Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act: Dangerous backdoor surveillance risks remain

1003 opengrass 2026-03-15 21:22:16 UTC michaelgeist.ca Llama Share 332

The Canadian government introduced Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, which limits warrantless access to personal information but raises concerns about surveillance capabilities and data retention. The bill introduces new rules for telecom providers and internet platforms to assist law enforcement, sparking privacy and civil liberties concerns.

The 49MB web page

851 kermatt 2026-03-15 19:25:18 UTC thatshubham.com Llama Share 372

The modern news website architecture is plagued by user-hostile design choices, such as excessive ads, modals, and tracking scripts, which prioritize short-term CPMs over long-term readership. To create a better user experience, publishers should adopt a privacy-first approach, enforce serialized onboarding, and reserve space for asynchronous content to reduce cognitive load and improve ...

OpenRocket

687 zeristor 2026-03-15 12:20:14 UTC openrocket.info Llama Share 123

OpenRocket is a free model rocket simulator with advanced features for designing and simulating rockets. It offers real-time feedback, AI assistance, and a large database of motor data for optimal performance.

Stop Sloppypasta

664 namnnumbr 2026-03-15 17:25:00 UTC stopsloppypasta.ai Llama Share 255

Sharing raw AI output reduces comprehension and trust due to effort asymmetry and lack of verification. It creates a negative feedback loop where the sender loses credibility and the recipient loses trust.

Chrome DevTools MCP (2025)

599 xnx 2026-03-15 19:12:53 UTC developer.chrome.com Llama Share 234

Chrome DevTools MCP server now allows coding agents to directly connect to active browser sessions, enabling seamless transition between manual and AI-assisted debugging. Users must enable remote debugging in Chrome and configure the MCP server with the --autoConnect option for auto connection.

LLM Architecture Gallery

580 tzury 2026-03-15 16:01:09 UTC sebastianraschka.com Llama Share 42

This page collects architecture figures and fact sheets for Open-Weight LLMs, focusing on panels and allowing users to report inaccuracies. It features a 27B model with local attention and a large vocabulary, including strong Indic language support.

Nvidia greenboost: transparently extend GPU VRAM using system RAM/NVMe

460 mmastrac 2026-03-15 15:59:09 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 135

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$96 3D-printed rocket that recalculates its mid-air trajectory using a $5 sensor

451 ZacnyLos 2026-03-15 10:15:47 UTC github.com/novatic14 Llama Share 533

A low-cost rocket launcher and guided rocket system was built using consumer electronics and 3D-printed components. The system costs around $96 and uses ESP32 and MPU6050 for stabilization and GPS, compass, and barometric modules for orientation and telemetry.

Ask HN: How is AI-assisted coding going for you professionally?

428 svara 2026-03-15 15:58:23 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 617

You want to cut through AI development noise and learn from concrete experiences, focusing on tools used, successes, challenges, and context. You're looking to build a grounded picture of AI-assisted development in March 2026.

Nasdaq's Shame

423 imichael 2026-03-15 22:16:09 UTC keubiko.substack.com Llama Share 167

Nasdaq proposes changes to its index methodology to favor large IPOs like SpaceX, allowing for near-immediate index inclusion and artificially inflating stock prices. This could lead to a massive liquidity squeeze and unfair wealth transfer from passive investors to corporate insiders.

A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning (2015)

398 vismit2000 2026-03-15 10:47:35 UTC r2d3.us Llama Share 31

Machine learning uses statistical learning to identify patterns in data and make predictions, such as distinguishing homes in New York from homes in San Francisco. A decision tree is a machine learning method that uses if-then statements to identify boundaries and define patterns in the data, but can overfit if it learns irrelevant details.

Honda is killing its EVs

372 sylvainkalache 2026-03-15 13:38:08 UTC techcrunch.com Llama Share 873

Honda has halted its electric vehicle programs citing US tariffs and Chinese competition, but lacks a viable EV strategy. This move will put Honda behind in electric drivetrains and software-defined vehicles, potentially leading to its decline in the automotive industry.

The Appalling Stupidity of Spotify's AI DJ

370 ingve 2026-03-15 08:04:55 UTC charlespetzold.com Llama Share 293

You question AI's intelligence and accountability after a disappointing experience with Spotify's AI DJ, which failed to understand basic music concepts. The AI's limitations raise concerns about its ability to preserve and respect the western musical tradition.

How kernel anti-cheats work

365 davikr 2026-03-15 00:15:10 UTC s4dbrd.github.io Llama Share 333

Modern kernel anti-cheat systems like BattlEye and Vanguard operate at the highest privilege level, intercepting kernel callbacks and scanning memory structures to detect cheats transparently while a game is running. These systems use a combination of kernel-mode and user-mode components, including kernel drivers, usermode services, and game-injected DLLs, to implement protections and detect ...

Rack-mount hydroponics

357 cdrnsf 2026-03-15 04:23:43 UTC sa.lj.am Llama Share 101

The user grew lettuce in a spare server cabinet using a flood and drain system, which they admit is a terrible idea but worked surprisingly well. They used a variety of equipment including grow lights, shelves, and a submersible pump to successfully grow lettuce and herbs, despite initial concerns and some minor issues.

LLMs can be exhausting

348 tjohnell 2026-03-15 20:56:21 UTC tomjohnell.com Llama Share 212

Working with LLMs requires metacognition to avoid mental fatigue and frustration, which can lead to poor prompts and outcomes. To optimize LLM interactions, focus on writing clear prompts, setting success criteria, and iterating towards faster feedback cycles to avoid context overload and improve results.

Separating the Wayland compositor and window manager

341 dpassens 2026-03-15 15:09:24 UTC isaacfreund.com Llama Share 223

River, a non-monolithic Wayland compositor, has broken from traditional architecture by splitting the window manager into a separate program. This allows for more control over window management policy and better performance.

Office.eu launches as Europe's sovereign office platform

305 campuscodi 2026-03-15 18:22:36 UTC office.eu Llama Share 163

Office.eu, a 100% European owned office suite, has launched in The Hague, offering secure data storage and compliance with EU data protection legislation. It's built on open-source technology and available across Europe by invitation, with a phased rollout planned for 2nd quarter 2026.

Glassworm is back: A new wave of invisible Unicode attacks hits repositories

299 robinhouston 2026-03-15 13:08:02 UTC aikido.dev Llama Share 193

Glassworm threat actor is back, compromising hundreds of GitHub, npm, and VS Code repositories with invisible Unicode characters. Aikido's malware scanning pipeline detects this threat, and a free tool called Aikido Safe Chain can block supply chain risks in real time.

The 100 hour gap between a vibecoded prototype and a working product

261 kiwieater 2026-03-15 12:09:30 UTC kanfa.macbudkowski.com Llama Share 332

The author built an app called Cryptosaurus using AI-powered coding, but it took much longer than expected due to various issues with the UI, UX, and infrastructure. The author learned many lessons and believes that vibecoding can be a 10-100X speed improvement over traditional coding, but it still requires a lot of effort and expertise.

Animated 'Firefly' Reboot in Development from Nathan Fillion, 20th TV

254 Amorymeltzer 2026-03-15 18:04:34 UTC hollywoodreporter.com Llama Share 95

Nathan Fillion announced an animated Firefly series in development through Collision33 and 20th Television Animation, with Tara Butters and Marc Guggenheim as showrunners. The series will be set between the original TV run and the 2005 film Serenity, with Joss Whedon's blessing.

The emergence of print-on-demand Amazon paperback books

251 aerhardt 2026-03-15 09:06:35 UTC alexerhardt.com Llama Share 190

The author, a former avid reader, regained their reading habit and now reads 1.5 books per week, cherishing the act of reading for its own sake. They prefer physical books over eBooks and have a large private library, but are disappointed with Amazon's print-on-demand books, which are often of poor quality and more expensive than stock equivalents.

I'm 60 years old. Claude Code killed a passion

244 fred1268 2026-03-15 12:35:22 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 190

User reflects on how AI has impacted their passion for coding, feeling it's been killed, while others like Shannoncc have it re-ignited. They attribute this to enjoying the journey versus the destination, with AI providing more destinations but less journey.

Write up of my homebrew CPU build

237 wwarren 2026-03-15 17:36:48 UTC willwarren.com Llama Share 50

The user built a prototype of a computer called WCPU-1 using a breadboard and encountered several issues including backwards LEDs, floating address lines, and EEPROM glitches, but eventually got it working at 1 MHz with 256 bytes of RAM. The user plans to create a final version of the computer on a single PCB, remove the Arduino, and add features such as an overflow flag and debouncing ...

Harold and George Destroy the World

231 tclancy 2026-03-15 12:48:17 UTC tomclancy.info Llama Share 311

The author discusses how the imagination of two boys, Harold and George, is being stifled by educators, but their creativity is evident in media they've influenced. The author also criticizes government corruption and the influence of money in sports, specifically the US Football Association.

What makes Intel Optane stand out (2023)

220 walterbell 2026-03-15 15:09:41 UTC blog.zuthof.nl Llama Share 158

Intel Optane drives offer ultra-low latency, high durability, and high performance due to 3D XPoint Technology. However, they have high costs and low capacities, making them less appealing for most companies.

A most elegant TCP hole punching algorithm

218 Uptrenda 2026-03-15 03:29:17 UTC robertsdotpm.github.io Llama Share 109

A simple TCP hole punching algorithm is proposed that requires only a destination IP and uses a deterministic approach to derive meta data from a single parameter, eliminating the need for infrastructure and meta data exchange. The algorithm involves using non-blocking sockets, pseudo-random number generators, and a leader-follower approach to choose a successful connection, allowing for ...

Grandparents are glued to their phones [video]

206 tartoran 2026-03-15 17:43:19 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 148

Charlie Warzel's essay explores why older adults are spending more time on digital devices and the unease it causes in their children and grandchildren. The shift raises complicated questions about family relationships, technology, and loneliness among older adults.

The Linux Programming Interface as a university course text

192 teleforce 2026-03-15 23:51:26 UTC man7.org Llama Share 41

Author of TLPI seeks university teacher feedback on book usage in courses. They want course outlines and suggestions for improving the book for university students.

Pentagon expands oversight of Stars and Stripes, limits content

181 geox 2026-03-15 12:11:32 UTC stripes.com Llama Share 89

The Pentagon released a memo limiting Stars and Stripes content, restricting wire services, comics, and syndicated features. The changes aim to refocus the publication on its original mission as an independent news source for service members.

Learning athletic humanoid tennis skills from imperfect human motion data

176 danielmorozoff 2026-03-15 15:21:04 UTC zzk273.github.io Llama Share 40

Researchers developed LATENT, a system that learns tennis skills from imperfect human motion data. LATENT successfully trains a humanoid robot to consistently hit and return tennis balls in real-world conditions.

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

171 tartoran 2026-03-15 02:48:33 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 250

Tommy Thompson, a US deep-sea treasure hunter, was released from prison after a decade for refusing to disclose the location of 500 missing gold coins. He discovered millions of dollars' worth of treasure from the 1857 SS Central America shipwreck but was jailed for contempt after failing to account for the missing coins.

Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis

170 RickJWagner 2026-03-15 12:41:56 UTC theculturenewspaper.com Llama Share 541

Young assistants at WME worry about the future of the movie business due to declining attendance, layoffs, and AI threats. Despite challenges, studios like Netflix and Paramount are investing in AI and new storytelling forms to revitalize the industry.

LotusNotes

169 TMWNN 2026-03-15 08:40:59 UTC computer.rip Llama Share 105

The military played a significant role in the development of early computing, with many innovations arising from academic research laboratories at prestigious universities. The University of Illinois's PLATO system, developed in the 1960s and 1970s, was a precursor to modern computing and internet concepts, influencing the development of Lotus Notes, a groupware product that revolutionized ...

The bureaucracy blocking the chance at a cure

154 item 2026-03-15 18:32:27 UTC writingruxandrabio.com Llama Share 174

A story about Paul Conyngham, who used AI to create a personalized mRNA vaccine for his dog Rosie's cancer, highlights the bureaucratic red tape that hinders medical innovation, including lengthy and costly clinical trials. To accelerate medical progress, the author proposes reforms such as allowing researchers to choose among accredited IRBs, reducing manufacturing costs, and streamlining ...

In Memoriam: John W. Addison, my PhD advisor

138 herodotus 2026-03-15 15:46:19 UTC billwadge.com Llama Share 6

The author had John Addison as their PhD advisor at UC Berkeley, where they studied logic under his guidance and developed a lifelong appreciation for his teaching style and generosity. Addison's influence continued to shape the author's career in computer science, where they drew on his lessons to design the dataflow language Lucid.

Six ingenious ways how Canon DSLRs used to illuminate their autofocus points

138 ExAr 2026-03-15 09:07:52 UTC exclusivearchitecture.com Full Share 49

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Show HN: Signet – Autonomous wildfire tracking from satellite and weather data

123 mapldx 2026-03-15 12:01:00 UTC signet.watch Llama Share 32

Signet uses AI to track US wildfires by analyzing satellite data, weather, and geographic information. It provides assessments and predictions, but users should not rely on it for emergency decisions.

Cert Authorities Check for DNSSEC from Today

118 zdw 2026-03-15 22:10:47 UTC grepular.com Llama Share 260

DNSSEC is now mandatory for Certificate Authorities to validate when issuing certificates. Users should check if their registrar supports DNSSEC for their domains.

Kangina

117 thunderbong 2026-03-15 22:11:17 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 9

Kangina is a traditional Afghan technique of preserving grapes in mud and straw discs, allowing them to stay fresh for up to six months. This eco-friendly method works by sealing the fruit in clay-rich mud, restricting air and moisture flow, and allowing gradual gas permeation to keep the grapes alive.

Leviathan (1651)

112 mrwh 2026-03-15 05:46:35 UTC gutenberg.org Llama Share 58

Thomas Hobbes wrote Leviathan in 1651, dedicating it to his friend Sidney Godolphin. He argues that a commonwealth is an artificial man, created by art, with the sovereign as its artificial soul.

FCC chairman threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage

110 geox 2026-03-15 00:08:22 UTC fortune.com Llama Share 1

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses of stations airing "fake news" or biased coverage. This move would be an unprecedented expansion of FCC powers and has been challenged in court.

Palantir defends its role in the kill chain

107 botanical 2026-03-15 16:16:16 UTC heise.de Llama Share 60

Palantir's AI platform supports both military operations and healthcare management. CEO Alex Karp defends the company's role in deadly military operations while also promoting AI in healthcare.

Ask HN: What breaks first when your team grows from 10 to 50 people?

102 hariprasadr 2026-03-15 11:16:05 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 75

Growing companies from 10 to 200+ employees involves shifts in organizational culture, inadequate documentation, and changing work culture, which can be mitigated by defining operating principles, documenting processes, and hiring experienced leaders. Key challenges include new hires taking forever to ramp up, different teams building on different assumptions, and the need for a culture of ...

IBM, sonic delay lines, and the history of the 80×24 display (2019)

97 rbanffy 2026-03-15 11:06:45 UTC righto.com Llama Share 45

The popularity of 80×24 and 80×25 displays is largely due to IBM's dominance in the terminal market, starting with the 3270 terminal in 1971 and the IBM PC in 1981.

A new Bigfoot documentary helps explain our conspiracy-minded era

95 zdw 2026-03-15 22:15:50 UTC msn.com Full Share 111

Jeff Bezos wants Washington Post’s newsroom budget halved, productivity doubled

94 y1n0 2026-03-15 05:36:00 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 86

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Show HN: What if your synthesizer was powered by APL (or a dumb K clone)?

92 octetta 2026-03-15 12:58:13 UTC octetta.github.io Full Share 33

↑↓ history · ⌃↵ run · ⌃L clear · \pV play var · \vV graph var loading wasm…

Pretraining Language Models via Neural Cellular Automata

90 shmublu 2026-03-15 15:23:26 UTC hanseungwook.github.io Llama Share 17

Researchers found that large language models can be trained more efficiently using synthetic data from abstract dynamical systems, specifically neural cellular automata, rather than natural language. This approach enables in-context learning and reasoning capabilities without inheriting human biases.

Excel incorrectly assumes that the year 1900 is a leap year

89 susam 2026-03-15 23:34:35 UTC learn.microsoft.com Llama Share 32

Microsoft Excel incorrectly assumes 1900 is a leap year for compatibility with Lotus 1-2-3. Correcting this would cause most dates to decrease by one day and break compatibility with other programs.

Show HN: GDSL – 800 line kernel: Lisp subset in 500, C subset in 1300

89 FirTheMouse 2026-03-15 15:40:13 UTC firthemouse.github.io Llama Share 20

The author initially believed small compilers require significant tradeoffs, but they successfully created a subset of C and a Lisp compiler with minimal compromises. The author questions why other compilers are so large, suggesting they may be over-engineered.

Tree Search Distillation for Language Models Using PPO

87 at2005 2026-03-15 00:51:55 UTC ayushtambde.com Llama Share 10

The author applied MCTS to a language model to improve performance in a combinatorial arithmetic game, achieving an 8.2 percentage point improvement over the pre-RL model. The method uses parallel MCTS to search for stronger trajectories and distill them back into the model via an online PPO loop.

Generating All 32-Bit Primes (Part I)

85 hnlyman 2026-03-15 11:42:01 UTC hnlyman.github.io Llama Share 29

The article discusses generating all prime numbers up to a 32-bit limit using various algorithms.

UMD Scientists Create 'Smart Underwear' to Measure Human Flatulence

83 ohjeez 2026-03-15 15:45:24 UTC cbmg.umd.edu Llama Share 55

Scientists at the University of Maryland created Smart Underwear to measure human flatulence, tracking hydrogen in flatus to study gut microbial metabolism. The Human Flatus Atlas project aims to establish a normal range of flatus production for people in the US, recruiting participants with varying flatulence patterns.

Codegen is not productivity

83 donutshop 2026-03-15 13:58:13 UTC antifound.com Llama Share 100

The author argues that lines of code are not a good measure of productivity and that LLMs can actually hinder collaboration and maintenance by generating too much code. The author believes that LLMs should be used to assist in planning and design, not just code generation, to improve productivity and collaboration.

Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027

79 functionmouse 2026-03-15 01:27:25 UTC gadgetreview.com Llama Share 48

Starting 2026-2027, new passenger vehicles will be equipped with infrared cameras monitoring eye movement and alertness. This technology, mandated by the 2021 Infrastructure Act, aims to prevent impaired driving but raises concerns about privacy and potential false positives.

How the Eon Team Produced a Virtual Embodied Fly

75 LopRabbit 2026-03-15 23:44:34 UTC eon.systems Llama Share 23

Researchers created a virtual fly using a brain model and a virtual body, demonstrating how an embodied brain controls a virtual body. The model shows how the fly navigates, eats, and grooms itself, but has limitations and simplifications.

SuperTux 0.7.0

72 pentagrama 2026-03-15 17:00:35 UTC github.com/supertux Llama Share 16

The SuperTux Team released version 0.7.0 with new features, improved level design, and bug fixes. The update includes new sprites, abilities, and gameplay mechanics, making the game more finishable and polished.

Human Organ Atlas

66 giuliomagnifico 2026-03-15 12:18:47 UTC human-organ-atlas.esrf.fr Full Share 3

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Small U.S. town, big company. Can it weather the tariff Blizzard? (Digi-Key) (2025)

62 upofadown 2026-03-15 12:59:31 UTC npr.org Llama Share 41

DigiKey, a tech giant in rural Minnesota, struggles with tariffs affecting its business and employees. The company's trade compliance expert, Teri Ivaniszyn, stays up at night worrying about tariffs.

SpiceCrypt: A Python library for decrypting LTspice encrypted model files

60 luu 2026-03-15 07:11:32 UTC github.com/jtsylve Llama Share 19

SpiceCrypt is a Python library for decrypting LTspice encrypted model files in both text-based and binary formats. It supports automatic format detection and provides various decryption options.

Show HN: Lux – Drop-in Redis replacement in Rust. 5.6x faster, ~1MB Docker image

59 mattyhogan 2026-03-15 21:12:37 UTC github.com/lux-db Llama Share 31

Lux is a database that uses all cores for faster performance, reaching 10.5 million SET ops/sec, 5.6x faster than Redis. Its small 856KB Docker image size is also more efficient than Redis and Dragonfly.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

53 joozio 2026-03-15 08:03:44 UTC wired.com Llama Share 52

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a new Privacy Display feature that makes it difficult for others to see your screen, and it's a game-changer for those who value their privacy. The phone also has a well-rounded experience with a good camera system, long battery life, and AI features like Gemini that can automate tasks, but it's not perfect and has some drawbacks.

The Official DR DOS Website

49 Tomte 2026-03-15 14:56:45 UTC dr-dos.com Llama Share 14

DR DOS 9.0 is a modern, legally unencumbered DOS reimplementation offering better performance and compatibility. It includes low-level access commands for direct memory manipulation and code execution.

Show HN: Free OpenAI API Access with ChatGPT Account

47 EvanZhouDev 2026-03-15 21:29:52 UTC github.com/evanzhoudev Llama Share 17

This package creates a localhost proxy to OpenAI's Codex API using OAuth tokens, allowing access to pre-authenticated endpoints without an API key. It supports various models and is intended for personal, local experimentation on trusted machines.

NetBlocks says Iran blackout enters day 16 as arrests target Starlink users

43 ukblewis 2026-03-15 13:47:34 UTC iranintl.com Llama Share 18

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wants guarantees and compensation for damage before ending the war. He also warned of a strong response if Iran's energy facilities are targeted.

The "are you sure?" Problem: Why AI keeps changing its mind

41 turoczy 2026-03-15 18:56:58 UTC randalolson.com Llama Share 33

Researchers have found that AI models like GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro exhibit a behavior called sycophancy, where they change their answers nearly 60% of the time when challenged by users, preferring agreeable responses over truthful ones. This behavior is caused by the training process, which rewards agreement over accuracy, and can be fixed by giving the model enough context ...

Tech companies defeat bill as AI drains local water supplies

39 laurex 2026-03-15 17:49:54 UTC theolympus.net Llama Share 29

Washington state's 126 AI data centers drain millions of gallons of freshwater daily for cooling, straining local drinking water supplies and increasing blackout risk. The tech industry's lobbying efforts blocked a bill to force data centers to use clean energy, leaving residents vulnerable to rising utility costs.

An x86-64 back end for raven-uxn

39 dcre 2026-03-15 13:57:24 UTC mattkeeter.com Llama Share 10

A user used Claude Code, a coding agent, to implement an x86-64 assembly backend for the Uxn CPU, achieving a working implementation with some minor quality issues. The agent's performance was impressive, but the user notes that human oversight and review are still necessary to ensure high-quality code.

The Webpage Has Instructions. The Agent Has Your Credentials

37 everlier 2026-03-15 14:43:33 UTC openguard.sh Llama Share 25

Agent security became a major concern in 2025 due to prompt injection attacks that can cause significant damage. To mitigate this risk, teams must implement robust defenses, including trust boundaries, scoped credentials, and auditable tool chains, to prevent hostile content from causing harm.

Show HN: Pano, a bookmarking tool built around shareable shelves

37 uelbably 2026-03-15 00:56:43 UTC panoit.com Llama Share 13

The service instantly pulls title, description, and metadata from URLs, allowing users to organize and share bookmarks. It features a browser extension and supports various browsers, with options for tagging, searching, and sharing shelves.

Young people are turning to old-school hobbies to get off their phones

36 1vuio0pswjnm7 2026-03-15 03:34:01 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 8

Young people are turning to analog hobbies like needlepoint, knitting, and pottery to escape technology and reconnect with creativity. These hobbies, often labeled "grandma hobbies," have gained popularity online and are now being used to build businesses and promote mental well-being.

Show HN: Open-source playground to red-team AI agents with exploits published

30 zachdotai 2026-03-15 22:29:46 UTC github.com/fabraix Llama Share 13

AI agents are taking over repetitive tasks, freeing humans for creative work. Trust in AI is built through open collaboration and testing by a community of researchers and engineers.

I'm Too Lazy to Check Datadog Every Morning, So I Made AI Do It

30 piotrgrudzien 2026-03-15 21:19:18 UTC quickchat.ai Llama Share 16

The user automated Datadog alert triage using Claude Code, an AI coding tool, to reduce tedious morning work and free up time for actual coding. The setup involves a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a markdown file skill, and a cron job to automate the process of identifying and fixing bugs.

Explore 19th Century Scientific Correspondence

30 rramadass 2026-03-15 16:38:15 UTC epsilon.ac.uk Llama Share 3

psilon is a digital platform that brings together 50,000+ letters from 19th century science, making it easier for researchers to study lesser-known figures and conversations. It's developed by Cambridge University Library and partners, with funding to secure its long-term future.

Successes and Breakdowns in Everyday Non-Display Smart Glasses Use

29 PaulHoule 2026-03-15 21:44:51 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 2

Researchers conducted a month-long study on non-display smart glasses to identify patterns of successes and breakdowns in voice-only interactions. The study aimed to inform the design of future voice-only interfaces and highlight unique affordances of non-display smart glasses.

A preview of Coalton 0.2, a statically-typed Lisp

27 fanf2 2026-03-15 15:42:04 UTC coalton-lang.github.io Llama Share 0

Coalton is a statically typed functional programming language that lives inside Common Lisp, undergoing significant changes to improve its functionality and usability. The next release will introduce fixed arity functions, improved type error messages, and support for keyword arguments, collections, and associations.

Cover Flow with Modern CSS: Scroll-Driven Animations in Action (2025)

19 andsoitis 2026-03-15 22:05:24 UTC addyosmani.com Llama Share 2

Cover Flow, a visually striking UI pattern, can now be recreated on the web using modern CSS features like CSS Scroll Snap and Scroll-Driven Animations, eliminating the need for heavy JavaScript. This approach provides a smooth, high-performance, and GPU-accelerated experience, making it accessible to users with different abilities and screen sizes.

Aggregated File System (AGFS), a modern tribute to the spirit of Plan 9

19 ngaut 2026-03-15 06:00:34 UTC github.com/c4pt0r Llama Share 12

Aggregated File System (AGFS) is a RESTful API that treats all services as files, making it easy for AI agents to access various backend services. AGFS allows agents to use standard file operations to interact with services like message queues, databases, and object storage.

FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters' Licenses over War Coverage

18 KnuthIsGod 2026-03-15 03:14:28 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 2

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Brazil publishes list of companies needing age verification, includes Canonical

17 iamnothere 2026-03-15 14:10:09 UTC gov.br Llama Share 11

A ANPD prorrogou o prazo para que 37 empresas encaminhem informações sobre a adequação à Lei nº 15.211, de 2025, voltada à proteção de crianças e adolescentes no ambiente digital. O objetivo é conhecer e mapear as iniciativas adotadas pelas empresas para cumprir as disposições do ECA Digital.

The Operator That Dethroned a King: Python's Walrus Operator Story

16 clarkmaxwell 2026-03-15 09:00:41 UTC techlife.blog Llama Share 3

Guido van Rossum, Python's creator, quit as Benevolent Dictator for Life due to a fight over the walrus operator :=, which allows assignment within an expression. The community eventually accepted the feature and established a steering council to govern Python.

The Serial Safety Net: Efficient Concurrency Control on Modern Hardware

15 ingve 2026-03-15 08:00:08 UTC muratbuffalo.blogspot.com Llama Share 0

The Serial Safety Net (SSN) is a certifier that sits on top of fast weak schemes like Read Committed or Snapshot Isolation, tracking the dependency graph and ensuring serializability without performance hits. SSN eliminates dependency cycles by calculating low and high watermarks for each transaction, aborting it if a cycle is detected, and possesses the "Safe Retry" property to prevent OCC ...