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The article advocates for a 'Be Like Clippy' movement, encouraging people to adopt an open, transparent, and user-friendly approach in technology, contrasting it with the data exploitation practices of large tech companies.
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The comment thread discusses the reception of Microsoft's Clippy feature, its satirical use as a symbol for surveillance, and opinions on its data privacy. The discussion is characterized by mixed sentiments with a notable presence of sarcasm.
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The article discusses zero knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with examples, focusing on their application beyond mathematics, particularly in cryptocurrencies for proving accounting constraints without revealing transaction details.
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The comment thread discusses the concept of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and their limitations, particularly in relation to proving knowledge without revealing it. The discussion includes technical examples and counterarguments about the applicability of ZKPs and the security implications of certain construction methods.
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The article discusses various tools and platforms related to bibliographic management, code sharing, data access, media, and demonstrations associated with academic research. It also introduces the concept of arXivLabs, which is a platform for experimental projects involving community collaboration.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on AI integration in education, the impact of the internet on communication for people with disabilities, and the potential for AI tools to incentivize cheating. The debate is intense, with a moderate level of agreement among participants.
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The article discusses the implementation of hardening measures for C++ standard library components at scale in production environments, focusing on improving memory safety and reducing reliability issues. It outlines the challenges faced by traditional debug-only modes and advocates for universally enabling hardening checks in production to provide safety guarantees without compromising stability or performance.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on undefined behavior in C++, its relation to software safety and security-critical applications, as well as the direction of the C++ programming language. The conversation also touches upon the use of std::optional and formal verification techniques.
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The article discusses the discovery of a Bronze Age mega-settlement in Kazakhstan, which reveals advanced urban planning and metallurgy techniques from around 1600 BCE. The site, named Semiyarka, is one of the most extensive settlements ever documented in the Eurasian steppe region, challenging previous views on the nature of steppe settlements as small-scale, mobile camps. It features rectilinear earthworks, enclosed domestic compounds, and a monumental central structure likely serving administrative or ceremonial functions. The settlement also had large-scale tin-bronze production facilities, indicating an organized industrial zone within the site.
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The comment thread discusses various aspects of ancient civilizations, city planning, and progress, with a focus on the rediscovery of historical sites like BMAC. There is some debate about linear approaches to progress and opinions on mobile phones as a form of modern progress.
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The article discusses the development and implementation of Hachi, an image search engine designed to provide users with a more personalized and efficient way to search through their personal data. The author shares insights on the motivation behind creating this project, including addressing limitations in current search interfaces, handling imperfect information, and analyzing capabilities for better user experience. The article also delves into broader ideas such as minimalism, experimentation with semantic attributes, and hackability of the codebase. It highlights the use of Python and Nim programming languages, along with various libraries and tools to enhance performance and functionality.
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The comment thread discusses the development and potential improvements for a personal search engine that can handle image searches locally on devices. Users express interest in such tools and share their experiences with existing solutions like Windows and MacOS file searching, as well as enterprise search engines. There is also a debate about the effectiveness of self-hosted ML approaches compared to more dynamic LLM-based systems.
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Framework Computer has become the first hardware vendor to sponsor LVFS/Fwupd, contributing $10k annually. This move is expected to encourage other major OEMs to follow suit and support firmware updating for Linux users.
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The comment thread expresses positive sentiments and appreciation for Framework's actions, considering LVFS as critical infrastructure and acknowledging Richard's work.
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Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America without the presence of Tesla, as Chinese brands gain legitimacy and expand their market share. Companies like BYD, Geely, GWM, Toyota, Kia, and Hyundai have seen a surge in demand for EVs, with sales reaching 7,256 units in Peru alone during the nine months to September.
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The comment thread discusses the lagging of established car brands in the electric vehicle market, with a focus on Volkswagen and Ford. The conversation delves into various factors affecting their performance, including strategy, regulation, and ethical considerations influencing consumer preferences. There is a notable debate around Volkswagen's transition to EVs and its impact on the industry.
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The article discusses the implementation of a missing feature in CloudFlare's RRDNS authoritative DNS server, specifically the parsing of LOC records. It explains the format and encoding of these records as per RFC 1876.
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The comment thread discusses the creation of a homelab project for managing devices without dynamic IP addresses, with users considering GPS measurements for fleet tracking and alternative methods like TXT records or HINFO/RP records. There is also a discussion about the accuracy and feasibility of using GPS for indoor location tracking.
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