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AI misses nearly one-third of breast cancers, study finds
Liquidity about 8 hours ago

AI misses nearly one-third of breast cancers, study finds

A study found that artificial intelligence (AI) systems missed nearly one-third of breast cancers in screening mammograms, suggesting the need for continued human involvement in the diagnostic process.

emjreviews.com
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Go.sum is not a lockfile
pabs3 about 10 hours ago

Go.sum is not a lockfile

GoSum is a tool that helps developers optimize Go package dependencies by identifying unused imports and providing suggestions for more efficient package management. The tool aims to improve code quality and reduce unnecessary complexity in Go projects.

words.filippo.io
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Why we're taking legal action against SerpApi's unlawful scraping
doppp about 9 hours ago

Why we're taking legal action against SerpApi's unlawful scraping

Google is facing a lawsuit over alleged use of copyrighted data from SerpApi, a web scraping service, without permission. The lawsuit claims Google's search engine results utilize data from SerpApi's web scraping services, potentially violating intellectual property rights.

blog.google
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Covid-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain
amichail about 9 hours ago

Covid-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain

A study finds that COVID-19 can have long-term effects on the human brain, including cognitive impairment, memory problems, and brain tissue damage, even in mild cases of the virus.

news.griffith.edu.au
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Dell admits consumers don't care about AI PCs
bundie about 9 hours ago

Dell admits consumers don't care about AI PCs

Dell plans to integrate AI capabilities into its consumer PCs, aiming to enhance user experiences with features like improved voice recognition, image processing, and personalization. The company sees AI as a key focus area for its future consumer products.

theverge.com
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Show HN: ADHD Focus Light
zonghao about 8 hours ago

Show HN: ADHD Focus Light

Two years ago, someone on HN shared an interesting ADHD hack: a tiny LED that blinks at 120 bpm and gradually slows to 60 bpm, supposedly helping your brain sync and calm down into focus mode.

I found Qiaogun's implementation (ADHD_Blink) for M5StickC Plus, and adapted it for the newer M5StickC Plus2 with some tweaks - simpler 50% duty cycle flash, configurable ramp-down, auto sleep, etc.

Honestly, I'm not sure if it actually works. I'll be trying it out myself to see. But the building process itself was quite fascinating.

I used Claude Code for the entire implementation - from reading the original codebase, to modifying the firmware, to flashing the device. There's something surreal about an AI having full control over a physical piece of hardware.

It made me wonder: in the future, could AI-connected devices dynamically rewrite their own firmware based on user needs? Imagine telling your device "make this button do X instead" and it just... does.

Original HN comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38274782 Based on: https://github.com/Qiaogun/ADHD_Blink Hardware: M5StickC Plus2 (~$20)

Happy to hear thoughts, or if anyone has actually tried this LED trick.

github.com
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AI layoffs are looking like corporate fiction that's masking a darker reality
Brajeshwar about 9 hours ago

AI layoffs are looking like corporate fiction that's masking a darker reality

The article discusses the concept of AI-driven layoffs, questioning whether they are a convenient corporate fiction or a true economic reality. It examines the findings of an Oxford Economics study, which suggests that the impact of AI on job losses may have been overstated, and productivity gains may not always lead to widespread layoffs.

fortune.com
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When Your Child Is a Psychopath
JumpCrisscross about 6 hours ago

When Your Child Is a Psychopath

The article explores the challenges of raising a child who exhibits psychopathic traits, including a lack of empathy and a disregard for social norms. It examines the scientific understanding of psychopathy and the ethical dilemmas faced by parents and professionals in addressing this complex issue.

theatlantic.com
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Welcome Back to the Office. You Won't Get Anything Done
billybuckwheat about 9 hours ago

Welcome Back to the Office. You Won't Get Anything Done

The article explores the debate around returning to office mandates, highlighting the differing perspectives of employers and employees as companies navigate the post-pandemic work landscape. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of remote work and in-person collaboration, as well as the challenges of finding a balanced approach that meets the needs of both organizations and their workforce.

thewalrus.ca
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Sopro: A 169M parameter real-time TTS model with zero-shot voice cloning
marques576 about 3 hours ago

Sopro: A 169M parameter real-time TTS model with zero-shot voice cloning

The article discusses the development of SOPRO, an open-source platform for event-driven programming and real-time data processing. SOPRO aims to provide a flexible and scalable solution for building distributed, event-driven applications.

github.com
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How Did TVs Get So Cheap?
thelastgallon about 1 hour ago

How Did TVs Get So Cheap?

The article discusses how advances in technology, particularly in display and manufacturing processes, have led to a significant drop in the cost of televisions over the past few decades. It explores the key factors that have contributed to this trend, such as the transition from CRT to LCD and OLED displays, as well as the globalization of the TV manufacturing industry.

construction-physics.com
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'Stop sending butt plugs to Bahrain'
colinprince about 4 hours ago

'Stop sending butt plugs to Bahrain'

A Toronto sex shop received letters from the U.S. Department of War warning them about sending sex toys to Bahrain, as the country considers such items illegal. The shop was asked to cease all shipments of 'butt plugs' and other adult products to the Middle Eastern country.

ctvnews.ca
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AI browsers are straight out of the enshittification playbook
cdrnsf about 12 hours ago

AI browsers are straight out of the enshittification playbook

The article discusses the potential for AI-powered web browsers to become 'enshittified', a term referring to the gradual degradation of user experience as companies prioritize profit over user needs. It warns that AI browsers could follow a similar trajectory, highlighting the importance of maintaining transparency and user control.

coryd.dev
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A reference-grade C "Hello World" project
synalice about 4 hours ago

A reference-grade C "Hello World" project

The article describes the creation of a 'perfect' Hello World program, which aims to incorporate various programming language features and best practices into a single, comprehensive example. The program demonstrates concepts such as documentation, error handling, testing, and optimization, serving as a learning resource for developers.

github.com
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Urban Surveillance
firloop about 11 hours ago

Urban Surveillance

The article explores the use of 'flocks' - coordinated networks of autonomous surveillance drones - in urban environments, and the implications for privacy, security, and the balance of power between citizens and the state.

computer.rip
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Estonian volunteers struggling to protect Wikipedia from Russian propaganda
obscurette about 7 hours ago

Estonian volunteers struggling to protect Wikipedia from Russian propaganda

Estonian volunteers are working to protect Wikipedia from Russian propaganda, monitoring and correcting misinformation on the platform to maintain its integrity and neutrality during the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

news.err.ee
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Bayer's Monsanto Sues Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna over mRNA Technology
Brajeshwar about 9 hours ago

Bayer's Monsanto Sues Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna over mRNA Technology

Monsanto, a subsidiary of Bayer, is suing Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna, alleging that the companies' COVID-19 vaccine technology infringes on its patents related to plant breeding and genetic engineering.

abc.net.au
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Larry Page is moving business out of CA ahead of a proposed billionaire's tax
Alupis about 12 hours ago

Larry Page is moving business out of CA ahead of a proposed billionaire's tax

Google co-founder Larry Page is reportedly considering leaving California due to the state's proposed wealth tax, which could significantly impact his personal wealth. The article discusses Page's potential relocation and the broader implications of the proposed wealth tax on California's elite.

businessinsider.com
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The Package Management Landscape
tqpcharlie about 9 hours ago

The Package Management Landscape

The article explores the evolving package management landscape, discussing the rise of new package managers and the challenges they address, such as security, reproducibility, and ecosystem fragmentation. It provides an overview of the key players in the space and their unique features, helping readers navigate the changing package management ecosystem.

nesbitt.io
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Google Play Protect is now the custom DPC gatekeeper, and everyone is a threat
marinesebastian about 8 hours ago

Google Play Protect is now the custom DPC gatekeeper, and everyone is a threat

The article discusses the DPC (Designated Protected Content) allowlist, a system introduced by Microsoft to control which applications can access protected content on Windows devices. It explores the implications of this system for developers and how it impacts the distribution and use of software.

bayton.org
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