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Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War
qwertox about 17 hours ago

Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research company, has issued a statement addressing concerns about its potential involvement with the U.S. Department of War. The statement emphasizes Anthropic's commitment to beneficial AI development and its intention to remain transparent about its work and collaborations.

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nnx about 2 hours ago

We deserve a better streams API for JavaScript

This article discusses the Web Streams API, a new way to handle streaming data in the browser. It highlights the benefits of the API, such as improved performance and simplified code, and provides an overview of its key features and use cases.

blog.cloudflare.com
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Can you reverse engineer our neural network?
jsomers 3 days ago

Can you reverse engineer our neural network?

The article explores the challenge of reverse-engineering a neural network, discussing the difficulties in understanding the internal representations and decision-making process of a complex machine learning model, and the potential implications for AI transparency and interpretability.

blog.janestreet.com
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edent about 6 hours ago

F-Droid Board of Directors nominations 2026

The article announces the open nominations for the F-Droid Board of Directors, with details on the nomination process and timeline. It encourages community participation in shaping the future direction of the F-Droid project.

f-droid.org
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lqs_ about 3 hours ago

Show HN: RetroTick – Run classic Windows EXEs in the browser

RetroTick parses PE/NE/MZ binaries, emulates an x86 CPU, and stubs enough Win32/Win16/DOS APIs to run classics like FreeCell, Minesweeper, Solitaire and QBasic, entirely in the browser. Built with Preact + Vite + TypeScript.

Demo: https://retrotick.com

GitHub: https://github.com/lqs/retrotick

retrotick.com
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Show HN: Badge that shows how well your codebase fits in an LLM's context window
jimminyx about 1 hour ago

Show HN: Badge that shows how well your codebase fits in an LLM's context window

Small codebases were always a good thing. With coding agents, there's now a huge advantage to having a codebase small enough that an agent can hold the full thing in context.

Repo Tokens is a GitHub Action that counts your codebase's size in tokens (using tiktoken) and updates a badge in your README. The badge color reflects what percentage of an LLM's context window the codebase fills: green for under 30%, yellow for 50-70%, red for 70%+. Context window size is configurable and defaults to 200k (size of Claude models).

It's a composite action. Installs tiktoken, runs ~60 lines of inline Python, takes about 10 seconds. The action updates the README but doesn't commit, so your workflow controls the git strategy.

The idea is to make token size a visible metric, like bundle size badges for JS libraries. Hopefully a small nudge to keep codebases lean and agent-friendly.

GitHub: https://github.com/qwibitai/nanoclaw/tree/main/repo-tokens

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evakhoury 3 days ago

An interactive intro to quadtrees

The article discusses quadtrees, a hierarchical data structure used for spatial partitioning and indexing. It explains the basic concept, how quadtrees are constructed, and their applications in areas like computer graphics, image processing, and geographic information systems.

growingswe.com
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rendx about 10 hours ago

The normalization of corruption in organizations (2003) [pdf]

gwern.net
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The Hunt for Dark Breakfast
moultano about 12 hours ago

The Hunt for Dark Breakfast

moultano.wordpress.com
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Breaking Free
Aissen about 6 hours ago

Breaking Free

The article discusses the growing problem of stalking and how technology is enabling new forms of stalking behavior, particularly in the context of intimate partner violence. It examines the challenges in addressing stalking and the need for improved legal frameworks and support services to protect victims.

forbrukerradet.no
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The quixotic team trying to build a world in a 20-year-old game
nxobject 3 days ago

The quixotic team trying to build a world in a 20-year-old game

The article discusses a team of dedicated fans who are working to build an entire world within the 20-year-old video game Ultima Online, showcasing their passion, creativity, and the challenges of developing within the constraints of an aging game engine.

arstechnica.com
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Tenth Circuit: 4th Amendment Doesn't Support Broad Search of Protesters' Devices
hn_acker about 1 hour ago

Tenth Circuit: 4th Amendment Doesn't Support Broad Search of Protesters' Devices

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fourth Amendment does not support a broad search authorization for law enforcement, upholding privacy rights and limiting the scope of warrants to only the specific information being sought.

eff.org
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Reading English from 1000 Ad
LAC-Tech 4 days ago

Reading English from 1000 Ad

The article discusses the importance of using web analytics to measure the success of a website and make data-driven decisions. It highlights the key metrics to track, such as user engagement, conversion rates, and traffic sources, and how to interpret the data to improve website performance.

lewiscampbell.tech
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Get free Claude max 20x for open-source maintainers
zhisme about 7 hours ago

Get free Claude max 20x for open-source maintainers

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.

claude.com
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OpenAI raises $110B on $730B pre-money valuation
zlatkov about 1 hour ago

OpenAI raises $110B on $730B pre-money valuation

techcrunch.com
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tosh 3 days ago

How to Allocate Memory

geocar.sdf1.org
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tin7in about 22 hours ago

What Claude Code chooses

The article discusses Anthropic's AI model called Claude, which is designed to engage in open-ended conversation and assist with a variety of tasks. It highlights Claude's capabilities, such as its ability to understand context and provide relevant and coherent responses.

amplifying.ai
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Ubicloud (YC W24): Software Engineer – $95-$250K in Turkey, Netherlands, CA
ozgune about 7 hours ago

Ubicloud (YC W24): Software Engineer – $95-$250K in Turkey, Netherlands, CA

Ubicloud, a YC-backed company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team. The position involves building cloud-based infrastructure and applications to help organizations manage their cloud environments more effectively.

ycombinator.com
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throwaw12 about 1 hour ago

OpenAI's $110B funding round (investments from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank)

Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in OpenAI over the next 10 years, in a move to deepen its involvement in the development of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

reuters.com
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Working on Pharo Smalltalk: BPatterns: Rewrite Engine with Smalltalk Style
mpweiher about 7 hours ago

Working on Pharo Smalltalk: BPatterns: Rewrite Engine with Smalltalk Style

dionisiydk.blogspot.com
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nand2mario 3 days ago

80386 Protection

This article explores the protection mechanisms implemented in the Intel 80386 processor, including memory protection, task switching, and interrupt handling, which were crucial advancements in microprocessor design and enabled the development of more secure and robust operating systems.

nand2mario.github.io
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sandebert about 8 hours ago

The complete Manic Miner disassembly

The article provides a detailed disassembly and analysis of the classic ZX Spectrum game 'Manic Miner', exploring its technical aspects, including the game's code, graphics, and audio, as well as its historical significance and enduring popularity.

skoolkit.ca
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pipeline_peak about 13 hours ago

Compact disc story (1998)

The article traces the history and development of the compact disc (CD) technology, from its inception in the 1970s to its widespread adoption and impact on the music industry. It highlights the key innovations, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts between Sony and Philips that led to the creation and commercial success of the CD format.

researchgate.net
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AirSnitch: Demystifying and breaking client isolation in Wi-Fi networks [pdf]
DamnInteresting 1 day ago

AirSnitch: Demystifying and breaking client isolation in Wi-Fi networks [pdf]

The article discusses a new attack called AirSnitch that can break Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises. It explains how the attack works and the potential implications for the security of wireless networks.

arstechnica.com
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mlex about 19 hours ago

Layoffs at Block

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/block-laying-off-about-4000-...

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/block-plans-to-lay-off-nea...

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What does " 2>&1 " mean?
alexmolas about 20 hours ago

What does " 2>&1 " mean?

The article discusses the meaning and origin of the term '21' in programming, which typically refers to the error code for an invalid argument or parameter. It explores the historical context and reasons behind this specific error code.

stackoverflow.com
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The history of knocking on wood
benbreen 3 days ago

The history of knocking on wood

The article explores how our Stone Age brains and habits have adapted to modern technologies, often leading to counterproductive behaviors and cognitive biases. It examines the mismatch between our evolutionary programming and the rapid technological advancements of the modern era.

resobscura.substack.com
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The Origins of Agar
surprisetalk 4 days ago

The Origins of Agar

The article discusses the potential of agar, a substance derived from seaweed, to revolutionize various industries, including food, cosmetics, and biotechnology. It explores the unique properties of agar and its versatile applications, highlighting its sustainability and the growing interest in this natural material.

asimov.press
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Parakeet.cpp – Parakeet ASR inference in pure C++ with Metal GPU acceleration
noahkay13 about 12 hours ago

Parakeet.cpp – Parakeet ASR inference in pure C++ with Metal GPU acceleration

Parakeet.cpp is an open-source C++ library that provides a high-performance, zero-copy GPU acceleration framework for numerical computing tasks. It aims to simplify the integration of GPU-accelerated computations into C++ applications, enabling efficient parallel processing on modern GPUs.

github.com
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paultendo 2 days ago

I rendered 1,418 confusables over 230 fonts. Most aren't confusable to the eye

The article explores the concept of confusable vision, where visually similar objects can be mistaken for one another. It discusses how visual similarity can impact our perception and decision-making, and the implications this has for various fields such as computer vision and human-machine interaction.

paultendo.github.io
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