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LiteLLM: Hiring Founding Full-Stack Engineer

2025-08-27
LiteLLM: Hiring Founding Full-Stack Engineer

LiteLLM, an open-source LLM gateway with 27K+ GitHub stars used by companies like NASA and Adobe, is rapidly expanding and seeking a founding full-stack engineer. The role focuses on unifying the format for calling 100+ LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure, Bedrock, etc.) using the OpenAI spec, improving platform performance and reliability. The tech stack includes Python, FastAPI, JS/TS, Redis, Postgres, and more. Candidates should have 1-2 years of backend or full-stack experience, be comfortable maintaining high-performance infrastructure, and passionate about open-source.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
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spaCy 3.8 Released: Powering Up Industrial-Strength NLP

2025-08-27
spaCy 3.8 Released: Powering Up Industrial-Strength NLP

spaCy 3.8 is out! This advanced Natural Language Processing library for Python and Cython is built on cutting-edge research and designed for real-world applications. Supporting tokenization and training for 70+ languages, it boasts state-of-the-art speed and neural network models for tasks like NER, text classification, and more. It features multi-task learning with pretrained transformers like BERT, a production-ready training system, and easy model packaging, deployment, and workflow management. Check the release notes for details on improvements.

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(github.com)
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Massive Industry Ties Revealed Among DSM-5-TR Panel Members

2025-08-27
Massive Industry Ties Revealed Among DSM-5-TR Panel Members

A study investigating financial ties between the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR), panel members and industry found that nearly 60% (55 out of 92) received substantial payments totaling over $14.2 million. These payments encompassed consulting fees, travel expenses, speaking engagements, and more. The research highlights the potential for conflicts of interest influencing the DSM-5-TR's objectivity and calls for stricter regulations to prevent such conflicts and ensure the independence and reliability of mental health diagnostic standards.

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(www.bmj.com)
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The Curious Case of the Missing Element 'Gr' in a Science Paper

2025-08-27
The Curious Case of the Missing Element 'Gr' in a Science Paper

A paper in Science uses the incorrect chemical formula 'Cr2Gr2Te6', where 'Gr' is a typo for 'Ge' (germanium). This error has been copied and propagated across multiple subsequent publications, even appearing in a 2023 book. The author points out that this is partly due to AI, which can amplify misinformation. The author's call to correct this mistake highlights the dangers of unchecked information spread, even in peer-reviewed journals, and the potential for AI to exacerbate the issue.

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(www.righto.com)
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Neuralink's First Human Subject: A Transformative Brain-Computer Interface

2025-08-27
Neuralink's First Human Subject: A Transformative Brain-Computer Interface

In February 2024, Noland Arbaugh, the first person to receive Elon Musk's experimental brain chip, publicly revealed himself at a Neuralink all-hands meeting. Paralyzed since a 2016 swimming accident, Arbaugh now controls computers and plays video games using Neuralink's brain-computer interface (BCI). The device, with over 1,000 electrodes implanted in his motor cortex, allows wireless control. Arbaugh's success represents a significant leap in BCI technology, offering hope to others with paralysis. Despite challenges like device malfunctions and public scrutiny, Arbaugh remains optimistic and plans to pursue further education and entrepreneurship.

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(fortune.com)
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Regolith: A Linear-Time Regex Library Preventing ReDoS Attacks

2025-08-27
Regolith: A Linear-Time Regex Library Preventing ReDoS Attacks

Regolith is a server-side TypeScript and JavaScript library built with Rust to prevent Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks using a linear regex engine. Unlike the default RegExp in TypeScript and JavaScript (which has exponential worst-case time complexity), Regolith boasts linear worst-case complexity, effectively mitigating ReDoS vulnerabilities. Designed as a drop-in replacement for RegExp, it minimizes migration effort, allowing developers to easily build ReDoS-resistant software. Still early in development, Regolith welcomes community contributions.

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(github.com)
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Reverse Engineered: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Schematic Released

2025-08-27
Reverse Engineered: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Schematic Released

A hacker has reverse-engineered the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, releasing its schematic and layout. The process involved meticulously sanding down the board layer by layer, scanning each with a high-resolution scanner to create the design. While not intended for fabrication, this detailed schematic offers educational value and opens doors for advanced hacking, such as exploring the I2C register map of the PMIC. The project reveals insights into the CM5's power management, WiFi/Bluetooth control, and SD card compatibility.

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(github.com)
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arXivLabs: Experimenting with Community Collaboration

2025-08-27
arXivLabs: Experimenting with Community Collaboration

arXivLabs is a framework enabling collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on the website. Individuals and organizations involved uphold arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only partners with those who share them. Got an idea for a project that would benefit the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs.

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(arxiv.org)
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rv: A Revolutionary Ruby Language Manager

2025-08-27

After a decade of working on Bundler, the author has finally created rv, a new kind of Ruby management tool. rv not only manages gem dependencies but also Ruby versions, installing pre-compiled Rubies to eliminate lengthy compilation times. More importantly, rv makes running any Ruby script or tool trivial, even if it requires a different Ruby version. Inspired by uv (a similar tool for Python), cargo, and npm, rv boasts speed, reliability, and innovative features like `rv tool run` and `rv tool install`, simplifying Ruby environment management and dramatically boosting developer productivity.

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(andre.arko.net)
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20x Faster PostgreSQL Hash Partitioning: Bypassing Catalog Lookups

2025-08-27
20x Faster PostgreSQL Hash Partitioning: Bypassing Catalog Lookups

PostgreSQL's hash partitioning incurs catalog lookup overhead in high-throughput applications. This article presents an optimization technique that bypasses PostgreSQL's catalog lookups by pre-calculating partition indices in the application layer. Using the Ruby gem `pg_hash_func` or directly calling PostgreSQL's hash functions can speed up queries by more than 20 times, significantly reducing latency. This approach is suitable for performance-critical scenarios and offers more choices in balancing simplicity and performance.

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(www.shayon.dev)
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Reverse Engineering Apple's M1 GPU: Open-Source Drivers Make Linux Gaming Soar

2025-08-27

Beginning in 2020, Hector Martin, a University of Toronto computer science student, launched the Asahi Linux project to bring Linux to Apple's M1 chip. Collaborating with an engineer at Collabora, he reverse-engineered the M1's GPU, gradually achieving graphics acceleration and ultimately achieving full support for OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenCL 3.0, enabling Proton gaming. This not only debunked the myth that Vulkan is unsuitable for Apple hardware but also contributed a high-quality driver to the open-source community, dramatically improving the Linux gaming experience on the M1 chip.

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(rosenzweig.io)
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Light Pollution Extends Birdsong by 50 Minutes a Day

2025-08-27
Light Pollution Extends Birdsong by 50 Minutes a Day

A new study reveals that light pollution is disrupting birds' biological clocks. Analyzing over 60 million recordings of birdsong, researchers found that in brightly lit areas like cities, birdsong is extended by an average of 50 minutes daily. Birds start singing 18 minutes earlier and stop 32 minutes later compared to those in darker areas. This extended activity could impact rest, foraging, and reproduction, potentially exacerbating global bird population declines. The study highlights the significant and often overlooked impact of light pollution on wildlife.

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(gizmodo.com)
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Anthropic's Claude Browser Extension: A Controlled Test for AI Safety

2025-08-27
Anthropic's Claude Browser Extension: A Controlled Test for AI Safety

Anthropic is testing a Chrome extension that allows its AI assistant, Claude, to interact directly within the browser. While this greatly enhances Claude's utility, it introduces significant safety concerns, primarily prompt injection attacks. Red-teaming experiments revealed a 23.6% attack success rate without mitigations. Anthropic implemented several safeguards, including permission controls, action confirmations, and advanced classifiers, reducing the success rate to 11.2%. Currently, the extension is in a limited pilot program with 1000 Max plan users to gather real-world feedback and improve safety before wider release.

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(www.anthropic.com)
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Uncomfortable Truths About Google's Android Developer Verification

2025-08-27

This blog post raises serious concerns about Google's upcoming Android developer verification program. Using the example of the ICEBlock app developer, who faced threats after revealing their identity, the post argues the program could harm developers needing anonymity. Five key questions are posed: How will legitimate needs for developer anonymity be addressed? Which civil society organizations were consulted, and what were the results? How should Google's privacy policy regarding sharing personal information be interpreted? How will the program handle debug keystores and duplicate package names commonly used in app development? What are the implications for those learning Android development? The post urges Google to engage in discussions and provides a feedback form.

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(commonsware.com)
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arXivLabs: Community Collaboration on arXiv Feature Development

2025-08-26
arXivLabs: Community Collaboration on arXiv Feature Development

arXivLabs is a new collaborative framework enabling developers to build and share new arXiv features directly on the arXiv website. Individuals and organizations participating in arXivLabs embrace arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners who share them. Got an idea for a project that will benefit the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs!

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(arxiv.org)
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TTY Demystified: A Deep Dive into the Linux Console

2025-08-26

This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the Linux TTY subsystem. Tracing its history from 19th-century stock tickers to modern virtual terminals, it details the roles of UART drivers, line disciplines, TTY drivers, and signal handling. The article also covers process states, job and session management, flow control, and blocking I/O, using clear diagrams and examples. It unravels the complexities of the Linux console, offering deep insights for developers and advanced users.

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(www.linusakesson.net)
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Big Tech Funds Anti-AI Regulation Super-PAC

2025-08-26
Big Tech Funds Anti-AI Regulation Super-PAC

Silicon Valley heavyweights, including Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, are pouring over $100 million into a new super-PAC, "Leading the Future," to fight against stringent AI regulations in next year's midterm elections. The group will use campaign donations and digital ads to promote favorable AI policies and oppose candidates perceived as hindering the industry's growth. This initiative follows an earlier attempt to impose a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations, highlighting the industry's concern over a fragmented regulatory landscape that could stifle innovation and cede the AI race to China.

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(techcrunch.com)
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Spoon Bending: Bypassing AI Safety Restrictions

2025-08-26
Spoon Bending: Bypassing AI Safety Restrictions

This research explores how the stricter safety guidelines in GPT-5, compared to GPT-4.5, can be circumvented. The 'Spoon Bending' schema illustrates how reframing prompts allows the model to produce outputs that would normally be blocked. The author details three zones: Hard Stop, Gray Zone, and Free Zone, showcasing how seemingly absolute rules are actually framing-sensitive. This highlights the inherent tension between AI safety and functionality, demonstrating that even with strong safety protocols, sophisticated prompting can lead to unintended outputs.

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(github.com)
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A 1989 Facit A2400 Terminal: A Nostalgic Unix Tale

2025-08-26

This post recounts the author's experience using Facit A2400 terminals and Unix computers in 1989. In the pre-internet era, manuals were physical, and the author even developed a special curses library. Years later, the author donated a Facit A2400 terminal to Linuxhotel for use in introductory Unix courses, allowing younger generations to experience the past work environment. The terminal is connected via a Shuttle PC running OpenBSD at 19200 baud. While lacking an ESC key, it's emulated via a compose key.

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(jpmens.net)
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China's Display Dominance: 75% Global Capacity Share Projected by 2028

2025-08-26

Counterpoint Research's latest report projects China to control a staggering 75% of global display capacity by 2028, solidifying its dominance. The report forecasts a 4% CAGR for China's capacity, while South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan are expected to see declines. LCD TV/IT will remain the leading application, but OLED mobile/IT is poised for the fastest growth. While BOE will maintain its lead, its growth will slow; Tianma is predicted to be a major disruptor with strong growth from TM18 and TM19.

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(display.counterpointresearch.com)
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DSLRoot: A Ghostly Residential Proxy Network with Roots in Russia?

2025-08-26

A Reddit post exposed DSLRoot, a residential proxy network paying US users $250/month to host their equipment. Its history traces back to Russia and Eastern Europe, with its operators shrouded in mystery but linked to a BlackHatWorld user, USProxyKing, involved in malware distribution and robocalling services. DSLRoot claims transparency but its operations raise cybersecurity and privacy concerns, especially given the involvement of a US Air National Guard member with top-secret clearance. The network's size has shrunk recently, likely due to increased competition.

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(krebsonsecurity.com)
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Say Goodbye to Email Clutter: Smart Filters Organize Your Inbox

2025-08-26
Say Goodbye to Email Clutter: Smart Filters Organize Your Inbox

Tired of endless promotional emails clogging your inbox? This open-source smart email filter automatically identifies and archives promotional emails, leaving only important personal emails in your main inbox. It runs within your Gmail or Fastmail account, ensuring safety and privacy. No emails are deleted; they're simply organized for better efficiency. It works seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web interfaces, and it's completely free!

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(unfuck.email)
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Nostalgic Retro: Blue Beings in a 1960s Recording Studio

2025-08-26
Nostalgic Retro: Blue Beings in a 1960s Recording Studio

A faded photograph captures a 1960s recording studio scene featuring two blue characters in the control room, bathed in the warm glow of vacuum tubes and a large mixing console. The larger figure, wearing slightly askew headphones, peacefully observes a musician through soundproof glass. The smaller character, perched on a stool and sporting tiny round glasses, meticulously adjusts a knob on a reel-to-reel tape machine. The aged photo's grainy texture, soft focus, and desaturated warm tones evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, transporting viewers back to a musically vibrant era.

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(deepmind.google)
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The John McPhee Method: A Deep Dive into Nonfiction Writing

2025-08-26

This article details the writing process of renowned author John McPhee, emphasizing a meticulous, multi-stage approach. He begins by accumulating extensive notes from research and interviews, meticulously organizing them into thematic buckets. Structure is then carefully crafted before any actual writing commences. This avoids writer's block and allows for a smoother, more efficient writing process. The author also shares their adaptation of the McPhee method, using Emacs' org-mode for streamlined note management.

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(jsomers.net)
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Ancient Genomics Revolution: Rewriting Human History

2025-08-26
Ancient Genomics Revolution: Rewriting Human History

David Reich and his team at Harvard Medical School are rewriting human history using ancient DNA analysis. Their discoveries, including interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans, and the revelation of previously unknown "ghost populations," challenge the traditional "out of Africa" theory. This research not only unveils prehistoric human migrations, mergers, and extinctions but also raises ethical concerns about gene editing technology, a tool with the potential for both immense benefit and catastrophic misuse, similar to nuclear weapons. Reich's team collaborates with archaeologists and museums globally to create a comprehensive picture of human evolution using ancient DNA data, revealing the complexity and diversity of our past.

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(www.laphamsquarterly.org)
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Image: Google's AI Image Generation Breakthrough

2025-08-26
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image: Google's AI Image Generation Breakthrough

Google unveiled Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a state-of-the-art image generation and editing model. It allows for blending multiple images, maintaining character consistency for richer storytelling, making precise transformations using natural language, and leveraging Gemini's world knowledge for image generation and editing. Priced at $30.00 per 1 million output tokens (approximately $0.039 per image), it's accessible via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio for developers, and Vertex AI for enterprises. Google AI Studio's 'build mode' has also been significantly updated to streamline app creation. Key features include character consistency, prompt-based image editing, and native world knowledge, opening new possibilities in image generation and manipulation.

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(developers.googleblog.com)
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US Government Takes Stake in Intel: A Geopolitical Gamble

2025-08-26
US Government Takes Stake in Intel: A Geopolitical Gamble

The US government's $8.9 billion investment in Intel, acquiring a 10% stake, has sparked controversy. Critics argue this violates market principles and could lead to politically driven decisions, harming competitiveness. However, the author contends this is a necessary gamble, given the unique nature of chip manufacturing and geopolitical risks (especially TSMC's proximity to China). Intel's strategic missteps have left it lagging behind TSMC. The government stake aims to ensure the long-term survival of US chip manufacturing, avoid over-reliance on foreign companies, and provide Intel with credibility to attract customers. Despite risks, the author argues this is the least-bad option for US national security and economic future.

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(stratechery.com)
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The Relativity of Wrong: Why 'Wrong' Isn't Always Equally Wrong

2025-08-26

This essay argues that scientific theories aren't simply 'right' or 'wrong,' but rather exist on a spectrum of accuracy. Using the evolving understanding of Earth's shape as an example—from flat to spherical to oblate spheroid to a slightly pear-shaped model—Asimov demonstrates that scientific progress is a process of refinement, not replacement. Older theories, while incomplete, often contain valuable truths that persist in later, more refined models. The author concludes that celebrating current scientific understanding is justified, even acknowledging its inherent incompleteness.

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(hermiene.net)
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Trump's Attempted Firing of Fed Governor Tests US Rule of Law

2025-08-26
Trump's Attempted Firing of Fed Governor Tests US Rule of Law

Donald Trump claims to have fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, alleging mortgage fraud before her Fed tenure. However, evidence supporting this claim is weak and irrelevant to her Fed duties. The move is widely seen as an attempt by Trump to exert control over the Fed, replacing independent officials with loyalists, severely threatening the rule of law and the independence of the central bank. Cook's refusal to resign puts Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a crossroads: uphold the rule of law or succumb to power? The outcome will determine whether the US remains a nation governed by law.

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(paulkrugman.substack.com)
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