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Credit report shows Meta keeping $27B off its books through advanced geometry
FreeQueso about 10 hours ago

Credit report shows Meta keeping $27B off its books through advanced geometry

The article examines a leaked credit report that reveals financial details about Meta (formerly Facebook), including its debt levels, cash reserves, and revenue sources. The report provides a comprehensive look at the company's financial health and raises questions about its future direction.

stohl.substack.com
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28M Hacker News comments as vector embedding search dataset
walterbell about 9 hours ago

28M Hacker News comments as vector embedding search dataset

The article discusses the Hacker News Vector Search dataset, which is a collection of Hacker News posts and comments that can be used for vector search and natural language processing tasks. The dataset includes various features such as post text, comments, user information, and timestamps.

clickhouse.com
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Bringing Sexy Back. Internet surveillance has killed eroticism
eustoria about 9 hours ago

Bringing Sexy Back. Internet surveillance has killed eroticism

This article explores the intersection of privacy and eroticism, examining how our evolving digital landscape has both enhanced and complicated our understanding of intimacy, consent, and personal boundaries in the realm of sexuality and relationships.

lux-magazine.com
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Imgur geo-blocked the UK, so I geo-unblocked my network
tymscar about 8 hours ago

Imgur geo-blocked the UK, so I geo-unblocked my network

The article discusses the development of ImgurUK, a proxy service that allows users to access Imgur content in the UK despite regional restrictions. It highlights the technical implementation, benefits for users, and insights into the motivation behind creating this service.

blog.tymscar.com
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Can Dutch universities do without Microsoft?
robtherobber about 11 hours ago

Can Dutch universities do without Microsoft?

The article explores the feasibility of Dutch universities reducing their reliance on Microsoft products and services, considering the financial and operational implications of such a move. It discusses the potential benefits and challenges universities may face in transitioning to alternative software and cloud solutions.

dub.uu.nl
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Molly: An Improved Signal App
dtj1123 about 9 hours ago

Molly: An Improved Signal App

Molly.im is a personal website and blog that covers a range of topics, including technology, design, and personal reflections. The site provides a platform for the author to share their thoughts, experiences, and creative work with readers.

molly.im
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So you wanna build a local RAG?
pedriquepacheco about 10 hours ago

So you wanna build a local RAG?

The article explores the rise of 'local rags' - small, community-focused news outlets that aim to provide more targeted and personalized coverage compared to larger, national media outlets. It discusses the benefits and challenges these local news sources face in an increasingly digital media landscape.

blog.yakkomajuri.com
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AI Adoption Rates Starting to Flatten Out
toomuchtodo about 10 hours ago

AI Adoption Rates Starting to Flatten Out

The article discusses how the adoption rates of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are starting to flatten out, with organizations facing challenges in scaling AI projects beyond the pilot stage. It explores the key factors hindering broader AI implementation, such as lack of data quality, talent shortage, and organizational resistance to change.

apolloacademy.com
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Stellantis Is Spamming Owners' Screens with Pop-Up Ads for New Car Discounts
cf100clunk about 10 hours ago

Stellantis Is Spamming Owners' Screens with Pop-Up Ads for New Car Discounts

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Dodge, and other automakers, has been displaying pop-up ads on the infotainment screens of its vehicles, promoting discounts on new car purchases. This practice has been criticized by vehicle owners as an intrusive form of in-car advertising.

thedrive.com
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True P2P Email on Top of Yggdrasil Network
basemi about 10 hours ago

True P2P Email on Top of Yggdrasil Network

Tyr is an open-source self-hosted platform that enables users to manage and monitor their digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and real estate investments. The platform provides features for portfolio tracking, performance analysis, and automated trading strategies.

github.com
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Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips
bigyabai about 10 hours ago

Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips

According to rumors, Intel is reportedly planning to supply a new chip for upcoming Mac computers, potentially signaling a continuation of the partnership between Apple and Intel despite Apple's transition to its own M-series processors.

macrumors.com
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Confessions of a Software Developer: No More Self-Censorship
Kerrick about 4 hours ago

Confessions of a Software Developer: No More Self-Censorship

The article discusses the author's decision to stop self-censoring their opinions and speak more openly, acknowledging the potential risks but believing it's important to contribute to thoughtful discussions on complex topics.

kerrick.blog
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Airbus A320 – intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical for flight
pyrophoenix about 5 hours ago

Airbus A320 – intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical for flight

Airbus has issued a precautionary fleet action for certain A320 family aircraft models to address a potential safety issue related to the timing of the flap/slat electronic control unit. The company is working closely with aviation authorities and customers to implement the necessary measures.

airbus.com
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C++ Web Server on my custom hobby OS
joexbayer about 9 hours ago

C++ Web Server on my custom hobby OS

The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a web server using the Retro-S32 board, including configuring the network settings, installing Apache, and testing the web server functionality.

oshub.org
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The original ABC language, Python's predecessor (1991)
tony about 7 hours ago

The original ABC language, Python's predecessor (1991)

The article discusses the development of the ABC programming language, which was created as a clean, simple, and elegant alternative to UNIX shell scripts. It provides insights into the design goals, evolution, and usage of ABC within the UNIX ecosystem.

github.com
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Effective harnesses for long-running agents
diwank about 7 hours ago

Effective harnesses for long-running agents

The article discusses the development of effective harnesses for long-running AI agents, focusing on techniques to maintain their safety and alignment over extended periods of operation and the importance of robustness and scalability in these systems.

anthropic.com
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Swedish publishers file police report against Meta's Zuckerberg for fraud
Frieren about 11 hours ago

Swedish publishers file police report against Meta's Zuckerberg for fraud

Swedish publishers have filed a police report against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging fraud related to the company's news distribution practices on Facebook. The report claims that Meta has deliberately manipulated the visibility of news content to the detriment of publishers.

sverigesradio.se
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A first look at Django's new background tasks
roam about 5 hours ago

A first look at Django's new background tasks

The article provides an overview of Django's new background task feature, which allows developers to offload long-running tasks to a separate process, improving application responsiveness and scalability.

roam.be
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JSON Schema Demystified: Dialects, Vocabularies and Metaschemas
navigate8310 about 9 hours ago

JSON Schema Demystified: Dialects, Vocabularies and Metaschemas

The article explains the basics of JSON Schema, a powerful tool for validating and documenting JSON data. It covers the core concepts of JSON Schema, including schema structure, validation keywords, and real-world applications, providing a comprehensive introduction to this essential technology for modern data-driven development.

iankduncan.com
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How wealth dies
martinlaz about 8 hours ago

How wealth dies

The article explores the concept of 'surplus energy economics', examining how the decline in surplus energy availability can lead to the erosion of wealth and financial systems. It discusses the potential implications for society and the economy as we face the challenges of declining energy surplus.

surplusenergyeconomics.wordpress.com
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