Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War

1522 qwertox 2026-02-26 22:44:57 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 794

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.

The Hunt for Dark Breakfast

121 moultano 2026-02-27 04:44:57 UTC moultano.wordpress.com Llama Share 45

A man experiences a flash of insight that breakfast is a vector space with infinite possibilities. He searches for the "dark breakfast," a hypothetical breakfast that exists but has never been observed, and finds a clue in IHOP omelettes that contain pancake batter.

What Claude Code chooses

353 tin7in 2026-02-26 18:44:57 UTC amplifying.ai Llama Share 142

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.

80386 Protection

23 nand2mario 2026-02-27 03:44:57 UTC nand2mario.github.io Llama Share 1

The 80386 processor implements protection through a dedicated PLA (Programmable Logic Array) called the Test PLA, which evaluates complex privilege rules in parallel, and a hardware state machine for page table walks, allowing for fast and efficient memory protection. The processor's protection architecture is a layered approach, using dedicated hardware for the fast path and microcode for ...

What does " 2>&1 " mean?

216 alexmolas 2026-02-26 20:44:57 UTC stackoverflow.com Llama Share 122

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.

Layoffs at Block

630 mlex 2026-02-26 21:44:57 UTC twitter.com/jack Full Share 662

Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot. Some privacy related extensions may cause issues on x.com. Please disable them and try again.

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

340 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 16:44:57 UTC ndss-symposium.org Llama Share 162

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.

Julia: Performance Tips

6 tosh 2026-02-27 05:44:57 UTC docs.julialang.org Prefix Share 0

In the following sections, we briefly go through a few techniques that can help make your Julia code run as fast as possible. Any code that is performance critical should be inside a function. Code inside functions tends to run much faster than top level code, due to how Julia's compiler works. The use of functions is not only important for performance: functions are more reusable and ...

Parakeet.cpp – Parakeet ASR inference in pure C++ with Metal GPU acceleration

23 noahkay13 2026-02-27 04:44:57 UTC github.com/frikallo Llama Share 2

Parakeet is a lightweight tensor library with automatic Metal GPU acceleration for speech recognition tasks. It provides fast and accurate transcription with various models and latency modes.

I rendered 1,418 confusables over 230 fonts. Most aren't confusable to the eye

26 paultendo 2026-02-27 02:44:57 UTC paultendo.github.io Llama Share 9

confusable-vision is a tool that measures visual similarity between Unicode characters and Latin targets, providing a scored JSON artifact with SSIM scores per pair, per font. The tool's results show that font choice is a significant variable in confusable risk, with some fonts being more prone to visual confusion than others.

An Introduction to the Codex Seraphinianus, the Strangest Book Ever Published

57 vinhnx 2026-02-26 23:44:57 UTC openculture.com Llama Share 13

Luigi Serafini created the Codex Seraphinianus, a symbolic text with an invented language, as a way to connect with people and promote peace. He says the text's meaning is subjective, like the Rorschach test, and its popularity is a fun surprise.

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

105 sxmawl 2026-02-26 18:44:57 UTC usecardboard.com Full Share 54

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.

Move tests to closed source repo

31 nilsbunger 2026-02-27 03:44:57 UTC github.com/tldraw Full Share 20

Move the test suite out of the open source tldraw/tldraw repo and into the closed source repo. Context The tldraw monorepo currently contains ~327 test files across unit, integration, and e2e tests: packages/tldraw: ~148 unit/integration...

Dear Time Lords: Freeze Computers in 1993

40 zdw 2026-02-27 04:44:57 UTC graydon2.dreamwidth.org Llama Share 10

The author proposes that computers should have stopped evolving in 1993 due to the simplicity and predictability of technology at that time. They cite the MIPS R4000 CPU, OSF/1 with DCE, and safe programming languages like Modula 3 as desirable features that should have been left unchanged.

Smartphone market forecast to decline this year due to memory shortage

213 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 22:44:57 UTC idc.com Llama Share 205

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.

OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation (2025)

142 todsacerdoti 2026-02-26 18:44:57 UTC osmand.net Llama Share 45

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.

LiteLLM (YC W23): Founding Reliability Engineer – $200K-$270K and 0.5-1.0% equity

0 2026-02-27 01:44:57 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

We are looking for a dedicated reliability engineer to own production health for LiteLLM, an open-source AI gateway that routes hundreds of millions of LLM API calls daily for top companies. The ideal candidate will have experience running Python services in production, debugging memory leaks and latency degradation, and working with Kubernetes and PostgreSQL.

I baked a pie every day for a year

257 NaOH 2026-02-26 17:44:57 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 168

Vickie Hardin Woods, a retired city planner, baked a pie every day for a year to find a new purpose after retirement. Her project, which she called "the pie lady," helped her connect with others and discover her ability to do new things.

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

49 transpute 2026-02-26 22:44:57 UTC coderush.me Llama Share 1

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.

Palm OS User Interface Guidelines (2003) [pdf]

179 spiffytech 2026-02-26 17:44:57 UTC cs.uml.edu Llama Share 85

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.

Museum of Plugs and Sockets

101 ohjeez 2026-02-26 19:44:57 UTC plugsocketmuseum.nl Llama Share 35

The Digital Museum of Plugs and Sockets allows reproduction of images and texts with proper source indication. Use of the museum's content is not instruction, but rather for information and documentation purposes.

A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives

103 LostMyLogin 2026-02-27 03:44:57 UTC bookriot.com Llama Share 59

House Republicans introduced H.R. 7661 to ban books with "sexually oriented material" in public schools nationwide. The bill targets LGBTQ+ books and aims to erase queer people from American life.

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

167 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:44:57 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 61

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.

Show HN: Hacker Smacker – Spot great (and terrible) HN commenters at a glance

107 conesus 2026-02-26 17:44:57 UTC hackersmacker.org Llama Share 119

Hacker Smacker is a browser extension for Hacker News that helps identify quality authors and filter out obnoxious commenters. It uses a friend/foe system inspired by Slashdot and is open-source on GitHub.

Two insider cases we've recently closed

18 fortran77 2026-02-27 02:44:57 UTC news.kalshi.com Llama Share 47

Kalshi exchange banned insider trading, freezing 12 active cases and penalizing 2 traders with 5-year ban and 2-year suspension, respectively. Fines will be donated to a non-profit for consumer education on derivatives markets.

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

93 flamestro 2026-02-26 18:44:57 UTC github.com/flamestro Llama Share 53

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/.

Show HN: Linex – A daily challenge: placing pieces on a board that fights back

58 Humanista75 2026-02-26 17:44:57 UTC playlinex.com Full Share 20

An addictive line-completion puzzle game. Compete in daily challenges, climb the rankings and prove who’s really the best. Play now!

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

544 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:44:57 UTC blog.google Llama Share 508

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.

This time is different

146 speckx 2026-02-26 13:44:57 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 236

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.

Cartographic Symbologies: The Art and Design of Expression in Historic Maps

15 starkparker 2026-02-27 01:44:57 UTC exhibits.stanford.edu Full Share 0

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