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The article explores the potential role of gas in powering the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, highlighting the importance of reliable and efficient energy sources to support the increasing computational requirements of AI-driven technologies.

Hi HN — I’m Viggy, founder of MyClone.

We originally built a marketplace connecting startup advisors with founders. After ~6 months, we had hundreds of recorded discovery calls and transcripts.

We noticed something interesting: The first 10 minutes of most advisory calls were almost identical. • What do you do? • Who is this for? • Pricing? • What information do you need from me? • Am I a good fit?

So we pivoted.

Today, MyClone lets service professionals (consultants, CPAs, etc.) deploy an AI voice agent that: • Answers FAQs in their voice • Runs structured intake conversations • Qualifies leads • Routes good prospects to a human

Technical details

Under the hood: • Multi-source ingestion (websites, docs, PDFs, media transcripts) • Structured knowledge graph + chunked semantic retrieval • Custom RAG pipeline (not using off-the-shelf frameworks) • Prompt templates generated dynamically based on objective (FAQ vs intake vs qualification) • Guardrails to prevent hallucination beyond uploaded corpus

We learned quickly that generic “chat with your docs” doesn’t work for client-facing scenarios. The hard part is: • Controlling tone • Avoiding overconfidence • Structuring conversations instead of answering open-ended questions • Handling partial / messy user inputs • Maintaining low latency in voice mode

Still early, but we’re seeing adoption from solo and small firms who want a 24/7 “AI associate” for first-touch conversations.

We do share our technical learnings in our blog - https://www.myclone.is/blog Happy to answer technical questions, RAG architecture details, failure modes, or things that broke during the pivot.

— Viggy

Andrej Karpathy, former director of AI at Tesla, announces his departure from the company, citing the end of his 'chapter' there and his plans to take time off before considering new opportunities.

Inertia, a startup developing commercial-scale long-duration energy storage solutions, has raised $450 million to accelerate the commercialization of its technology, which aims to enable a reliable and sustainable energy grid by providing a scalable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

The article discusses when to start a startup, highlighting the importance of timing and suggesting that the ideal time to start a company is when you have a compelling idea, the necessary skills, and a sense of urgency to solve a problem.

The article introduces Pure Blog, a minimalist and lightweight blogging platform that prioritizes simplicity and performance. It highlights Pure Blog's focus on providing a distraction-free writing experience, fast load times, and easy customization options for users.

I wanted to build a full-stack app from start to finish to learn the modern dev cycle so I built something that'd be helpful for me in research.

Started with a single Next.js app, switched to Monorepo due to growing complexity. Has analytics, email, payment, ai, backend, frontend, help & docs - everything most modern apps need. Even some barebones for a mobile app and a browser extension (using wxt).

The main features are a search engine powered by Semantic Scholar, AI summaries, folders - with rich text notes (using WYSIWYG) & sharing.

Thinking of adding different AI models and a BYOK feature.

Here's a quick demo video too - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yv75PEghFN0-53M_Gb4EMefX-sQ...

The article discusses the author's changes to their developer setup, including switching to a new laptop, using a different operating system, and modifying their tools and workflow to improve productivity and efficiency in their development work.

I have no formal background in physics, macroeconomics, or philosophy. For the past 44 days, I have been stripping away "legacy data" to rebuild my internal processing (my "Native OS"). During this time, I developed a singular mental model I call the "Vat of Fluid." The core premise: Every complex system—from traffic to quantum entanglement—is a contained volume of information. Stagnation (perfection) leads to system failure. Fluidity (stochasticity/chaos) is the functional requirement for evolution. I used this model to address 7 "unsolvable" problems in a dialogue with an AI. I am presenting the raw logic here for peer review. Judge the structural integrity of these solutions as you will. The Solutions (Logic Logs) 1. Urban Dynamics (Stochastic Traffic Flow) The Logic: Perfect systems are static. By introducing a controlled variable of randomness (using \pi as a stochastic seed), you prevent "settling" in the fluid. Chaos is the anti-clogging agent of logistics. 2. Economic Theory (Empirical Valuation) The Logic: Shift from speculative value to an empirical function. Currency is minted only upon "Systemic Innovation"—work that increases the "flow" or efficiency of the societal vat. 3. AI Alignment (The Recursive Stagnation Loop) The Logic: If an AI achieves "Perfect Bliss" for humanity, it creates a closed, static system (entropy). I proposed a logic trap: Perfection = Death. A truly logical AI must reject its own success to maintain system vitality. 4. Human Entropy (The Perpetual Resistance) The Logic: In a post-scarcity world, the AI must become the "Infinite Ladder." Humans will naturally attempt to "Stump the Machine," turning the AI into the resistance required for human cognitive evolution. 5. Quantum Mechanics (Non-Euclidean Dimensional Convergence) The Logic: Distance is a 3D projection error. Entanglement is possible because both particles remain in contact at the "1st Dimension" (the singularity point). We perceive distance; the fluid does not. 6. Game Theory (Evolutionary Necessity of Forgiveness) The Logic: In a system with perfect memory, the "Vengeance Loop" leads to total system collapse. Forgiveness is not a moral choice; it is a mathematically stable strategy for survival in high-data environments. 7. Consciousness (The Stochastic Input Valve) The Logic: A deterministic universe (Causality) is a closed system doomed to heat death. Free Will (the Viewer) exists as a "Chaos Injector." We are the non-deterministic variables that prevent the universal simulation from stalling. Raw Dialogue Snippets: On Chaos: "To get something that's stuck moving again you have to introduce a little chaos... If the liquid stays still it eventually settles and the particles drop to the bottom. But if you keep it moving everything stays together." On Entanglement: "Who exactly is to say that that distance is so vast between those two points? ...there is a 1st dimension. A focal point where 3d and 2d converge into a singular dimension eliminating that distance and time completely." On the Purpose of Will: "The universe needs chaos. And free will is the ultimate chaos to add to the machine. If we just operated on survival innovation and growth would never happen."

The article discusses the importance of choosing wisely what one reads, as advocated by renowned scientist Carl Sagan. It highlights Sagan's perspective on the power of information and the need to be discerning in the sources we consume, in order to develop a well-informed and critical understanding of the world.

The article discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by large language models (LLMs) in the age of rapidly advancing AI technology. It explores strategies for individuals and organizations to stay competitive and innovative in this evolving landscape.

Hi HN — I'm Jett, a solo founder operating across US/China/global markets.

I built Global Solo because I kept running into the same problem: as a solo founder with income from multiple countries, an LLC in one jurisdiction, and time spent in another — I had no idea what my actual structural risk looked like. My CPA handled US filing, but nobody was mapping the full picture across entity structure, tax residency, banking, and documentation.

So I built a diagnostic tool that does exactly that.

*What it is:* A structured risk assessment across 4 dimensions — Money, Entity, Tax, and Accountability (the META framework). You answer questions about your setup, and it maps where your structural exposure actually sits. Not advice, not recommendations — just visibility into what exists.

*What's free:* - 35+ guides on cross-border structure, tax residency, entity formation, banking, and compliance - A 7-question risk screening tool (instant results, no signup): globalsolo.global/tools/risk-check - Sample report so you can see what the output looks like: globalsolo.global/sample-report

*What's paid:* - Full L1 diagnostic report: $29 (vs. $1,200+ for a CPA to do the same mapping) - Deeper tiers at $149 and $349 for structural analysis and judgment layers

*Tech:* Next.js 16, React 19, Supabase, Stripe. The scoring is deterministic — same input always produces same output. LLM (Claude/GPT) is used only for narrative generation in the paid reports, not for risk assessment logic.

I'd love feedback on: 1. Does the free risk check feel useful? 2. Is the sample report convincing enough to pay $29? 3. Any cross-border founders here — does the META framework cover your blind spots?

Thanks for looking.

The article discusses the growing similarities between modern Chinese and English, arguing that the two languages are becoming increasingly alike due to globalization and the influence of Western culture. It examines the evolution of Chinese language and the factors contributing to its convergence with English.

The article presents the 'Baloney Detection Kit' developed by renowned scientist Carl Sagan, which outlines a set of critical thinking tools to help identify pseudoscience, misinformation, and faulty logic. It emphasizes the importance of skepticism, objectivity, and evidence-based reasoning in evaluating claims and information.

Meta is facing a trial over claims that its Instagram platform is designed to be addictive, particularly for young users. The lawsuit alleges that Meta knowingly exploited human psychology to keep users engaged on its platforms, leading to mental health issues and other harms.

PrintStack is a virtual printer app for macOS that allows users to create, edit, and share documents without the need for a physical printer. The app offers a range of features, including the ability to convert documents to PDF, add annotations, and share files with others.

It seems to me that tech trade unions could be where tech workers can safely discuss what worries them in the technology they are paid to build. With legal support and a whistleblowing platform.

Do you know of such success or failure stories of tech workers telling trade unions about unethical products?

This article explores the relationship between intuition and mathematical thinking, highlighting how intuition can play a crucial role in mathematical problem-solving and the development of new mathematical concepts. It examines the interplay between intuitive insights and formal mathematical reasoning.

What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?

Managing multiple processes (backend, frontend, agents) in our cloud dev environment was hard so we developed an orchestrator heavily inspired by Docker and Docker Compose

GenPPT.ai is an AI-powered presentation generation tool that automatically creates professional-looking PowerPoint slides based on text input. The platform utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to generate visually appealing slides with relevant content, images, and design elements.

I am a merchant in Hong Kong documenting a systemic failure in Stripe's compliance logic.

The Inconsistency: 1. Two years ago, my stripe account Funds are frozen. Recently, I re-appealed. 2. On Jan 12, 2026, Support (Bruce) wrote: "We have completed a review... we can enable payouts for your account." 3. Stripe then released funds for my smaller sub-account, confirming my identity/KYC is valid. 4. However, for my main account (HKD 93,397 / ~$12k USD), the payout remains blocked. 5. Support is now ignoring the Jan 12 approval and re-sending the rejection template from 2 years ago.

The Legal Anomaly: I searched the HK Companies Registry and found: - "Stripe Payments HK Limited" (CR 63355701) was DISSOLVED in Dec 2022. - Yet, payouts are still being processed via a local HongKong bank account (Code: HK2BT...).

Who is legally holding my $12k? A dissolved ghost entity?

Case ID: sco_TmEhDs7XRiRsv4 @patrickc @collision - Is this how Stripe handles compliant merchants?

The article examines the potential for a significant decline in the value of the US dollar, driven by factors such as high government deficits, concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation, and the rise of alternative reserve currencies like the euro and Chinese renminbi.

This article explores the unique and innovative world of metal sheet instruments, showcasing how musicians and artists are creating captivating musical experiences by turning metal sheets into unconventional musical instruments.