Shatner is making an album with 35 metal icons
William Shatner, the legendary actor best known for portraying Captain Kirk on Star Trek, has announced the release of an all-star metal album featuring collaborations with several prominent metal musicians. The album aims to showcase Shatner's unique spoken-word style combined with the power of heavy metal music.
Show HN: Steerling-8B, a language model that can explain any token it generates
Anthropic has released Steerling, an 8-billion parameter language model, aimed at providing a more aligned and truthful AI assistant that can engage in open-ended dialogue and assist with a variety of tasks while adhering to Anthropic's principles of ethical AI development.
Iowa farmers are leading the fight for repair
Iowa farmers are at the forefront of the 'right to repair' movement, advocating for legislation that would grant them the freedom to repair their own farm equipment without relying on manufacturers' authorized services, which can be costly and time-consuming.
Show HN: enveil – hide your .env secrets from prAIng eyes
Enveil is an open-source framework that provides secure, end-to-end encryption for data in use, enabling organizations to perform computations on encrypted data without exposing sensitive information. The project aims to advance privacy-preserving technologies and promote secure data sharing and collaboration.
Why Your Load Balancer Still Sends Traffic to Dead Backends
The article discusses the differences between client-side and server-side health checks in load balancing. It explores the pros and cons of each approach, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate method based on the specific requirements of the application and infrastructure.
The Engine Behind the Hype
The article explores the technical details and challenges behind Stable Diffusion, a powerful AI text-to-image generation model that has gained significant attention and popularity in recent years. It delves into the model's architecture, training process, and the implications of its widespread adoption.
War Propaganda and Iran: Script Used for Every Failed US War Hauled Out Again
The article examines how the media and government officials often promote war propaganda, using the example of the coverage of Iran. It highlights the pattern of distorted and misleading information that has been used to drive public opinion towards conflict with Iran.
Panasonic, the former plasma king, will no longer make its own TVs
Panasonic, once a leader in plasma TV technology, has announced that it will no longer manufacture its own TVs. Instead, the company will focus on providing components and services to other TV makers, marking the end of Panasonic's in-house TV production.
Sam Altman's anti-human worldview
The article critiques Sam Altman's vision of a future where artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities, arguing that this 'anti-human worldview' undermines the inherent value and dignity of humanity.
Psychology suggests making a shopping list is a sign of sharper thinking
The article explores how the act of making a shopping list can be a sign of sharper cognitive thinking, as it requires planning, organization, and memory recall. It suggests that this task-oriented behavior is linked to better decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4
Google is reportedly working to bring end-to-end encryption to its Messages app, which would allow for secure communication between Android and iPhone users using the RCS messaging protocol.
U.S. Plans to Stop Funding Low-Earning Degrees. Indiana May Just End Them
The article discusses a proposed bill in Indiana that would use a federal earnings test to determine eligibility for state-funded programs, potentially leading to the elimination of some of these programs if participants' incomes exceed the specified threshold.
Show HN: Autonomous AI Agent Fleets
OpenLegion.ai is an AI-powered platform that provides businesses with access to a network of specialized AI developers and engineers, enabling them to build and deploy custom AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Claude for Government
Claude.com offers AI-powered solutions for government agencies, including intelligent automation, data analysis, and natural language processing capabilities to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and citizen engagement.
The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
The article explores the growing interest in ultraprocessed foods and their potential impact on health, highlighting the need for more research and regulation to address this emerging public health concern.
Data center builders thought farmers would willingly sell land, learn otherwise
The article discusses how some farmers are refusing lucrative deals from tech companies to build data centers on their land, citing concerns over data privacy and ownership. The farmers want to maintain control over their land and data, even though the offers could provide significant financial benefits.
Lamborghini cancels their multi-year EV project
Lamborghini has abandoned its plans for an all-electric supercar due to a lack of buyer interest. The company cited that there was 'close to zero' interest from potential customers in an electric Lamborghini model, leading them to shelve the project.
Why I Hate Anthropic and You Should Too
The article discusses the author's concerns about Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence company, focusing on issues related to transparency, data practices, and the potential risks of their technology.
Everyone in AI is building the wrong thing for the same reason
The article explores the potential pitfalls of the current trend in the AI industry, where companies are building similar products for the same reasons, without considering the broader impact or the needs of the end-users. It suggests that the industry should shift its focus towards more thoughtful and socially-conscious AI development.
Diesel Vortex: Inside the Russian cybercrime group targeting US and EU freight
The article explores the activities of the Russian cybercrime group 'Diesel Vortex', which has been targeting freight companies in the US and EU with ransomware attacks. The group uses sophisticated tactics and has caused significant disruption to logistics and supply chains.