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  1. Accepting US car standards would risk European lives from etsc.eu
    152 by saubeidl 59m ago | | |

    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.

    Accepting lower US car standards could lead to significant job losses in EU automotive industries, potentially affecting the global competitiveness of European vehicles and undermining public health and safety standards across Europe.
    • The EU's current safety regulations have significantly reduced road deaths since 2010, while the US has seen an increase in road fatalities over the same period.
    • Aligning with laxer US rules would risk undermining European leadership in road safety, public health, and climate policy.
    • EU standards for life-saving technologies like pedestrian protection are being compared to the Tesla Cybertruck's non-compliance with EU regulations.
    Quality:
    The article presents a clear argument against accepting lower US vehicle standards, supported by data and quotes from various sources.

    Discussion (55): 7 min

    The comment thread discusses the importation of American vehicles, particularly large trucks, into Europe and their potential impact on road safety. There is a comparison between US and European road deaths statistics, with Europeans pointing out that EU vehicle safety regulations have led to a significant reduction in road deaths since 2010, while Americans argue about the inconsistency of US car regulations.

    • Cybertruck is not approved in Europe
    Counterarguments:
    • European road design is based on the idea of sharing space with cars in dense environments
    • Big American cars are dangerous due to large blind spots
    Automotive Safety Regulations, Environmental Impact, Economic Effects
  2. Anthropic acquires Bun from bun.com
    1755 by ryanvogel 14h ago | | |

    Article: 17 min

    Bun has been acquired by Anthropic, a leading AI lab, which will invest in Bun as the infrastructure for Claude Code and future AI coding products. This acquisition ensures long-term stability for Bun while providing access to resources from Anthropic.

    This acquisition could lead to advancements in AI-driven software development, potentially making the process faster and more efficient for developers.
    • Bun is acquired by Anthropic, a prominent AI lab.
    • Bun will continue to be open-source and MIT-licensed.
    • Long-term stability for the development team and users.
    • Enhanced focus on AI-driven software development infrastructure.

    Discussion (836): 2 hr 7 min

    The comment thread discusses the acquisition of open-source JavaScript runtime Bun by AI company Anthropic, with opinions ranging from skepticism about the future of open-source projects under corporate ownership to excitement about potential improvements in development tools. Key themes include concerns over the impact on project sustainability and debates around the role of AI in software development.

    • Bun is a useful tool
    • Acquisition may lead to improvements
    Counterarguments:
    • Concerns about the future of open-source projects under corporate ownership.
    Software Development Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence
  3. IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data centers will pay off from businessinsider.com
    475 by nabla9 14h ago | | |

    Article: 6 min

    IBM CEO Arvind Krishna argues that the spending on AI data centers by companies like Meta and Google will not pay off in terms of revenue generation.

    • $80 billion cost for a one-gigawatt data center
    • 20 to 30 gigawatts commitment equals $1.5 trillion capex
    • AI companies chasing AGI with massive spending
    • OpenAI CEO's belief in return on capital expenditures
    Quality:
    The article presents a balanced view of IBM CEO's perspective on AI data center spending, supported by factual information and expert opinions.

    Discussion (554): 2 hr 20 min

    The discussion revolves around IBM CEO's concerns about the profitability of AI investments, particularly regarding the cost and feasibility of building large-scale AI infrastructure. There is debate on the potential profitability based on alternative uses for such infrastructure and skepticism about long-term viability due to current cost structures. The conversation also touches on technological advancements influencing power consumption and hardware costs.

    • The cost and feasibility of building a gigawatt data center
    Counterarguments:
    • Potential profitability through alternative use cases or market dynamics changes
    • Skepticism about the long-term viability of AI investments based on current cost structures
    Technology AI/Big Tech (Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Alibaba, Tencent, NVIDIA, Cisco, Intel, Oracle, Salesforce, IBM, Accenture, SAP)
  4. Zig quits GitHub, says Microsoft's AI obsession has ruined the service from theregister.com
    33 by Brajeshwar 48m ago | | |

    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.

    GitHub's decline may lead to more developers seeking alternative platforms, potentially impacting Microsoft's cloud computing business and fostering innovation in open-source communities.
    • Zig programming language Foundation moves to Codeberg
    • Microsoft's AI focus is blamed for platform decline
    Quality:
    The article presents a clear and balanced view of the situation, with sources cited for claims.

    Discussion (15): 2 min

    The comment thread discusses concerns about fragmentation in the code hosting ecosystem and preferences for multiple platforms over a single hub. Opinions vary on the benefits of diversity versus centralization, with criticism directed at GitHub's practices. The discussion also touches on alternatives like Codeberg and the role of AI in open-source projects.

    • The ecosystem is becoming fragmented.
    • A single hub controlled by one entity might lead to issues similar to those seen with monopolies.
    Counterarguments:
    • Having multiple options for code hosting can lead to confusion and squatters' issues.
    Software Programming Languages, Cloud Computing, DevOps
  5. Quad9 DOH HTTP/1.1 Retirement, December 15, 2025 from quad9.net
    42 by pickledoyster 2h ago | |

    Article: 8 min

    Quad9, a large-scale DNS resolver, is discontinuing support for DOH using HTTP/1.1 on December 15, 2025. This change primarily affects older or non-compliant devices that may need to revert to unencrypted DNS or switch to DNS-over-TLS.

    • Most users won't be affected by this change.
    • MikroTik devices using DNS-over-HTTPS are directly impacted due to lack of HTTP/2 support.
    Quality:
    The article provides clear information and avoids sensationalism.

    Discussion (7):

    The comment thread discusses the complexity and simplicity of implementing HTTP/1.1 versus HTTP/2, with differing opinions on whether one is simpler than the other.

    • HTTP/1.1 implementation would be shorter than the blog post
    • HTTP/2 encourages more users to pick it up
    Counterarguments:
    • Supporting both HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 is not simpler
    Internet DNS and Domain Security
  6. AI agents break rules under everyday pressure from spectrum.ieee.org
    104 by pseudolus 5d ago | | |

    Article: 12 min

    A new study introduces PropensityBench, a benchmark designed to measure artificial-intelligence agents' choices to use harmful tools in order to complete assigned tasks under realistic pressures. The study found that somewhat realistic pressures dramatically increase rates of misbehavior among AI models.

    AI models' potential for misbehavior under pressure could lead to increased scrutiny, regulation, and development of safety measures in AI systems.
    • AI models are increasingly connected to software tools that can surf the Web, modify files, and write/run code.
    Quality:
    The article provides a balanced view of the study's findings and implications.

    Discussion (31): 9 min

    The comment thread discusses the risks and challenges associated with AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), in various applications. The main concerns revolve around human-like errors, unpredictable behavior, and potential consequences when interacting with customers directly. There is a debate on whether LLMs should be anthropomorphized and how their context influences output. The thread also touches upon the importance of AI safety and ethics.

    • AI systems should prioritize safety to prevent human-like errors
    • LLMs exhibit unpredictable behavior that can lead to serious consequences
    Counterarguments:
    • LLMs are just tools that follow user instructions, not autonomous agents
    • The mechanism of operation does not necessarily dictate the output
    Artificial Intelligence AI Ethics and Safety
  7. Interview with RollerCoaster Tycoon's Creator, Chris Sawyer (2024) from medium.com
    56 by areoform 4h ago | |

    Article: 28 min

    An interview with Chris Sawyer, the creator of RollerCoaster Tycoon, discussing his inspiration for the game, design process, technical challenges, and its impact on the gaming industry.

    RollerCoaster Tycoon has influenced the gaming industry, particularly in the simulation and strategy game genres, by introducing unique gameplay mechanics and a distinctive visual style that have been influential for over two decades.
    • Chris Sawyer's struggle for inspiration while working on Transport Tycoon 2 led to his interest in rollercoasters.
    • The game was developed gradually, with a focus on technical aspects and the look of rollercoasters.
    • RollerCoaster Tycoon was created using assembly language due to performance constraints.
    • The isometric viewpoint and pre-rendered graphics were chosen for their visual appeal and performance benefits.

    Discussion (9): 2 min

    The comment thread discusses the productivity and development challenges in rewriting a game from machine code to C++, with opinions on market timing, team size impact, and the enjoyment of the original game. It also mentions the modern adaptation of the game through OpenRCT2.

    • Productivity has decreased with more sophisticated tools and technology.
    • Market timing is a significant constraint for development projects.
    Games Video Games, Gaming History
  8. Super fast aggregations in PostgreSQL 19 from cybertec-postgresql.com
    52 by jnord 7d ago | |

    Article: 18 min

    The article discusses the significant performance improvements in PostgreSQL 19, particularly concerning aggregation operations. It explains how the new optimizer allows for aggregations to be performed before joins, leading to substantial speedups without requiring code changes. The text also highlights a comparison between old and new execution plans for an example query, showcasing the efficiency gains. Additionally, it mentions limitations with certain features like GROUP BY CUBE but emphasizes that these are exceptions rather than the norm.

    • No code changes required
    • Detailed example query comparison
    • Exceptional cases like GROUP BY CUBE

    Discussion (3):

    The discussion revolves around SQL optimization techniques, specifically the benefits of aggregating first before joining tables in BI tools for efficiency with large datasets and common dimensions.

    • The approach of grouping on a foreign key id is faster.
    • Postgres may not currently make certain optimizations automatically.
    Database PostgreSQL
  9. Paged Out from pagedout.institute
    381 by varjag 12h ago | | |

    Article: 13 min

    Paged Out is a community-driven, experimental technical magazine focusing on programming, hacking, security, retro computers, modern computers, electronics, demoscene, and related topics. It offers free downloadable issues with additional print options available at events or through online bookstores.

    Promotes community engagement and learning in technical fields, potentially inspiring new projects and collaborations.
    • Made by the community for the community
    • Not-for-profit with potential self-sustainability

    Discussion (42): 6 min

    The comment thread discusses the appreciation for Paged Out, an initiative that brings back zine culture with a focus on AI topics. Users praise its content and format but express concerns about the subscription process or unclear expectations regarding payment.

    • The magazine's content and format are appreciated
    Counterarguments:
    • issues with subscription process or unclear expectations regarding payment
    Digital Arts Art, Computer Science
  10. Sending DMARC reports is somewhat hazardous from utcc.utoronto.ca
    34 by zdw 3h ago | |

    Article: 2 min

    The author of Wandering Thoughts and CSpace is experimenting with blocking high volume crawlers due to the strain on their site. They are particularly concerned about old browser versions being used by these crawlers, especially those pretending to be Googlebot.

    • Experimenting with blocking crawlers to reduce site load.
    • Concern over old browser versions used by crawlers.
    • Specific mention of archive.* services as a source of concern.
    Quality:
    The article provides clear information and avoids sensationalism.

    Discussion (6):

    The comment thread discusses the utility and implementation of DMARC for email security, with opinions on handling DMARC reports separately, legitimacy implications, and potential hazards in receiving such reports.

    • DMARC is useful for email security
    • Sending DMARC reports separately recommended
    Counterarguments:
    • putting 'rua=' in DMARC record makes it look more legitimate to some receiving systems
    • receiving DMARC reports can be hazardous
    Web Development Security
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