Tony Hoare has died
The article pays tribute to Tony Hoare, a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of programming languages, algorithms, and the theory of computation. It highlights Hoare's influential work, including the development of Quicksort and Communicating Sequential Processes, and his lasting impact on the computer science community.
Online age-verification tools for child safety are surveilling adults
The article discusses the growing concerns around child safety on social media and the internet, highlighting the potential use of AI-based surveillance and content moderation tools to monitor and restrict access for minors. It explores the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding these emerging technologies in the digital age.
After outages, Amazon to make senior engineers sign off on AI-assisted changes
https://www.ft.com/content/7cab4ec7-4712-4137-b602-119a44f77... (https://archive.ph/wXvF3)
https://twitter.com/lukolejnik/status/2031257644724342957 (https://xcancel.com/lukolejnik/status/2031257644724342957)
Building a Procedural Hex Map with Wave Function Collapse
The article explores a novel approach to procedurally generating complex hexagonal maps using the Wave Function Collapse algorithm. It demonstrates how this technique can be used to create visually appealing and varied landscapes for game development and other applications.
Is legal the same as legitimate: AI reimplementation and the erosion of copyleft
This article discusses the distinction between legal and legitimate actions, highlighting how something can be legally permissible but not necessarily morally or ethically justified. It explores the nuances of navigating this complex relationship between legality and legitimacy.
Meta acquires Moltbook
https://web.archive.org/web/20260310154640/https://www.axios..., https://archive.ph/igqsh
https://www.reuters.com/business/meta-acquires-ai-agent-soci...
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/meta-acquired-moltbook-the...
Yann LeCun raises $1B to build AI that understands the physical world
https://web.archive.org/web/20260310153721/https://www.wired...
https://www.ft.com/content/e5245ec3-1a58-4eff-ab58-480b6259a... (https://archive.md/5eZWq)
Florida judge rules red light camera tickets are unconstitutional
A Florida judge has ruled that red light camera tickets are unconstitutional, finding that the program violates due process rights by shifting the burden of proof to the vehicle owner to prove their innocence.
No, it doesn't cost Anthropic $5k per Claude Code user
The article debunks the claim that it costs Anthropic $5,000 per user to provide access to the Claude AI, explaining that the actual costs are significantly lower and that the company's pricing is based on various factors, not a fixed per-user cost.
I put my whole life into a single database
OpenAI is walking away from expanding its Stargate data center with Oracle
The article discusses Oracle's financial strategy, which involves taking on significant debt to fund its expansion into cloud computing and other modern technologies, despite concerns from some analysts about the sustainability of this approach.
Yann LeCun's AI startup raises $1B in Europe's largest ever seed round
https://archive.md/5eZWq
Create value for others and don’t worry about the returns
The article discusses the author's experience running 69 agents, a complex system that involves managing and optimizing various parameters to achieve desired outcomes. It provides insights into the challenges and strategies involved in deploying and maintaining such a large-scale system.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down
https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-is-steppi... (https://web.archive.org/web/20260309191134/https://www.wired...)
https://toni.org/2026/03/09/coming-off-the-bench-for-bluesky...
Show HN: How I topped the HuggingFace open LLM leaderboard on two gaming GPUs
I found that duplicating a specific block of 7 middle layers in Qwen2-72B, without modifying any weights, improved performance across all Open LLM Leaderboard benchmarks and took #1. As of 2026, the top 4 models on that leaderboard are still descendants.
The weird finding: single-layer duplication does nothing. Too few layers, nothing. Too many, it gets worse. Only circuit-sized blocks of ~7 layers work. This suggests pretraining carves out discrete functional circuits in the layer stack that only work when preserved whole.
The whole thing was developed on 2x RTX 4090s in my basement. I'm now running current models (GLM-4.7, Qwen3.5, MiniMax M2.5) on a dual GH200 rig (see my other post). Code and new models coming soon.
Happy to answer questions.
Redox OS has adopted a Certificate of Origin policy and a strict no-LLM policy
The article outlines the contribution guidelines for the Redox operating system project, covering topics such as reporting issues, submitting patches, and code of conduct expectations for contributors.
JSLinux Now Supports x86_64
JSLinux is a web-based virtual machine that allows users to run various Linux distributions directly in their web browser, providing an interactive and portable computing experience.
Agents that run while I sleep
The article discusses the author's journey in developing autonomous software agents that can run and perform tasks while the user is away, allowing for more efficient and hands-off workflow management.
Debian decides not to decide on AI-generated contributions
The article discusses the recent changes to the Linux kernel's memory management system, with a focus on the new 'memleak' tracing feature that helps identify and fix kernel memory leaks. It also covers other improvements in areas like memory caching and page reclamation.
Two Years of Emacs Solo
This article chronicles the author's two-year journey of using Emacs as their sole text editor, highlighting the benefits they've experienced, such as increased productivity, customizability, and a deeper understanding of their computing environment.
Cloudflare crawl endpoint
Cloudflare announces the launch of a new BR (Brotli Compression) Crawl Endpoint, which allows users to test and validate their website's Brotli compression settings, helping to optimize website performance and reduce data usage.
U+237C ⍼ Is Azimuth
Amazon is holding a mandatory meeting about AI breaking its systems
Universal vaccine against respiratory infections and allergens
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a universal vaccine that could protect against a wide range of influenza viruses, potentially providing long-lasting immunity and reducing the need for annual flu shots.
Zig – Type Resolution Redesign and Language Changes
Zig, a systems programming language, has announced its 2026 release plan, which includes a new standard library, improved compability, and a focus on simplicity and developer productivity.
Tony Hoare has died
RISC-V Is Sloooow
The article discusses the performance of RISC-V processors, noting that they can be significantly slower than other architectures, particularly in certain workloads. The author provides insights into the factors that can contribute to this performance difference and suggests areas for further optimization.
The engine of Germany's wealth is blocking its future
The article discusses how Germany's export-driven economy, which has been the engine of its wealth, is now posing challenges to its future. It highlights how Germany's reliance on exports and resistance to domestic spending and investment could hinder its ability to adapt to changing economic and technological trends.
Intel Demos Chip to Compute with Encrypted Data
The article discusses Intel's work on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a cryptographic technique that allows data to be processed while it remains encrypted. This could enable cloud-based computation on sensitive data without compromising security and privacy.
SSH Secret Menu
https://xcancel.com/rebane2001/status/2031037389347406054