2026/01/22
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The article introduces 'isometric.nyc', a website that showcases giant isometric pixel art mapping New York City.
Discussion (202): 37 min
The comment thread discusses an innovative AI-generated isometric pixel art map of NYC, highlighting its technical achievements and creative potential. However, it also raises ethical concerns about the role of technology in artistic expression and labor displacement.
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The curl open source project outlines its security report policy, emphasizing that it does not offer rewards or compensation for reported issues. It promises gratitude and acknowledgment in documentation but warns against wasting time on unhelpful reports by banning and publicly ridiculing the submitter.
Discussion (592): 2 hr 7 min
The discussion revolves around the challenges posed by AI-generated content, particularly in open-source projects like cURL, and the measures being considered to address these issues. Main concerns include the low effort of such contributions, their potential to waste time, and the effectiveness of various strategies for managing them, such as public ridicule or banning. There is a debate on whether monetary incentives for bug reporting should be maintained or removed, with opinions divided on the impact of AI-generated reports on project management efficiency.
Article: 1 hr 6 min
The article discusses various papers accepted at NeurIPS 2025 that contain fabricated citations, often referred to as 'hallucinations', which are AI-generated fake sources. The text provides details on each paper's title, authors, and the discrepancies found in their references.
Discussion (471): 2 hr 11 min
The discussion revolves around the growing concern of AI-generated content in scientific publications and its implications on research integrity. Participants highlight issues with the current peer review system's inability to detect such content effectively due to high submission volumes, leading to calls for better incentives, disincentives, and guidelines. There is a consensus that addressing this issue requires a nuanced approach rather than outright bans on AI usage in academia.
Article: 3 min
Europe's power generation has seen a significant shift, with wind and solar energy overtaking fossil fuels for the first time last year, according to an analysis by Ember, a London-based think tank. Solar energy is growing faster than any other source of electricity, contributing 30% of EU power, while fossil fuels provided 29%. Hydroelectricity also played a significant role, making up nearly half of all EU power in 2025.
Discussion (703): 3 hr 9 min
The comment thread discusses various geopolitical scenarios involving China's potential actions regarding Russia, Taiwan, and its global trade dynamics. Opinions vary on whether China might change its calculus due to Europe's dependency on Chinese exports or the risk of a global response if it invades Taiwan. The discussion also touches on the impact of energy dependency on geopolitical decisions and the role of AI and semiconductor industries in shaping strategic interests.
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The Qwen3-TTS family has been released under open-source licensing, enabling users to explore voice design, clone voices, and generate text-to-speech content.
Discussion (204): 34 min
The comment thread discusses advancements in AI voice cloning technology, with a focus on models like Qwen3-TTS and GLM 4.7. Participants express both excitement about the potential applications of this technology and concern over its ethical implications, particularly regarding privacy and security risks. The discussion also touches on the societal impact of AI-generated voices being used for deceptive purposes.
Article: 9 min
The article discusses an experience where the author's account was banned from using Claude, an AI tool for automating code generation and project scaffolding. The ban occurred after the author attempted to use Claude in a way that involved two instances of the tool communicating with each other, which led to the platform's security system flagging it as potentially malicious behavior.
Discussion (545): 2 hr 15 min
The comment thread discusses issues related to account bans without clear explanations, lack of support, and concerns about AI ethics. Users express frustration over vague terms of service and the performance limitations of AI models, particularly in code generation tasks. There is a notable debate on whether Anthropic's automated systems erred or if there was some form of misuse by the user.
Article: 20 min
The article discusses an unexpected phenomenon where SSH sends 100 packets per keystroke during a game session, which affects performance and causes confusion when debugging. The author investigates the issue by analyzing tcpdump output, discovering that it's due to SSH's keystroke timing obfuscation feature added in 2023 for privacy reasons. The article also covers the process of identifying the root cause, remediation steps taken, and the use of LLMs (Large Language Models) like Claude Code for debugging.
Discussion (294): 1 hr 6 min
The discussion revolves around SSH keystroke timing obfuscation, its implications for privacy and performance, and the role of AI in debugging. Users share experiences with SSH, discuss trade-offs between security features and application needs, and debate the effectiveness of AI tools.
Article: 9 min
Douglas Adams discusses cultural differences in perception of heroes between England and America through a Slashdot post about his book 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. He explains that English literature often features characters who lack control over their lives, which is celebrated as heroic. This contrasts with American culture where failure might not evoke the same level of empathy or kinship.
Discussion (491): 1 hr 55 min
This discussion explores the perceived differences between British and American humor, focusing on themes such as fatalism versus optimism, self-deprecation, and the portrayal of failure in comedic characters. It highlights specific examples from shows like The Office (US) and The Goon Show to illustrate these contrasts while acknowledging exceptions within both cultures that defy generalizations.
Article: 18 min
A group of 21 computer scientists have signed a statement warning against the use of internet voting in public elections due to its inherent insecurity. They argue that no known technology can secure internet voting systems, and even 'End-to-End Verifiable Internet Voting' (E2E-VIV) systems are flawed.
Discussion (491): 2 hr 33 min
The comment thread discusses various opinions on voting methods, primarily focusing on internet voting versus paper-based systems. Concerns about the security of internet voting are prevalent, while some argue for the simplicity and transparency of traditional paper ballots. The debate also touches on issues like voter turnout, trust in elections, and the role of technology in increasing participation.
Article: 6 min
Capital One Financial, a consumer lender, announced the acquisition of fintech firm Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock. The deal is expected to close mid-2026 and will be carried out on an approximate 50-50 basis. This move aims to boost Capital One's push beyond consumer credit and reduce reliance on it, providing greater exposure to corporate cards and expense management software used by firms like DoorDash and Robinhood. The acquisition is part of the strong dealmaking expected in 2026 as executives pursue scale amid economic uncertainties.
Discussion (268): 58 min
The comment thread discusses the acquisition of Brex by Capital One for $5.15 billion, comparing it to Brex's peak valuation of $12 billion in 2022. Opinions vary on whether this is a good or bad deal, with some noting that late-stage investors will likely break even while employees face significant losses due to liquidation preferences. The conversation also touches on the broader fintech market downturn and the impact of interest rate environments on valuations.