Honey has now lost 4M Chrome users after shady tactics were revealed
The article discusses the upcoming deprecation of the Honey extension from Chrome in March 2025, as Google moves to phase out third-party cookies and adopt its Privacy Sandbox initiative. This change may impact users who rely on Honey for online shopping discounts and deals.
France fines Apple €150M for “excessive” pop-ups that let users reject tracking
France has fined Apple €150 million for using excessive pop-ups that make it difficult for users to reject tracking and data collection on their iPhones, violating the country's digital privacy laws.
Get the hell out of the LLM as soon as possible
The article discusses the potential dangers and risks associated with large language models (LLMs), including their potential for misuse, the difficulty in holding their creators accountable, and the need for greater transparency and responsible development of these powerful AI systems.
Notes on the Pentium's microcode circuitry
The article explores the inner workings of the Pentium microprocessor, focusing on the microcode ROM circuitry that drives the processor's operation. It provides a detailed technical analysis of the Pentium's microcode architecture and its role in executing complex instructions.
KOReader: Open-Source eBook Reader
KOReader is an open-source, cross-platform e-book reader application that supports a wide range of e-book formats and provides advanced features like annotations, dictionary lookup, and cloud synchronization for a customizable and versatile reading experience.
LLM Workflows then Agents: Getting Started with Apache Airflow
The article discusses the Airflow AI SDK, an open-source project that extends Apache Airflow with machine learning capabilities, allowing users to easily integrate AI/ML workflows into their data pipelines.
An 'Administrative Error' Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison
An administrative error leads to a man being wrongfully imprisoned in El Salvador, highlighting the consequences of flaws in the criminal justice system and the difficulties in correcting such mistakes.
Everything is Ghibli
The article explores the cultural significance and influence of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio, across various aspects of life, from art and design to environmental and social themes.
Canada investigates whether Tesla helped itself to a subsidy-fueled sales boom
The article reports that Elon Musk and Tesla are under investigation in Canada for allegedly boosting sales by registering vehicles as sold that were never actually delivered to customers, potentially violating consumer protection laws.
DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT in new monthly visits
DeepSEEK, an AI tool, has surpassed ChatGPT in monthly visits and is emerging as the fastest-growing AI tool, according to a report. The article highlights DeepSEEK's growth and how it has outperformed the popular ChatGPT in terms of user engagement.
The Average College Student Is Illiterate
The article examines studies that suggest the average college student in the United States lacks basic literacy skills, raising concerns about the quality of higher education and the preparedness of graduates for the workforce.
Doge accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected
The article reports that the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin was used to access a federal payroll system, and as a result, employees who objected to the breach were punished. The incident highlights the potential risks and vulnerabilities in government systems as new technologies like cryptocurrencies become more prevalent.
Germany Prepares for War
The article discusses the growing popularity of remote work and the potential long-term impact on office real estate. It examines the benefits and challenges faced by both employers and employees as more companies adopt flexible work arrangements in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK's GCHQ Intern Transferred Top Secret Files to His Phone
The article explores the growing trend of 'quiet quitting,' where employees perform the minimum required for their job without going above and beyond. It examines the reasons behind this movement, including workplace burnout, the desire for better work-life balance, and the impact on productivity and company culture.
The case against conversational interfaces
The article argues against the widespread adoption of conversational interfaces, citing their limitations in providing efficient and effective interactions compared to traditional graphical user interfaces. It highlights the challenges of natural language processing and the importance of maintaining user control and agency in interface design.
OpenAI closes $40B funding round, startup now valued at $300B
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has secured $40 billion in funding, marking the largest private fundraise in history. The investment is led by SoftBank and will be used to further develop and expand OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology, including the popular chatbot.
Academic Purge Will Make America Stupid and Provincial Again
The article explores the Trump administration's efforts to purge academic institutions of perceived liberal bias, including investigations into federally funded universities and attempts to limit diversity training programs. It examines the potential consequences of these actions on academic freedom and the independence of higher education.
Trump is making Europe great again
The article examines the complex economic and geopolitical factors impacting the US economy, including the Trump administration's trade policies, the war in Ukraine, and the relationships between the US, Germany, and France.
FSKit: Implement a file system that runs in user space
The article discusses the FSKit framework, which provides a set of APIs for managing and interacting with file system data on Apple platforms. It covers the key features and capabilities of FSKit, such as performing file system operations, accessing file metadata, and monitoring file system changes.
The Fascism Expert at Yale Who's Fleeing America
A Yale professor of humanities and expert on fascism, Jason Stanley, is leaving the U.S. due to concerns about the country's political trajectory and the threat of authoritarianism, highlighting the growing anxiety among scholars about the state of American democracy.