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I verified my LinkedIn identity. Here's what I handed over from thelocalstack.eu
1314 by ColinWright 1d ago | | |

Article: 19 min

The article discusses the privacy implications and data collection practices of LinkedIn's identity verification process through a third-party company called Persona. It highlights the extensive amount of personal information collected during the verification process and raises concerns about how this data is used, stored, and potentially accessed by US authorities due to the CLOUD Act.

Privacy concerns may lead users to reconsider using identity verification services provided by third-party companies or platforms with similar data practices.

Persona collects a wide range of personal data during the verification process.
The collected data is used for AI training and may be accessed by US authorities under the CLOUD Act.
There are concerns about the lack of transparency regarding how long the data is stored and its potential use in legal proceedings.

Quality:
The article provides detailed information and analysis, but the tone is negative due to the privacy concerns raised.

Discussion (450): 1 hr 39 min

The comment thread discusses privacy concerns and ethical issues surrounding LinkedIn's verification process, data collection practices, and the use of biometric data. Users express discomfort with the invasive nature of the verification process, lack of transparency about how their personal information is used, and potential misuse by third parties or within LinkedIn itself. There are calls for stronger regulation and enforcement of privacy laws, as well as a debate on the adequacy of European alternatives to LinkedIn.

LinkedIn's verification process involves collecting sensitive personal information without clear consent or justification.
There are concerns about the security and privacy of user data shared with third-party processors.
The use of biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial recognition, raises significant ethical issues.
LinkedIn's business practices may involve selling user data to third parties for profit.

Counterarguments:

LinkedIn argues that their practices are necessary for identity verification purposes and comply with legal requirements.
Some users acknowledge the utility of LinkedIn in professional networking but still express concerns about privacy.
There is a debate on whether European alternatives to LinkedIn have been adequately developed or if they face similar issues.

Privacy Data Privacy, Cybersecurity

What not to write on your security clearance form (1988) from milk.com
458 by wizardforhire 19h ago | | |

Article: 11 min

The article recounts an author's experience with obtaining a security clearance, detailing how his past involvement in cryptography led to an FBI investigation when he was 12 years old.

The incident was discovered when the author lost his glasses carrying a code key.
The security clearance application process and its implications for past incidents.

Quality:
The article presents a personal story with factual details, avoiding sensationalism.

Discussion (204): 42 min

The comment thread discusses various aspects of government security clearance processes, including the investigation into Les Earnest's past and its humorous implications, as well as broader discussions on government spending, historical events like Japanese American internment, and the inconsistencies within the security clearance system.

The government's security clearance process is outdated and inconsistent.
Investigations into Japanese American internment were more justified than the investigation of Les Earnest.

Security Government Security, Cryptography History

Why is Claude an Electron app? from dbreunig.com
384 by dbreunig 15h ago | | |

Article: 6 min

The article discusses the use of Electron as a framework for building desktop applications despite the emergence of coding agents that can implement cross-platform, cross-language code given a well-defined spec and test suite.

The choice between using Electron or coding agents for building desktop applications can influence development practices, team sizes, and resource allocation in the software industry.

Electron allows developers to build one app that supports Windows, Mac, and Linux.
The last mile of development and support surface area remains a concern with coding agents.

Quality:
The article presents a balanced view of the advantages and limitations of using Electron compared to coding agents.

Discussion (387): 1 hr 10 min

The comment thread discusses the use of AI tools for code generation and the development of desktop applications, with a focus on Electron vs native app comparisons. Users express concerns about resource usage, performance, and code quality, while others highlight productivity gains from using AI-generated code. The debate around whether coding is considered 'solved' by AI tools adds to the discussion's complexity.

AI tools are improving productivity and efficiency
Native applications are preferred over Electron apps for performance reasons

Counterarguments:

Skepticism about the claim that coding is solved
Concerns about the quality and maintainability of code generated by AI tools

Software Development Application Development, Programming Languages, Desktop Applications

Claws are now a new layer on top of LLM agents from twitter.com
325 by Cyphase 1d ago | | |

Discussion (764): 2 hr 34 min

The discussion revolves around concerns over AI agents, particularly regarding their security risks due to access to personal data and potential for executing arbitrary code. Users express skepticism about the practical utility of these agents, with a lack of clear use cases justifying their associated risks. The appropriateness of the 'Claw' name is also questioned, reflecting broader debates around innovation versus security in AI development.

The hype around AI agents is overblown, with many users expressing skepticism about their practical utility.

Counterarguments:

Some users defend the concept of AI agents, emphasizing their potential benefits in automating tasks or providing personalized assistance.
There's a desire for innovation and excitement around new technologies, even if concerns about security are raised.

Show HN: Llama 3.1 70B on a single RTX 3090 via NVMe-to-GPU bypassing the CPU from github.com/xaskasdf
280 by xaskasdf 16h ago | | |

Article: 9 min

NTransformer is a high-efficiency C++/CUDA LLM inference engine that runs the Llama 70B model on a single RTX 3090 GPU by streaming model layers through GPU memory via PCIe, with optional NVMe direct I/O bypassing the CPU. It supports various quantization formats and features adaptive caching for optimized performance.

This technology could significantly reduce the computational resources required for large language model inference, potentially leading to more accessible AI solutions and lower costs in the industry.

Uses NVMe-to-GPU bypassing the CPU for direct I/O
Supports Q4_0, Q8_0, Q4_K_M, Q6_K, F16, and F32 quantization formats

Discussion (67): 12 min

The comment thread discusses an innovative project that demonstrates running transformer models directly from NVMe storage onto GPUs, bypassing CPUs and RAM. Participants debate its performance implications for different use cases, hardware configurations, and cost-effectiveness.

The project demonstrates innovative use of GPU-direct technology to bypass CPU/ram for running transformer models
Performance is slow on consumer GPUs but better on professional ones

Counterarguments:

Some argue that the cost of running the models locally outweighs the benefits, especially for interactive use cases
Others suggest that the current batch processing might not fully leverage the potential of the hardware setup

AI Machine Learning, AI Inference Engines

Andrej Karpathy talks about "Claws" from simonwillison.net
261 by helloplanets 1d ago | | |

Article:

The article discusses Andrej Karpathy's thoughts on 'Claws', a concept that builds upon Large Language Model (LLM) agents by adding orchestration, scheduling, context management, tool calls, and persistence to their functionality.

Claws could potentially enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AI systems, leading to more sophisticated automation and decision-making processes.

Claws are a new layer on top of LLMs.
NanoClaw is mentioned as an interesting example with 4000 lines of code.
Many smaller Claws are starting to emerge.

Discussion (415): 1 hr 24 min

The discussion revolves around opinions on OpenClaw, an agent-based AI system, with concerns over its marketing strategy, security implications for user-controlled agents, and the advantages of such systems compared to built-in company AI. There is a notable debate intensity and varying levels of agreement among participants.

OpenClaw's marketing strategy

AI Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

AI uBlock Blacklist from github.com/alvi-se
253 by rdmuser 1d ago | | |

Article: 13 min

AI uBlock Origin Blacklist is a personal list for blocking AI-generated content farms using uBlock Origin browser extension. It allows users to subscribe or import the list, and provides guidelines on how to add websites manually.

This list may help users avoid exposure to potentially misleading or harmful AI-generated content, promoting a safer online environment.

Automated subscription or manual import into uBlock Origin

Discussion (110): 22 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions and arguments surrounding the creation, use, and evolution of AI-focused blocklists. Users debate the effectiveness, necessity, and inclusivity aspects of such lists, with a focus on user agency, false positives, and language evolution to avoid connotations of oppression.

Blocklists can be useful for specific content types
Broad lists may include unintended sites
User agency is important in blocking unwanted content
False positives on blocklists can harm innocent sites
Whitelists with quality indicators might be more beneficial
Language evolution should address connotations of oppression

Counterarguments:

Blocklists can be effective tools when properly maintained
Broad lists may still serve a purpose in certain contexts
False positives are inevitable on any list, but removal processes help mitigate them
Whitelists might not address the needs of all users equally
Language evolution is subjective and varies by context

Internet Web Development, Privacy

Acme Weather from acmeweather.com
234 by cryptoz 1d ago | | |

Article: 12 min

Acme Weather introduces a new approach to weather forecasting by embracing uncertainty and providing multiple possible outcomes for predictions.

, as the app's approach to uncertainty and privacy could set new standards for weather forecasting apps.

Enhanced user experience through community reports and detailed maps.
Comprehensive weather notifications for important events.
Experimental tools in Acme Labs to highlight interesting meteorological phenomena.
Strong emphasis on privacy and trust with no third-party information collection or sharing.

Discussion (137): 34 min

The comment thread discusses a new weather app that is currently only available in the United States and Canada, causing disappointment among users who are unable to access it. Subscription fatigue is also mentioned as an issue for some users with multiple subscriptions on their devices. Privacy concerns arise regarding data collection by the app, leading to skepticism about its practices. There is a desire for historical weather data within the app, and discussions around forecast models and availability of services highlight ongoing debates in the community.

The app is not available worldwide, which is a disappointment for some users.

Counterarguments:

There is a desire for historical weather data within the app.
Privacy concerns are raised regarding data collection by the app.

Software Development Weather Apps, Mobile Development

EU mandates replaceable batteries by 2027 (2023) from environment.ec.europa.eu
226 by cyrusmg 1d ago | | |

Article: 6 min

The European Union has enacted a new Batteries Regulation that aims to ensure all batteries have low carbon footprints, minimal harmful substances, reduced reliance on raw materials from non-EU countries, and are collected, reused, and recycled extensively within the EU. This regulation supports the transition towards a circular economy, enhances security of supply for raw materials and energy, and boosts the EU's strategic autonomy.

Promotes sustainability and encourages the development of a circular economy within the EU

Full life-cycle approach in legislation
Declaration requirements for electric vehicles and rechargeable industrial batteries starting 2025
Introduction of performance classes, maximum limits on carbon footprint
Restriction on harmful substances used in batteries
Gradual targets for recycling efficiency, material recovery, and recycled content
Consumer rights to remove and replace portable batteries from electronic products starting 2027
Digital passports for battery information
Due diligence obligations for companies regarding raw materials sourcing

Quality:
The article provides clear, factual information without sensationalism.

Discussion (176): 45 min

The comment thread discusses the EU's new battery regulation, focusing on its goals to reduce e-waste and promote environmental sustainability. Opinions vary regarding the effectiveness of replacing batteries versus entire devices in reducing waste, with some supporting user-replaceable batteries for practical reasons and others criticizing potential impacts on repairability and device longevity.

Replacing batteries instead of entire devices can lead to less e-waste.

Counterarguments:

Replacing entire devices instead of just batteries can lead to more e-waste.
The regulation might not significantly impact device longevity or usage patterns.

Regulations Environmental Policy, Technology Regulation

Personal Statement of a CIA Analyst from antipolygraph.org
221 by grubbs 19h ago | | |

Article: 47 min

The article details the author's personal experiences with polygraphs during their career as an intelligence analyst at the CIA and later in various defense contractors, including their thoughts on the effectiveness of the polygraph test and its impact on individuals.

The article raises concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of polygraph tests in intelligence agencies, potentially influencing individuals' decisions to pursue careers within these sectors.

The impact of Aldrich Ames' arrest on the polygraph process in intelligence agencies
The author's decision to leave the CIA due to family reasons and subsequent work at defense contractors

Discussion (143): 36 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions on polygraph tests used by the CIA and other government agencies. Opinions range from criticism of their reliability and ethical implications to defense of their role in national security. The conversation also touches on broader themes like bureaucracy, ethics, and personal experiences with similar processes.

Polygraphs are not reliable for truth detection
They are used more for intimidation than actual interrogation

Counterarguments:

Polygraphs have a role in national security
They are not used for torture or abuse

Government & Politics National Security, Intelligence Agencies