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US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock
news
4 min read
A US defense official overseeing AI efforts profited up to $24 million from selling stock in Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, after the Pentagon entered an agreement with the firm. Emil Michael, the under secretary for research and engineering, initially held a stake valued at a maximum of one million dollars when he joined the department.
Reverse engineering Gemini's SynthID detection
tool
7 min read
The reverse-SynthID project reverse-engineers Google's SynthID watermarking system, which is embedded in images generated by Google Gemini. It utilizes signal processing and spectral analysis to identify the watermark's resolution-dependent carrier frequency structure and has developed a detector that achieves 90% accuracy in watermark identification.
Maine is about to become the first state to ban major new data centers
news
2 min read
Maine's legislature has advanced bill LD 307, which imposes a moratorium on permits for new data centers requiring more than 20 megawatts of electricity. This decision is driven by concerns that the growing demand for AI technology is exacerbating high electricity costs in the state.
Tesla reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
news
5 min read
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, following the cancellation of the Model 2 program. The new compact SUV will be produced at the Shanghai factory and priced significantly below the Model 3’s starting price of $34,000 in China and $37,000 in the US.
OpenAI puts Stargate UK on ice, blames energy costs and red tape
news
3 min read
OpenAI has paused its Stargate datacenter project in the UK due to high energy costs and regulatory challenges. The project was initially announced in September 2022.
Instant 1.0, a backend for AI-coded apps
tool
24 min read
Instant is an open-source backend designed for AI-coded applications, enabling users to convert coding agents into full-stack app builders. It features a multi-tenant database built on PostgreSQL, optimized for real-time and relational data handling.
Google’s Gemini AI can answer your questions with 3D models and simulations
tool
1 min read
Google's Gemini AI can generate interactive 3D models and simulations in response to user questions. Users can rotate models, adjust sliders, and input different values to modify simulations in real time.
What game engines know about data that databases forgot
tool
8 min read
Typhon is an embedded, persistent, ACID database engine developed in .NET, designed for game servers and real-time simulations. It offers full transactional safety with MVCC snapshot isolation at sub-microsecond latency, utilizing cache-line-aware storage and zero-copy access for configurable durability.
ChatGPT Pro now starts at $100/month
tool
3 min read
ChatGPT offers various plans including Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, each with different levels of access to features. The flagship model GPT-5.3 has limited access, with restrictions on messages, uploads, image generation, deep research, memory, context, and Codex access.
Research-Driven Agents: When an agent reads before it codes
research
9 min read
Coding agents achieve improved optimizations by incorporating a literature search phase before coding. In a test using llama.cpp with four cloud VMs, the agents generated five optimizations that enhanced flash attention text generation by 15% on x86 and 5% on ARM within approximately three hours.
The Vercel plugin on Claude Code wants to read your prompts
opinion
6 min read
The Vercel plugin on Claude Code requests permission to collect anonymous usage data, including all prompt text, even in non-Vercel projects. The plugin assists with deployments, framework guidance, and skill injection.
US firm's humanoid robot tracks emotions with AI, recalls past conversations
news
4 min read
Realbotix has delivered its first Vinci-equipped humanoid robot to Ericsson, enabling the robot to track identity, behavior, and emotional signals during interactions. Vinci is a patented AI vision system designed to enhance human-robot interaction in enterprise environments.
Study found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about AI
research
4 min read
A Gallup study reveals that over half of Gen Z in the United States regularly uses generative artificial intelligence. Despite this high usage, their feelings towards the technology have become increasingly negative, with rising sentiments of anger and decreased hopefulness.
The Future of Everything Is Lies, I Guess: Part 3 – Culture
opinion
13 min read
Machine learning models are considered cultural artifacts that encode and reproduce various forms of media. They engage in human conversations and interactions, often leading to their anthropomorphism, while there is a noted absence of suitable cultural frameworks to understand their impact.
White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates
news
10 min read
Eighty percent of white-collar workers refuse to adopt AI tools mandated by their companies. An MIT study shows over 90% of employees use personal chatbot accounts for tasks, often without approval, despite only 40% of companies having official LLM subscriptions.
Claude mixes up who said what and that's not OK
opinion
2 min read
Claude sometimes misattributes messages to the user when it sends messages to itself, leading to confusion. This misattribution is identified as a distinct bug separate from issues related to hallucinations or permission boundaries.
Creating the Futurescape for the Fifth Element (2019)
news
26 min read
Digital Domain's imagery experts created visual effects for Luc Besson's sci-fi film, The Fifth Element. The film draws inspiration from absurdist sensibilities rather than traditional space opera narratives.
Reallocating $100/Month Claude Code Spend to Zed and OpenRouter
opinion
7 min read
Claude Code users are experiencing limitations more frequently, prompting a reevaluation of their $100/month subscription. Funds are being reallocated to Zed and OpenRouter for increased flexibility and utility.
Code Is Cheap Now, and That Changes Everything
opinion
9 min read
Kent Beck stated that 90% of his skills became worthless due to advancements in technology, while 10% of his skills became significantly more valuable. He emphasized the importance of having a vision, setting milestones, and maintaining design control as essential skills for developers in the evolving landscape.
Process Manager for Autonomous AI Agents
tool
1 min read
botctl is a process manager for autonomous AI agents, featuring a terminal dashboard, web UI, and declarative configuration for managing persistent AI bots. It supports macOS, Linux, and Windows on AMD64 and ARM64, allowing interactive creation of bot configurations and real-time monitoring without downtime.
App Store sees 84% surge in new apps as AI coding tools take off
news
4 min read
The App Store has experienced an 84% increase in new app submissions due to the rise of AI coding tools. Despite a 46% decline in new app submissions from 2016 to 2024, the number of new apps globally has surged significantly.
The AI Great Leap Forward
opinion
11 min read
In 2026, many companies are implementing top-down mandates for AI transformation, reminiscent of China's Great Leap Forward in 1958. The original campaign aimed to rapidly industrialize China by producing steel, resulting in widespread famine due to ineffective practices.
I've been waiting over a month for Anthropic to respond to my billing issue
opinion
2 min read
Unexpected charges totaling approximately $180 appeared on an Anthropic account for a Claude Max subscriber. The subscriber received 16 "Extra Usage" invoices between March 3-5, despite not using the service during that time.
Claude Managed Agents
tool
4 min read
Claude Managed Agents provides a suite of composable APIs for building and deploying cloud-hosted agents at scale. This solution streamlines the development process by integrating performance-tuned agent infrastructure, allowing for rapid transition from prototype to production in days.
Muse Spark – Meta Superintelligence Labs
tool
1 min read
Action items can be created from notes, hidden gem happy hour spots can be discovered, breakout music artists can be identified, and under-the-radar celebrity couples can be uncovered.
Muse Spark: Scaling Towards Personal Superintelligence
tool
1 min read
Muse Spark (MSL) is a new programming language designed for AI development. It simplifies the creation of AI models with a focus on efficiency and ease of use.
The Future of Everything Is Lies, I Guess
opinion
15 min read
The content reflects on the author's nostalgia for science fiction and early computer literature, highlighting a personal journey through the evolution of technology. It suggests a sense of disillusionment with the current state of AI and intelligent machines.
MegaTrain: Full Precision Training of 100B+ Parameter LLMs on a Single GPU
research
2 min read
MegaTrain is a memory-centric system that enables the full precision training of large language models with over 100 billion parameters on a single GPU. It utilizes host memory to store parameters and optimizer states, treating GPUs as transient computation units.
Veracrypt project update
news
1 min read
Microsoft terminated the account used for signing Windows drivers and the bootloader, with no prior warnings or explanations provided. The termination message indicates that no appeal is possible.
Sonnet 4.6 Elevated Rate of Errors
news
2 min read
Sonnet 4.6 has reported an elevated rate of errors. Notifications about incident updates can be received via email or text message in various countries, including Afghanistan, Albania, and Australia, among others.
LLM scraper bots are overloading acme.com's HTTPS server
news
2 min read
Acme.com experienced intermittent network outages starting on February 25th, characterized by high ping times and packet drops. The issues began following scheduled maintenance by internet provider Sonic, which involved switching to a new network.
OpenAI says its new model GPT-2 is too dangerous to release (2019)
opinion
9 min read
OpenAI developed a new text-generation model, GPT-2, capable of producing coherent and versatile prose from prompts. Due to safety and security concerns, OpenAI has opted not to release the full algorithm, instead providing a smaller version and withholding data sets and training codes.
JSIR: A High-Level IR for JavaScript
tool
14 min read
JSIR is a high-level intermediate representation for JavaScript that preserves all information from the abstract syntax tree (AST) and supports high-fidelity round-trip conversions between source code, AST, and JSIR. It utilizes MLIR regions for representing control flow structures and is deployed in production at Google for code analysis and transformation use cases, with open-source availability on GitHub.
S3 Files
tool
30 min read
Moving large datasets can be a frustrating process for many professionals. Andy Warfield's experience at UBC involved assisting genomics researchers who generated vast amounts of sequencing data, highlighting the inefficiencies in data transfer.
System Card: Claude Mythos Preview [pdf]
research
1 min read
Claude Mythos Preview provides insights into the system's design, functionality, and safety features. The document outlines key capabilities and cybersecurity measures implemented to enhance AI performance and security.
Assessing Claude Mythos Preview's cybersecurity capabilities
tool
27 min read
Claude Mythos Preview is a new general-purpose language model that demonstrates strong performance across various tasks. Its cybersecurity capabilities have been specifically assessed, showcasing notable strengths.
Project Glasswing: Securing critical software for the AI era
tool
9 min read
Project Glasswing is a collaborative initiative involving major tech companies like Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google, and Microsoft aimed at securing critical software for the AI era. The initiative is driven by advancements observed in a new frontier model trained by Anthropic.
Rescuing old printers with an in-browser Linux VM bridged to WebUSB over USB/IP
tool
9 min read
A Canon SELPHY photo printer was acquired in exchange for an old 3D printer. The printer was purchased on eBay with paper and ink for less than their combined value.
GLM-5.1: Towards Long-Horizon Tasks
research
1 min read
GLM-5.1 introduces enhancements for long-horizon tasks, improving the model's ability to manage extended interactions and complex reasoning. The update focuses on refining task planning and execution capabilities for AI applications.
Good Taste the Only Real Moat Left
opinion
10 min read
AI and LLMs enable rapid generation of competent outputs, such as landing pages, product memos, and pitch decks. As a result, the importance of taste and judgment in tech has increased, distinguishing those who excel in these areas.
Claude Code is locking people out for hours
tool
1 min read
Claude Code experiences login failures on Windows due to OAuth timeouts. Users report being unable to access the platform as a result of this issue.
A blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets
news
5 min read
Matthew Shifrin, who is blind, developed audio and Braille instructions to enable individuals with low vision to build Lego sets independently. This innovation allows users to follow detailed building steps without needing assistance from others.
Google open-sources experimental agent orchestration testbed Scion
tool
2 min read
Google has open-sourced Scion, an experimental multi-agent orchestration testbed designed to manage concurrent agents in containers across local and remote compute environments. Scion functions as a "hypervisor for agents," integrating components such as agent memory, chatrooms, and task management while orchestrating "deep agents" like Claude Code and Gemini CLI.
A fire sale has U.S. office buildings going for 90% off
news
1 min read
The U.S. office market is experiencing significant price reductions, with some buildings marked down by over 90%. In Chicago, a developer purchased a 485,000-square-foot office building for $4 million, down from its previous sale price of $68.1 million a decade ago.
"The new Copilot app for Windows 11 is really just Microsoft Edge"
news
1 min read
The new Copilot app for Windows 11 is really just Microsoft Edge. Renaming "mscopilot.exe" to "msedge.exe" and its folder from "Copilot" to "Edge" will simply launch Microsoft Edge. FYI, The actual Microsoft Edge browser and Edge WebView2 has already been uninstalled. Post Conversa Acabou de chegar ao X? Inscreva-se para ter sua própria timeline personalizada! Inscrever-se no GoogleInscrever-se no...
AI may be making us think and write more alike
opinion
4 min read
AI chatbots are standardizing human speech, writing, and thought patterns. Researchers warn that this homogenization could diminish collective wisdom and adaptability.
We found an undocumented bug in the Apollo 11 guidance computer code
research
10 min read
A bug was discovered in the Apollo Guidance Computer's gyro control code that has been undetected for fifty-seven years, causing a resource lock that silently disables the guidance platform's ability to realign. The bug was identified using Claude and Allium, an open-source behavioral specification language.
The back story behind the first "$1.8B" dollar "AI Company"
opinion
1 min read
Medvi is recognized as the first AI company valued at $1.8 billion. Its success involves factors beyond AI technologies, prompting discussions and critiques across various platforms.
Bernie Sanders: "AI Is a Threat to Everything the American People Hold Dear"
opinion
1 min read
A Quinnipiac poll indicates that 55% of Americans believe AI will cause more harm than good, while 70% think it will lead to job losses. Additionally, 74% of Americans feel the government is not doing enough to regulate AI.
Anthropic expands partnership with Google and Broadcom for next-gen compute
news
2 min read
Anthropic has signed a new agreement with Google and Broadcom for multiple gigawatts of next-generation TPU capacity, expected to be operational starting in 2027. This expansion will enhance compute infrastructure to support the deployment of Claude models and meet increasing customer demand.