The Fed says this is a cube of $1M. They're off by half a million
The article discusses the Federal Reserve's actions in raising interest rates, arguing that their statements do not match the reality of their policy decisions, which have been less aggressive than claimed. It suggests the Fed has been misleading the public about the true extent of its monetary tightening.
Figma Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
The article discusses Figma's launch of S1, a public platform that aims to empower creators, designers, and developers by providing free access to Figma's design tools and resources. The platform offers a range of features, including design templates, tutorials, and community forums, to support individuals and teams in their creative pursuits.
Code⇄GUI bidirectional editing via LSP
The article explores the concept of bidirectional editing, where changes made in one view or representation of a document are automatically reflected in other linked views. It discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing such a system, including the need for a robust underlying data model and the complexities of handling concurrent edits.
Building a Personal AI Factory
This article explores the potential risks and benefits of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, highlighting the need for responsible development and deployment to ensure AI technology is used to benefit humanity while mitigating potential negative impacts.
Sam Altman Slams Meta's AI Talent Poaching: 'Missionaries Will Beat Mercenaries'
The article discusses a spree of talent poaching by Meta (formerly Facebook) from OpenAI, including the hiring of OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, according to leaked messages. It highlights the ongoing competition for top AI talent between tech giants as they race to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems.
The Hoyle State (2021)
The article discusses the 'Hoyle state', a term coined by physicist Fred Hoyle to describe the optimal conditions for the formation of carbon in the universe, which is essential for the emergence of life. It explores Hoyle's contributions to our understanding of nuclear reactions in stars and the delicate balance required for the creation of the elements necessary for life.
We've Issued Our First IP Address Certificate
Let's Encrypt, a nonprofit certificate authority, has announced plans to issue the first-ever IP address certificates, allowing websites to secure their IP addresses instead of just domain names. This move aims to enhance security and accessibility for internet users by providing an additional layer of encryption and authentication.
The Hidden Engineering of Liquid Dampers in Skyscrapers
The article explores the use of liquid dampers in skyscrapers to mitigate the effects of wind and earthquakes, providing insight into the engineering principles and design considerations behind these essential components that help stabilize tall buildings.
Hilbert's sixth problem: derivation of fluid equations via Boltzmann's theory
The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based method for improving the accuracy and efficiency of natural language processing tasks, using a combination of self-attention and convolution mechanisms. The method demonstrates state-of-the-art performance on several benchmark datasets for tasks such as sentiment analysis and question answering.
RFK Jr.'s health department calls Nature "junk science," cancels subscriptions
The article reports that the New York State Department of Health, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled its subscriptions to scientific journals and labeled them as 'junk science', raising concerns about the department's approach to public health and its rejection of established scientific consensus.
What should a native DOM templating API look like?
The article discusses the design of a DOM templating API, focusing on key considerations such as performance, maintainability, and developer experience. It explores various approaches and tradeoffs to create an effective API for dynamically updating the DOM.
Trump team threatens to prosecute CNN over reporting on Ice-tracking app
Former President Trump is considering running for president again in 2024 and has discussed the possibility with South Dakota governor Kristi Noem as a potential running mate. However, he has also expressed concerns about a perceived threat from CNN, which he has accused of unfairly covering his potential candidacy.
The simple act of reading can be a crime in Malaysia. Here's why
The article discusses how the simple act of reading can be considered a crime in Malaysia, due to the country's strict censorship laws and the government's treatment of books as potential threats to national security.
Meta bans two anti-Zionist comedians from Instagram
Meta (Facebook) has banned two anti-Zionist comedians from Instagram, highlighting the platform's alleged anti-Palestinian bias and censorship of criticism against Israel's policies towards Palestinians.
'new stars' have exploded into the night sky – both visible to the naked eye
Two new stars have recently become visible to the naked eye in the night sky, as they have exploded and become supernova events. These rare celestial occurrences offer scientists an opportunity to study the life cycle of stars.
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" likely created with AI – what does this imply?
The article discusses potential evidence that former U.S. President Donald Trump was the target of a disinformation campaign regarding his claims of a 'big lie' about the 2020 election being stolen. It examines various factors that may suggest a coordinated effort to discredit Trump's allegations.
Supply Shocks creates Inflation; China gets it but we sure don't
The article discusses how supply shocks, particularly in China, have contributed to the current global inflation crisis. It explores how factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and energy shortages have impacted production and prices, leading to widespread inflationary pressures.
Microsoft implies Windows lost half a billion users since Windows 11 debut
Windows 11 has faced a significant user decline, losing an estimated 400 million users within 3 years of its release, according to a report. The article explores the factors contributing to this substantial drop in user base for Microsoft's latest operating system.
Springer Nature book on machine learning is full of made-up citations
A Springer Nature book on machine learning was found to contain numerous fabricated citations, raising concerns about the quality and integrity of the publication. The article highlights the need for rigorous fact-checking and editorial oversight in academic publishing, especially in emerging fields like machine learning.
Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
The article discusses a renewed feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, with Trump threatening to deport Musk if he is elected president again. The article provides context on the history of the two figures' public disputes.