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The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has decided to transition to open-source software, phasing out Microsoft products and saving millions of euros in the process. The move aims to increase digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on proprietary software.

The article discusses the upcoming ICLR 2026 conference, a major event in the field of machine learning. It highlights the conference's key focus areas, important dates, and the call for paper submissions.

This article explores the author's attempt to recreate the 1996 Space Jam website using the AI language model Claude. It discusses the challenges faced in replicating the original website's design and functionality, providing insights into the capabilities and limitations of the AI technology.

The article discusses how dollar stores in the US are raising prices due to rising costs, leading to customers paying more for goods. It examines the impact of inflation, supply chain issues, and other factors contributing to the increased costs at these discount retail outlets.

This issue discusses a feature request for the Syncthing Android app to support multiple sync folders and external storage access. The discussion covers the technical feasibility and potential implementation challenges of this feature.

XKeyscore is a global surveillance system operated by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) that allows for the collection and processing of large amounts of internet data, including the content of emails, social media interactions, and browsing history, in order to search for information related to intelligence targets.

A new study examines the impact of government policies on economic growth and inequality, finding that some policies can promote growth while also reducing inequality, while others may have unintended consequences that exacerbate inequality.

The article discusses the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly the emergence of large language models like ChatGPT, and the potential impact they may have on various industries and professions. It highlights the disruptive nature of these AI systems and the need for businesses and individuals to prepare for the upcoming 'AI wildfire'.

Google researchers introduce Nested Learning, a new machine learning paradigm for continual learning that aims to improve a model's ability to learn and retain knowledge over time, without catastrophic forgetting.

The article discusses the development of PostgreSQL and its role in the modern software industry. It highlights the improvements made to PostgreSQL over the years, its adoption by major companies, and its position as a leading open-source database management system.

Iced, a cross-platform GUI library for Rust, releases version 0.14.0 with new features and improvements, including better support for scaling, touch input, and accessibility, as well as compatibility updates and bug fixes.

OpenAI has disabled the ability to include app suggestions or advertisements within ChatGPT's responses, following backlash from users concerned about the potential for abuse and manipulation. The move aims to maintain trust and transparency in the AI assistant's interactions.

The article discusses the challenges of modern software development and advocates for a simplified, less complex approach. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on essential features, reducing technical debt, and embracing a more direct and transparent design process.

The article discusses a leaked FBI list of designated domestic extremists, which includes a wide range of individuals and groups, raising concerns about the agency's criteria for labeling someone an extremist and the potential for abuse of such designations.

LeetcodeWrapped is a web application that allows users to analyze their LeetCode problem-solving history, including statistics on the problems they've solved, the languages they've used, and their performance over time.

This article explores the limitations of the 'bag of words' approach in natural language processing, highlighting its inability to capture contextual meaning and the importance of developing more sophisticated language models that can better understand nuanced human communication.

This article explores the potential risks and challenges facing the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry, including issues around data quality, AI safety, and regulatory oversight, suggesting that the current 'AI bubble' may be vulnerable to a significant downturn.

The article discusses the ongoing debate over the planned construction of a new high-speed rail line between London and the West Midlands, known as HS2. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of the project, including its impact on the environment and the economy.

The article highlights the recovery of an endangered population of whales in Canada, demonstrating that decades of conservation efforts can lead to positive outcomes for endangered species. It provides a rare bright spot in the face of ongoing threats to whale populations globally.

The article discusses legal reforms in England and Wales aimed at protecting rape victims from being characterized as 'serial liars', a harmful trope that has historically undermined their credibility in court. The reforms seek to address longstanding issues in the justice system that have often failed to support and believe victims of sexual violence.