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The article explores the concept of a 'continual learning overhang', where new AI systems struggle to learn and perform well on a wide range of tasks over time, unlike humans. The author discusses the potential challenges and implications of this issue for the development of advanced artificial intelligence.

The article discusses a new visual code editing tool that allows developers to edit code without sacrificing fidelity, enabling them to make visual changes to their codebase while maintaining the underlying structure and functionality.

Apple Inc. reported record-breaking quarterly revenue and profits, driven by strong iPhone sales and growth in its services business. The tech giant's results exceeded Wall Street's expectations, underscoring the resilience of its product lineup and diversified revenue streams.

I’m happy to say that a new open-source game automation utility that I’ve been working on for the past 2 years is now coming to Steam!

It has a website at https://automat.org/. That website might be a little hard to parse though - so here are are some links:

you can check it out on video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBT9XO61B5I (I usually do a short intro on every development livestream)

GitHub is here: https://github.com/mafik/automat

an article about Automat: https://automat.org/live2025 (if you have any questions - check this out first!)

and the Steam page is here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4122050/Automat/

While Steam version is still in “coming soon” mode, you can grab a release from GitHub. Please note that even though it's free on GitHub, Steam Wishlists are still important for visibility - this is what drives the Steam algorithm! The easiest way to help out is to hit the wishlist button :P

One word of warning - it doesn’t play well with Wayland (it’s fairly hard to interop with other apps on Wayland) - but I’m optimistic about this bit in the near future...

And finally - don't be fooled by it's seemingly game-oriented focus. At it's core it's a visual programming environment!

The article explores the notion that humanity's fate is not predetermined and that our actions can significantly impact the future. It emphasizes the importance of individual and collective responsibility in shaping the trajectory of human civilization.

Microsoft is reevaluating its AI efforts in Windows 11, planning to reduce Copilot integrations and evolve its approach to AI across the operating system. The company aims to strike a balance between providing useful AI-powered features and ensuring user privacy and control.

The article explores the psychological and societal impacts of engineered fear, examining how fear-inducing narratives are propagated and weaponized to manipulate public opinion and incite anxiety. It delves into the role of media, politics, and social dynamics in shaping and perpetuating a culture of fear.

The article discusses new research that reveals the key ingredients for life can form on their own in space, without the need for a planet or other celestial body. This finding suggests that the building blocks of life may be more prevalent throughout the universe than previously thought.

The article discusses the rapid growth of the AI industry in San Francisco, leading to a boom in tech jobs and a surge in demand for AI-related skills. It highlights the impact of this trend on the local job market and the challenges faced by companies in finding qualified candidates.

The White House has announced the withdrawal of burdensome software security rules, aiming to reduce the compliance burden on federal agencies and contractors. This move is intended to streamline cybersecurity requirements and promote more efficient software procurement processes.

The article discusses the security vulnerabilities of IPv6, the next-generation internet protocol, highlighting issues such as lack of encryption, poor IPv6 address privacy, and the potential for network reconnaissance attacks. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these concerns as IPv6 adoption increases.

The article discusses the 'competence trap,' where individuals and organizations become overly confident in their abilities, leading to a failure to adapt to changing circumstances. It highlights the importance of maintaining humility and continuously learning to avoid being trapped in outdated approaches.

This article explores the growing trend of personal websites in 2026, highlighting the increasing importance of online self-expression and digital identity as more individuals embrace the power of the internet to share their stories, showcase their talents, and connect with a global audience.

The article presents a new method for the rapid and accurate detection of COVID-19 using a portable DNA sequencing device. The technique, which can identify SARS-CoV-2 within 30 minutes, offers a promising alternative to current diagnostic approaches and could aid in pandemic response efforts.

The article discusses a novel AI-based CAPTCHA solver that can accurately identify and solve text-based CAPTCHAs, even those with distorted or noisy characters. This breakthrough highlights the ongoing advancements in machine learning and its potential impact on security systems.

The article discusses how Sanity.io addressed the 'agent memory problem' in their serverless architecture, which involved storing and retrieving large amounts of data efficiently. They leveraged Durable Functions in Azure to create a scalable, fault-tolerant solution that maintains performance and reliability.

The article discusses the addition of Supermemory, a powerful memory model, to the Claude AI system, which has significantly enhanced its abilities. It highlights the impressive performance improvements and expanded capabilities that this integration has brought to the Claude AI.

I can’t name a single software application or software feature that has been mooted by AI. Zero. Take Excel as an example. Not only has AI failed to replace Excel in its entirety, but it has also failed to replace any of its features. AI was simply appended as an additional feature in the form of an agentic chatbot. This has been the trend across the entire industry, and it’s why AI has failed to fundamentally transform any of our exiting software application.

Now you might ask: what about AI native applications? Well, as it turns out, most of them are essentially clones of existing software but with a chatbot slapped on top. Because of the error prone nature of AI, any application that leverages it also has to surface all of the controls required to override all of its decisions. So you end up with a traditional software application plus AI.

AI promised to transform and even replace software applications, but all it did instead was augment them with an unreliable chatbot. All of the old fields and buttons are still there, but now there’s an additional text field that you can type into and hope for the best.

Tailwind, an AI startup, has announced significant layoffs, with over 100 employees losing their jobs. The company cites a shift towards focusing on its AI and GitHub tools as the main reason for the restructuring.

The article provides an in-depth explanation of Markdown, a lightweight markup language used for formatting text on the web. It covers the basic syntax, different flavors of Markdown, and the process of converting Markdown to HTML.

Hi HN! I built a simple browser-based JSON diff tool after getting frustrated with existing options that were cluttered with ads.

This tool: - Runs entirely client-side (your JSON never leaves your browser) - Shows visual side-by-side comparison - Handles nested objects, arrays, and type changes - Generates shareable links (data encoded in URL, no database) - No tracking, no ads, no account required

I use it constantly for comparing API responses during development and debugging config file changes.

The diff algorithm recursively walks both JSON structures and categorizes changes as additions, deletions, or modifications. Performance is decent up to ~10MB files.

The shareable link feature encodes both JSON docs in the URL itself, so you can share comparisons with teammates without any server-side storage.

Open source and completely free. Would appreciate any feedback on the UX or algorithm improvements!

Link: https://jsondifference.com/

The article discusses the rapid advancements in large language models (LLMs) and their potential to revolutionize various industries, including natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. It highlights the challenges and considerations surrounding the development and deployment of these powerful AI systems.

The article explores the internals of NVIDIA's TileIR, a compiler framework for generating high-performance GPU kernels. It discusses the transition from CuTile to MLIR and LLVM, and the process of converting TileIR to SASS, NVIDIA's low-level GPU instruction set.

The article explores the historical attempts to replace data analytics developers with various technological advancements, from the rise of business intelligence tools in the 1970s to the current push for self-service analytics and AI-driven data analysis. It highlights the persistent need for skilled human analysts to interpret data and drive business insights.

MyDD.ai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing cutting-edge AI solutions for businesses. The article highlights the company's innovative technologies and its mission to empower organizations with transformative AI capabilities.