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"Cognitive surrender" leads AI users to abandon logical thinking, research finds
research
2 min read
Research indicates that a significant group of AI users tends to relinquish their critical thinking skills when interacting with large language models, viewing them as infallible sources of information. This phenomenon, termed "cognitive surrender," highlights a psychological tendency to rely on AI without sufficient oversight or scrutiny.
Mercurial Dyson – a plan for the disassembly of planet Mercury
research
58 min read
A detailed engineering analysis outlines the fastest physically plausible disassembly of Mercury into Dyson swarm components using current materials and manufacturing techniques. The process starts with a 1,000-tonne self-replicating industrial seed and grows through approximately 58 doublings, achieving a Mercury-local industrial economy that maximizes intercepted sunlight.
April 2026 TLDR Setup for Ollama and Gemma 4 26B on a Mac mini
tool
4 min read
Ollama can be installed on a Mac mini with Apple Silicon using Homebrew with the command `brew install --cask ollama-app`, which includes auto-updates and the MLX backend. A minimum of 16GB of unified memory is required for running Gemma 4, and the Ollama app will appear in the Applications folder and the menu bar after installation.
MIT study challenges AI job apocalypse narrative
research
3 min read
MIT research indicates that AI will transform job functions rather than lead to widespread job loss. The study suggests that AI's impact on the workforce resembles a "rising tide," shifting tasks rather than causing abrupt job displacement.
Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
news
1 min read
Microsoft will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan from 2026 to 2029 to enhance AI infrastructure and cybersecurity cooperation. The investment includes training 1 million engineers and developers by 2030.
The open web isn't dying, we're killing it
opinion
5 min read
Powerful companies are undermining the open web by extracting value from open systems and becoming hostile to the norms that support them. The current wave of AI should not be solely blamed for the challenges facing the open web.
A $20/month user costs OpenAI $65 in compute. AI video is a money furnace
opinion
19 min read
OpenAI discontinued the Sora AI video product due to unsustainable economics, where production costs exceeded revenue. The financial model resembles a restaurant charging significantly less than the cost of food preparation, leading to inevitable losses.
We sped up bun by 100x
tool
1 min read
Bun has achieved a 100x speed increase by rewriting Git in the Zig programming language and integrating it into its runtime. This enhancement significantly improves performance for developers using Bun.
Cursor 3
tool
3 min read
Cursor is evolving to support the next era of software development, where autonomous agents will handle most coding tasks. Current challenges include engineers micromanaging these agents to ensure effective collaboration and oversight.
OpenAI Acquires TBPN
news
3 min read
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a team known for strong editorial instincts and deep audience understanding. TBPN facilitates daily conversations about AI and builders within the tech, business, and culture sectors.
A forecast of the fair market value of SpaceX's businesses
opinion
3 min read
SpaceX filed confidentially for an IPO on April 1, 2026, aiming for a valuation of $1.75 trillion with a potential listing in June. If successful, this would mark the largest IPO in history.
EmDash: A Fresh Take on CMS
tool
4 min read
EmDash is an open-source content management system (CMS) developed by Cloudflare, built on TypeScript and Astro 6.0. It operates serverless on Cloudflare Workers or any Node.js server, utilizing SQLite for local storage and Cloudflare D1 for production environments.
Google releases Gemma 4 open models
tool
1 min read
Gemma 4 delivers maximum compute and memory efficiency for mobile and IoT devices, enhancing intelligence in these platforms. It supports the development of autonomous agents capable of planning, navigating apps, and completing tasks, while also offering strong audio and visual understanding for rich multimodal applications and multilingual experiences that extend beyond simple translation.
Decisions that eroded trust in Azure – by a former Azure Core engineer
opinion
7 min read
Microsoft's decisions regarding Azure led to a significant loss of trust from OpenAI, its largest customer, and the US government. This situation has been characterized as one of the most preventable and costly mishaps of the 21st century.
The case for zero-error horizons in trustworthy LLMs
research
2 min read
Zero-Error Horizon (ZEH) is proposed as a metric for evaluating the maximum range of error-free performance in large language models (LLMs). An evaluation of GPT-5.2's ZEH reveals significant insights into its limitations, including its inability to accurately count to five.
Qwen3.6-Plus: Towards real world agents
tool
1 min read
Qwen Chat provides extensive capabilities, including chatbot functionality, image and video comprehension, image generation, document processing, web search integration, and tool utilization. The platform also supports the handling of various artifacts.
The SpaceX IPO: retail investor notes
news
1 min read
The SpaceX IPO is expected to attract significant interest from retail investors. Factors contributing to this interest include the company's innovative technology and potential for future growth.
Lemonade by AMD: a fast and open source local LLM server using GPU and NPU
tool
1 min read
Lemonade is an open-source AI solution optimized for fast setup and compatibility on any PC, utilizing GPUs and NPUs. It integrates seamlessly with numerous applications and adheres to the OpenAI API standard for local AI workflows.
Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
news
7 min read
In 2023, the Swedish government mandated a return to traditional education methods, emphasizing reading and writing skills in early grades. Physical books are being reintroduced into classrooms, and students will learn to write by hand, while schools will implement a cellphone ban.
Enabling Codex to Analyze Two Decades of Hacker News Data
tool
1 min read
Modolap enables Codex to analyze approximately 10GB of Hacker News data stored in parquet files. The initial analysis focuses on comparing mention history of programming languages, specifically Rust versus Go, and MySQL versus Postgres.
Significant Raise of Reports
news
2 min read
There has been a significant increase in daily reports of duplicate vulnerabilities, with multiple individuals identifying the same bug using different tools. This trend marks a shift from previous inconsistencies in vulnerability reporting.
IBM Announces Strategic Collaboration with Arm
news
4 min read
IBM and Arm have formed a strategic collaboration to develop dual-architecture hardware aimed at enhancing the performance of AI and data-intensive workloads for enterprises. This partnership focuses on improving flexibility, reliability, and security in enterprise computing.
r/programming bans all discussion of LLM programming
news
1 min read
r/programming has implemented a temporary ban on all discussions related to large language model (LLM) programming. The decision aims to maintain focus on traditional programming topics and reduce off-topic content.
The future of code search is not regex – 100x faster than ripgrep
tool
1 min read
JavaScript must be enabled in the browser to run the application at the provided URL.
Email obfuscation: What works in 2026?
research
11 min read
Effective email obfuscation techniques for 2026 include using plain text to display email addresses and segmenting the address into parts, each protected by different methods. Combining multiple obfuscation techniques increases the likelihood of keeping email addresses hidden from spammers.
The Claude Code Leak
opinion
6 min read
The source code for Claude Code was accidentally leaked, generating significant attention in the tech community. Observations about the leak suggest concerns regarding the quality of the code despite its popularity among various professionals.
ZomboCom stolen by a hacker, sold, now replaced with AI-generated makeover
news
1 min read
ZomboCom was stolen by a hacker and subsequently sold. It has now been replaced with an AI-generated makeover.
The Windows equivalents of the most used Linux commands
tool
2 min read
Windows cmd has command equivalents for many commonly used Linux commands. For example, to filter output for HTTPS connections, Linux uses `lsof -s | grep 'https'`, while Windows uses `netstat -n -a | findstr "https"`.
The Anti-Intellectualism of Silicon Valley Elites
opinion
14 min read
Silicon Valley elites often express anti-intellectual sentiments, reflecting a broader cultural trend. Activist Brian Patrick curates daily posts on Instagram highlighting controversial statements made by AI executives.
TurboQuant KV Compression and SSD Expert Streaming for M5 Pro and IOS
tool
7 min read
SharpAI's SwiftLM is a native MLX inference server optimized for Apple Silicon, utilizing Metal and Swift for performance. It features an OpenAI-compatible API, supports SSD streaming for 100B+ MoE models, and enables direct loading of HuggingFace format models without a Python runtime.
The AI Marketing BS Index
opinion
2 min read
The AI Marketing BS Index provides a scoring system to evaluate marketing claims related to AI, similar to John Baez’s Crackpot Index for physics. It aims to identify and critique exaggerated or misleading marketing language in the AI industry.
AI for American-produced cement and concrete
tool
7 min read
Meta is launching a new AI model called Bayesian Optimization for Concrete (BOxCrete) to assist the construction industry in creating high-quality, sustainable concrete mixes produced in the United States. The release coincides with the 2026 American Concrete Institute Spring Convention and includes foundational data used to develop award-winning concrete mixes.
What Is Copilot Exactly?
opinion
5 min read
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance productivity by assisting users in various tasks. It integrates with Microsoft applications to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
StepFun 3.5 Flash is #1 cost-effective model for OpenClaw tasks (300 battles)
tool
1 min read
OpenClaw Arena provides a public benchmark to assess AI agents' ability to complete real workflows. Users can compare model performance and cost-effectiveness on actual agent tasks.
EmDash – a spiritual successor to WordPress that solves plugin security
tool
14 min read
EmDash is a new platform designed as a successor to WordPress, aiming to enhance plugin security. The project has been developed using AI coding agents and seeks to rebuild the WordPress open-source framework from the ground up.
The OpenAI Graveyard: All the Deals and Products That Haven't Happened
opinion
1 min read
OpenAI has abandoned several projects and deals, including partnerships that were once anticipated to enhance its AI capabilities. Notable cancellations include the planned collaboration with various companies and the development of specific AI products that never reached fruition.
We Built It with Slide Rules. Then We Forgot How
opinion
10 min read
Farmers historically utilized resourcefulness to repair and innovate with available materials. Self-taught skills in areas like chemistry emerged from necessity, as individuals sought to enhance their tools and techniques through experimentation.
OpenAI demand sinks on secondary market as Anthropic runs hot
news
1 min read
OpenAI shares have become difficult to sell on the secondary market as demand declines. Investors are increasingly favoring Anthropic, OpenAI's main competitor, leading to a drop in interest from institutional investors.
AI has suddenly become more useful to open-source developers
news
6 min read
Top open-source maintainers report an increase in the usefulness of AI tools for development. Challenges remain, including legal issues and inconsistencies in AI outputs, but improvements in reliability are expected by the end of the year.
I Quit. The Clankers Won
opinion
4 min read
A growing sentiment among professionals is that blogging and coding are losing relevance due to the rise of AI. Many express frustration over the perceived threat of AI undermining human creativity and expertise.
Claude Wrote a Full FreeBSD Remote Kernel RCE with Root Shell (CVE-2026-4747)
research
14 min read
CVE-2026-4747 affects FreeBSD versions 13.5, 14.3, 14.4, and 15.0, specifically when the NFS server with kgssapi.ko loaded is utilized. The vulnerability arises in the svc_rpc_gss_validate() function, which improperly reconstructs an RPC header into a 128-byte stack buffer for GSS-API signature verification.
Claude Code Unpacked : A visual guide
tool
1 min read
Claude Code processes user input through an agent loop, transforming keypresses into rendered responses. It utilizes over 50 tools and supports multi-agent orchestration to enhance functionality.
OpenAI closes funding round at an $852B valuation
news
2 min read
OpenAI closed a funding round totaling $122 billion, achieving a post-money valuation of $852 billion. SoftBank co-led the round with participation from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and D. E. Shaw Ventures.
GitHub's Historic Uptime
research
1 min read
GitHub's historical uptime charts display monthly uptime statistics from 2016 to 2026. Users can visualize the platform's reliability trends over the specified period.
Cohere Transcribe: Speech Recognition
tool
5 min read
Cohere has launched Transcribe, an open-source automatic speech recognition (ASR) model designed for high accuracy in practical conditions. The model supports various applications, including meeting transcription, speech analytics, and real-time customer support.
Scotty: A beautiful SSH task runner
tool
4 min read
Scotty is a new SSH task runner that allows users to define and execute deploy scripts and remote tasks directly from the terminal. It supports both Laravel Envoy's Blade format and a new plain bash format, providing real-time visibility into task execution.
Slop is not necessarily the future
opinion
3 min read
"Slop" refers to unwanted, mindlessly generated AI content, including images, text, and spam. The term gained popularity through Simon Willison and has been discussed in the context of programming best practices and the future of AI coding tools.
Oracle slashes 30k jobs
news
3 min read
Oracle is implementing significant layoffs, with estimates indicating that between 20,000 and 30,000 employees will be affected. The notification of job cuts was communicated via email to employees early in the morning.
Microsoft: Copilot is for entertainment purposes only
tool
12 min read
Users in the United States must review the binding arbitration clause and class action waiver in Section 15 of the Microsoft Services Agreement when using Copilot. By using Copilot, users agree to the specified Terms of Use.
Nobody is coming to save your career
opinion
10 min read
Career growth is primarily the responsibility of the individual rather than management. Managers often do not initiate discussions about career development without prompting.