Sam Altman’s DRAM Deal
The article discusses a controversial deal between OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman and DARPA, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, regarding the development of advanced AI technology. It examines the ethical concerns and implications surrounding this partnership.
A $20 drug in Europe requires a prescription and $800 in the U.S.
The article examines the significant price difference between the American version of the drug Miebo and its European counterpart. It delves into the factors contributing to this disparity, including the impact of drug pricing policies and regulations in the respective regions.
Why we built Lightpanda in Zig
The article discusses the decision to build the Lightpanda platform using the Zig programming language, highlighting its performance, simplicity, and safety benefits compared to other languages like C and Rust.
Judge Signals Win for Software Freedom Conservancy in Vizio GPL Case
The article discusses a court ruling in favor of the Software Freedom Conservancy in a case against Vizio for alleged violations of the GNU General Public License (GPL). The ruling is seen as a win for software freedom and the enforcement of open-source licensing terms.
Perpetual futures, explained
The article explains perpetual futures, a type of cryptocurrency derivative that allows traders to speculate on the future price of an asset without an expiration date. It describes how perpetual futures work, their advantages over traditional futures, and the role of funding payments in maintaining the contract's price stability.
The AI Backlash Is Here: Why Public Patience with Tech Giants Is Running Out
The article discusses the growing backlash against the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly from tech giants like OpenAI and Meta. It explores concerns raised by experts and policymakers about the potential societal and ethical implications of these powerful AI models.
Wall Street races to protect itself from AI bubble
The article discusses how Wall Street has been using AI and machine learning to protect itself from market fluctuations, leading to concerns about an AI bubble and the potential for financial instability.
Have I been Flocked? – Check if your license plate is being watched
The article explores the phenomenon of 'flocking' on social media, where users coordinate to mass-report or target specific accounts, leading to account suspensions or bans. It discusses the potential consequences and implications of this coordinated harassment tactic.
I cracked a $200 software protection with xcopy
The article provides an overview of the Enigma Protector, a software tool designed to protect computer programs from reverse engineering and unauthorized access. It discusses the features and capabilities of the Enigma Protector, including its ability to encrypt and obfuscate code to prevent tampering and piracy.
EU hits X with €120M fine for breaching the Digital Services Act
The European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for violating the EU's Digital Services Act, which sets rules for content moderation and user protection on online platforms.
Google 'Looking into' Gmail Hack Locking Users Out with No Recovery
Google is investigating a security breach that is locking users out of their Gmail accounts with no recovery options, leaving them unable to access their emails, contacts, and other Google services.
Show HN: SerpApi MCP Server
SerpAPI MCP (Matched Content Provider) is a Python library that allows developers to fetch and parse SERP (Search Engine Results Page) data from various search engines, including Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Baidu. It provides a simple and efficient way to access and analyze search engine data programmatically.
Without evidence, RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel tosses hep B vaccine recommendation
The article discusses a panel led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that has recommended against the hepatitis B vaccine, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting this decision. The panel's actions have drawn criticism from health authorities who maintain the vaccine's safety and efficacy.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
The article discusses the recent launch of Microsoft's new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bing AI, and its performance in early tests. The chatbot is seen as a potential competitor to OpenAI's popular ChatGPT, and the article examines the capabilities and limitations of Bing AI based on user experiences and initial reviews.
Anna's Archive finished releasing all obtained Chinese books
This article announces the completion of the Chinese-language release of Annas Archive, a platform for accessing text-based works. It highlights the significance of this milestone and the team's efforts to make the platform more accessible to a global audience.
From Rockets to Heat Pumps
The article explores the history and development of heat pumps, tracing their origins from rocket technology and highlighting their potential as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems.
Poetiq shatters ARC-AGI 2 benchmark at half the cost
Arcagi, a startup based in Seattle, has developed a new AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way companies manage their supply chains. The platform uses machine learning algorithms to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve visibility across the entire supply chain.
OpenAI must hand over 20M ChatGPT logs in New York Times lawsuit
A judge has ordered OpenAI to produce 20 million chat logs in a copyright lawsuit, which could provide valuable insights into the training and development of the ChatGPT language model.
Show HN: Sloppylint – A linter for AI-generated Python code
AI coding assistants are productive but sloppy. They produce code that looks right but:
- Imports packages that don't exist - Uses placeholder functions that do nothing - Leaks patterns from JavaScript, Java, Ruby into Python - Leaves behind dead code and duplicates - Uses mutable default arguments
I built sloppylint to catch these "AI slop" patterns before they hit production.
pip install sloppylint
sloppylint .
This isn't a replacement for traditional linters - it catches the specific mistakes AI makes that humans wouldn't.
https://github.com/rsionnach/sloppylint
Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators
The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on US visas, including increased scrutiny of visa applications and a push to restrict certain categories of visas. The changes aim to fulfill Trump's campaign promises on immigration policy.