I built a demo of what AI chat will look like when it's "free" and ad-supported

85 nickk81 2026-03-01 12:39:23 UTC 99helpers.com Llama Share 39

A satirical AI chat demo showcases every monetization pattern imaginable, including banners, sponsored responses, and freemium gates. The tool is an educational tool to help marketers and developers understand AI monetization, but it's not an actual ad network.

Microgpt

1125 tambourine_man 2026-03-01 02:39:23 UTC karpathy.github.io Llama Share 207

The user created a simplified 200-line Python script called microgpt that trains and infers a GPT model from scratch, showcasing the core algorithmic essence of large language models. The script demonstrates how the model learns statistical patterns from a dataset and generates new plausible-sounding documents, such as names, by predicting the next token in a sequence.

Decision trees – the unreasonable power of nested decision rules

160 mschnell 2026-03-01 09:39:23 UTC mlu-explain.github.io Llama Share 19

We're farmers with a new plot of land and we're using a Decision Tree to classify trees as Apple, Cherry, or Oak based on Diameter and Height. We've created a tree with a root node at Diameter ≥ 0.45 and subsequent splits at Height ≤ 4.88 and Diameter.

10-202: Introduction to Modern AI (CMU)

103 vismit2000 2026-03-01 07:39:23 UTC modernaicourse.org Llama Share 19

The course provides an introduction to modern AI systems, focusing on machine learning methods and large language models. Students will learn to implement a basic AI chatbot through programming assignments and quizzes.

We do not think Anthropic should be designated as a supply chain risk

613 golfer 2026-02-28 21:39:23 UTC twitter.com/openai Full Share 323

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Why is the first C++ (m)allocation always 72 KB?

57 joelsiks 2026-03-01 09:39:23 UTC joelsiks.com Llama Share 6

The C++ standard library allocates a 72 KB "emergency pool" for exception handling at program startup, which is lazily initialized and can be disabled or configured via environment variables. This initial allocation is often misinterpreted as a memory leak, but is actually a normal behavior in C++ programs that link against libstdc++.

Switch to Claude without starting over

263 doener 2026-03-01 07:39:23 UTC claude.com Full Share 144

Copy and paste the provided prompt into a chat with any AI provider. It’s written specifically to help you get all of your context in one chat.

An ode to houseplant programming (2025)

61 evakhoury 2026-03-01 08:39:23 UTC hannahilea.com Llama Share 12

The author coined the phrase "houseplant programming" to describe tiny software projects built for personal use, not for mass dissemination. These projects are often imperfect, context-specific, and not meant for reuse.

Robust and efficient quantum-safe HTTPS

45 tptacek 2026-03-01 08:39:23 UTC security.googleblog.com Full Share 2

Posted by Chrome Secure Web and Networking Team Today we're announcing a new program in Chrome to make HTTPS certificates secure against ...

The real cost of random I/O

24 jpineman 2026-03-01 10:39:23 UTC vondra.me Llama Share 1

Lowering the default random_page_cost value may not be the best idea as it contradicts the actual I/O costs and can lead to inefficient query plans. Adjusting the random_page_cost value should be done with caution and monitoring, considering factors like cache ratios, prefetching, and data set characteristics to ensure the right query plan is chosen.

Show HN: Vertex.js – A 1kloc SPA Framework

6 LukeB42 2026-03-01 11:39:23 UTC lukeb42.github.io Prefix Share 0

Vertex is a 1kloc SPA framework containing everything you need from React, Ractive-Load and jQuery while still being jQuery-compatible. vertex.js is a single, self-contained file with no build step and no dependencies. Download it from the Gist below and drop it wherever your project serves static assets. It ships as a UMD module, so it works equally as a plain <script> tag, a CommonJS ...

Obsidian Sync now has a headless client

507 adilmoujahid 2026-02-28 16:39:23 UTC help.obsidian.md Llama Share 172

Obsidian Sync offers a headless client for syncing vaults without the desktop app, useful for automated workflows and CI pipelines. It uses end-to-end encryption and supports config syncing and file creation time preservation.

Flightradar24 for Ships

8 chromy 2026-03-01 11:39:23 UTC atlas.flexport.com Prefix Share 4

We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect and share information about browsing activity, device, and interactions for analytics, advertising, and site optimization purposes. Some of this activity may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information under applicable law. Our full privacy statement is ...

The happiest I've ever been

541 bewal416 2026-02-28 17:39:23 UTC ben-mini.com Llama Share 289

The author became a youth basketball coach in January 2020 to fill a void in his life. Coaching brought him happiness and confidence, allowing him to help kids and be in control.

Rydberg atoms detect clear signals from a handheld radio

22 Brajeshwar 2026-03-01 08:39:23 UTC phys.org Full Share 7

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The Windows 95 user interface: A case study in usability engineering (1996)

296 ksec 2026-02-28 22:39:23 UTC dl.acm.org Full Share 210

Block the “Upgrade to Tahoe” Alerts

262 todsacerdoti 2026-02-28 19:39:23 UTC robservatory.com Llama Share 129

A user found a way to block macOS Tahoe update notifications by using a device management profile, specifically the Stop Tahoe Update project. They modified the profile to block Tahoe update activities for 90 days, and now they can reinstall the profile every 90 days to continue blocking the notifications.

H-Bomb: A Frank Lloyd Wright typographic mystery

104 mrngm 2026-03-01 00:39:23 UTC inconspicuous.info Llama Share 29

The author discovers an upside-down "H" on the Unity Temple sign in Oak Park, Illinois, and after researching, finds that the lettering has been removed and reinstalled multiple times, resulting in various orientations of the "H" over the years. The author creates a timeline of the lettering's history, including a 1956 photo showing all three "H"s upside-down, and a 2014-2017 restoration that ...

Sub-second volumetric 3D printing by synthesis of holographic light fields

73 zdw 2026-03-01 03:39:23 UTC nature.com Llama Share 13

Researchers developed a method called digital incoherent synthesis of holographic light fields (DISH) for high-speed, high-resolution volumetric printing. DISH uses a rotating periscope and a digital micromirror device to generate high-resolution 3D light distributions without sample rotation.

Pigeons and Planes Has a Website Again

13 herbertl 2026-03-01 09:39:23 UTC pigeonsandplanes.com Llama Share 1

Pigeons & Planes is a music discovery platform that supports new artists and delivers curated music online and in real life. They're back with a website after a 3-year hiatus, publishing features weekly and continuing to create content across various mediums.

Hardwood: A New Parser for Apache Parquet

52 rmoff 2026-03-01 04:39:23 UTC morling.dev Llama Share 4

Gunnar Morling has released Hardwood, a new open-source Parquet parser for Java that is optimized for minimal dependencies and great performance. It supports Java 21 and newer, and its multi-threaded decoding pipeline allows for faster parsing times compared to existing libraries like parquet-java.

MCP server that reduces Claude Code context consumption by 98%

440 mksglu 2026-02-28 13:39:23 UTC mksg.lu Llama Share 92

Context Mode compresses tool outputs by 98% and reduces context window consumption by 72%. This allows users to work 6x longer before context degradation, increasing session time from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Woxi: Wolfram Mathematica Reimplementation in Rust

306 adamnemecek 2026-02-28 13:39:23 UTC github.com/ad-si Llama Share 123

Implementing a subset of the Wolfram Language for CLI scripting and notebooks, focusing on speed and efficiency. Woxi runs faster than WolframScript with Rust-based implementation and supports a subset of Wolfram Language functions.

Our Agreement with the Department of War

333 surprisetalk 2026-02-28 20:39:23 UTC openai.com Llama Share 235

We reached an agreement with the Pentagon for deploying AI systems in classified environments with guardrails to prevent misuse. Our approach includes a cloud-only deployment, safety stack, and OpenAI personnel in the loop to ensure responsible use.

Addressing Antigravity Bans and Reinstating Access

242 RyanShook 2026-02-28 14:39:23 UTC github.com/google-gemini Full Share 202

Over the past week, we saw reports from Gemini CLI users experiencing account disruptions. These were the result of a series of Antigravity bans rolled out to address violations of the Antigravity ...

Show HN: Now I Get It – Translate scientific papers into interactive webpages

252 jbdamask 2026-02-28 13:39:23 UTC nowigetit.us Full Share 116

Upload a scientific PDF and get back a shareable, interactive web page that explains it in plain language.

Verified Spec-Driven Development (VSDD)

197 todsacerdoti 2026-02-28 17:39:23 UTC gist.github.com Embed Share 105

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year rule

350 andsoitis 2026-02-28 22:39:23 UTC npr.org Llama Share 563

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli attacks with US support. He ruled Iran for 36 years, known for his anti-US and anti-Israel stance and brutal suppression of protests.

Qwen3.5 122B and 35B models offer Sonnet 4.5 performance on local computers

409 lostmsu 2026-02-28 20:39:23 UTC venturebeat.com Full Share 217

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The Eternal Promise: A History of Attempts to Eliminate Programmers

291 dinvlad 2026-02-28 13:39:23 UTC ivanturkovic.com Llama Share 200

The history of software development shows a pattern of tools promising to simplify creation and eliminate the need for programmers, but ultimately creating new categories of work and demand for specialized developers. Despite the hype, the fundamental challenge of translating human intent into correct, efficient, and maintainable software remains unchanged, and human skills such as ...