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sgom.es
JS-heavy approaches are not compatible with long-term performance goals
This opinion piece explores the drawbacks of JavaScript-heavy web development approaches, particularly in their long-term performance impact. The author advocates for server-centric solutions, sharing their experiences and observations on the inefficiencies of frameworks like React. It offers insights on common performance pitfalls and suggests alternatives for better results.
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kiankyars.github.io
building sqlite with a small swarm | Kian Kyars
This article details the development of a SQLite-like engine in Rust, created using three AI models. It highlights the challenges faced, including unsupported SQL syntax and coordination issues among agents, while providing insights on testing, code quality, and future improvements for the project.
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ahmedeldin.substack.com
The Israeli Spyware Firm That Accidentally Just Exposed Itself
The accidental exposure of Paragon Solutions' spyware dashboard on LinkedIn sheds light on the workings of a billion-dollar surveillance industry. This incident reveals how advanced spyware targets individuals' devices and compromises communications, raising critical questions about privacy and the ethics of surveillance capitalism.
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blog.dmcc.io
What Your Bluetooth Devices Reveal About You
Bluehood is a Bluetooth scanner that helps users understand the data they unintentionally leak by having Bluetooth enabled. It passively tracks nearby devices, revealing patterns about their presence while highlighting privacy concerns related to Bluetooth technology in everyday devices.
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blog.chrislewis.au
The Long Tail of LLM-Assisted Decompilation
This article explores advancements in decompiling Nintendo 64 games using machine learning tools. The author shares insights on evolving workflows, prioritizing function similarity, and leveraging specialized tools to boost performance. Key findings highlight the balance between structured reasoning and brute-force methods in achieving higher accuracy in code decompilation.
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jkap.io
"token anxiety"; or, a slot machine by any other name
The article explores the concept of "token anxiety," where the rise of coding agents in the tech industry is likened to gambling behavior. It highlights concerns about increased productivity demands, addiction to constant work, and the potential normalization of unhealthy work practices. The author fears this trend could impact worker well-being significantly.
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thedecipherist.com
Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes in 2026 — The Decipherist
This article challenges the prevailing belief that Docker Swarm is obsolete compared to Kubernetes. The author shares a decade of successful use of Swarm in production, detailing its efficiency and simplicity against Kubernetes's complexity, which often goes underutilized. It offers insights on cost-effectiveness and practical applications of both orchestration methods.
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www.docker.com
Run NanoClaw in Docker Shell Sandboxes | Docker
This article explains how to securely run NanoClaw, a Claude-powered WhatsApp assistant, within a Docker shell sandbox. It covers the advantages of using a sandbox for filesystem isolation, credential management, and ease of setup, along with step-by-step instructions for getting started.
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simonwillison.net
Deep Blue
A new term, "Deep Blue," captures the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty among software developers as generative AI becomes more prevalent. This article explores the psychological impact on professionals who fear losing relevance in their field and highlights the importance of conversations around this emerging issue.
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hackernoon.com
Anthropic’s $380 Billion Question About Safety and Growth | HackerNoon
Anthropic's recent $30 billion funding round and $20 million donation to a bipartisan AI regulatory group highlight a complex identity struggle. Founded by ex-OpenAI leaders, the company now faces the challenge of balancing aggressive growth with its commitment to safe AI practices amid increasing regulatory pressures.
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dlants.me
Why I don't think AGI is imminent
ongoing discussions about the potential of simulated environments to help AI systems develop a richer understanding of cognitive primitives. This article explores the current limitations of transformer-based language models and highlights the importance of these foundational concepts in bridging the gap between AI and human-level cognition.
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webmachinelearning.github.io
WebMCP
WebMCP API introduces a JavaScript interface that enables developers to expose web application features as tools, fostering collaboration between users and AI agents. By leveraging existing application logic, it enhances user control and accessibility, while promoting efficient workflows through a shared context within web interfaces.
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arxiv.org
WIMLE: Uncertainty-Aware World Models with IMLE for Sample-Efficient Continuous Control
WIMLE presents a novel approach to model-based reinforcement learning by incorporating Implicit Maximum Likelihood Estimation. This method enhances sample efficiency through uncertainty-aware weighting in continuous control tasks, demonstrating improved performance on challenging benchmarks while reducing bias from uncertain predictions.
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arxiv.org
Unbiased Approximate Vector-Jacobian Products for Efficient Backpropagation
This article presents innovative methods to cut down the computational and memory costs associated with training deep neural networks. By using randomized, unbiased approximations for vector-jacobian products during backpropagation, the authors demonstrate efficiency gains through theoretical analysis and empirical tests on various neural network architectures.
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arxiv.org
Long Context, Less Focus: A Scaling Gap in LLMs Revealed through Privacy and Personalization
This article explores a significant scaling issue in large language models (LLMs) regarding privacy and personalization. By introducing the PAPerBench benchmark, the authors reveal how increased context length leads to decreased effectiveness in both areas, highlighting inherent limitations in current models and providing a foundation for future research.
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