AI and the ironies of automation – Part 2
The article explores the ironies and paradoxes surrounding the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), including the potential for AI to create both beneficial and detrimental impacts on society, and the challenges of aligning AI systems with human values and ensuring their safe and ethical development.
The Gorman Paradox: Where Are All the AI-Generated Apps?
The article discusses the 'Gorman Paradox,' which questions why there are not more AI-generated apps, despite the rapid advancement of AI technology. It suggests that the lack of AI-generated apps may be due to the inherent limitations of current AI systems in understanding human needs and creating truly innovative solutions.
“You should never build a CMS”
The article argues that building a custom content management system (CMS) is generally not recommended, as it is time-consuming, complex, and difficult to maintain. Instead, it suggests leveraging existing CMS platforms that offer a range of features and robust support, allowing businesses to focus on their core products and services.
Bye, Mom
The article explores the author's complex relationship with their mother and the difficulties of navigating family dynamics, particularly when dealing with a parent who has mental health challenges.
Baumol's Cost Disease
The Baumol effect describes how productivity growth in some sectors of the economy can lead to rising costs in other, less productive sectors, causing overall inflation. This occurs when the less productive sectors must raise wages to compete with the higher wages in the more productive sectors, despite not seeing equivalent gains in productivity.
Vacuum Is a Lie: About Your Indexes
The article discusses the myth of a perfect vacuum and how even the best vacuum chambers still have trace amounts of gas molecules. It explores the implications of this for various scientific experiments and industries that rely on high-vacuum environments.
Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20 Security Vulnerabilities, 2 Actively Exploited
iOS 26.2 contains multiple security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive information, and bypass security measures. Apple has released a security update to address these issues and recommends that users update their devices as soon as possible.
10 People killed in Bondi Beach shooting
An active shooter incident occurred on Bondi Beach in Sydney, NSW, Australia, leading to a lockdown and police response. The situation is still ongoing, with authorities working to secure the area and provide updates on the developing situation.
Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' immigration application plan launches
The article discusses a controversial proposal by former President Trump to implement a $1 million 'gold card' for immigration applications, which would have provided expedited processing for those who could afford the high fee. The plan was met with criticism over concerns about creating a two-tiered immigration system based on wealth.
Show HN: KV and wide-column database with CDN-scale replication
UnisonDB is a distributed, fault-tolerant, and versioned database that provides a unified API for structured and unstructured data. It aims to simplify the development of distributed applications by offering a scalable and reliable data storage solution with built-in support for version control, replication, and offline access.
University life: From 50 years ago to now (2019)
The article compares university life in the 1970s to the present day, highlighting changes in student experiences, campus culture, and the overall educational landscape. It explores how factors like technology, diversity, and social dynamics have transformed the university experience over the past five decades.
First it was K-pop, now it's K-food
The article discusses how the global COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in online shopping, with e-commerce companies seeing significant growth in sales and accelerating the shift towards digital retail. It examines the challenges and opportunities this trend presents for both consumers and businesses.
Gunmen kill 9 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach
A shooting incident occurred at a beach in Sydney, Australia, resulting in the death of one person and the injury of another. The police responded to the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Is P=NP?
The article explores the complexity of the P vs. NP problem, a fundamental question in computer science that remains unsolved. It discusses the implications of solving this problem and the ongoing efforts of researchers to understand the limitations of efficient computation.
Claude Code's DX is too good. And that's a problem
The article explores the journey of Bharath, a developer at Anthropic, in working with the AI language model Claude. It highlights the challenges and insights gained from integrating Claude into a code development workflow, focusing on the model's capabilities and limitations in enhancing the developer experience.
Hong Kong's last major opposition party disbands amid Chinese pressure
The article discusses the disbandment of Hong Kong's Democratic Party under pressure from the Chinese government, highlighting the ongoing erosion of democratic freedoms in the city.
OWASP Top 10 for Agentic Applications for 2026
The article outlines the OWASP Top 10 security risks for agentic applications in 2026, highlighting emerging threats and vulnerabilities that developers and organizations should address to ensure the security and privacy of their systems.
'Godmother of AI' says degrees are less important in hiring
The article profiles Fei-Fei Li, a Stanford professor and pioneer in artificial intelligence, who is considered the 'godmother of AI.' It highlights her influential role in shaping the field of AI, her efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, and her advice for aspiring professionals seeking college degrees or alternative career paths.
In 1844, Chess Was Online
The article explores the historical development of telegraph chess, where players communicated their moves via telegraph, allowing for long-distance matches. It discusses the challenges, strategies, and the impact of this innovative approach to the game during the 19th century.
ClickHaskell 1.0.0 Is Out
The article discusses ClickHaskell, a Haskell library that provides a high-level interface for creating clickable user interfaces. It covers the library's features, such as event handling and theming, and demonstrates how to build simple applications using ClickHaskell.