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41% of Employers to Cut Staff by 2030 Due to AI, Says WEF Report

2025-01-10

41% of Employers to Cut Staff by 2030 Due to AI, Says WEF Report

A World Economic Forum report reveals that 41% of global employers anticipate staff reductions by 2030 due to AI-driven automation. While 77% plan to upskill their workforce for AI collaboration, the report highlights the significant impact on the job market. Graphic designers and legal secretaries are among roles projected to decline, emphasizing the growing importance of AI skills, creative thinking, and lifelong learning. Despite predicting net job growth over the next five years, the report acknowledges substantial job displacement due to AI.

(gizmodo.com)

Tech

TikTok's LA Staff Face Paid Time Off Crunch Amid Wildfires

2025-01-10

TikTok's LA Staff Face Paid Time Off Crunch Amid Wildfires

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have forced the closure of TikTok's LA office, leaving employees scrambling. The company is instructing staff to work from home if possible, but those unable to do so are told to use their personal/sick days. Many employees are facing power outages, internet disruptions, or even evacuation orders at home. TikTok's strict return-to-office policy, requiring three days a week in the office, exacerbates the issue, as employees are forced to use paid time off even for illness. While the company claims to prioritize employee safety, this policy has sparked controversy for its lack of flexibility during a natural disaster.

(techcrunch.com)

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May Mobility Unveils Electric Autonomous Minibus at CES 2025

2025-01-10

May Mobility Unveils Electric Autonomous Minibus at CES 2025

Autonomous vehicle startup May Mobility revealed its latest creation at CES 2025: an electric, autonomous minibus developed in partnership with European electric bus manufacturer Tecnobus. Capable of carrying up to 30 passengers, including wheelchair users, this minibus is slated to join May Mobility's existing fleet of 40 retrofitted Toyota Siennas by late 2026. Designed for urban transit, corporate campuses, airports, and planned communities, it features swappable batteries for minimal downtime and is approved for use in Europe and Canada. May Mobility currently operates autonomous shuttle services in several US cities and has a pilot program in Japan with NTT.

(techcrunch.com)

Tech

Tracing JITs in PyPy: A Pragmatic Choice?

2025-01-10

This post delves into the advantages and disadvantages of tracing JIT compilers, specifically focusing on their implementation within PyPy. Tracing JITs, which generate code by tracing program execution, offer benefits when handling complex languages like Python, effectively slicing through layers of abstraction and reducing overhead. However, they also suffer from performance instability and edge cases. Based on two decades of experience with PyPy, the author provides a nuanced analysis of tracing JITs' suitability, comparing them to method-based JITs. The conclusion suggests that, within PyPy's meta-JIT context and given its resource constraints, tracing remains a relatively pragmatic approach.

(pypy.org)

Development tracing JIT

Television: Blazing Fast Fuzzy Finder TUI

2025-01-10

Television: Blazing Fast Fuzzy Finder TUI

Television is a fast and versatile fuzzy finder TUI. It lets you quickly search through various data sources (files, git repositories, environment variables, docker images, etc.) using a fuzzy matching algorithm and is designed for easy extensibility. Inspired by the neovim telescope plugin, it leverages tokio and the nucleo matcher (used by the helix editor) for optimal performance. Features include high speed, fuzzy matching, built-in functionality, shell integration, customizable channels and previewers, built-in syntax highlighting, keybindings, themes, and cross-platform compatibility.

(github.com)

Development terminal tool fuzzy finder

Biden Admin to Further Restrict AI Chip Exports in Final Push

2025-01-10

Biden Admin to Further Restrict AI Chip Exports in Final Push

In a final push before leaving office, the Biden administration plans to further restrict the export of AI chips from companies like Nvidia, aiming to prevent advanced technologies from reaching China and Russia. New regulations will create three tiers of restrictions: close allies will face minimal limits; adversaries will be effectively blocked; and most countries will face limits on total computing power, though higher caps can be obtained by meeting US security and human rights standards. Nvidia opposes the proposal, arguing it will harm economic growth and US leadership.

(finance.yahoo.com)

Tech export controls geopolitics

Meta's Wrist-Based sEMG: Mind-Controlled VR is Closer Than You Think

2025-01-10

Meta's Quest blog announced a groundbreaking new technology: a wrist-based surface electromyography (sEMG) wearable that lets users control their Meta Quest VR headset solely through wrist muscle movements. The device uses advanced sensors to detect subtle muscle activity, translating it into digital signals for precise VR control. This promises a revolutionary leap in VR interaction, offering a more natural and intuitive experience and potentially providing more accessible VR for individuals with disabilities. While still under development, the technology hints at a significant shift in future human-computer interaction.

(www.meta.com)

Tech VR interaction sEMG sensor wearable technology

Master Helm Fast: A Concise Guide to Kubernetes Deployments

2025-01-10

Master Helm Fast: A Concise Guide to Kubernetes Deployments

Struggling with Helm's complexity? This concise guide provides a fast track to mastering Helm's essentials for efficient Kubernetes deployments. Learn through practical examples covering Helm fundamentals, installation, advanced features, custom chart creation, and dependency management. Ideal for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers seeking quick results and improved efficiency.

(curiousdevscorner.gumroad.com)

Development

2025 AI, Robotics, and Space Exploration Predictions: Hype vs. Reality

2025-01-10

MIT AI Lab founder Rodney Brooks' 2025 New Year's prediction review summarizes his 2018 predictions on self-driving cars, robotics, AI, and space exploration. He notes that AI hype significantly distorts the understanding of reality, with many predictions of AI replacing human jobs unfulfilled. Self-driving technology progresses slowly, failing to deliver on the promise of fully autonomous vehicles. Robotics faces similar challenges, with humanoid robots far from practical application. In space exploration, while commercial spaceflight shows progress, it's far from reaching expectations. Brooks emphasizes the importance of rationally assessing technological advancements and avoiding hype, as true technological breakthroughs require time and sustained effort.

(rodneybrooks.com)

AI

Chat-Driven Development: A Superior Approach to LLM Coding

2025-01-10

Chat-Driven Development: A Superior Approach to LLM Coding

Shekhar Gulati, after multiple unsuccessful attempts with GitHub Copilot, advocates for 'chat-driven development' using ChatGPT or Claude. He argues this approach offers a cleaner environment for concise requests, better context control, and improved energy management. It also protects the development environment and facilitates iterative error correction through a simple feedback loop, avoiding the clutter of IDE integrations. Gulati prefers using LLMs as thinking tools for design and brainstorming rather than solely as code generators.

(shekhargulati.com)

Development

AI Tsunami Hits Wall Street: 200,000 Job Losses Predicted

2025-01-10

AI Tsunami Hits Wall Street: 200,000 Job Losses Predicted

Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that global banks will cut as many as 200,000 jobs over the next three to five years due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. AI is automating repetitive tasks, with back-office, middle-office, and operations roles most at risk. While some banks emphasize that AI will transform rather than eliminate jobs entirely, the industry will undoubtedly undergo significant changes, leading to increased profitability for banks.

(finance.yahoo.com)

Tech Job Losses

Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

2025-01-10

Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics reveals thousands of popular apps, including Candy Crush, Tinder, and MyFitnessPal, are being used to harvest sensitive location data at a massive scale. This data collection, largely occurring through the real-time bidding (RTB) advertising ecosystem, likely happens without users' or developers' knowledge. Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel have previously sold global location data to US law enforcement, raising serious privacy concerns.

(www.wired.com)

Tech location tracking advertising ecosystem

Apple's Killed MacBASIC: The Story of a Programming Language Stifled by Microsoft

2025-01-10

Apple's Killed MacBASIC: The Story of a Programming Language Stifled by Microsoft

In 1984, Apple developed MacBASIC, a BASIC interpreter for the Macintosh that accessed Macintosh Toolbox routines, making it a powerful prototyping tool. However, this promising language was abruptly halted in 1985, with all source code destroyed. Rumor has it that Apple succumbed to pressure from Microsoft, trading a perpetual license to the Macintosh UI and MacBASIC for an extension of their Applesoft BASIC license. This decision angered Apple employees, and MacBASIC was killed, leaving a mark as a regrettable chapter in tech history.

(apple.fandom.com)

Development

CES 2025 TVs: More AI Gimmicks Than Real Improvements

2025-01-10

CES 2025 TVs: More AI Gimmicks Than Real Improvements

At CES 2025, TV manufacturers showcased AI-powered smart TVs, but Ars Technica's author expresses disappointment. Many touted AI features, such as LG's AI remote lacking a direct input switching button and Samsung's AI food recognition, prioritize corporate interests over user needs. Google TV's Gemini-enhanced Assistant also raises questions about practicality and potential subscription fees. The author argues that the industry's focus on software and data collection overshadows hardware improvements and user experience, forcing consumers to pay for largely useless features. Ultimately, many consumers simply desire TVs with superior picture and sound quality, a goal increasingly difficult to achieve without navigating through excessive gimmicks.

(arstechnica.com)

Tech Smart TVs

Solving the Ligature Puzzle in Monospace Fonts

2025-01-10

A developer building a graphical code editor encountered a challenge with ligature rendering in monospace fonts. Enabling ligatures introduced an extra glyph, "LIGSPACE", causing incorrect rendering for certain character combinations. Through experimentation, the developer discovered this wasn't a true ligature, but a zero-width placeholder adjusting spacing. The solution involved ignoring glyphs with zero rendering dimensions, effectively resolving the issue. This post shares the findings and insights gained during this debugging journey.

(joshleeb.com)

Development font rendering ligatures

OpenAI Bans Engineer for Building ChatGPT-Powered Sentry Gun

2025-01-09

OpenAI Bans Engineer for Building ChatGPT-Powered Sentry Gun

An engineer, STS 3D, created a robotic sentry gun controlled by OpenAI's ChatGPT API, sparking a heated debate about AI weaponization. The system, shown firing blanks in a viral video, prompted OpenAI to swiftly ban the engineer for violating its usage policies, which prohibit using its services to develop or deploy weapons. While OpenAI removed language restricting military applications last year, it maintains a ban on using its service to harm others. This incident highlights the potential dangers of AI and the need for stringent regulations on its use.

(futurism.com)

AI robotic weapons

Swift Move Semantics: A Comparison with C++

2025-01-09

This article delves into the similarities and differences between move semantics in Swift and C++. Swift automatically performs move optimizations, which is beneficial for performance but can surprise C++ programmers accustomed to the RAII idiom. Swift's "non-copyable types" are similar to C++'s "move-only types," but Swift's moves are destructive, avoiding potential issues with C++'s "non-destructive moves." The article compares Swift's `consume` with C++'s `std::move`, and explains Swift's shortened variable lifetimes, parameter passing conventions (`consuming`, `borrowing`, `inout`), and the Law of Exclusivity. Finally, it discusses using non-copyable types for RAII, generics, and conditionally copyable types in Swift, and why Swift lacks perfect forwarding.

(www.douggregor.net)

Development Move Semantics

Retro Tech: Tektronix's Vintage Soldering Training Videos

2025-01-09

Retro Tech: Tektronix's Vintage Soldering Training Videos

This article highlights two vintage soldering training videos produced by Tektronix in the 1970s and 80s. The first video, aimed at assembly line workers, focuses on practical PCB soldering techniques. The second, geared towards repair technicians, delves into more advanced skills like desoldering and PCB repair. Both videos blend practical demonstrations with theoretical knowledge of soldering chemistry and tool usage, showcasing Tektronix's dedication to high-quality soldering.

(hackaday.com)

Hardware retro tech soldering techniques electronics repair

Zuckerberg Approved Meta's Use of Pirated Data to Train Llama, Lawsuit Claims

2025-01-09

Zuckerberg Approved Meta's Use of Pirated Data to Train Llama, Lawsuit Claims

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg allegedly approved the use of a dataset called LibGen, containing pirated ebooks and articles, to train Meta's Llama AI models. Plaintiffs, including bestselling authors Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, accuse Meta of copyright infringement. Meta claims fair use, but plaintiffs argue Meta attempted to conceal infringement by stripping copyright information and even using torrenting to obtain LibGen, exacerbating the violation. The case currently only pertains to Meta's earliest Llama models, and the outcome remains uncertain, but the allegations have already damaged Meta's reputation.

(techcrunch.com)

AI

Automattic Cuts Back on Sponsored WordPress Contributions

2025-01-09

Automattic announced it's reducing sponsored contributions to the WordPress project due to legal action from WP Engine diverting resources and facing community criticism. This realignment focuses Automattic's efforts on its own for-profit projects like WordPress.com and WooCommerce, while matching volunteer hours pledged by other companies for community-wide benefit, focusing on security and critical updates. Automattic emphasizes this isn't abandoning WordPress, but a strategic recalibration to ensure its long-term health and more impactful contributions.

(automattic.com)

Development

Let's Communally Deprecate `git checkout`

2025-01-09

Let's Communally Deprecate `git checkout`

This article argues for the communal deprecation of the `git checkout` command. The author contends that `git checkout` is overly complex and confusing, especially for beginners. They propose using the clearer `git switch` and `git restore` commands instead. While Git won't remove `git checkout`, the author encourages a community-led shift towards better alternatives to improve the overall Git experience and avoid confusing newcomers.

(mirawelner.com)

Development Development Tools

How to Actually Delete Your Facebook Account

2025-01-09

How to Actually Delete Your Facebook Account

This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of permanently deleting your Facebook account. It begins by stressing the importance of downloading your data archive, detailing how to access and save your photos, chat logs, IP addresses, and other personal information. The guide then provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the account deletion process via the Accounts Center, covering options like temporary deactivation versus permanent deletion, and explaining how to provide a reason for leaving. Finally, it reminds users to delete their accounts on other Meta-owned services (like Instagram and WhatsApp) and notes that some information may persist even after deletion.

(www.theverge.com)

Misc account deletion

Google Loses Privacy Lawsuit, Headed to Trial

2025-01-09

A federal judge refused Google's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations. The suit claims Google collected data from users who opted out of its Web & App Activity (WAA) tracking, even sending data to third-party developers via Google Analytics for Firebase (GA4F). The judge ruled a jury could reasonably find Google profited from this misappropriation of data, setting a trial for August 2025. Google maintains its practices are lawful, but the ruling highlights ongoing challenges for tech companies balancing data collection and user privacy.

(arstechnica.com)

Tech Data Collection

China's Gigantic Pumped Hydro Power Plant Goes Live

2025-01-09

China's Gigantic Pumped Hydro Power Plant Goes Live

China's Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, the world's largest, is now fully operational. With a massive 3.6 GW installed capacity, the plant boasts 12 reversible pump-turbine units, including two variable-speed units. Eleven years in the making and costing $2.6 billion, it supports a nearby 10 GW wind and solar farm and connects to the North China power grid via four 500 kV transmission lines. Its underground powerhouse, the largest globally, and cutting-edge technology enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration.

(www.ess-news.com)

Tech pumped hydro energy storage

Hack Club: A Global Community for Teen Hackers

2025-01-09

Hack Club: A Global Community for Teen Hackers

Hack Club is a global community for high school students passionate about coding, boasting over 50,000 members. It offers both online and offline resources, including collaborative open-source projects, in-person club meetings, and hackathons. Members build games, tools, and learning resources together, receiving free hardware and funding opportunities. With workshops, tutorials, and a vibrant online Slack community, Hack Club fosters a supportive environment for teens to learn and explore the world of coding.

(hackclub.com)

Development teen coding open source community hackathons

Britain's First Internet Connection: The Untold Story of a Pioneer

2025-01-09

Britain's First Internet Connection: The Untold Story of a Pioneer

This article recounts the story of British computer scientist Peter Kirstein, who in the early 1970s, connected Britain to ARPANET, marking the beginning of the UK's internet era. Despite governmental hurdles and technical challenges, Kirstein's innovative approach and perseverance led to the successful connection of London computers to ARPANET, for which he created the internet's first password. The article provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the internet, from its Cold War origins to its global impact, showcasing the twists and turns of technological advancement and the contributions of its pioneers.

(theconversation.com)

Tech

AI-Driven Job Cuts: 41% of Companies Plan Workforce Reductions by 2030

2025-01-09

AI-Driven Job Cuts: 41% of Companies Plan Workforce Reductions by 2030

A World Economic Forum report reveals that 41% of companies globally intend to reduce their workforce by 2030 due to AI-driven automation. While many companies plan to reskill their existing employees, unlike previous reports, this one doesn't predict a net positive job creation from AI. Jobs like postal clerks, executive secretaries, and payroll clerks are projected to decline rapidly, while demand for AI-related skills skyrockets. Although the report highlights AI's potential to augment human skills, some tech firms have already laid off employees due to AI, signaling a significant transformation of the future labor market.

(edition.cnn.com)

Tech Job Market Layoffs

Deep Dive into JVM Startup

2025-01-09

Billy Korando from Oracle's Java team published an in-depth article on January 9, 2025, exploring the intricacies of JVM startup. The article provides a detailed look into the internal mechanisms of JVM initialization, offering valuable insights for Java developers. Readers are encouraged to check the video description for further information.

(inside.java)

Development

Francis Picabia's 391: Perpetual Motion in Dada and Beyond

2025-01-09

Francis Picabia's *391*: Perpetual Motion in Dada and Beyond

Francis Picabia, a close associate of Marcel Duchamp, was known for his multiple pseudonyms and his rebellious approach to artistic movements. His art review, *391* (1917-1924), chronicles his complex relationship with Dada and Surrealism. The magazine's eclectic content—poetry, artwork, satirical essays—reflects Picabia's anti-establishment stance. Ultimately, he declared his 'Instantanism,' rejecting all artistic movements and proclaiming that art is not a movement, but perpetual motion.

(publicdomainreview.org)

Design Dada Surrealism Picabia

The Curious Case of Consumer Routers and Weak Power Supplies

2025-01-09

The Curious Case of Consumer Routers and Weak Power Supplies

A senior computer scientist recounts two incidents highlighting performance issues with consumer-grade routers stemming from inadequate power supplies. The first involved the author's home router, exhibiting slowness when powered by a solar inverter. The second occurred in Kiribati during an ISIF Asia-funded project. Using an oscilloscope, the author observed the router drawing excessive current during voltage dips, leading to instability. Adding capacitors to stabilize the power supply resolved the issues, underscoring how seemingly minor power problems can cause significant network failures.

(blog.apnic.net)

Tech router power supply network issues

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