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1. Marker: Convert PDF to Markdown quickly with high accuracy Total comment counts : 29 Summary The article discusses a tool called Marker that can convert PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files into markdown format. Marker is faster and more accurate compared to previous models and has a lower risk of generating repetitive or hallucinated text. It utilizes deep learning models and passes equation blocks through an LLM forward pass. The article provides instructions on how to use Marker and mentions some known limitations....

1. Sam Altman returns as CEO, OpenAI has a new initial board Total comment counts : 70 Summary OpenAI has announced that CEO Sam Altman is returning to the company, with Mira Murati resuming her role as CTO. The initial board will consist of Bret Taylor as Chair, along with Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Altman expressed his excitement for the future and thanked everyone for their hard work during uncertain times....

1. My $500M Mars rover mistake Total comment counts : 72 Summary In February 2003, a mistake occurred at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory during testing of the Spirit Mars Rover. The author was tasked with verifying the integrity of the motors in the Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT) attached to the rover’s robotic arm. While performing the test, a surge of electricity was sent into the spacecraft instead of the motor, causing alarm....

1. Designing a SIMD Algorithm from Scratch Total comment counts : 13 Summary The article discusses the concept of SIMD (single instruction multiple data) and its importance in optimizing code for performance. It explains that SIMD is related to the physical limitations of computers and the need to increase performance without increasing clock frequency. The article also mentions the use of SIMD in the vb64 base64 codec and explores the idea of parallelism in computer cores....

1. Choose the browser that best suits your privacy needs Total comment counts : 99 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article criticizes Microsoft’s Edge browser, stating several reasons why it is seen as worse than Google Chrome. First, it mentions that Chromium-based browsers, including Edge, will eventually block uBlock Origin due to compatibility issues. The article also points out that Edge is considered spyware and worse than Chrome in terms of privacy because Microsoft is an advertising company....

1. The Dunning-Kruger effect is autocorrelation Total comment counts : 70 Summary The Dunning-Kruger effect refers to the tendency for unskilled individuals to overestimate their competence. However, recent evidence suggests that the Dunning-Kruger effect may be a statistical artifact rather than a genuine psychological phenomenon. Autocorrelation, which occurs when a variable is correlated with itself, can create the illusion of the Dunning-Kruger effect. The effect was initially discovered in an experiment where participants completed a skills test and self-assessed their ability....

1. The Bond villain compliance strategy Total comment counts : 29 Summary The article discusses the recent guilty plea of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), for operating a criminal conspiracy to launder money. The investigation involved various US regulatory agencies, although the SEC’s parallel action is still ongoing. Binance makes money through cryptocurrency gambling, particularly leveraged bets using cryptocurrency futures, and is involved in a worldwide money laundering operation with other players in the crypto industry....

1. Ansel Total comment counts : 37 Summary Ansel is an open-source photo-editing software that aims to give digital artists the tools to interpret raw digital photographs according to their own vision. It allows precise manipulation of images using state-of-the-art color science and independent color controls, putting the artists back at the center of the creative process. Ansel also provides features such as managing collections of pictures, non-destructive editing, and the ability to export results to common file formats....

1. [test, [, and [ (2020) Total comment counts : 25 Summary The article discusses the existence of a binary in Unix systems with the symbol “[” as its name. The binary, also known as “test,” is used in Unix shells to evaluate expressions and perform comparisons. The article explains that the reason for having two names for the same binary is likely to make the code look more aesthetically pleasing....

1. We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO Total comment counts : 206 Summary The article states that JavaScript needs to be enabled in the browser or the user should switch to a supported browser in order to continue using twitter.com. It also provides links to the Help Center, where users can find more information about supported browsers, as well as the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Imprint of the company....