2026/01/27
Article: 12 min
Comedian Megan Stalter and other TikTok users experienced difficulties uploading videos about ICE raids, leading to concerns over censorship by the platform. The issue was attributed to technical glitches due to a US data center power outage, unrelated to recent changes in ownership.
Discussion (953): 3 hr 16 min
The comment thread discusses concerns regarding the forced sale of TikTok to an American company, with claims that it is aimed at hiding information from the US public while most people in other countries have easy access. The discussion also touches on issues related to media censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and propaganda tactics used by social media platforms.
Article: 10 min
FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated an investigation into Signal group chats used by Minnesota residents to share information about ICE agents' movements, potentially impacting free speech rights.
Discussion (1376): 4 hr 50 min
The discussion revolves around concerns regarding ICE's actions and their constitutionality, as well as privacy issues related to government surveillance targeting protesters using Signal for communication. There is a mix of opinions on the legitimacy of ICE operations and the effectiveness of civil disobedience tactics.
Article: 7 min
Prism is an AI-native workspace introduced by OpenAI designed specifically for scientists to write and collaborate on research projects, powered by GPT-5.2. It offers unlimited projects and collaborators, aiming to integrate various aspects of scientific work into a single cloud-based LaTeX environment.
Discussion (499): 1 hr 40 min
The comment thread discusses the introduction of Prism, an AI-assisted tool for scientific writing and collaboration. Opinions are divided on its potential benefits and drawbacks, with concerns raised about academic integrity, peer review processes, and the quality of AI-generated content. There is also a debate around the role of AI in enhancing or undermining collaborative research practices.
Article: 7 min
The U.S. government has experienced a significant loss of 10,109 STEM PhDs since President Trump took office in 2017, representing 14% of the total number of Ph.D.s employed in science, technology, engineering, and math or health fields at federal agencies by the end of 2024. This exodus was particularly pronounced at research agencies, with departures outnumbering new hires by a ratio of 11 to one, resulting in a net loss of 4,224 STEM Ph.D.s across 14 agencies analyzed.
Discussion (399): 1 hr 34 min
The departure of STEM PhDs from the US government raises concerns about potential impacts on scientific progress and institutional knowledge. There's a debate around the value and quality of those leaving, with some questioning whether all PhDs are equally productive or valuable to society.
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The article discusses Cloudflare's claim of implementing Matrix on their workers platform, which was later found to be incorrect.
Discussion (204): 31 min
The comment thread discusses the quality of an AI-generated blog post and repository related to Cloudflare's Matrix implementation on Workers. The main concerns are about the code quality, security vulnerabilities, rushed publication without proper review, and lack of trust in Cloudflare's recent posts. There is a debate around the use of AI for coding and its impact on software engineering practices.
Article: 2 min
The article emphasizes that merely thinking, dreaming, visualizing, planning, or preparing for an action does not constitute taking action itself. It argues that true progress comes from actually executing the task at hand.
Discussion (182): 35 min
The comment thread discusses the concept of 'doing the thing' across various contexts, emphasizing the importance of taking action over planning or talking about tasks. It explores different interpretations of what constitutes 'doing the thing', including personal projects, software development, and teamwork. The discussion includes insights on overcoming challenges like analysis paralysis, leveraging AI for productivity, and balancing planning with execution.
Article: 18 min
Kimi K2.5 is an advanced open-source AI model that excels in coding, vision tasks, and office productivity. It features a self-directed agent swarm for complex task execution and is available through various platforms including Kimi.com, the Kimi App, API, and Kimi Code.
Discussion (227): 51 min
The discussion revolves around the capabilities and limitations of running large language models (LLMs) locally on consumer hardware, the role of open-source models in democratizing AI access, and strategies behind the release of free or low-cost LLMs by Chinese companies. There is a mix of agreement and debate among participants, with some expressing concerns about practicality and cost while others appreciate the democratization effect of open-source models.
Article: 2 min
Researchers have discovered the oldest wooden tools ever found, dating back approximately 430,000 years, at the Marathousa 1 site in Greece. These artifacts were excavated from a Middle Pleistocene layer and include a worked alder shard for digging and a carved poplar or willow twig used as a tool.
Discussion (249): 51 min
This comment thread explores various aspects of human and non-human tool use, including the oldest known wooden tools, the evolution of tool-making abilities across species, and debates surrounding historical conflicts and genocidal tendencies. It highlights ongoing discussions in archaeology and evolutionary biology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human behavior and cognition.
Article: 2 min
Crypto sleuth zachxbt uncovered evidence linking a government contractor's son, John Daghita, to the theft of approximately $90 million in seized U.S. crypto assets.
Discussion (82): 12 min
The comment thread discusses a theft of $90 million from US government wallets containing seized crypto assets. Opinions vary on the father's involvement and the government's handling of the situation, with some suggesting incompetence and others questioning the ethical implications of using seized crypto assets.
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The article discusses potential solutions to prevent malware infection when using personal or shared networks.
Discussion (167): 36 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects of version control systems, focusing on Fossil and Git. It includes opinions on the efficiency and performance of different storage methods, ethical considerations in AI-assisted content creation, and comparisons between VCSs. The community shows a moderate level of agreement with some debate intensity around contentious topics such as LLM usage in writing blog posts and the preference for one VCS over another.