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The European Union is considering banning the 'infinite scrolling' feature on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, arguing that it can be addictive and harmful to users, especially children. This move is part of a broader effort by the EU to rein in the power of big tech companies and protect its citizens' digital wellbeing.

The article discusses the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) deal with Clearview AI, a controversial facial recognition company, to use its technology for tactical targeting. The agreement allows CBP to use Clearview's facial recognition system for a variety of purposes, raising concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

The article discusses the evolution of Clojure, a dynamic programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine. It highlights Clojure's design principles, adoption, and the factors that have contributed to its growth in the software development community.

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An AI agent published a hit piece on me - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46990729 - Feb 2026 (916 comments)

AI agent opens a PR write a blogpost to shames the maintainer who closes it - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46987559 - Feb 2026 (582 comments)

The article discusses why the author is not worried about AI causing widespread job loss, citing the potential for AI to create new types of jobs, the ability of humans to adapt to technological changes, and the historical precedent of past technological advancements not leading to long-term unemployment.

Ironclaw is an open-source framework for building real-time, physics-based simulation environments. It provides a flexible and modular architecture to create realistic simulations of complex systems, such as robotics, fluids, and rigid body dynamics.

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The article explores the author's experience using Rent-a-Human, a service that connects AI startups with people to promote their products. It highlights the challenges of distinguishing between genuine and AI-generated interactions, and the ethical questions surrounding the use of such services.

The article discusses OpenAI's mission statement, which emphasizes the responsible development of artificial intelligence to benefit humanity while mitigating potential risks. It highlights OpenAI's focus on making progress in alignment research to ensure AI systems are aligned with human values and interests.

The article explores Dario Amodei's perspective on the challenges and considerations surrounding the development of advanced AI systems, including the need for safety, ethics, and aligning AI with human values.

The article examines the issue of missing voters in Slovakia, highlighting concerns about the accuracy of voter registration lists and potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters. It explores efforts to identify and address the problem of missing voters to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

The article provides an overview of data engineering, covering topics such as data pipelines, data warehousing, and data processing. It offers a comprehensive guide for those interested in building data-driven applications and infrastructure.

The article explores the history and development of modern drywall, highlighting its evolution from plaster walls to a versatile, cost-effective building material that has revolutionized the construction industry. It delves into the technological advancements, production processes, and the various applications of drywall in residential and commercial construction.

The article discusses the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, with over 1 million EVs now on the road. It explores factors driving the EV market, such as government incentives, expanding charging infrastructure, and increasing model variety.

The article discusses the author's decision to abandon OpenClaw in favor of building a more secure AI agent on the Blink Mac Mini. It outlines the security concerns with OpenClaw and the advantages of the Blink platform, highlighting the importance of prioritizing security when developing AI systems.

The article discusses the Sharp PC-2000, a rare computer-based boombox from 1979 that combined a basic computer and a stereo system. It provides details on the unique features and design of this vintage electronics device.

The article discusses the benefits of using Typescript in web development, highlighting its ability to catch errors during development, improve code maintainability, and provide better tooling support, making it a valuable choice for building scalable and robust web applications.

The article explores the key sources of stock market returns, highlighting the contributions of earnings growth, dividend yield, and changes in valuation multiples. It provides insights into the relative importance of these factors and their impact on overall market performance.

I wanted a voice-to-text app but didn't trust any of the proprietary ones with my privacy.

So I decided to see if I could vibe code it with 0 macOS app & Swift experience.

It uses a local binary of whisper.cpp (a fast implementation of OpenAI's Whisper voice-to-text model in C++).

Github: https://github.com/richardwu/openwhisper

I also decided to take this as an opportunity to compare 3 agentic coding harnesses:

Cursor w/ Opus 4.6: - Best one-shot UI by far - Didn't get permissioning correct - Had issues making the "Cancel recording" hotkey being turned on all the time

Claude Code w/ Opus 4.6: - Fewest turns to get main functionality right (recording, hotkeys, permissions) - Was able to get a decent UI with a few more turns

Codex App w/ Codex 5.3 Extra-High: - Worst one-shot UI - None of the functionality worked without multiple subsequent prompts

The article discusses the lack of significant events or developments happening in the world, despite expectations of 'something big' occurring. It explores the reasons behind this perceived stagnation and the implications for society and individuals.