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The article explores how personal experiences can shape even extraordinary beliefs, such as flat earth or supernatural theories. It examines how factors like social influences, cognitive biases, and the need for meaning can contribute to the development and persistence of such beliefs.

The article provides an overview of the A1 programming language, a new high-performance language designed for systems programming. It highlights A1's key features, including its focus on safety, performance, and ease of use, making it a promising alternative to languages like C and Rust.

The article explores the concept of 'quiet echoes' - subtle, unnoticed changes that gradually accumulate and have a significant impact over time. It discusses how these quiet echoes can shape our personal and professional lives, and the importance of being attentive to them.

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) has been discovered in the React JavaScript library, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects all versions of React and should be patched immediately.

The article describes how a man created a compact camera using an optical mouse, combining everyday technology in an innovative way to capture images.

NVIDIA just open sourced NeMo Data Designer, the synthetic data framework used internally to build both pre-training and post-training datasets for Nemotron.

It lets you define an entire synthetic data pipeline directly in Python: structured outputs, statistical samplers, LLM-generated columns, dependency-aware field relationships, Python/SQL/remote validators, and optional LLM-as-judge scoring. Supports quick preview mode for fast iteration before scaling up.

Install:

``` pip install data-designer ```

A minimal example:

``` from data_designer.essentials import *

data_designer = DataDesigner() config = DataDesignerConfigBuilder()

config.add_column( SamplerColumnConfig( name="product_category", sampler_type=SamplerType.CATEGORY, params=CategorySamplerParams( values=["Electronics", "Clothing", "Home & Kitchen", "Books"] ), ) )

config.add_column( LLMTextColumnConfig( name="review", model_alias="nvidia-text", prompt="Write a short product review for a {{ product_category }} item." ) )

preview = data_designer.preview(config_builder=config) preview.display_sample_record() ```

This release also incorporates the synthetic data tech my team originally built at Gretel (now part of NVIDIA), now generally available for anyone to use or extend.

Repo: https://github.com/NVIDIA-NeMo/DataDesigner

This started as a quick script to sanity check EV running costs, and turned into a handy little comparison tool.

I haven't been able to find anything which shows at which price points EV is cheaper/more expensive than ICE – the heatmap shows it pretty concisely.

It’s a bit rough round the edges, but people have found it pretty useful, so I figured I'd spin it out into its own site. Sharing for feedback.

The Tor Project announced the release of Arti 1.8.0, a new version of their Rust-based Tor implementation. The update includes performance improvements, bug fixes, and expanded platform support.

The article discusses a security vulnerability in Next.js, a popular React framework, that could allow an attacker to access sensitive data. The vulnerability has been patched, and users are advised to update to the latest version of Next.js to address this issue.

This commit to the Minio project introduces support for IAM policies, allowing for fine-grained access control and permissions management for users and groups interacting with Minio servers.

This article introduces a simple, customizable timer tool that can be used for various purposes, such as productivity, meditation, or cooking. It provides a clean and minimalist interface to set, start, and pause the timer.

The article provides a Python script that demonstrates how to apply a patch to a file using the OpenAI API. It covers the steps to create a patch, apply it to the file, and verify the changes.

The article explores the use of AI-powered surveillance technologies by Israeli authorities in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza, including the involvement of companies like Palantir and Dataminr. It raises concerns about the implications of these advanced surveillance tools on the lives and rights of the Palestinian population.

The article presents an argument in favor of industrial policy, advocating for government intervention to support and develop strategic industries. It discusses the potential benefits of industrial policy, such as fostering innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing national competitiveness.

The article discusses the bullish outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum expressed by investor Eric Jackson, who predicts that these cryptocurrencies and AI will see significant growth by 2025. Jackson believes that Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised to become mainstream financial assets, driven by increasing institutional adoption and the potential of AI to revolutionize various industries.

The article discusses how Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has led to a significant drop in the number of women using the platform, with an estimated 13% decrease in female users. It explores the potential factors contributing to this trend, including changes in platform policies and increased harassment of women on the platform.

This article provides an introduction to WebAssembly (Wasm) Virtual Machines (VMs), exploring their architecture, components, and the rationale behind their development as an alternative to traditional runtime environments.

This article explores the complex relationship between Elon Musk, Starlink, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. It examines how these influential figures and technologies are interconnected and shaping the global technology landscape.

The article discusses the Fizzy.do license, an open-source software license that allows for commercial use, modification, and distribution of the licensed software, while requiring attribution and prohibiting the use of the software in harmful or unethical ways.

ZImageTurbo is a web-based image editing tool that allows users to resize, rotate, and apply various effects to their images. The app offers a simple and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to quickly enhance their digital images.

The article discusses dflock, a Python library that provides a simple and efficient way to implement distributed file locking across multiple processes or machines. The library offers a lightweight and portable solution for managing concurrent access to shared files or resources in a distributed system.

I built chapplin, a small framework for making ChatGPT Apps. The Apps SDK gives only low-level primitives, and building UI means bundling a single HTML file with all JS/CSS inside an MCP server. The build setup and type sharing became painful, so I made a tool that hides the build process and provides a type-safe setup end-to-end.

Inbound.com is retiring its free plan, focusing instead on its paid subscription offerings. The change aims to provide better support and resources to customers while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the platform.

The article explores the rise of virtual YouTubers (VTubers) and their growing popularity in the online content creation landscape. It discusses the unique characteristics of VTubers, their impact on the industry, and the challenges and opportunities associated with this emerging phenomenon.

The article discusses LiteralAI, an open-source project that aims to make it easier for developers to create and deploy AI models. It covers the project's goals, technical details, and potential applications.