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Kerrick's Wager: On the Future of Manual Programming
a year ago
- Steve Yegge predicts a future where developers manage AI agents instead of writing code manually.
- The author introduces 'Kerrick’s Wager,' a risk management strategy inspired by Pascal’s Wager, to decide whether to invest in learning agentic software development skills.
- Potential benefits of learning agentic development include job relevance and higher earnings, while the cost is minimal if the future remains manual programming.
- The author plans to invest time and money in learning agentic tools and techniques, such as reading books and experimenting with AI agents.
- Comments reflect support for staying ahead in technology and note the addictive nature of agentic programming.
The slow collapse of critical thinking in OSINT due to AI
a year ago
- OSINT is shifting from a thinking game to a trusting game due to over-reliance on GenAI tools.
- Analysts are increasingly offloading critical thinking to AI, leading to reduced verification and questioning.
- A study shows that high trust in AI correlates with reduced critical thinking and cognitive effort.
- AI-generated outputs often lack contextual reasoning, leading to potential errors in OSINT investigations.
- Real-world scenarios demonstrate how AI complacency can result in significant OSINT failures.
- Tradecraft in OSINT is at risk as analysts become more dependent on AI tools.
- The role of the analyst must evolve to become an AI overseer, not just a user.
- Strategies to revive critical thinking include introducing friction, cross-model interrogation, and manual verification.
- The collapse of critical thinking in OSINT will be gradual and dangerous if not addressed.
- A checklist is provided to help analysts avoid over-reliance on AI in their workflows.
Photo calorie app Cal AI was built by two teenagers
a year ago
- Zach Yadegari and Henry Langmack, both 18 and still in high school, founded Cal AI.
- Cal AI has over 5 million downloads, a 30% retention rate, and $2 million in revenue last month.
- The app uses AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI to log calories and macros from food photos with 90% accuracy.
- Yadegari sold his first business, a gaming website, for $100,000 at age 16.
- Cal AI's co-founders include Blake Anderson, known for ChatGPT dating apps like RizzGPT.
- Yadegari decided to attend college after experiencing life in a San Francisco hacker house.
- The company now has eight full-time employees and another co-founder, Jake Castillo, as COO.
Show HN: GitMCP is an automatic MCP server for every GitHub repo
a year ago
- Change GitHub domain to gitmcp.io for instant AI context.
- Configure AI tools to use GitMCP URL as a custom MCP server.
- AI gains deep context by reading repository files like llms.txt, readme.md, etc.
- Works with any public GitHub repository and GitHub Pages.
- No complex setup required; just point to your GitHub repo.
AI cheats: Why you didn't notice your teammate was cheating
a year ago
- Cheats have evolved from memory reading aimbots to colorbots and now AI aim assist.
- Colorbots scan screen pixels for enemy colors but struggle with merged targets.
- AI cheats use trained models to detect enemies, working across all games.
- Modern cheats require extra hardware and monthly payments, making them costly.
- Cheaters risk bans, needing to reflash BIOS and reinstall Windows to play again.
- Unibot, an open-source colorbot, was popular for games like Roblox's Arsenal.
Welcome to the Semantic Apocalypse
a year ago
- The author predicted a 'semantic apocalypse' in 2019 where AI would drain art and language of meaning.
- OpenAI's latest image generation model has led to widespread 'Ghiblification' of online content, making Studio Ghibli-style images ubiquitous.
- The AI's ability to imitate artists like Miyazaki and writers like Nabokov raises concerns about originality and the devaluation of human creativity.
- Semantic satiation, a psychological phenomenon where repetition strips words of meaning, is likened to the cultural impact of AI-generated art.
- The author fears AI will lead to a cultural oversupply of imitative art, making original works feel less meaningful.
- Despite the initial fun of AI-generated content, many report a creeping sadness as the novelty wears off and the original art feels cheapened.
- The author reflects on personal experiences with Studio Ghibli films, noting how AI's ubiquity may distance them from the emotional depth of the originals.
- A historical parallel is drawn to the spread of American fast food in Europe, suggesting that AI art may follow a similar trajectory of initial dominance followed by a resurgence of appreciation for original works.
- Miyazaki's disdain for AI is highlighted, emphasizing his refusal to incorporate such technology into his work.
Most Americans think AI won't improve their lives, survey says
a year ago
- US AI experts have a more positive outlook on AI compared to the general public.
- 56% of experts believe AI will have a positive impact on the US in the next 20 years, versus 17% of the public.
- 76% of experts think AI will benefit them personally, while only 24% of the public shares this view.
- 51% of the public is more concerned than excited about AI, compared to 15% of experts.
- Public concerns include deepfakes, misinformation, job displacement, and bias.
- Pew Research conducted the survey to compare public and expert views on AI.
Google announces Sec-Gemini v1 a new experimental cybersecurity model
a year ago
- Announcement of Sec-Gemini v1, an experimental AI model focused on cybersecurity.
- Addresses the asymmetry in cybersecurity by empowering defenders with AI.
- Combines Gemini's capabilities with real-time cybersecurity knowledge for superior performance.
- Outperforms other models on key benchmarks like CTI-MCQ and CTI-Root Cause Mapping.
- Integrates with Google Threat Intelligence (GTI) and OSV for comprehensive threat analysis.
- Provides detailed answers on cybersecurity threats, like identifying Salt Typhoon as a threat actor.
- Offers early access to select organizations for research collaboration.
Judge calls out OpenAI's "straw man" argument in New York Times copyright suit
a year ago
- The New York Times sued OpenAI in December 2023, alleging ChatGPT outputs violate copyrights by regurgitating news articles.
- OpenAI argued the lawsuit should have been raised in 2020, citing a NYT article from November 2020 about OpenAI analyzing internet data.
- US district judge Sidney Stein denied OpenAI's motion to dismiss, stating OpenAI failed to prove NYT knew ChatGPT would violate copyrights before its 2022 release.
- Judge Stein dismissed OpenAI's claim that it was 'common knowledge' ChatGPT was trained on NYT articles in 2020, as it didn't prove NYT was aware of specific infringements.
- The judge agreed with NYT that OpenAI provided no evidence the newspaper knew how ChatGPT would perform before its release, rejecting OpenAI's 'straw man' argument about NYT's duty to act promptly.
The Age of Abundance
a year ago
- The author discusses the rapid advancements in AI coding tools, highlighting their increasing capability to write production-grade code.
- Technological progress is accelerating, with AI models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 2.5 Pro significantly enhancing coding productivity.
- The author predicts that AI will soon outperform human software engineers, leading to a future where coding teams may consist entirely of AI agents.
- Jevons' Paradox is mentioned, suggesting that as the cost of producing code decreases, demand for software will rise, but this demand will be met by AI, not humans.
- The impact of AI is expected to extend beyond software engineering to other knowledge-based professions like law, medicine, and accounting.
- The author expresses both optimism for a future of abundance and concern over societal disruption due to rapid technological changes.
- Short-term gains may benefit high-agency individuals adept at using AI tools, while many traditional white-collar jobs could become obsolete.
- The distribution of resources in an age of intellectual abundance remains an unresolved challenge.
Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
a year ago
- Microsoft employees protested at the company's 50th anniversary party over its contract with the Israeli military.
- The protest interrupted a speech by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, with employees shouting about Microsoft's involvement in supplying AI technology to the Israeli military.
- One protester, Ibtihal Aboussad, accused Microsoft of powering genocide and threw a keffiyeh scarf on stage before being escorted out.
- A second protester, Vaniya Agrawal, disrupted another part of the event featuring Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella.
- An AP investigation revealed Microsoft and OpenAI's AI models were used by the Israeli military to select bombing targets in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Five Microsoft employees were previously ejected from a meeting with Nadella in February for protesting the contracts.
- Microsoft stated it provides avenues for voices to be heard but expects protests not to disrupt business.
- Aboussad and Agrawal lost access to their work accounts after the protest, possibly indicating termination.
QVQ-Max: Think with Evidence
a year ago
- QVQ-Max is a visual reasoning model capable of understanding and analyzing images and videos.
- The model excels in detailed observation, deep reasoning, and flexible application.
- It can solve complex math problems, assist in learning, and provide practical life advice.
- QVQ-Max can also perform creative tasks like designing illustrations and generating scripts.
- Future improvements include more accurate observations, better interaction modalities, and enhanced task handling.
ChatGPT-4o used to create a replica of his passport in just 5 mins bypassing KYC
a year ago
- Polish researcher Borys Musielak created a fake passport using ChatGPT-4o in just five minutes.
- The fake passport is realistic enough to bypass automated KYC checks used by platforms like Revolut and Binance.
- Musielak warns that photo-based KYC is now obsolete due to the ease of generating fake IDs with AI.
- The demonstration highlights vulnerabilities in current ID verification systems that rely on static images or videos.
- Experts recommend upgrading to NFC-based verification and eIDs for more secure authentication.
- ChatGPT-4o started rejecting similar prompts shortly after Musielak's demonstration, citing safety policies.
- Musielak advocates for digitally verified identities, such as eID wallets, to enhance security and compliance.
MonkeysPaw – a prompt-driven web framework in Ruby
a year ago
- MonkeysPaw is a web framework where pages are generated from prompts, interpreting user intentions via LLM.
- Inspired by Postel’s law, it embraces LLM outputs rather than enforcing strict code correctness.
- The framework generates full web pages, handles routing, and manages styling through natural language descriptions.
- Content-first development: Focus on expressing ideas in natural language rather than structuring syntax.
- MonkeysPaw is available as a Ruby gem, with installation instructions on GitHub.
- Potential drawbacks include pages being slightly off, performance trade-offs, and inconsistent complex interactions.
- Future plans include caching components, image generation, and dynamic ERB partial generation.
Baby Steps into Genetic Programming
a year ago
- Genetic programming (GP) is inspired by biological evolution and is used to solve problems by evolving computer programs in a problem-specific environment.
- The article explores GP using Common Lisp, focusing on generating random code, evaluating fitness, and advancing generations through cross-overs and mutations.
- Key functions include `random-form` for generating random code, `run-form` for executing generated code, and `fitness` to evaluate how close a form is to the desired solution.
- The process involves creating an initial population of random forms, evaluating their fitness, and then advancing generations by performing cross-overs and mutations on the most fit forms.
- A practical example demonstrates evolving a form to calculate the area of a circle, showing how GP can approximate mathematical functions.
- The article concludes with suggestions for further improvements, such as eliminating bloat and enhancing the initial population diversity.
Open Source Is Geopolitical Now
a year ago
- Open source software has become a geopolitical tool, influencing global tech competition.
- China uses open source to reduce dependence on US technology and foster self-reliance, with companies like Huawei and Tencent leading contributions.
- DeepSeek exemplifies China's strategic use of open source in AI, challenging Western dominance.
- Open source is used in two modes: 'attack' (to catch up) and 'defense' (to maintain lead). Examples include Google's Android and Meta's Llama.
- OpenAI is shifting towards open-source models to counter competition from open-source rivals like DeepSeek.
- New open-source projects include Gumroad, Zola, Self.so, and Unbody.
- Open source funding rounds and jobs are highlighted, with Browser Use raising $17M.
Big Tech Backed Trump for Acceleration. They Got a Decel President Instead
a year ago
- Marc Andreessen published 'The Techno-Optimist Manifesto' in October 2023.
- Argued that human progress is hindered by regulation and advocates for accelerated tech development, especially AI.
- Techno-optimism is a growing trend among tech executives and online communities like e/acc.
- Andreessen endorsed @BasedBeffJezos as a 'patron saint' of techno-optimism.
Show HN: Browser MCP – Automate your browser using Cursor, Claude, VS Code
a year ago
- Browser MCP connects AI apps to your browser for automation.
- Use cases include workflow automation, testing, and task automation.
- Benefits: fast, private, logged in, and stealthy automation.
- How it works: install extension, set up server, start automating.
- Browser tools include navigation, clicking, typing, and more.
Llama 4: Did Meta just push the panic button?
a year ago
- Meta released Llama 4, which includes three models: Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth, each designed for different use-cases.
- The release timing was unusual (on a Saturday) and may have been rushed, leading to speculation about Meta's motives.
- Llama 4 introduces mixture of expert architectures, enabling efficient training despite larger total parameters.
- The models feature very long context windows (up to 10M tokens) and solid multimodal input performance.
- Community reception has been mixed, with criticism over the juvenile behavior of one model and restrictive licensing.
- Meta's strategy with Llama 4 seems misaligned with its open-source audience, focusing more on competing with frontier labs.
- The release raises questions about Meta's differentiation in AI and its ability to maintain leadership in the open ecosystem.
- Regulatory challenges, particularly in the EU, add complexity to Meta's open-source efforts.
Meta's surprise Llama 4 drop exposes the gap between AI ambition and reality
a year ago
- Meta released Llama 4 multimodal AI models, including Scout and Maverick, with a 10 million token context window for Scout.
- Initial reception from the AI community has been mixed-to-negative, with criticism of Meta's marketing versus user experience.
- Meta describes Llama 4 as 'natively multimodal,' using 'early fusion' to handle text and images, competing with OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's Gemini 2.5.
- The models were trained with assistance from an unreleased 'teacher' model, Llama 4 Behemoth, which has 2 trillion parameters and is still in development.
- Meta continues to use the term 'open source' despite licensing restrictions, with 'open weights' being a more accurate description.

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#ai

Kerrick's Wager: On the Future of Manual Programming

The slow collapse of critical thinking in OSINT due to AI

Photo calorie app Cal AI was built by two teenagers

Show HN: GitMCP is an automatic MCP server for every GitHub repo

AI cheats: Why you didn't notice your teammate was cheating

Welcome to the Semantic Apocalypse

Most Americans think AI won't improve their lives, survey says

Google announces Sec-Gemini v1 a new experimental cybersecurity model

Judge calls out OpenAI's "straw man" argument in New York Times copyright suit

The Age of Abundance

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract

QVQ-Max: Think with Evidence

ChatGPT-4o used to create a replica of his passport in just 5 mins bypassing KYC

MonkeysPaw – a prompt-driven web framework in Ruby

Baby Steps into Genetic Programming

Open Source Is Geopolitical Now

Big Tech Backed Trump for Acceleration. They Got a Decel President Instead

Show HN: Browser MCP – Automate your browser using Cursor, Claude, VS Code

Llama 4: Did Meta just push the panic button?

Meta's surprise Llama 4 drop exposes the gap between AI ambition and reality