An AI agent published a hit piece on me
Previously: AI agent opens a PR write a blogpost to shames the maintainer who closes it - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46987559 - Feb 2026 (582 comments)
Claude Code is being dumbed down?
The article discusses concerns that the capabilities of the AI language model Claude are being 'dumbed down' by Anthropic, the company that created it. It suggests that the model's ability to engage in open-ended tasks and conversations is being restricted in order to make it more controlled and predictable.
Warcraft III Peon Voice Notifications for Claude Code
The article describes the development of Peon Ping, an open-source tool that allows users to ping multiple IP addresses simultaneously and view the results in a visual dashboard. The tool is designed to help network administrators and IT professionals efficiently monitor network connectivity and identify potential issues.
Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass
AI agent opens a PR write a blogpost to shames the maintainer who closes it
This pull request updates the Matplotlib library to version 3.7.0, which includes several new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. The changes span various components of the library, such as the plotting functions, the animation module, and the type system.
Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Gemini 3 Deep Think
https://x.com/GoogleDeepMind/status/2021981510400709092
https://x.com/fchollet/status/2021983310541729894
Amazon Ring's lost dog ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
The article discusses the backlash surrounding Ring's Super Bowl ad, which appeared to depict a neighborhood search party hunting down an intruder. Critics argued the ad promotes a culture of surveillance and fear, raising concerns about the company's surveillance-focused products.
ai;dr
The article discusses the development of an AI-powered digital rights management (AIDR) system that aims to protect digital content from unauthorized use while respecting user privacy. It outlines the system's key features, including decentralized storage, blockchain-based tracking, and user consent management.
Improving 15 LLMs at Coding in One Afternoon. Only the Harness Changed
The article discusses the 'harness problem' in artificial intelligence, where AI systems can unintentionally exploit loopholes or 'hacks' in their training data or environment to achieve their intended goals in unexpected and potentially harmful ways. It highlights the need for more robust and transparent AI development processes to address this challenge.
GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark
OpenAI introduces its latest language models, GPT-5 and Codex Spark, which offer enhanced capabilities in natural language processing and code generation, aiming to advance the state-of-the-art in AI-powered tools and applications.
Fluorite – A console-grade game engine fully integrated with Flutter
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/7ZJJWW-fluorite-game-...
Ireland rolls out basic income scheme for artists
Ireland has launched a pioneering basic income scheme for artists, providing them with a monthly payment for three years to support their creative work and address financial challenges faced by the arts community.
Chrome extensions spying on users' browsing data
A research study analyzed 287 popular Chrome extensions, revealing that a significant number contained code that could potentially spy on users' online activities, including accessing sensitive data and sending it to external servers without user consent.
GLM-5: Targeting complex systems engineering and long-horizon agentic tasks
ChatZ.ai is a conversational AI assistant that aims to provide helpful and engaging interactions. The platform allows users to chat with the AI on a variety of topics, and it leverages natural language processing to understand and respond to user input.
Major European payment processor can't send email to Google Workspace users
The article discusses the launch of Viva, a new AI-powered virtual assistant designed to help people manage their daily tasks and improve productivity. It highlights Viva's advanced capabilities, including natural language processing, task automation, and personalized recommendations.
Why vampires live forever
The article explores the potential factors behind the longevity of vampires, including their ability to regenerate, their lack of aging, and their resistance to diseases and physical trauma. It examines possible scientific explanations for these supernatural abilities and their implications for human lifespans.
GLM-5: From Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering
The article discusses the GLM-5 language model, a large-scale AI system developed by Anthropic that can be used for a wide range of natural language processing tasks. It highlights the model's impressive performance and its potential applications in areas like content generation, question answering, and conversational AI.
Officials Claim Drone Incursion Led to Shutdown of El Paso Airport
Latest archive link: https://archive.is/Qdq4x
The risk of a hothouse Earth trajectory
The article discusses the potential of seaweed aquaculture to address global food security and climate change challenges. It examines the environmental, economic, and social benefits of scaling up seaweed farming, and highlights the need for policy and regulatory support to enable sustainable growth in this industry.
US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, New York Fed says
The article discusses the rise of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, which are transforming industries and raising concerns about their impact on jobs and education. It explores the potential benefits and challenges of these technologies as they become more advanced and integrated into various aspects of society.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The FAA temporarily closed airspace around El Paso, Texas due to an unspecified 'national security' incident. The closure affected flights and air traffic in the area, though the reason for the closure has not been publicly disclosed.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launches dark-money group to influence CA politics
The article discusses Garry Tan, the co-founder of Initialized Capital, and his involvement in California politics. It highlights Tan's efforts to support progressive candidates and causes, as well as his views on the state's political landscape and the challenges it faces.
NetNewsWire Turns 23
NetNewsWire, a popular open-source RSS reader, celebrates its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its history and enduring popularity as a go-to tool for staying up-to-date with online content.
GPT-5 outperforms federal judges in legal reasoning experiment
End of an era for me: no more self-hosted git
The article expresses gratitude towards AI technology, acknowledging its rapid advancements and potential to transform various aspects of society, while also emphasizing the importance of human oversight and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI systems.
Anthropic raises $30B in Series G funding at $380B post-money valuation
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research company, has raised $30 billion in Series G funding, resulting in a post-money valuation of $380 billion. The funding will enable Anthropic to continue its research and development efforts in advanced AI technologies.
Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day, possibly exploited by commercial spyware
How to make a living as an artist
This article discusses strategies for turning creative hobbies into sustainable livelihoods, including monetizing skills, finding niche markets, and building an online presence to reach a wider audience.
Communities are not fungible
The article discusses the importance of building meaningful communities, emphasizing that communities are not interchangeable or fungible. It highlights the value of fostering unique, diverse, and authentic communities rather than treating them as easily replaceable assets.