The EU still wants to scan your private messages and photos

1148 MrBruh 2026-03-25 20:27:03 UTC fightchatcontrol.eu Full Share 305

🚨 The Conservatives (EPP) are attempting to force a new vote on Thursday (26th), seeking to reverse Parliament's NO on indiscriminate scanning. This is a direct attack on democracy and blatant disregard for your right to privacy. No means no. Take action now!

Thoughts on slowing the fuck down

851 jdkoeck 2026-03-25 14:07:14 UTC mariozechner.at Llama Share 386

The author warns that relying on coding agents can lead to brittle, complex, and unmaintainable codebases due to their inability to learn from errors and lack of global understanding. To avoid this, humans should slow down, use agents for non-critical tasks, and maintain agency over their codebases to ensure quality and maintainability.

Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts from crashed cars

623 driesdep 2026-03-25 21:11:57 UTC bugs.xdavidhu.me Llama Share 194

The user successfully set up a Tesla Model 3 car computer on their desk by purchasing parts on eBay and using Tesla's electrical reference to connect the components. After several challenges, including a burned power controller chip, the user was able to get the system running and is now exploring the car's operating system and network interfaces.

Slovenian officials blame Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate vote

586 cramsession 2026-03-25 16:24:15 UTC wsj.com Full Share 253

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Flighty Airports

547 skogstokig 2026-03-25 00:29:45 UTC flighty.com Full Share 179

Search any airport for real-time delays, weather, arrivals, departures, and performance insights powered by Flighty.

Miscellanea: The War in Iran

534 decimalenough 2026-03-25 04:27:14 UTC acoup.blog Llama Share 757

The US war with Iran was an unwise gamble that has resulted in a significantly worse strategic situation for the US, with the potential for a prolonged and costly conflict that could disrupt global energy supplies. The conflict has created an escalation trap, where both sides are incentivized to continue fighting due to the high costs of backing down, making a peaceful resolution increasingly ...

TurboQuant: Redefining AI efficiency with extreme compression

517 ray__ 2026-03-25 05:00:54 UTC research.google Llama Share 144

Researchers developed TurboQuant, a vector quantization algorithm that reduces memory usage without sacrificing AI model performance. It achieves high compression with zero accuracy loss, ideal for key-value cache compression and vector search.

Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case

451 mrjaeger 2026-03-25 17:29:33 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 216

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Apple Just Lost Me

451 syx 2026-03-25 14:20:24 UTC andregarzia.com Llama Share 431

User is leaving Apple due to frustration with Apple's software gatekeeping, poor design, and age verification methods. They plan to switch to Linux and Android, assembling a homelab with a MNT Pocket Reform and considering a Fairphone Gen 6.

Meta told to pay $375M for misleading users over child safety

422 testrun 2026-03-25 08:52:50 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 2

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety on its platforms. Meta plans to appeal, despite a jury finding it liable for exposing children to explicit material and predators.

Apple randomly closes bug reports unless you "verify" the bug remains unfixed

401 zdw 2026-03-25 19:14:42 UTC lapcatsoftware.com Llama Share 226

You file bug reports with Apple Feedback Assistant due to a mix of addiction and the occasional fix of reported issues. However, Apple's lack of response and apparent disregard for users' time and effort is a major complaint.

ARC-AGI-3

390 lairv 2026-03-25 18:16:03 UTC arcprize.org Llama Share 261

ARC-AGI-3 is an interactive benchmark testing AI's ability to learn and adapt in novel environments. It measures intelligence across time, not just final answers, to bridge the gap between AI and human learning.

Antimatter has been transported for the first time

389 leephillips 2026-03-25 14:56:28 UTC nature.com Llama Share 177

Scientists at CERN transported 92 antiprotons in a specially designed bottle using magnetic fields, marking a historic achievement. The bottle traveled 8 kilometers around the lab's site, paving the way for further research into antimatter's properties and mysteries.

VitruvianOS – Desktop Linux Inspired by the BeOS

354 felixding 2026-03-25 03:17:06 UTC v-os.dev Llama Share 216

Vitruvian OS is a free, open-source operating system built on Linux with a user-friendly interface and KISS principles. It prioritizes user experience and data privacy, with a strong focus on community feedback and customization.

Ensu – Ente’s Local LLM app

350 matthiaswh 2026-03-25 12:49:14 UTC ente.com Llama Share 165

Ente Labs has released Ensu, an offline LLM app that runs on your device with full privacy and zero cost. The app is currently in its early stages and the developers are seeking feedback to determine its future direction and features.

Supreme Court Sides with Cox in Copyright Fight over Pirated Music

346 oj2828 2026-03-25 15:02:56 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 267

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Data centers are transitioning from AC to DC

315 jnord 2026-03-25 00:44:55 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 386

Data centers are upgrading to DC power configurations to reduce energy losses and improve efficiency as AI demands increase. Companies like Delta, Vertiv, and Eaton are developing 800 V DC systems to power AI infrastructure.

Updates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policy

310 prefork 2026-03-25 19:09:16 UTC github.blog Llama Share 145

GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models unless they opt out, starting April 24. Users can opt out in settings under "Privacy" to prevent data use for training.

90% of Claude-linked output going to GitHub repos w <2 stars

284 louiereederson 2026-03-25 18:16:40 UTC claudescode.dev Llama Share 173

Multiple contributors made various improvements to a project, including fixing build warnings, enhancing user interface, and adding new features such as custom caption bars and chat progress reporting. These improvements also included security hardening, rate limiting, and input validation, as well as updates to documentation and database connections.

Jury says Meta knowingly harmed children for profit, awarding landmark verdict

276 1vuio0pswjnm7 2026-03-25 16:31:15 UTC latimes.com Llama Share 2

A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for harming children's mental health and concealing child exploitation on its platforms, awarding $375 million in damages. The verdict signals a shift against tech companies and may lead to further government action against Meta and other social media giants.

FreeCAD v1.1

268 sho_hn 2026-03-25 19:19:50 UTC blog.freecad.org Llama Share 85

FreeCAD Version 1.1 is released with significant improvements and new features. It includes transparent Part Design previews, interactive tools, and a new CAM tool library system.

Quantization from the Ground Up

251 samwho 2026-03-25 16:06:34 UTC ngrok.com Llama Share 47

Sam Rose discusses how to make large language models (LLMs) smaller and faster by reducing the number of parameters and using quantization, a process that reduces the precision of floating-point numbers. By applying quantization techniques, such as symmetric and asymmetric quantization, LLMs can be made 4x smaller and 2x faster with only a 5-10% loss in accuracy.

Tracy Kidder has died

242 ghc 2026-03-25 16:43:08 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 63

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Why I forked httpx

238 roywashere 2026-03-25 08:05:17 UTC tildeweb.nl Llama Share 173

A contributor to the popular Python HTTP client HTTPX is frustrated with the lack of releases and maintenance, leading to a decision to create a stable fork of the project. The fork aims to maintain a stable path for users, with a motto of "Move a little faster and not break things," and has a potential co-maintainer to share the load.

Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range

181 breve 2026-03-25 20:19:58 UTC electrek.co Llama Share 138

China's BAIC Group achieved a breakthrough with its first sodium-ion battery prototype, featuring an energy density of over 170Wh/kg and a 450 km driving range. The breakthrough is part of the company's Aurora battery series, which also includes lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.

Woman who never stopped updating her lost dog's chip reunites with him after 11y

180 gnabgib 2026-03-25 23:30:55 UTC cbc.ca Llama Share 117

Jourdyn Koziak's long-lost dog Forty-Cal was found after 7 years, initially suspected to be stolen. The reunion was emotional and inspiring, highlighting the importance of microchipping pets to ensure their safe return.

China is mass-producing hypersonic missiles for $99,000

180 zdw 2026-03-25 20:55:36 UTC kdwalmsley.substack.com Llama Share 142

A Chinese company has developed a hypersonic missile, the YKJ-1000, which costs $99,000 and can be launched from anywhere, including shipping containers. This low-cost missile poses unprecedented threats to global defense markets and US allies due to its cost advantage and widespread deployment capabilities.

Ball Pit

165 memalign 2026-03-25 19:08:38 UTC codepen.io Full Share 42

Ball Pool

Regular army and reserve components enlistment program: Summary of change

162 Jimmc414 2026-03-25 03:44:52 UTC armypubs.army.mil Llama Share 194

This regulation governs enlistment eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for the Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, and prescribes the appointment, reassignment, and mobilization of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets. It outlines the responsibilities of various officials, including the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1, and the Commanding General, U.S. Army ...

Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm

161 Brajeshwar 2026-03-25 14:12:04 UTC washington.edu Llama Share 67

Researchers used fiber optic cables to study the impact of tilling on soil moisture and found it disrupts soil's natural sponge-like quality. Tilling breaks soil channels, causing rain to pool and increase erosion and flood risk.

I tried to prove I'm not AI. My aunt wasn't convinced

159 dabinat 2026-03-25 10:28:49 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 178

Experts say it's difficult to prove you're not a deepfake, even for those who know you well. A codeword between trusted individuals can be a simple way to verify identities.

Personal Encyclopedias

148 jrmyphlmn 2026-03-25 19:41:51 UTC whoami.wiki Llama Share 39

The user created a personal encyclopedia called whoami.wiki using MediaWiki and a language model to organize and connect their family photos, videos, and data exports, revealing forgotten memories and strengthening relationships. The project is now open source, allowing others to create their own personal encyclopedias and run it on their machine with their own data.

Sony V. Cox Decision Reversed

147 rileymichael 2026-03-25 15:34:02 UTC supreme.justia.com Llama Share 2

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox Communications, Inc., reversing a billion-dollar verdict against the company for providing internet services to known infringers. The court held that Cox did not intend for its service to be used for copyright infringement and that its actions did not meet the requirements for contributory liability.

Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes

142 billybuckwheat 2026-03-25 20:58:43 UTC rnz.co.nz Llama Share 46

Health NZ staff caught using free AI tools like ChatGPT to write clinical notes may face disciplinary action due to data security and privacy concerns. The move has been criticized by the Public Service Association, saying staff are turning to AI tools due to pressure and lack of support.

A Eulogy for Vim

129 mtts 2026-03-25 16:07:12 UTC drewdevault.com Llama Share 131

The author has a deep relationship with Vim, a text editor, and has forked it to create Vim Classic due to concerns about its reliance on LLMs. They want to maintain a version of Vim that aligns with their values and avoids the issues caused by GenAI.

Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church

110 xenocratus 2026-03-25 15:46:44 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 41

Remains found under a Dutch church may belong to Count d'Artagnan, a close aide to France's Sun King Louis XIV. DNA analysis is underway to confirm the identity of the skeleton, which was discovered after a 28-year search by archaeologist Wim Dijkman.

Show HN: A plain-text cognitive architecture for Claude Code

97 marciopuga 2026-03-25 23:29:13 UTC lab.puga.com.br Llama Share 30

Cog is a persistent AI memory system that uses plain text files and Unix tools to store and maintain knowledge. It allows for transparent decision-making and rule-editing, with changes tracked in a git log.

Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial

97 ColinWright 2026-03-25 17:43:17 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 2

A Los Angeles jury found Meta 70% responsible for a 20-year-old woman's mental health harm from social media addiction. Meta plans to appeal the verdict, while Google's YouTube was found 30% responsible.

How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

95 cdrnsf 2026-03-25 14:52:30 UTC theintercept.com Llama Share 148

To protect digital security while traveling, consider using throwaway devices and disabling biometrics, then turn devices off at security checkpoints. Lock down devices with unique passcodes and remove sensitive information to minimize damage if devices are searched or confiscated.

Building a coding agent in Swift from scratch

87 vanyaland 2026-03-25 10:45:40 UTC github.com/ivan-magda Llama Share 21

Rebuilding Claude Code's CLI from scratch in Swift to test the idea that coding agents benefit from a small set of excellent tools and tight loop design. The project focuses on core mechanics first, then adds features like context, memory management, and persistence to make the agent usable.

Show HN: DuckDB community extension for prefiltered HNSW using ACORN-1

87 cigrainger 2026-03-25 03:28:04 UTC github.com/cigrainger Llama Share 6

This extension adds HNSW indexing to DuckDB for vector similarity search. It supports filtered queries and uses ACORN-1 algorithm for high recall.

Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial BlackRock

83 tartoran 2026-03-25 01:51:16 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 89

BlackRock boss Larry Fink warns of a global recession if oil prices hit $150 a barrel due to Iran's threat. He also says countries need to balance their energy mix and invest in cheap energy to drive growth.

"Disregard That" Attacks

79 leontrolski 2026-03-25 23:11:34 UTC calpaterson.com Llama Share 55

Large Language Models (LLMs) are vulnerable to "Disregard that!" attacks, where untrusted input can be injected into the model's context window, leading to security issues. The problem cannot be solved by adding more agents or using AI guardrails, and the only effective mitigation is to not allow untrusted input into the context window.

Meta ordered to pay $375M in New Mexico trial over child exploitation

74 gostsamo 2026-03-25 04:04:09 UTC reuters.com Full Share 2

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Hubble Snaps a New Dazzling Photo of the Crab Nebula

70 Brajeshwar 2026-03-25 15:26:01 UTC nautil.us Llama Share 8

Chinese and Mayan astronomers witnessed a supernova in 1054 A.D. that became the Crab Nebula. The nebula's filaments are moving away from its center due to a rapidly spinning neutron star.

Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access

64 beardyw 2026-03-25 11:59:36 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 71

The author argues that relying on charity donations from large companies to fund open source projects is unsustainable and unfair to maintainers who often earn little to nothing. They propose creating an organization to ensure top programmers and maintainers receive a share of the tech industry's profits.

OpenAI's latest repo has Claude as the third top contributor

58 mirzap 2026-03-25 14:44:10 UTC twitter.com/codebynz Full Share 25

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Drone attack on parked U.S. Army BlackHawk in Iraq

57 jerlam 2026-03-25 19:36:39 UTC twz.com Llama Share 82

Iran-backed militia used short-range kamikaze drones to target a US Black Hawk helicopter and air defense radar at an American base in Iraq. The attack highlights the growing threat of small drones in the Middle East and potentially on US homefront.

Show HN: Optio – Orchestrate AI coding agents in K8s to go from ticket to PR

53 jawiggins 2026-03-25 17:10:21 UTC github.com/jonwiggins Llama Share 31

Optio automates coding tasks by provisioning an isolated environment, running an AI agent, and merging pull requests. It handles tasks from GitHub Issues, Linear, or its web UI, and resumes the agent on failures or review feedback.

UK total wind generation record beaten today

50 martinald 2026-03-25 16:43:21 UTC renewables-map.robinhawkes.com Full Share 29

Historical records of wind power in Great Britain, based on generation mix data from National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Ubuntu wants to strip some of GRUB features in 26.10 for security purposes

49 dryarzeg 2026-03-25 14:34:09 UTC discourse.ubuntu.com Llama Share 36

Ubuntu proposes removing image formats and certain file systems from signed GRUB builds in 26.10 for improved security. This change requires /boot on a raw ext4 partition, disabling encryption and ZFS/XFS/BTRFS support for /boot.

Implementing automatic eSIM installation on Android

38 nesterenkopavel 2026-03-25 05:42:09 UTC medium.com/proandroiddev Llama Share 6

The article discusses implementing eSIM installation on Android devices, focusing on using the Local Profile Assistant (LPA) and handling errors. It explains how to download and install an eSIM profile, resolve resolvable errors, and obtain necessary permissions.

Zero-Cost POSIX Compliance: Encoding the Socket State Machine in Lean's Types

34 ngrislain 2026-03-25 00:36:46 UTC ngrislain.github.io Llama Share 23

Lean 4 uses dependent types to encode the POSIX socket protocol, making it impossible to create a socket in an invalid state at compile time. This approach eliminates the need for runtime checks, assertions, or exceptions, and the generated code runs at the speed of C.

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

26 1659447091 2026-03-25 04:34:03 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 87

The UK government is trialling social media restrictions for 300 teenagers to assess their impact on family life, sleep, and schoolwork. The trial will inform the government's decision on whether to ban under-16s from accessing many social media sites.

Model collapse is already happening

18 zdw 2026-03-25 19:06:50 UTC cacm.acm.org Llama Share 18

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'Tiny Shortcuts' Are Poisoning Science

16 Brajeshwar 2026-03-25 15:40:33 UTC nautil.us Llama Share 14

Time magazine's 1999 "person of the century" award to Albert Einstein highlighted the importance of science in the 20th century, but today science faces a credibility crisis due to intentional manipulation of data and results. Tweaking, or manipulating empirical results through changes in research design, model specification, and estimation procedures, is a common practice that undermines ...