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Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets
stopbulying about 4 hours ago

Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets

Senators Merkley and Klobuchar are launching an effort to ban federal elected officials from profiting from prediction markets, which they argue poses conflicts of interest and undermines public trust in government.

merkley.senate.gov
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War prediction markets are a national-security threat
fortran77 about 5 hours ago

War prediction markets are a national-security threat

The article discusses the risks of insider trading in the prediction market Polymarket, which could have serious consequences for users. It highlights the need for stronger regulation and oversight to protect investors from potential harm.

theatlantic.com
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FLASH radiotherapy's bold approach to cancer treatment
marc__1 about 10 hours ago

FLASH radiotherapy's bold approach to cancer treatment

The article discusses the development of a new form of radiotherapy that uses ultrashort pulses of high-energy electrons to treat cancer tumors more precisely and with less collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue compared to traditional radiation therapy.

spectrum.ieee.org
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Put the zip code first
dsalzman about 2 hours ago

Put the zip code first

ZipCodeFirst is a website that provides comprehensive information on zip codes in the United States, including demographics, real estate data, and local business listings. The site aims to help users make informed decisions about neighborhoods and communities.

zipcodefirst.com
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CasNum
aebtebeten about 5 hours ago

CasNum

The article discusses CasNum, a command-line tool that allows users to quickly and easily convert between different number systems, including decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and more. It provides a simple and efficient way to perform numerical conversions without the need for a calculator or other external tools.

github.com
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PC processors entered the Gigahertz era today in the year 2000 with AMD's Athlon
LorenDB about 11 hours ago

PC processors entered the Gigahertz era today in the year 2000 with AMD's Athlon

In the year 2000, AMD's Athlon processor became the first consumer PC CPU to reach 1 GHz, marking the dawn of the gigahertz era in personal computing. AMD's marketing of the 1 GHz Athlon as a breakthrough achievement helped the company gain ground on industry leader Intel.

tomshardware.com
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Tinnitus Is Connected to Sleep
bookofjoe about 11 hours ago

Tinnitus Is Connected to Sleep

The article explores a potential connection between tinnitus, a common hearing condition characterized by ringing in the ears, and a crucial bodily function. Researchers suggest that tinnitus may be linked to the body's regulation of carbon dioxide levels, providing new insights into the underlying mechanisms of this persistent condition.

sciencealert.com
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We're Training Students to Write Worse to Prove They're Not Robots
PretzelFisch about 6 hours ago

We're Training Students to Write Worse to Prove They're Not Robots

The article discusses how AI-powered writing tools and services are becoming more common in schools, leading to concerns that students are being trained to write worse in order to avoid being identified as AI-generated content, which could ultimately push them to rely more on AI assistance.

techdirt.com
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Show HN: ANSI-Saver – A macOS Screensaver
lardissone about 11 hours ago

Show HN: ANSI-Saver – A macOS Screensaver

Hi, I've been working on something I've been thinking for long time but since I had no experience with macOS screen savers I always posponed. Now thanks to Claude I was able to create a screensaver that scroll ANSI files while your computer is idle.

It allow to use local ANS files or packs directly from 16colo.rs.

Repo: https://github.com/lardissone/ansi-saver

github.com
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The Banality of Surveillance
limbicsystem about 8 hours ago

The Banality of Surveillance

The article discusses the normalization of surveillance in modern society, highlighting how ubiquitous and accepted it has become despite its potential infringement on privacy and civil liberties. It examines how the expansion of surveillance technologies and data collection has become a banal, everyday occurrence that many people have grown accustomed to without much resistance.

benn.substack.com
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The surprising whimsy of the Time Zone Database
jprs about 7 hours ago

The surprising whimsy of the Time Zone Database

The article explores the unexpected charm and history behind the Time Zone Database, a crucial yet often overlooked piece of global infrastructure that keeps our clocks and calendars in sync across the world.

muddy.jprs.me
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The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul
wallflower about 4 hours ago

The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul

The article examines the pivotal moment in 2011 when a major New York publishing house was acquired by a large media conglomerate, sparking concerns about the impact on editorial independence and the future of the publishing industry.

honest-broker.com
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Why developers using AI are working longer hours
birdculture about 2 hours ago

Why developers using AI are working longer hours

The article explores how the use of AI in software development has led to developers working longer hours, driven by the need to train and fine-tune AI models, address unexpected issues, and meet the high expectations associated with AI-powered applications.

scientificamerican.com
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Autoresearch: Agents researching on single-GPU nanochat training automatically
simonpure about 5 hours ago

Autoresearch: Agents researching on single-GPU nanochat training automatically

The article discusses a new AI system called Autoresearch, which can autonomously conduct scientific research, generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results. The system aims to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery by automating the research process.

github.com
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Tech jobs are getting demolished in ways not seen since 2008
elsewhen about 9 hours ago

Tech jobs are getting demolished in ways not seen since 2008

The article discusses how the tech industry has experienced significant job losses in recent years, with the Great Recession and the dot-com era contributing to a decline in tech employment. The author suggests that the tech sector may face further job cuts in the coming years, potentially leading to a larger downturn in the industry.

businessinsider.com
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Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs –seeks 200B refund, interest
iancmceachern about 3 hours ago

Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs –seeks 200B refund, interest

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs imposed on video game consoles imported from China. The company argues that the tariffs are unlawful and harm its business operations in the United States.

tomshardware.com
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Sam Altman's greed and dishonesty are finally catching up to him
only_in_america about 5 hours ago

Sam Altman's greed and dishonesty are finally catching up to him

This article criticizes Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, for his perceived greed and dishonesty in promoting the company's artificial intelligence technology while downplaying its potential risks and limitations.

garymarcus.substack.com
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OpenAI GPT-5.4 Explained
aiwrita about 2 hours ago

OpenAI GPT-5.4 Explained

The article discusses the rumored features, improvements, and pricing changes expected in the upcoming GPT-5 language model from OpenAI. It highlights potential advancements in the model's capabilities, performance, and commercial applications compared to the current GPT-4 version.

veerhost.com
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Lisp-style C++ template meta programming
mistivia about 3 hours ago

Lisp-style C++ template meta programming

The article discusses the development of a machine learning model called Lmp, which is used to predict the likelihood of loan repayment. The model utilizes various features, such as borrower information and loan characteristics, to generate accurate predictions and assist lenders in making informed decisions.

github.com
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Nippon Life Sues OpenAI over Legal Advice to Ex-Beneficiary
powera about 5 hours ago

Nippon Life Sues OpenAI over Legal Advice to Ex-Beneficiary

The article discusses Japan's efforts to promote renewable energy, with a focus on the government's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. It highlights the country's progress in expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly in the solar and offshore wind power sectors.

nippon.com
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