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Sam Altman’s DRAM Deal
pabs3 about 6 hours ago

Sam Altman’s DRAM Deal

The article discusses a controversial deal between OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman and DARPA, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, regarding the development of advanced AI technology. It examines the ethical concerns and implications surrounding this partnership.

mooreslawisdead.com
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A $20 drug in Europe requires a prescription and $800 in the U.S.
geox about 9 hours ago

A $20 drug in Europe requires a prescription and $800 in the U.S.

The article examines the significant price difference between the American version of the drug Miebo and its European counterpart. It delves into the factors contributing to this disparity, including the impact of drug pricing policies and regulations in the respective regions.

statnews.com
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Why we built Lightpanda in Zig
ashvardanian about 12 hours ago

Why we built Lightpanda in Zig

The article discusses the decision to build the Lightpanda platform using the Zig programming language, highlighting its performance, simplicity, and safety benefits compared to other languages like C and Rust.

lightpanda.io
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Judge Signals Win for Software Freedom Conservancy in Vizio GPL Case
speckx about 10 hours ago

Judge Signals Win for Software Freedom Conservancy in Vizio GPL Case

The article discusses a court ruling in favor of the Software Freedom Conservancy in a case against Vizio for alleged violations of the GNU General Public License (GPL). The ruling is seen as a win for software freedom and the enforcement of open-source licensing terms.

fossforce.com
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Perpetual futures, explained
sirodoht about 9 hours ago

Perpetual futures, explained

The article explains perpetual futures, a type of cryptocurrency derivative that allows traders to speculate on the future price of an asset without an expiration date. It describes how perpetual futures work, their advantages over traditional futures, and the role of funding payments in maintaining the contract's price stability.

bitsaboutmoney.com
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Have I been Flocked? – Check if your license plate is being watched
pkaeding about 3 hours ago

Have I been Flocked? – Check if your license plate is being watched

The article explores the phenomenon of 'flocking' on social media, where users coordinate to mass-report or target specific accounts, leading to account suspensions or bans. It discusses the potential consequences and implications of this coordinated harassment tactic.

haveibeenflocked.com
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I cracked a $200 software protection with xcopy
vmfunc about 4 hours ago

I cracked a $200 software protection with xcopy

The article provides an overview of the Enigma Protector, a software tool designed to protect computer programs from reverse engineering and unauthorized access. It discusses the features and capabilities of the Enigma Protector, including its ability to encrypt and obfuscate code to prevent tampering and piracy.

ud2.rip
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EU hits X with €120M fine for breaching the Digital Services Act
vincvinc about 4 hours ago

EU hits X with €120M fine for breaching the Digital Services Act

The European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for violating the EU's Digital Services Act, which sets rules for content moderation and user protection on online platforms.

dw.com
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Google 'Looking into' Gmail Hack Locking Users Out with No Recovery
lawlessone about 7 hours ago

Google 'Looking into' Gmail Hack Locking Users Out with No Recovery

Google is investigating a security breach that is locking users out of their Gmail accounts with no recovery options, leaving them unable to access their emails, contacts, and other Google services.

forbes.com
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Show HN: SerpApi MCP Server
thefoolofdaath about 12 hours ago

Show HN: SerpApi MCP Server

SerpAPI MCP (Matched Content Provider) is a Python library that allows developers to fetch and parse SERP (Search Engine Results Page) data from various search engines, including Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Baidu. It provides a simple and efficient way to access and analyze search engine data programmatically.

github.com
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Without evidence, RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel tosses hep B vaccine recommendation
doener about 5 hours ago

Without evidence, RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel tosses hep B vaccine recommendation

The article discusses a panel led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that has recommended against the hepatitis B vaccine, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting this decision. The panel's actions have drawn criticism from health authorities who maintain the vaccine's safety and efficacy.

arstechnica.com
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PalmOS on FisherPrice Pixter Toy
dmitrygr about 3 hours ago

PalmOS on FisherPrice Pixter Toy

The article discusses the development of rePalm, a project that aims to create a low-cost and open-source alternative to Palm OS devices. It explores the technical details of the project, including the use of a Raspberry Pi and a custom screen and hardware design.

dmitry.gr
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
1659447091 about 11 hours ago

US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship

The article discusses the recent launch of Microsoft's new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bing AI, and its performance in early tests. The chatbot is seen as a potential competitor to OpenAI's popular ChatGPT, and the article examines the capabilities and limitations of Bing AI based on user experiences and initial reviews.

bbc.com
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Anna's Archive finished releasing all obtained Chinese books
ravenical about 8 hours ago

Anna's Archive finished releasing all obtained Chinese books

This article announces the completion of the Chinese-language release of Annas Archive, a platform for accessing text-based works. It highlights the significance of this milestone and the team's efforts to make the platform more accessible to a global audience.

annas-archive.li
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Show HN: Sloppylint – A linter for AI-generated Python code
kyub about 9 hours ago

Show HN: Sloppylint – A linter for AI-generated Python code

AI coding assistants are productive but sloppy. They produce code that looks right but:

- Imports packages that don't exist - Uses placeholder functions that do nothing - Leaks patterns from JavaScript, Java, Ruby into Python - Leaves behind dead code and duplicates - Uses mutable default arguments

I built sloppylint to catch these "AI slop" patterns before they hit production.

     pip install sloppylint
     sloppylint .
It detects 100+ patterns across categories: - Hallucinated imports (20% of AI imports reference non-existent packages) - Placeholder code (`pass`, `...`, `TODO`) - Wrong-language patterns (.push(), .equals(), .forEach()) - Mutable defaults, bare excepts, dead code

This isn't a replacement for traditional linters - it catches the specific mistakes AI makes that humans wouldn't.

https://github.com/rsionnach/sloppylint

github.com
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From Rockets to Heat Pumps
ssuds about 6 hours ago

From Rockets to Heat Pumps

The article explores the history and development of heat pumps, tracing their origins from rocket technology and highlighting their potential as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems.

heatpumped.org
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Poetiq shatters ARC-AGI 2 benchmark at half the cost
flavio87 about 8 hours ago

Poetiq shatters ARC-AGI 2 benchmark at half the cost

Arcagi, a startup based in Seattle, has developed a new AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way companies manage their supply chains. The platform uses machine learning algorithms to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve visibility across the entire supply chain.

poetiq.ai
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OpenAI must hand over 20M ChatGPT logs in New York Times lawsuit
samspenc about 9 hours ago

OpenAI must hand over 20M ChatGPT logs in New York Times lawsuit

A judge has ordered OpenAI to produce 20 million chat logs in a copyright lawsuit, which could provide valuable insights into the training and development of the ChatGPT language model.

windowscentral.com
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Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone
embedding-shape about 4 hours ago

Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone

Jolla, a Finnish smartphone company, has launched a community-funded Linux phone called Sailfish X. The phone aims to provide an alternative to mainstream mobile operating systems and is supported by a dedicated community of enthusiasts.

linuxiac.com
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Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators
devonnull about 11 hours ago

Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on US visas, including increased scrutiny of visa applications and a push to restrict certain categories of visas. The changes aim to fulfill Trump's campaign promises on immigration policy.

theguardian.com
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