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This article explores the tension between discovery and expressiveness in the development of AI interfaces, highlighting the need to balance these two aspects to create effective and engaging AI systems that can be easily understood and controlled by users.

Microsoft has introduced a new user experience for consumer authentication, focusing on streamlining the sign-in process and improving security through passwordless options like Windows Hello and Microsoft Authenticator.

The article discusses a proposal to add a new built-in function to the Go programming language that would allow for the creation of a custom error type that could be used in place of the standard error interface. The goal is to provide a more idiomatic and user-friendly way to handle errors in Go code.

The article explores a novel approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases by directly targeting the transmission of pathological proteins between cells. It highlights the potential of this strategy to halt disease progression and presents promising results from preclinical studies.

The article discusses the growing use of AI in customer service, highlighting the frustration with glitchy automation and data capture issues. It explores the challenges businesses face in effectively implementing AI-powered customer service solutions and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction to provide a seamless customer experience.

I’m curious about what people’s perception of real estate agents. I am wondering if I have made lots of assumptions about real estate agents, or if other people have similar perceptions.

I’d love it if you would share your thoughts on my anonymous survey. Here is the link…

https://forms.gle/wMaZRFBeKo1SQ8tn7

The article explores how understanding and managing stress can improve cybersecurity decision-making. It discusses various neurohacks, such as meditation and biofeedback, that can help security professionals stay calm and focused when making critical security decisions.

The article discusses the importance of free speech, arguing that it is a fundamental right that enables the free exchange of ideas, facilitates social progress, and protects against government overreach and censorship.

The article discusses the use of X-MEMS (extreme micro-electromechanical systems) technology for data center cooling, which can provide more efficient and scalable cooling solutions compared to traditional methods. It explores the potential of X-MEMS to address the growing energy and cooling demands of modern data centers.

Hey HN!

Over the past few months as part of my AP Research class, I've been working on creating the worlds best Geoguessr AI. My final report (submitted for my AP Research class) for Locamage will be published soon on https://locamage.dev.

The images are blurred to prevent bots from downloading them, and to not violate copyright. Hope you enjoy getting crushed by Locamage! Supported by the TPU Research Cloud.

- Pinak

The article presents a novel deep learning model called 'ViT' that uses vision transformers to achieve state-of-the-art performance on various image classification tasks, outperforming convolutional neural networks while being more computationally efficient.

OnDevice AI is a startup developing on-device artificial intelligence solutions for edge computing applications, enabling faster processing and improved privacy compared to cloud-based AI.

The article compares the performance and cost-effectiveness of AMD's MI300X and NVIDIA's H200 GPUs for generating machine learning tokens, highlighting AMD's potential advantages in speed and efficiency.

The article explores the life and legacy of John von Neumann, a renowned mathematician and pioneer of computer science, who made significant contributions to various fields, including game theory, quantum mechanics, and the development of the modern computer.

The article explores alternatives to neural networks and dynamical systems, proposing a new approach called 'computation-based modeling' that aims to capture the complexity of biological systems in a more comprehensive and flexible way.

Hi HN,

I built derby.app — a tool to help research and handicap the Kentucky Derby using AI.

In the spring of 2023, I had some time between jobs and got interested in trying to pick the winner of the Kentucky Derby. I went all in: watched replays, read bloodline charts, followed forums, and built spreadsheets. I landed on Mage, and when he won, it was one of the most fun moments I’ve had at a sporting event. I did the same in 2024 and landed on Mystik Dan.

This year, I wanted to offload some of that manual work. So I built a research agent that collects and summarizes everything I’d normally spend hours doing.

Derby.app pulls together:

- Race footage and prep summaries - Pedigree and breeding data - Expert picks and forum chatter - Real-time odds and track conditions - Contextual weather info - A GPT-4o-powered research assistant you can chat with

How it’s built:

- Next.js with AI SDK on Vercel, Postgres with Prisma, hosted on Neon - LLM: GPT-4o and Perplexity Sonar Deep Research - Data: A mix of race history, expert analysis, and live-scraped info - UI: Designed for mobile and desktop, chat assistant is context-aware

Would love feedback on what’s unclear, broken, or could be more helpful.

Thanks for checking it out, and if you're betting tomorrow, good luck!

The article discusses the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the automotive industry. It highlights the challenges faced by traditional automakers in transitioning to EV production and the opportunities presented by this shift in consumer preference.

Pro-Russian groups in Australia are attempting to poison AI chatbots with disinformation, aimed at undermining trust in technology and spreading propaganda. The article explores the tactics used by these groups and the potential impact on the public's perception of AI-powered platforms.

The article discusses the principles of progressive enhancement, a web development approach that ensures basic functionality is accessible to all users, regardless of their device or browser capabilities. It emphasizes the importance of building websites that work for everyone, starting with a solid foundation and then enhancing the experience progressively.

The article discusses how analysts are using artificial intelligence to psychologically profile elite football players, analyzing their behaviors and personality traits to gain insights that could give teams a competitive edge.

The article discusses the concept of starting a project, emphasizing the importance of taking the first step and overcoming the fear of failure. It encourages readers to embrace the uncertainty and start working on their ideas, even if they are not fully developed.

The article discusses the Federal Trade Commission's reconsideration of mandatory password changes, arguing that this practice may not be effective in improving security and can instead cause user frustration and security risks.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Synadia have aligned to secure the future of the NATS.io project, a popular open-source messaging and application connectivity platform. This partnership aims to ensure the continued development and maintenance of NATS.io as a critical component of the cloud-native ecosystem.