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This post is a collection of comments from various users discussing and appreciating the creation of animal designs made from 13 circles. The creator responds to inquiries about purchasing prints, sourcing colored paper, design techniques, and offers a tutorial link for those interested in learning how to create similar designs.
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The comment thread discusses AI capabilities, particularly focusing on the limitations of Language Models (LLMs) in complex tasks compared to other algorithms such as evolutionary algorithms or MCMC variants. The conversation also delves into historical approaches and artistic applications of similar techniques.
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Pico.sh is a service that enables developers to rapidly prototype on the web using SSH tools like rsync, sftp, and sshfs. It offers various services such as hosting static sites, public web services, streaming data between computers, serving blogs, uploading code snippets, receiving email digests for RSS feeds, and deploying websites with TLS handled.
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The comment thread discusses the challenges of content moderation in hosting services, mentions a tool for content moderation, and explores alternative hosting options based on pricing. Users also inquire about specific technical issues related to SSH tunneling through HTTP.
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The article discusses the concept of 'AI agent' through a litmus test based on agency principles from common law and enterprise software systems. It argues that an AI system should perform actions under its own identity to be considered an agent.
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The comment thread discusses the definition of an AI agent, with participants presenting various perspectives on what constitutes agency in AI systems and whether the term 'AI agent' is meaningful. The debate centers around the autonomy of AI agents versus their reliance on human input.
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The article discusses the importance of digital archivists in preserving public data, particularly from government websites and datasets. It highlights the work of the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School, which has created an archive of Data.gov containing over 311,000 public datasets using APIs.
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The comment thread discusses the importance of data preservation, with some arguing it's a hobby while others see its value for cultural historians. The conversation also touches on climate change as a perceived political issue and the relevance of preserving old hardware and software in retrocomputing.
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Matrix.org will migrate its authentication system to MAS on April 7th, 2025 at 7am UTC, introducing a new account management interface with improved security features. The migration involves up to one hour of downtime and includes the implementation of Next-generation authentication based on OAuth 2.0/OIDC.
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The comment thread discusses various chat applications, focusing on Matrix as a privacy-focused alternative to platforms like Google Chat, WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram. The conversation also delves into authentication mechanisms, web standards, and the self-hostability of Matrix.
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The article discusses a new concept called 'Item Flow' that aims to unify Flexbox and Grid layout properties in CSS, addressing limitations of current layout tools and proposing a third path forward for creating unified layout systems.
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The comment thread discusses opinions on CSS shorthand syntax, its utility and drawbacks, with some users appreciating it for specific scenarios while others find it unnecessary or complex. There's also a mention of Tailwind's naming conventions for CSS properties.
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The article discusses a study that analyzed rideshare data from Lyft in Florida to compare the speeding behaviors and traffic violations of minority drivers with their white counterparts. The study found that, compared to white drivers traveling at the same speed, racial or ethnic minority drivers were 24-33% more likely to be cited for speeding and pay 23-34% more money in fines. The researchers controlled for factors such as location, time, features of the road, car, driver age and gender, phase of a trip, and extent of exceeding the speed limit. The study also found no evidence that accident or reoffense rates explained these disparities, suggesting an underlying bias against minority drivers.
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The comment thread discusses a study revealing bias in police enforcement of traffic violations against minority drivers. The conversation also explores potential technological solutions to reduce selective enforcement and raises concerns about data collection, surveillance, and the impact on road safety.
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The article discusses a historical meeting between Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges and AI pioneer Herbert A. Simon in 1970, exploring their conversation on the nature of human behavior, free will, determinism, and the relationship between science and humanities.
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The comment thread discusses Borges' works and their relevance to modern AI concepts. There is a debate on whether an LLM could recreate Borges or simulate human intelligence. The thread also includes recommendations for reading Borges, mentions of related works like 'Gödel, Escher, Bach', and requests for audio versions of interviews.
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ReelControl is a Chrome extension that adds a progress bar and playback controls to YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and Facebook Reels, giving users more control over short-form videos.
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The comment thread discusses the release of an open-source extension called ReelControl, which adds a seek bar to short-form videos on various platforms like Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels. The extension is praised for addressing user frustration with the removal of seek bars by tech companies, promoting mindful consumption, and reducing phone usage. Users also provide suggestions for improvements, such as adding playback speed control and compatibility with Firefox browsers.
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Google DeepMind's Gemini robotics models have been fine-tuned for robots to perform complex tasks without prior training, showcasing advancements in embodied AI and dexterity. These models can understand natural language, react to new objects, environments, and instructions, and are adaptable across various robotic forms.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on the impact, authenticity, affordability, and ethical implications of AI/robotics technology, particularly focusing on advancements in humanoid robots from Unitree and Gemini robotics. There is skepticism about promotional materials' realism and concerns over Google's leadership in product development.
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