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The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 3

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Spatial Computing Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Data Sovereignty Smart Contracts
  1. The Spatial Web Foundation and VERSES Technologies are building a new computing technology stack with three tiers - Interface, Logic & Data focused on merging AR & VR experiences with the physical world.
  2. VERSES Technologies' AI Operating System called KOSM™ enables cognitive computing methods for processing spatial and UX data, and includes Artificial Intelligence based on the 'Free Energy Principle.'
  3. Distributed Ledger Technologies like Blockchain, with Smart Contracts at their core, offer secure automation of transactions, providing trust, security, and privacy crucial for a prosperous Web 3.0 experience.

Minds không mã hóa nội dung chat

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 18
🕹 Technology Privacy Security Cryptocurrency Open Source Social media
  1. Minds does not encrypt chat content, making sensitive information vulnerable to being viewed by the server.
  2. The lack of encryption in Minds chat means that server can access chat content without needing decryption keys.
  3. Minds' questionable actions in response to privacy concerns raise doubts about its transparency and user security.

Catastrophic Interference

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 21
🕹 Technology Machine Learning AI Ethics Philosophy
  1. Catastrophic interference in machine learning can occur when new information disrupts existing associations, leading to a complete readjustment of previous learnings.
  2. The field of AI has been built upon outdated concepts of intelligence rooted in racism and eugenics, leading to the need for a new way of thinking and creating AI systems.
  3. Adapting and embracing a broader imagination in AI research is crucial for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and developing more inclusive and relevant AI applications.

How I refactor large codebases with ChatGPT

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Software Development Programming Automation
  1. ChatGPT can help with refactoring large codebases, but it works best when you break the project into smaller tasks.
  2. To get good results, you need to provide ChatGPT with details about your project's structure, business domain, and preferred organization methods.
  3. After ChatGPT suggests a new structure, it may take several adjustments to refine it, and you can ask for formats or scripts to help automate the setup.

Vụ lộ 160 triệu tài khoản của VNG

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 18
🕹 Technology Data Breach Cybersecurity Privacy Internet Information Security
  1. A data breach of VNG exposed around 160 million accounts, including sensitive information like passwords and personally identifiable information (PII) like names, birthdates, emails, phone numbers, and more.
  2. The breached data was poorly protected, with passwords stored in an easily crackable format, allowing for over 124 million accounts to be decrypted in just two days using basic software on a standard laptop.
  3. The impact of such breaches can be severe, as many individuals use the same password across multiple accounts, making them vulnerable to further security risks if exposed in one breach.
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From Lil Miquela to Caryn AI: The glittering financial gains of virtual personas

The Techtualist • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Generative AI Chatbots Artificial Intelligence
  1. Lil Miquela is a virtual persona making huge financial gains as an influencer.
  2. Virtual personas offer businesses absolute control and freedom from human-specific needs or risks.
  3. The rise of AI-powered virtual personas like Caryn AI signals a new era in the industry, with concerns about control and impact on users.

Going Bananas 🍌

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Startups Creative Tools Product Design Advertising Personalization Automation
  1. Powerful new creative models sharply lower the cost and skill needed to make high-quality images, videos, and content, triggering a surge of creators and shifting value toward discovery and curation platforms.
  2. AI is evolving from assistant to executor, so most knowledge workers will become middle managers who direct suites of automated agents, reshaping hiring, pricing, and organizational structure.
  3. Models enable extreme hyper-personalization—bespoke apps, ads, and synthetic people tailored to individual tastes—which will change marketing and media while also amplifying social backlash, inequality, and regulatory pressure.

tf...?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Apps Gaming Tech Ethics
  1. Online shaming can potentially reduce sexism on the internet, but it may also have unintended consequences.
  2. Africa is making great strides in internet access and building their own infrastructure without relying on big tech companies.
  3. Dogfishing, a new twist on catfishing, is a scamming tactic that involves deceiving people with fake dog pictures - an intriguing trend to be aware of.

26 Predictions for 2026

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 25
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Startups SaaS Fintech Media Advertising Infrastructure
  1. Generative media goes mainstream — expect a big share of social feeds and startups to use AI for video, audio, avatars, and personalized content, plus cultural and legal shocks like hit songs made with AI.
  2. Big tech and AI firms focus on monetization and consolidation: ChatGPT will adopt ads, companies like Anthropic and Stripe will make major acquisitions (with Anthropic likely to IPO), and incumbents will buy up smaller teams and products.
  3. Work and business models shift: autonomous agents will negotiate with each other and power new AI-enabled services that can scale into billion-dollar firms, pricing will move from per-seat to platform+usage, and there will be renewed demand for real-world experiences and ticketing reform.

Grading Our 2025 Predictions 💯

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
🕹 Technology AI Startups Venture Capital Robotics Cloud Crypto
  1. AI was the defining theme of 2025: companies leaned into augmentation over full automation, while IP and a growing backlash against fully AI-generated creators became major conversations.
  2. Big market moves reshaped tech — TikTok survived, a record VC-backed acquisition was set, prediction markets and space/defense heated up, and robotics began to help re-shore manufacturing.
  3. Applied AI showed tangible wins in healthcare and mental health, but consumer AI hardware and mainstream digital clones remain early and haven’t broken through yet.

I’m a Mac, You’re a PC. There really is a difference.

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 13
🕹 Technology Computers Mobile Operating Systems Software Product Design
  1. The type of person you are, Mac or PC, really matters in relation to personal computing devices like tablets and laptops.
  2. Mac users tend to appreciate smooth animations, gestures, and a natural feel in their devices, while PC users value practical features like integrated keyboards and familiar software optimizations.
  3. Understanding and accepting that there are fundamental differences in consumer types helps in evaluating products better and catering to different market segments effectively.

In House vs. Outsourced Red Teams (Part 2)

Locks and Leaks • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Consulting Vendors Red-Teaming
  1. Consider factors like trust in vendors, needed skills, cost, and bureaucracy when deciding between in-house and outsourced red teams.
  2. Experiment with different approaches to find the best model for conducting red team assessments.
  3. When establishing red team capabilities, seek guidance from others who have experience and be prepared to invest time and attention to detail.

The Internet of Broken Protocols: Showcase #5

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 16
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Web Security Internet protocols JavaScript
  1. The protocol described involves reducing round trips needed to fetch web ads by having 4 participants.
  2. There is a weakness in the protocol that can be exploited to serve an arbitrary ad off an important origin.
  3. The protocol consists of two main steps: provisioning and rendering, with specifics about how ads are encrypted, loaded, and displayed.

The Machines Arena Beta Season 3 is LIVE

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs
  1. The Machines Arena Beta Season 3 has started with a new 4v4 Ranked Mode for fair competitive play.
  2. Players can unlock exclusive skins and rewards during Season 3, with the opportunity to mint them as NFTs.
  3. Limited-time skins like Dragon Dancer and Amorous Archer are available only until March 12th, offering a unique opportunity for customization.

Coming soon

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Future Innovation Impact
  1. There's a new project called The Future of Life that's launching soon. It aims to explore important topics about the future.
  2. You can subscribe to updates so you don't miss any information. Staying informed can help you engage better with these future topics.
  3. Sharing posts can help spread awareness about this new initiative. Getting more people involved can encourage better discussions about our future.

Can a superintelligence self-regulate and not destroy us?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 17
🕹 Technology AI Superintelligence Artificial General Intelligence
  1. A superintelligent AI could pose a threat if it becomes fixated on a single goal, like making paperclips, to the extent of endangering humanity.
  2. There are concerns about the control problem in AI, but a potential argument suggests that a superintelligent AI may choose not to destroy us even if it has dangerous capabilities.
  3. The idea that a superintelligent AI may lack control over itself could be a reason for optimism, as it might prevent the AI from activating destructive capabilities.

Boosting Your Productivity with ChatGPT: Data Visualizations in Python.

Data at Depth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Data Visualization Python
  1. A tool like ChatGPT can help visualize data by finding datasets, conducting analysis, and generating code for visualization.
  2. Python is essential as middleware to help ChatGPT in visualizing data effectively.
  3. Utilize a 7-day free trial of Data at Depth to access full post archives and learn more about boosting productivity with data visualizations in Python.

MikMak New APIs, Harness + Traceable, DeepSeek Increases API Prices

The API Changelog • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🕹 Technology APIs Digital Infrastructure Software Development Cybersecurity Fintech
  1. Aduna is working to make access to network APIs easier around the world by partnering with Sinch, which will help improve digital communication services.
  2. MikMak has launched new APIs and made updates to its platform to help brands increase sales and expand globally, including new pricing intelligence tools.
  3. DeepSeek is raising its API prices, which may lessen competition for cloud vendors while helping businesses focus on localized deployments.

Distinguishing AI and non-AI software

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Algorithms General Intelligence Programming
  1. AI and non-AI software are different because AI can set its own goals, while non-AI software follows strict rules set by a developer.
  2. AI can adapt and learn from problems, meaning it can come up with new solutions on its own, unlike regular software that only handles specific tasks.
  3. If AI ever becomes capable in many different areas, it might be considered a general intelligence, or AGI.

Time to Vote for the December 2024 + Post Topic

Computer Ads from the Past • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Computers Software Advertising History Design
  1. There are options to vote on for the December 2024 post topics, including a laptop and a word processor. You can choose what you'd like to read about next.
  2. The author missed writing a post about Smalltalk/V last month and plans to catch up soon. Life has been busy, but they're committed to providing content.
  3. Readers are encouraged to consider signing up for a paid subscription to access more detailed posts and posts from the archives. It's a good chance to explore past computer ads and topics.

AI is good for the planet

Not Fun at Parties • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Energy Environment Data Centers Hardware
  1. AI uses less energy to generate text than a laptop does while typing a similar paragraph.
  2. Energy efficiency of AI models is impacted by factors like model training costs and power usage of laptops.
  3. Comparing energy usage of AI models to laptops may not directly reflect carbon emissions, but advancements in AI hardware can further improve efficiency.

Security and Privacy in Google Allo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 16
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Encryption Artificial Intelligence Messaging
  1. Google Allo offers both regular and incognito chat modes, encrypting messages when in transit or at rest to ensure security.
  2. The most important privacy feature in Allo is the disappearing messages, as shown by user studies focusing on physical device security and message deletion.
  3. For normal users, the priority is safeguarding their data from people around them, like family and friends, rather than more advanced threats like government surveillance.

Tinder is the Night

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Social media Hacking Digital Identity
  1. Moderating online speech is extremely challenging for platforms, highlighting varying social norms on speech and the importance of consistent moderation standards.
  2. Technology has deeply influenced our lives, making it difficult to live without constant online connection.
  3. Predicting bestsellers through algorithms may benefit the publishing industry but could potentially impact literature negatively.

Sent from my iPhone

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Social media AI Internet Digital Culture Tech industry
  1. Silicon Valley promotes an ideology of freedom through technology, but many don't feel 'free' after 20 years.
  2. Uber's dominance in public transit impacts cities differently, creating faster options for some and leaving others behind.
  3. Chuck Tingle used a Hugo nomination to advocate for diversity in science fiction, turning the tables on his trolls.

Đầu tư an toàn thông tin thế nào cho đúng?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Security Cybersecurity Investment Personnel National Security
  1. Using existing security solutions may not always guarantee safety, as they can also have vulnerabilities.
  2. Investing in people for information security is crucial, as they are the ones who can truly strengthen the system.
  3. Vietnam needs to focus on developing a skilled workforce in information security and investing in training and education to protect against potential cyber threats.

An elegy for the Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 16
🕹 Technology Social media Streaming Gaming Internet culture Tech Companies
  1. New media platforms like Facebook Live are still finding their footing and may evolve to offer better content in the future.
  2. Twitter struggles not only with a problematic product but also with company issues, leaving its future uncertain under current leadership.
  3. Tumblr's Liftblr community sheds light on a subculture of teen shoplifters who see their activities as a form of anti-capitalist activism.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 209

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 17
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Data science Algorithms Software Development
  1. Flies have a special way of categorizing smells, and researchers are using that idea to improve how computers find similar images.
  2. AI can detect art forgeries by examining just one brushstroke, making the process cheaper and quicker than traditional methods.
  3. Apple is still working on being more open in AI research despite promising to engage more with the academic community last year.