online job scams as it doesn't address the issue of ghost jobs and companies listing fake openings. A more useful job board would provide deeper verification of job postings and offer additional features such as filtering companies, salary transparency, and information about tech stack and engineering practices.
Mojo is a statically typed language that combines Python's readability with performance inspired by systems languages. It introduces a type system, ownership-aware semantics, and low-level control.