Ministry of Justice orders deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database
from legalcheek.com
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harel
3h ago
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6 min
The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database, Courtsdesk, which was used by over 1,500 reporters from 39 media outlets to track criminal court cases. The move has raised concerns about the potential for important cases going unreported and triggered warnings that open justice could be compromised.
, as it could affect the transparency and accountability of the justice system.
- The database will be deleted due to 'unauthorised sharing' of court information.
- HMCTS claims that journalists’ access to court information has not been affected.
Quality:
The article presents factual information without expressing personal opinions.
Discussion (184):
40 min
The comment thread discusses the shutdown of Courtdesk, a service providing court data access. Opinions vary on whether the government's action was justified due to privacy concerns or if it undermines transparency in court proceedings. The debate centers around the balance between public access and data protection, especially concerning sensitive information.
- Courtdesk provided valuable access to court data
Counterarguments:
- Public access to court records is important for transparency
- AI companies should not be allowed to process personal data without proper permissions
Legal
Government & Law, Media
Running My Own XMPP Server
from blog.dmcc.io
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speckx
3h ago
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15 min
The article guides readers through setting up their own XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) server using Prosody in Docker, focusing on DNS records, TLS certificates, the Docker setup, configuration, and client compatibility.
Enables users to take control of their digital communications, potentially enhancing privacy and security.
- Self-hosting for privacy and control over digital communications
- Using Let's Encrypt for TLS certificates
- Configuring Prosody modules for a good mobile experience
- Compatibility with popular XMPP clients like Monal, Conversations, and Gajim
Discussion (70):
23 min
The discussion revolves around the evolution of communication protocols and self-hosting experiences, with opinions on XMPP vs Matrix, security concerns with Telegram, and challenges in self-hosting XMPP servers. The community expresses a desire for unified protocols that simplify user experience while maintaining privacy.
- XMPP is more resource-efficient than Matrix
- Signal's desktop support is inferior to other protocols
- Telegram lacks end-to-end encryption
Counterarguments:
- Signal-XMPP gateway allows using Signal with XMPP clients
- Snikket provides a user-friendly experience for family/friends
- Nostr lacks clear direction, XMPP is abandoned, Matrix has commercial issues
Cloud Computing
Docker, XMPP, Prosody
What Your Bluetooth Devices Reveal About You
from blog.dmcc.io
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ssgodderidge
2h ago
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11 min
An article discussing the privacy implications of having Bluetooth enabled on various devices, highlighting a project called Bluehood that scans for nearby devices to analyze their presence patterns.
It raises awareness about the unintended information leakage through Bluetooth devices.
- Normalisation of Bluetooth usage
- Vulnerabilities in Bluetooth devices
- Use of Bluehood for passive scanning
Quality:
The article provides a balanced view of the topic, discussing both privacy concerns and technical details without taking an overly sensationalist approach.
Discussion (27):
4 min
The comment thread discusses various experiences with Bluetooth usage, including tracking devices through Bluetooth signals and the privacy implications of default device settings. Participants share anecdotes about matching nearby device names for personalisation purposes and the impact of Bluetooth on user privacy in early mobile phone days.
- Bluetooth can be used for tracking devices
- Default device names and settings may compromise user privacy
Privacy
Internet Security, Technology & Society
Qwen3.5: Towards Native Multimodal Agents
from qwen.ai
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danielhanchen
7h ago
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The article discusses preventive measures against malware infections in personal and shared networks.
Enhances personal and network security, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyber attacks.
- Run an anti-virus scan on personal devices
- Ask network administrators to scan shared networks for misconfigured or infected devices
Discussion (107):
15 min
The comment thread discusses advancements in open-source AI models, particularly focusing on their capabilities for local deployment and real-world applications. There is debate around the accuracy of benchmarks in assessing model performance and concerns about cultural influences on AI development.
- Open-source models are advancing rapidly, offering impressive performance for local deployment.
- Benchmarks may not accurately reflect real-world model performance.
Counterarguments:
- Criticism about the potential for overfitting or benchmaxxing in open-source models.
- Concerns regarding the cultural context and practices in China affecting model development.
Security
Cybersecurity, Networking
Ghidra by NSA
from github.com/NationalSecurityAgency
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handfuloflight
2d ago
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8 min
Ghidra is an advanced software reverse engineering framework developed by the NSA, designed for analyzing compiled code across various platforms and processor instruction sets. It offers a suite of tools for disassembly, assembly, decompilation, graphing, scripting, and more. Ghidra supports both interactive and automated modes and allows users to develop custom extensions using Java or Python.
- Created by NSA Research Directorate
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux platforms
- Wide range of processor instruction sets and executable formats
- Available in user-interactive and automated modes
- Extensible through custom extensions
Quality:
The article provides detailed information on Ghidra, its capabilities, and installation process without expressing personal opinions or biases.
Discussion (87):
20 min
The comment thread discusses the comparison between Ghidra and IDA Pro for reverse engineering tasks, with opinions on their strengths in handling exotic architectures, automation capabilities, UI design, and crash recovery. The community shows a moderate level of agreement while debating the merits of each tool.
- IDA Pro offers a more ergonomic UI, pattern matching, debugger, and decomp quality for mainstream OS-based applications
Counterarguments:
- IDA Pro has better crash recovery features
- For UI based manual reversing, IDA is faster and more efficient
Software Development
Reverse Engineering Frameworks
Show HN: Simple org-mode web adapter
from github.com/SpaceTurth
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turth
1h ago
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5 min
A lightweight local web app called 'Org Web Adapter' has been developed to facilitate browsing and editing of Org files using a single Python server with HTML template and stylesheet.
- One HTML template (index.html)
- One stylesheet (style.css)
- Scans notes directory for .org files
- 3-pane UI
Quality:
The article provides clear and detailed information about the web adapter, with no apparent bias or promotional language.
Discussion (0):
The user shares their experience of creating a custom web server to access and edit org files on their phone, emphasizing its simplicity and personal utility.
- I like to use org files a lot
Software Development
Web Development, Programming
The Sideprocalypse
from johan.hal.se
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headalgorithm
3h ago
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5 min
The article discusses the current state of software development, particularly in relation to AI and SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses, suggesting that the market is saturated with similar ideas and high-quality products are no longer enough for success.
- AI boosters are promoting ideas that may not lead to success due to saturation.
- The future of software development lies in high-touch enterprise sales.
Quality:
The article presents a strong, albeit pessimistic viewpoint on the current state of software development and AI's impact.
Discussion (73):
20 min
The comment thread discusses various opinions and arguments related to software development, AI's impact on the industry, and the ease or difficulty of selling physical versus digital products. The main claims revolve around the importance of quality in future software production, the ease of AI remixing code, and the potential for AI to replace human developers. There is a high level of debate intensity but moderate agreement among participants.
- The best approach for self-preservation is to latch hard onto corporate
- Physical products are easier to sell than digital ones
- AI remixes and rips-off existing code-bases, making it legal for others to clone something and sell it at a lower price
- The 'how' of building software has been easy for a long time, but the 'what' is always the hardest part
- Quality will matter the most in 2026 because there will be a lot of poor quality software that breaks, exposes customer data, and has other issues
Counterarguments:
- Features get users, but features introduce complexity, bugs, technical debt, and maintenance expenses.
- More so this complexity requires that you have support for your users, and QA of weird functional interactions across systems boundaries that you just can't test for when actually writing the code.
Business
Technology Industry, Software Development
I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?
from mastodon.world
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novemp
10h ago
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The article discusses whether someone should walk or drive 50 meters to wash their car and offers tips on preventing such dilemmas in the future.
- Comparison of walking and driving for a 50-meter car wash
- Tips to prevent future dilemmas
Quality:
The article presents a straightforward question and offers practical advice without bias.
Discussion (708):
2 hr 56 min
The discussion revolves around the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) in understanding and responding appropriately to simple, nonsensical questions like 'Should I walk or drive to a car wash?'. Users note that even models with reasoning capabilities fail on such tasks, suggesting issues with context understanding, sarcasm detection, and abstract reasoning. The conversation highlights the ongoing development challenges in AI's ability to mimic human-like communication.
- The question is a trick and LLMs should be able to identify it.
- LLMs lack the ability to understand context or sarcasm, leading to incorrect answers.
Counterarguments:
- LLMs are still in their early stages of development and have limitations.
- The lack of context or specific details makes it hard for LLMs to understand the question correctly.
Transportation
Automotive, Decision Making
I’m joining OpenAI
from steipete.me
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mfiguiere
19h ago
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4 min
The author, a creator of an AI project called OpenClaw, announces their move to work at OpenAI to develop accessible AI agents for everyone.
AI accessibility could lead to more inclusive technology, potentially reducing digital divide issues related to AI.
- Joining OpenAI for AI agent development
- Maintaining OpenClaw's open-source status
- Focus on making AI accessible to everyone
Quality:
The article provides clear information about the transition and maintains a neutral tone.
Discussion (977):
3 hr 11 min
The discussion revolves around the innovative but controversial AI-driven personal assistant, OpenClaw. While some see potential for growth and technological advancement, others highlight concerns about security, ethics, and replicability. The acquisition by OpenAI is viewed as a mix of opportunity and skepticism regarding its impact on innovation versus corporate practices.
- OpenClaw has potential for growth and innovation.
- AI companies face skepticism regarding data privacy and ethics.
Counterarguments:
- The ease of replication suggests limited originality or value.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Research & Development, AI Ethics & Accessibility
Rolling your own serverless OCR in 40 lines of code
from christopherkrapu.com
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mpcsb
4d ago
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22 min
The article describes how to create a serverless OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system using Modal and FastAPI for processing PDFs into searchable text, focusing on mathematical notation.
This system could facilitate easier access to searchable content in scanned documents, particularly for academic and research purposes.
- Uses Modal for serverless compute to run Python code on cloud infrastructure without managing servers.
- Deploys FastAPI server to accept images and return markdown text.
- Handles batched inference for efficient processing of multiple pages at once.
- Incorporates DeepSeek's OCR model for mathematical notation recognition.
Discussion (36):
6 min
The comment thread discusses various OCR models, their strengths and weaknesses, and the concept of serverless computing. The community debates about interpretations of 'serverless' and compares different OCR tools, with a focus on open-source options.
- Serverless computing is about spinning up resources on demand in the cloud, not running a server permanently.
Counterarguments:
- There are better open-source OCR models available now than DeepSeek-OCR.
Software Development
Cloud Computing, Machine Learning