1. Open models by OpenAI
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The author highlights the impressive performance of the gpt-oss:20b model, ranking in the top ten on the MMLU benchmark. They successfully ran it locally on a Macbook Air M3, emphasizing its accessibility and cost-effectiveness, requiring only minimal electricity. The author expresses amazement at the rapid advancement of local AI models, which they expected to see in the future, noting the absence of subscription fees and extensive resource consumption.
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The article reviews a new model card, comparing its architecture to leading open-weight models like Deepseek and Qwen. Key points include the use of standard Grouped-Query Attention and older optimizations from GPT-3, with no integration of newer techniques from competitors. The model has a standard MoE transformer setup and a unique quantization solution that compresses over 90% of parameters to fit an extensive model on a single GPU. Overall, while its agentic behavior training is commendable, the model lacks significant technical innovations compared to its peers.
2. uBlock Origin Lite now available for Safari
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a lightweight and efficient content blocker that utilizes uBlock Origin’s default filter set, including EasyList and EasyPrivacy. It operates declaratively, relying on the browser for filtering rather than a constant background process, which conserves CPU and memory resources. Users can enable additional rulesets through the options page. The developer, Raymond Hill, assures users that no data is collected, though privacy practices may vary by feature.
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The article argues that Safari’s adblocking capabilities are still inferior to those of Google Chrome, even with recent updates. It criticizes Apple for its slow adoption of effective features while consumers remain largely unaware or uncritical. The author expresses frustration that developers charge for Safari adblockers that are subpar compared to free options available for other browsers. Overall, it highlights a perceived complacency in Apple’s approach and the lack of accountability from both the company and developers.
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The author tries to download the uBlock Origin Lite ad blocker for their iPhone, only to be met with a message stating it is not available for their version of Safari. Frustrated by the download’s availability despite the app’s incompatibility, the author questions the differences between iOS and Mac Safari, highlighting a series of frustrations with the installation process.
3. Genie 3: A new frontier for world models
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Google has introduced Genie 3, an advanced world model capable of generating diverse, interactive environments from text prompts in real-time at 720p resolution. This model enhances previous iterations by improving consistency and realism, making it a significant step towards achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). With over 20 years of AI development, Google focuses on responsible AI that benefits humanity, emphasizing accessibility and safety. Their research encompasses AI innovations in image, music, and video generation, along with breakthroughs from their lab aimed at transforming our world positively.
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Genie 3 demonstrates impressive real-time consistency at 720p due to model scaling rather than architectural changes. However, limitations persist, including challenges in physics reasoning, social interactions, long instruction compliance, and action scope. It’s not yet a fully functional game engine but indicates significant potential for world models in robotics and AI. This development hints at a future where robots could learn through simulated experiences.
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The article discusses promising advancements in a video generation model teased by Demis last month. Technical speculations include a 4-frame interaction latency possibly due to a VAE setup, resulting in approximately 1.3 million tokens per minute. Observations of 16x16 spatial blocking indicate spatial downscaling processes. Additionally, the first frame appears sharper than subsequent frames, suggesting a hybrid approach of text-to-image and image-to-world models. The overall trend indicates slight increases in contrast and saturation, though not as pronounced as in other autoregressive video models.
4. Things that helped me get out of the AI 10x engineer imposter syndrome
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The author grapples with feelings of inadequacy as an engineer amidst claims of “10x engineers” thriving with advanced AI tools. Initially skeptical, they explore various AI coding platforms, finding their performance largely mediocre, particularly in complex coding scenarios. The author realizes that while AI has its merits, it doesn’t revolutionize coding. They conclude that learning to utilize AI effectively is achievable for competent engineers and that prevailing fears about falling behind are overstated, as AI continues to evolve. Ultimately, gaining proficiency with AI tools can enhance productivity without requiring a steep learning curve.
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The author supports AI-assisted development but finds exaggerated productivity claims dubious. They estimate large language models (LLMs) increase their coding productivity by 2-5x, aligning with the article’s view that AI may enhance efficiency by 20-50% but won’t lead to a significant overall productivity boost like 10x. They suggest that while skilled engineers may achieve more than a 0.2x increase, the complexities of software development render the notion of a tenfold enhancement largely unrealistic.
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The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has ironically fulfilled the long-standing dream of automating software development, but it has also sparked anxiety among developers. Unlike traditional tools, LLMs generate code directly from natural language, challenging the very identity of software engineers and raising concerns of imposter syndrome. This shift disrupts traditional workflows and perceptions of what it means to be a software engineer, as LLMs empower those without formal coding knowledge, prompting professionals to reassess their roles in this evolving landscape.
5. Claude Opus 4.1
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Claude Opus 4.1 has been released, enhancing agentic tasks, coding, and reasoning, available for paid users and through APIs like Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud. It achieves a 74.5% performance on SWE-bench Verified, with significant improvements in coding capabilities, particularly in multi-file refactoring and precise corrections in large codebases. Notably, it shows a one standard deviation improvement on junior developer benchmarks. Users are encouraged to upgrade from Opus 4 to 4.1, and feedback is welcomed as further enhancements are planned.
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Three major labs released their findings simultaneously, creating significant excitement among fans. The current anime arc has captivated audiences with its intensity and unexpected developments.
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Opus 4.1 is very costly, with Sonnet also pricing around $5 per hour, yet offering similar value to Sonnet 3.5. Gemini Flash is more affordable but often makes poor decisions. OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4.1 mini is seen as the best value, providing reliable service and less clutter compared to Claude, which can confuse users and faces API issues. While OpenAI is generally better, it still doesn’t match Claude’s performance in some respects.
6. Scientific fraud has become an ‘industry,’ analysis finds
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The article outlines three types of scientific fraud:
- Fraudulent data in legitimate journals, which is highly concerning.
- Legitimate studies with poor methodologies contributing to the replication crisis, reformable through better practices.
- Completely fake papers from paper mills that lack proper peer review, mostly benign unless included in meta-analyses, which can misinform policies.
The author emphasizes that while outright data fabrication is morally the worst, the replication crisis can be addressed, and the impact of paper mills is minimal unless their outputs influence important decisions.
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The author recalls an incident in which a professor in China plagiarized their PhD thesis, copying everything including equations and pictures. The plagiarism was discovered by a fellow student who noticed the similarities. Attempts to notify the professor’s university about the fraud went unanswered.
7. Build Your Own Lisp
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This book is ideal for those wanting to learn C and build their own programming language. It focuses on coding in C, exploring Lisps, developing real-world projects, problem-solving, and writing elegant code. The book is available for free online, with options to purchase a print version or affordable e-books for an enhanced reading experience.
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The creator of the Iosevka typeface developed it using their own Lisp implementation. The projects include the typeface, the programming language “PatEL,” and the tool “Patrisika.” The author’s admiration for Belleve/Renzhi Li and their team reflects a desire to achieve similar creative outputs. They find inspiration in their work, which is shared freely, motivating them daily. Additionally, a note mentions the upcoming Hope 16 event next week.
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The article “Don’t Build Your Own Lisp” warns against attempting to create a Lisp language for scalability, as it may lead to limitations. While it offers some insights into C and language construction, the author advises that much of the information could hinder long-term development efforts.
8. Ollama Turbo
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Ollama Turbo allows users to run large AI models on datacenter-grade hardware, significantly speeding up responses while freeing up personal computer resources. It prioritizes privacy, as no data is retained. Available through Ollama’s App, CLI, and API, it supports oversized models like gpt-oss-20b and gpt-oss-120b. The service operates from U.S. hardware, implementing usage limits to prevent overload, with plans for usage-based pricing in the future.
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The article discusses the challenges enterprise users face when choosing open-source (OSS) models compared to major providers like Anthropic and Google. Key issues include variability in speed, cost, reliability, features, performance, data privacy, and long-term support. Evaluating OSS models requires expertise and may necessitate custom assessments, making them less appealing despite potential performance parity. Until OSS offerings become more standardized, they are unlikely to compete effectively for large-scale deployments against closed-source alternatives, which provide a more straightforward and reliable experience even at a slightly higher cost.
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Ollama faces criticism but is praised for its ease of use in developing and testing models locally. While some prefer llama.cpp for serious applications, Ollama’s user-friendly GUI and simple installation make it ideal for helping non-technical users quickly familiarize themselves with LLM-enabled systems.
9. Spotting base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys
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The author discovered that a file intended to be encrypted contained base64 encoded JSON, which a colleague identified by its format. The colleague noted specific patterns, such as the trailing equal signs and starting letters, that indicate base64 JSON. The author confirmed this visually and learned that similar patterns apply to base64 encoded certificates and private keys. They emphasized that while this detection method can be useful, it isn’t foolproof, and acknowledged contributions from others in the tech community who highlighted these tricks.
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The author developed a JWT support library for work, which can be found on GitHub. They humorously mention that, in their mind, all JWTs sound like “eyyyyyy.”
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The article lists useful file type signatures that can assist in identifying common formats: R0lGOD for GIF files, iVBOR for PNG files, /9j/ for JPG files, eyJ for JSON, PD94 for XML, and MII for ASN.1 files like certificates or private keys. These signatures are important as they frequently appear in data URLs and various protocols.
10. Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI
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Azimuth Frigate is an open-source NVR that offers real-time AI object detection, maintaining user privacy by processing camera feeds locally on personal hardware. Unlike traditional NVRs relying on basic motion detection, Frigate uses AI accelerators to accurately identify objects, reducing false positives significantly. It integrates seamlessly with platforms like Home Assistant, allowing refined notifications and automation. Supporting over 100 object detections per second, it provides efficient and customizable security monitoring without cloud reliance. Users appreciate its effective false detection reduction and excellent support, making it a top choice for privacy-focused home automation.
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The author praises Frigate, a self-hosted security system, for its superior detection speed and reliability compared to other platforms like Ring, Tapo, and Eufy. Disappointed by Eufy’s ads prioritizing sales over security and past privacy breaches, the author transitioned to Frigate using RTSP streams from Tapo cameras, ensuring complete privacy. Frigate runs efficiently on old hardware with minimal maintenance, and the author developed an app for notifications. Overall, the experience has been positive and self-sustainable for two years, highlighting Frigate as an excellent alternative to proprietary security systems.
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The article expresses frustration over the use of the abbreviation “NVR” without explanation, which stands for “networked video recorder.” The author emphasizes the importance of defining terms for the general audience, as not all readers may be familiar with the niche terminology.