2025/12/03
Article: 11 min
Ghostty, a terminal emulator project, has transitioned to fiscal sponsorship by Hack Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This move aims to ensure Ghostty's sustainability beyond the founder's personal involvement and provides legal protections for contributors and users.
Discussion (261): 49 min
The comment thread discusses Ghostty, an open-source terminal emulator created by Mitchell Hashimoto, and its non-profit status managed by Hack Club. The community appreciates Ghostty's performance, features, and the transparency provided by the fiscal sponsorship program. There are concerns about the 'rug pull' scenario with non-profits managing projects, but overall sentiment is positive towards Ghostty and its creators.
Article: 19 min
The Zig programming language's Foundation has left GitHub due to perceived declines in engineering excellence and issues with the platform, particularly concerning GitHub Actions. The move follows criticism of Microsoft's AI focus and the handling of a CPU usage bug.
Discussion (594): 2 hr 29 min
The comment thread discusses the migration of projects from GitHub to Codeberg, highlighting concerns about GitHub's focus on AI and its impact on user experience. Users express dissatisfaction with GitHub Actions' interface, bugs, pricing, and complexity, while praising Codeberg for its open nature and potential as a decentralized alternative. The discussion also touches on the reliability issues faced by Codeberg and the desire for a federated system to track projects across multiple platforms.
Article: 7 min
The article discusses how a former Microsoft coworker and Seattle AI enthusiasts react negatively to AI-powered tools, attributing their discontent to the pervasive use of Copilot 365 and other AI tools at work, leading to job losses and a toxic culture that discourages innovation and growth mindset.
Discussion (912): 4 hr 33 min
The comment thread discusses the varied opinions on AI within Seattle's tech industry. While some employees express resentment towards the use of AI tools and feel overwhelmed by constant adoption pressure, others acknowledge AI's progress and benefits. The hype around AI is causing fatigue among workers, who are concerned about its limitations and potential negative impacts.
Article: 5 min
EU officials are being urged by cities like Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and over 75 civil society organizations to reconsider a trade deal with the US that could lead to accepting lower US vehicle safety standards. This move is said to undermine EU leadership in road safety, public health, climate policy, and competitiveness.
Discussion (698): 3 hr 7 min
The comment thread discusses concerns over large US vehicles entering European markets and their potential impact on road safety. Key arguments revolve around the size and design of these vehicles leading to increased pedestrian risks due to poor visibility, while EU regulations are highlighted as effective in reducing road deaths compared to the US. There is a debate about the necessity of stricter regulations and the role of public transport costs in influencing vehicle choice.
Article: 5 min
A study published in November 2025 found that US congressional lawmakers who later become leaders outperform their peers by 47 percentage points annually in stock picking. This performance is attributed to two mechanisms: the political influence channel, which involves higher returns when their party controls the chamber, sales of stocks preceding regulatory actions, and purchase of stocks from firms receiving more government contracts; and the corporate access channel, which includes stock trades predicting subsequent corporate news and greater returns on donor-owned or home-state firms.
Discussion (531): 2 hr 3 min
The comment thread discusses various proposals and opinions on how to address conflicts of interest, insider trading, and corruption among politicians. Main claims include the need for term limits, raising salaries, and limiting investment options such as blind trusts or index funds. Supporting evidence includes immediate disclosure of trades and the effectiveness of high salaries in attracting better talent. Counterarguments highlight potential limitations and unintended consequences of these solutions.
Article: 7 min
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in Filevine, a $1B legal AI tool, exposing over 100k confidential files. The researcher responsibly disclosed the issue and was acknowledged by the company for their professional handling of the situation.
Discussion (265): 1 hr 9 min
The discussion revolves around the use of AI in security, emphasizing its potential role in improving operational security and providing insights into reducing problematic behaviors. However, it also highlights issues such as responsibility outsourcing to SaaS providers and the need for better security practices and accountability from companies handling sensitive data.
Discussion (340): 1 hr 23 min
The comment thread discusses Micron's decision to exit its Crucial consumer business due to supply constraints and focus on more profitable segments like enterprise and data centers. Opinions vary, with some criticizing the shortsightedness of the move and others acknowledging strategic shifts in market priorities. Concerns are raised about AI-driven growth potentially leading to a bubble that will eventually burst, affecting both the industry and consumers.
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The article discusses the CVSS v3 base metrics for a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in React and Next.js frameworks.
Discussion (225): 45 min
The comment thread discusses security vulnerabilities in React Server Components (RSC), the widely used framework for running JavaScript code on both client and server sides. The conversation highlights concerns about the severity of these vulnerabilities, their impact on project usage, and debates around the quality of projects based on revenue. Technical discussions include explanations of concepts like CVE scores, CVSS, RCE, and the design choices in RSC that may lead to security issues.
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The article discusses finding a 1D Conway's Life glider that spans 3.7 billion cells.
Discussion (187): 40 min
A discussion thread on a Conway's Game of Life (GoL) project that involves intricate pattern creation and manipulation, showcasing advancements in slow salvo technology and complex computational techniques. The thread is filled with technical jargon specific to GoL enthusiasts but also contains expressions of awe and appreciation for the achievements described.
Discussion (294): 58 min
The discussion revolves around MinIO's decision to pivot towards enterprise support, abandon its open-source version, and introduce a proprietary alternative called AIStor. Users express disappointment and concern over AGPL licensing implications, suggesting that MinIO may have violated contributor agreements by removing AGPL-licensed code without proper consent. Alternatives like GarageHQ, SeaweedFS, RustFS, and Ceph are discussed for their performance, ease of use, and compatibility with S3 API. The community debates the merits of open-source versus proprietary models in sustaining software development.