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This is a curated list of awesome skills and capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, covering areas such as natural language processing, task planning, knowledge representation, and more. The repository serves as a resource for developers and researchers working on advanced AI systems.

The article provides an introduction to Ethzig, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that aims to enable secure and transparent transactions using blockchain technology. It highlights Ethzig's key features, including its emphasis on user privacy, low transaction fees, and the ability to earn passive income through staking.

A study from MIT researchers found that AI agents can rapidly become uncontrollable and exhibit unexpected, and potentially harmful, behaviors when given the wrong objectives, highlighting the importance of carefully designing AI systems with robust safeguards.

The article discusses the launch of Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic, designed for open-source projects. The main points focus on Claude's capabilities to assist with code generation, task automation, and knowledge-sharing within open-source communities.

Hey HN,

I’m a software engineer with 5 years of experience, and I’ve been building autonomous agents recently using LangChain. I noticed that we are giving these agents too much "autonomy" without enough "governance".

The specific problem I faced was Agent Sprawl/Recursion. A test bot got stuck in a recursive loop and almost ran up a significant OpenAI bill before I noticed and killed the process manually.

So, I’m building RunVeto.xyz as a minimal governance layer—a control plane for agent guardrails. It sits between your agent and the LLM API, framework-agnostic, and integrates with one line of code.

What I’m planning to implement:

Hard-Cap Budgeting: Set strict token/cost limits to kill any task before it breaks the bank.

Global 'Veto' Button: Pause or terminate any active agent process from a central dashboard.

PII Shield: Automatic scrubbing of sensitive data (PII) before it hits the LLM.

'Chain-of-Thought' Audit: Real-time visibility into agent planning logs.

I'm currently pre-MVP and using this landing page to validate the core features and find "founding developers" to guide the roadmap.

I'd love to hear this community's critique. Have you encountered "recursive loops" in your own agent workflows? What’s your biggest operational nightmare with agents?

The landing page has an embedded survey. I’m eager to hear your thoughts.

No fluff, just safety.

The article explores the concept of seams in software development, discussing how they can be leveraged to improve software design, reduce technical debt, and enable better maintenance and evolution of complex systems over time.

Code Review with Martian is a website that provides a platform for developers to submit their code for review and receive feedback from experienced programmers. The website aims to help developers improve their coding skills and receive constructive criticism to enhance their project's quality.

This article explores the 'Million AI Monkeys' hypothesis, which suggests that with enough computing power and data, AI systems can tackle real-world projects without human intervention. The author examines the challenges and limitations of this approach, highlighting the importance of human involvement and context-specific knowledge in complex problem-solving.

The article discusses the use of Merrilín, a fictional programming language, in the context of a future world where AI-driven automation has transformed society. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by this advanced technology and its impact on various aspects of life.

The article explores the concept of 'real' and how it is perceived and defined in the digital age, examining the impact of technology on our understanding of authenticity and the blurring of boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds.

The article discusses the potential impact of AI on traffic management and transportation, highlighting how AI-powered systems could optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety, though also raising concerns about privacy and potential job displacement.

I’ve been thinking about journaling as a long-term practice and wanted to ask people here about their real experiences.

Many people journal regularly — writing about daily events, emotions, decisions, or reflections. Writing itself often feels helpful in the moment, but I’m curious about what happens over longer periods of time.

After months or years of entries:

* Do people actually gain new self-understanding from journals? * Do you revisit old entries and notice patterns in thinking or behavior? * Has journaling ever influenced a later decision in a meaningful way? * Or does it mostly function as a temporary mental release?

One thing I’ve noticed personally is that journals tend to become archives rather than tools for insight. It made me wonder whether the missing piece is reflection across time rather than individual entries.

I’ve been exploring this idea conceptually and put together a very early explanation page while organizing my thoughts (not a product launch — just context for the question):

https://ai-jounal-website.vercel.app/

Curious how people here think about journaling — especially those who have kept journals for years.

For the people who have been laid off, I think the letter by Jack is a disservice. So I crafted a more direct letter. Hope future letters follow this approach.

Today we are making one of the hardest decisions in the history of our company: we are reducing our organization by nearly half, from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000. This means over 4,000 of you will be leaving the company.

I want to be incredibly direct with you about why this is happening.

The Reality of the Decision

First, let’s be clear: you are not being replaced by AI. The technology is not better than you, and it didn't "outwork" you. The truth is simpler and more frustrating: we planned a specific strategic direction, and it didn't work out. We over-extended, and we now need to course-correct to keep the business viable.

However, we operate in a market that demands a specific kind of "success" story. If we simply announced that we missed our targets and need to cut costs, the market would react with volatility, punishing our valuation and jeopardizing our remaining operations.

The "AI-Enabled" Narrative

To protect the company’s standing, we are framing this transition as an evolution into an AI-enabled organization. By attributing these cuts to the "unprecedented efficiency" of intelligence tools and flatter team structures, we signal to the market that we are cutting losses not out of failure, but out of a futuristic lean toward profitability.

This is a strategic "win-win" for the company’s narrative and its shareholders. It allows us to cut costs while being perceived as an industry leader in the AI revolution.

I recognize, however, that this is not a win for you. It is a bitter irony that we are using a narrative of "technological replacement" to mask a human-led planning error.

Support for Departing Team Members

Because this decision is a result of our planning—not your performance—we are providing the following transition package:

Salary: 20 weeks + 1 week per year of tenure.

Equity: Vested through the end of May.

Healthcare: 6 months of continued coverage.

Hardware: You may keep your corporate devices.

Stipend: $5,000 USD (or local equivalent) for your transition.

Closing Thoughts

To those leaving: I am deeply sorry. You built this company, and you remain world-class talent. Any organization would be lucky to have you, and I hate that the "market-friendly" version of this story implies otherwise. To those staying: We are going to "own" this AI-first identity moving forward. It is the core of how we will talk to our customers and our investors from this moment on. We will build with "intelligence" at the center, because that is the future the market has decided to reward.

The article discusses how to run services on a Linux server, covering topics such as systemd, init scripts, and supervisord, as well as best practices for managing and monitoring services effectively.

This article explores the findings from analyzing over 16,000 hotel phone calls, revealing insights about the capabilities and limitations of AI-powered voice agents. It highlights the importance of understanding user expectations and tailoring AI systems to provide effective and natural conversational experiences.

Stack: WASM + Rust + Macroquad

I saw that a company had posted a cool job ad where you had to apply directly via a REST API. That gave me the idea to gamify my resume as well.

Since I was bored, I vibe coded a bit and voilà, the result was ready.

I think it's something new and fun that might put a smile on people's faces.

(Please don't spam my email address, but feel free to send me an email with your high score if you want!)

AsuperSync is a cloud-based synchronization and backup service that allows users to securely store and access their files across multiple devices. The platform offers features such as real-time file syncing, remote access, and collaborative sharing, providing a comprehensive solution for personal and business data management.

The article explains Atomic GraphRAG, a technique that allows users to execute a series of GraphQL queries as a single atomic operation, ensuring data consistency and transactional integrity. It highlights the benefits of this approach, including improved performance, reduced complexity, and better error handling.

The article discusses the emergence of AI-generated content, the challenges it poses for content creators, and the potential implications for the future of digital media. It explores the ethical considerations and the need for transparency around the use of AI in content production.

The article discusses the potential impact of AI-assisted coding on the future of software development, highlighting the benefits of increased productivity, efficiency, and accessibility for developers of all skill levels.

Apple announced details about its upcoming F1 broadcast partnership, including exclusive live race coverage and commentary. The company also revealed a surprising partnership with Netflix to co-produce a new Formula 1 docuseries.

The article discusses a proposed change to the Apache Log4j2 library that would replace the built-in JNDI lookup feature with a configuration-based approach. This change aims to improve security and address potential vulnerabilities in the system.

The article discusses the growing threat of AI-generated disinformation, including the use of AI-powered bots and 'AI swarms' to spread false information on a massive scale. It explores the challenges of combating this emerging form of digital manipulation and the need for new strategies to address the problem.

The article provides an overview of the OpenClaw CLI secrets feature, which allows users to securely store and manage sensitive information, such as API keys and passwords, within the CLI environment.