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Using LLMs at Oxide from rfd.shared.oxide.computer
688 by steveklabnik 1d ago | | |

Article: 18 min

The article discusses the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) at Oxide, focusing on their potential impact and guidelines for responsible usage based on company values.

LLMs can influence trust in human-generated content and may require changes to social norms around authorship and responsibility.

LLMs are powerful tools but should be used responsibly.
Human judgement remains crucial in LLM-generated artifacts.
Promote rigor by using LLMs to sharpen thinking, not replace it.
Maintain empathy for the human audience consuming content.
Ensure teamwork is not undermined through LLM usage.
Balance urgency with responsibility, rigor, empathy, and teamwork.

Quality:
The article provides a balanced view on the use of LLMs, emphasizing both potential benefits and risks.

Discussion (269): 1 hr 34 min

This comment thread discusses the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in software development and related ethical considerations. Key points include the value LLMs can add for debugging, code generation, and documentation, while cautioning against their overreliance or misuse that could undermine trust and authenticity. The discussion also touches on the impact on employment, skill requirements, and copyright implications of AI-generated content.

LLMs have their place in software development and documentation
Their use should adhere to ethical guidelines and company values

Counterarguments:

LLM-generated content may lack clarity or be prone to errors
There is a risk of copyright infringement when using LLMs
The use of LLMs can lead to loss of trust and reduced incentives for quality work

AI Artificial Intelligence, Ethics in AI

The state of Schleswig-Holstein is consistently relying on open source from heise.de
581 by doener 1d ago | | |

Article: 9 min

The state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is transitioning from proprietary Microsoft software to open-source alternatives, saving over 15 million euros in license costs for Windows and Office products. The move aims at reducing dependence on large providers and promoting digital sovereignty.

80% of state administration workplaces have already switched to LibreOffice.
20% are still dependent on Microsoft programs due to technical dependencies in specialized applications.
Annual savings from license costs will pay for one-time investments within a year.

Quality:
The article provides factual information and quotes from officials, with a balanced view of the transition's challenges and benefits.

Discussion (273): 1 hr 14 min

The comment thread discusses the transition of Schleswig-Holstein, a German state, from proprietary software like Microsoft Office to open-source alternatives for digital sovereignty and cost savings. Participants debate the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of such migrations, with concerns over security, vendor lock-in, and geopolitical risks. The conversation highlights examples of successful open-source projects receiving government funding and the potential for local job creation through development efforts.

Governments should migrate from proprietary software to open-source alternatives for digital sovereignty.
Open-source projects require funding and development resources to improve and maintain their quality.

Counterarguments:

Resistance from employees due to familiarity and ease-of-use with proprietary software.
Challenges in migrating legacy applications and integrating new open-source tools.

Government & Politics Public Sector IT

I wasted years of my life in crypto from twitter.com
562 by Anon84 1d ago | | |

Discussion (780): 3 hr 8 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions on cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, focusing on its utility, misuse, and potential for facilitating transactions in oppressive regimes. Opinions range from criticism of its primary use in illicit activities to recognition of its role as a tool for freedom and rebellion. The debate highlights the complexity of blockchain technology's impact on traditional financial systems.

Bitcoin's utility is often misunderstood or misapplied.

Counterarguments:

The financial system is not inherently controlled by the government and can still function without it.
Early adopters of cryptocurrency may benefit disproportionately due to speculative bubbles.

Google Titans architecture, helping AI have long-term memory from research.google
557 by Alifatisk 1d ago | | |

Article: 16 min

Google Titans architecture introduces an innovative approach to help AI systems maintain long-term memory by combining the speed of RNNs with the accuracy of transformers, using a novel neural long-term memory module and a 'surprise metric' mechanism.

The advancement in AI long-term memory could lead to more efficient and accurate AI systems, potentially improving various applications such as language understanding, document analysis, and time-series forecasting.

Uses a neural long-term memory module to maintain context without losing important information
Incorporates 'surprise metric' mechanism for selective learning and updating

Discussion (177): 34 min

The comment thread discusses various aspects of AI research, particularly focusing on the contributions and strategies of Google, Meta (Facebook), and Chinese companies. Opinions vary regarding the value and utility of certain AI architectures, business potential, and data privacy considerations. The conversation highlights debates around openness in publishing AI advancements and the competitive landscape among tech giants.

Google's openness to publishing AI research

Counterarguments:

Criticism of Google's AI efforts
Concerns over the competitive advantage of sharing research

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning, Deep Learning

I failed to recreate the 1996 Space Jam website with Claude from j0nah.com
525 by thecr0w 1d ago | | |

Article: 25 min

The author attempted to recreate a classic 1996 Space Jam website using Claude, but encountered difficulties due to limitations in Claude's ability to measure and reproduce pixel-perfect layouts.

AI's limitations in understanding and reproducing pixel-perfect layouts may lead to better AI design for web development tasks.

Claude was unable to accurately recreate the layout of the original website due to its reliance on absolute positioning

Quality:
The article provides a detailed analysis of the limitations encountered while attempting to recreate an old website using AI.

Discussion (429): 1 hr 46 min

The comment thread discusses the capabilities and limitations of AI models in understanding or recreating visual content like web layouts, as well as ethical considerations related to copyright and attribution when using AI-generated content. Participants debate whether AI models can produce original code or if they are merely reproducing existing patterns from their training data, with some arguing for both sides and others questioning the distinction between human and AI-generated content.

AI models like LLMs can be used to recreate or understand visual content such as web layouts.

Counterarguments:

Criticism on the AI's performance in specific tasks, such as recreating a website from a screenshot.
Discussion on the potential for AI models to plagiarize or regurgitate existing code.

Artificial Intelligence AI Applications, AI Limitations

Over fifty new hallucinations in ICLR 2026 submissions from gptzero.me
488 by puttycat 1d ago | | |

Article: 42 min

An article discussing an analysis conducted by GPTZero's Citation Check tool on 300 papers submitted to ICLR (International Conference on Learning Representations) in 2026. The analysis revealed that at least 50 of these submissions contained hallucinated citations, which are citations that appear to not exist online and seem to be generated using AI or other automated processes.

potentially negative

Hallucinations are defined as citations that seem to be AI-generated, combining or paraphrasing titles, authors, and metadata from real sources.
The analysis highlights the growing issue of AI-generated content in academic publications and its potential impact on scientific integrity.

Quality:
The article provides factual information about the analysis conducted by GPTZero's Citation Check tool, without expressing any personal opinions or biases.

Discussion (404): 2 hr 2 min

The discussion revolves around concerns regarding AI-generated content, specifically focusing on issues of liability, fraud, and errors. The legal system's terminology for software bugs ('negligence') is brought up as a comparison to AI 'slop'. It is argued that enthusiasm for AI may wane due to the application of remedies (liability), leading some businesses to consider banning its use, particularly in law firms. Government and businesses are seen attempting to apply AI to untested areas, with adverse results already being ruled on in court. The discussion highlights how LLMs facilitate fraud and errors, making it easier for fabricated content to be generated. There is a consensus that while AI can be used responsibly or irresponsibly, the root of issues lies more in human behavior rather than the technology itself.

The enthusiasm for AI will wane as the remedy (liability) starts being applied.
Some businesses may ban the use of AI, starting with law firms.

Counterarguments:

AI is not the problem; laziness and negligence are.
The enthusiasm for AI will still exist despite liability concerns.
Ban of AI use may not occur due to its benefits.
Testing in advance is possible with some AI applications.
LLMs can be used responsibly.

AI Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

Dollar-stores overcharge customers while promising low prices from theguardian.com
479 by bookofjoe 1d ago | | |

Article: 45 min

An investigation by The Guardian found widespread overcharging in Family Dollar and Dollar General stores across America, particularly affecting low-income customers who struggle with rising costs.

North Carolina state government inspectors found a 23% error rate in Family Dollar stores, exceeding the state's limit by more than tenfold.
Dollar General and Family Dollar have failed thousands of price accuracy inspections across multiple states.
Customers often notice overcharges at checkout but may not return due to limited transportation options or financial constraints.

Quality:
The article presents factual information and avoids sensationalism.

Discussion (662): 3 hr 19 min

The comment thread discusses issues related to price discrepancies at dollar stores, particularly how poor consumers are misled by advertised low prices but charged higher amounts at checkout due to regulatory capture and lack of incentive from retailers. The conversation also touches on product quality in dollar stores and the effectiveness of legal penalties for pricing discrepancies.

North Carolina law caps penalties at $5,000 per inspection, offering retailers little incentive to fix the problem.
Regulatory capture is when a large company encourages stronger regulations that small competitors cannot afford to satisfy.

Retail Dollar Stores

Z2 – Lithographically fabricated IC in a garage fab from sam.zeloof.xyz
349 by embedding-shape 1d ago | | |

Article: 15 min

A high school senior turned college student has successfully fabricated a 1,200-transistor integrated circuit in their garage using a lithographically fabricated process similar to Intel's first processor. The chip features a simple 10×10 array of transistors and demonstrates significant improvements over previous metal gate processes, including lower threshold voltage, better performance characteristics, and compatibility with 2.5V and 3.3V logic levels.

The DIY approach to semiconductor fabrication could democratize access to cutting-edge technology, fostering innovation and education in the field of electronics.

1,200 transistors on 10µm polysilicon gate process
Lower threshold voltage and improved performance characteristics

Discussion (83): 17 min

The comment thread discusses various aspects of DIY semiconductor fabrication, including its potential impact on hardware production, the comparison between European and US regulatory environments, and the feasibility of such projects. Opinions range from excitement about democratizing technology to concerns over the pace of development in the DIY ecosystem.

DIY semiconductor fabrication is a world-changing development.
Regulations can be both beneficial and detrimental.

Counterarguments:

Concerns about the feasibility and scalability of DIY semiconductor fabrication
Criticism of the pace of development in the DIY ecosystem

Advanced Materials Semiconductor Manufacturing

The C++ standard for the F-35 Fighter Jet [video] from youtube.com
313 by AareyBaba 1d ago | | |

Discussion (382): 1 hr 20 min

The discussion revolves around the use of programming languages like C++, Rust, and Ada in safety-critical applications such as avionics and aerospace systems. The main arguments highlight the benefits of deterministic control over memory management in C++, limitations of exceptions in embedded environments, and the growing interest in Rust for its memory safety features. Historical context, particularly the Ariane 5 failure, is discussed in relation to language adoption trends.

C++ is preferred for safety-critical systems due to its deterministic nature and control over memory management.
Exceptions are not suitable for embedded systems where predictability is crucial.
Rust offers better alternatives for safety-critical applications with its memory safety features.

Counterarguments:

Ada could be more popular if it were easier for developers to learn or if there was a broader ecosystem supporting its use.

How I block all online ads from troubled.engineer
287 by StrLght 20h ago | | |

Article: 10 min

The article discusses the author's journey of blocking online ads and the various techniques used for this purpose, including browser extensions, DNS filtering, and using a cloud-based virtual private network (VPN). The author also shares personal experiences with different platforms and apps where ad-blocking methods have been effective.

The author's decision to block ads and the methods used over several years.
Use of browser extensions like uBlock Origin for ad blocking.
DNS filtering with tools such as Pi-hole or AdGuard Home.
Utilization of a cloud-based virtual private network (VPN) to avoid ads on certain platforms.

Quality:
The article provides detailed information and personal experiences, but the tone is neutral.

Discussion (249): 37 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions on ad blocking, privacy concerns, browser preferences, and the effectiveness of different tools. Users express a preference for privacy-focused browsers like Brave and dislike the truncation of titles by HN title optimizer. There is a consensus that blocking ads improves browsing experience and privacy, with some users skeptical about certain ad blockers' effectiveness.

Ad blockers like uBlock Origin and AdGuard are effective.

Counterarguments:

Ad blockers like AdNauseam are considered ineffective or even harmful by some users.

Internet ,Browser Extensions, DNS Filtering, Virtual Private Network (VPN) via Cloud