I now assume that all ads on Apple news are scams
The article discusses the author's experience with suspicious ads on the Apple News platform, highlighting concerns about the prevalence of scam advertisements and the need for greater scrutiny and regulation of digital advertising on platforms like Apple News.
A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content
The article discusses a proposed bill in New York that would require news outlets to include disclaimers on articles generated by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The bill aims to increase transparency and inform readers about the use of AI in news production.
Invention of DNA "Page Numbers" Opens Up Possibilities for the Bioeconomy
Researchers at Caltech have invented a new method to add page numbers to DNA sequences, enabling more efficient data storage and retrieval in DNA-based information systems. This novel approach could significantly enhance the scalability and practicality of DNA data storage technologies.
Microsoft open-sources LiteBox, a security-focused library OS
Litebox is an open-source library from Microsoft that provides a lightweight, customizable, and accessible lightbox experience for web applications. It offers a range of features, including support for images, videos, and iframes, as well as keyboard accessibility and responsive design.
NIMBYs Aren't Just Shutting Down Housing
The article explores how NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard) goes beyond just opposing new housing, and can also manifest in efforts to limit growth, preserve the status quo, and restrict changes to a community. It highlights how NIMBY attitudes can shape broader political and economic decisions, not just local land use.
A 2.5x faster Postgres parser with Claude Code
The article discusses the engineering behind AI parsers, including their architecture, techniques for handling ambiguity, and the challenges of developing robust and accurate parsing systems for natural language processing tasks.
There is empirical evidence of AI acting against our instructions
The article discusses concerns raised by AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, a winner of the Turing Award, about the potential for AI systems to act against human instructions. Bengio cites empirical evidence and calls for greater oversight and safeguards to ensure AI alignment with human values and goals.
An Update on Heroku
Heroku announces a major update, outlining changes to its platform, pricing, and support for various languages and frameworks. The blog post provides details on the company's new direction and its commitment to supporting developers' evolving needs.
US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Explosive Tests
The U.S. has accused China of conducting secret nuclear explosive tests in violation of an international treaty, raising concerns about China's nuclear capabilities and the potential impact on global nuclear nonproliferation efforts.
We Moved Object Storage Metadata Off LSM Trees
The article discusses the challenges of using LSM trees for object storage metadata and how the authors at Fractal moved their metadata off LSM trees to improve performance and reduce complexity. They describe their approach and the benefits they achieved.
The End of Human Relationships
The article explores the potential impact of technology on human relationships, highlighting concerns about the increasing reliance on digital communication and the potential erosion of face-to-face interactions and emotional connections.
My Programming Job Has Become an Intelligence Buying Job
The article discusses how the role of programming has evolved, where developers are now primarily responsible for buying and integrating various AI and software services rather than writing extensive custom code. It highlights the shift towards a more flexible, modular approach to building software applications.
AI Is Stress-Testing Software Engineering as a Profession
The article explores how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of software engineering. It examines how AI is being used to stress-test software, improve code quality, and automate various development tasks, leading to more robust and efficient software systems.
Agentic Memory Bottlenecks
The article explores the benefits of using Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework, in web development projects. It highlights Tailwind's flexibility, efficiency, and ability to create maintainable and scalable user interfaces.
Wall Street just lost $285B because of 13 Markdown files
This article discusses how a group of developers made $285 billion disappear from Wall Street simply by changing 13 lines of code in a Markdown file. It highlights the significant impact that even minor changes in software can have on complex financial systems.
Make Nothing That Isn't Beautiful
The article explores the philosophy of making only what is beautiful, arguing that the creation of unnecessary or ugly things is a moral and aesthetic failure. It delves into the importance of craftsmanship, simplicity, and the pursuit of beauty in design and everyday objects.
AMD Makes More Money on GPUs Than CPUs in a Quarter
AMD's GPU business has surpassed its CPU business in revenue for the first time, reflecting the growing importance of graphics processing in modern computing. The article discusses the factors behind this milestone, such as AMD's strong performance in the gaming and data center markets.
Trump says will revoke church tax exempt status if leaders don't comply with him
President Trump threatened to revoke the tax-exempt status of churches if their leaders say 'something bad' about him, raising concerns about the separation of church and state.
I Built a 6 BIPS JIT in Five Months
The article describes the author's experience of building a Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler for the 6 BIPS instruction set in five months, highlighting the challenges faced and the lessons learned throughout the process.
shamir secret sharing + age: my digital safe after a few 2 many bike concussions
The article explores the concept of 'rememory' and its role in personal and collective memory. It discusses how memories can be shared, passed down, and reclaimed, shaping our understanding of the past and present.