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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....

1. OpenAI’s employees were given two explanations for why Sam Altman was fired Total comment counts : 118 Summary OpenAI’s independent board has revealed two instances of lack of transparency that led to the removal of CEO Sam Altman. Former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear has been appointed as OpenAI’s interim CEO, which was met with disappointment by the majority of the staff. The two reasons given for Altman’s removal included giving the same project to two people and providing different opinions about a staff member to different board members....

1. Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and others to join Microsoft Total comment counts : 241 Summary The article states that JavaScript is disabled in the browser and advises enabling it or switching to a supported browser to continue using twitter.com. It also mentions that a list of supported browsers can be found in the Help Center. The article includes links to the Help Center, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and an information page about ads....

1. Show HN: YouTube banned adblockers so I built an extension to skip their ads Total comment counts : 70 Summary The article discusses a user-built extension that bypasses video ads on YouTube. The extension manipulates the video by muting the volume, setting the speed to 10x, and skipping the ad if there is a button. The author also criticizes the placement and timing of ads on Twitch. Users in the comments share their experiences with ads and express the desire for ad-free experiences....

1. Three senior researchers have resigned from OpenAI Total comment counts : 60 Summary The article discusses the potential shake-up at OpenAI, with speculations that the board may be fired and the previous team could return to address the situation. The author expresses a preference for open models rather than relying on OpenAI’s API and suggests that the outcome of this drama and OpenAI’s response could influence their decision to use the platform....

1. OpenAI’s board has fired Sam Altman Total comment counts : 288 Summary OpenAI, the non-profit organization dedicated to the development of artificial general intelligence that benefits humanity, has announced the departure of CEO Sam Altman. Chief technology officer Mira Murati will take on the role of interim CEO while a search is conducted for a permanent successor. The decision comes after a review process by the board, which found that Altman was not consistently transparent in his communications with the board....

1. Privacy is priceless, but Signal is expensive Total comment counts : 95 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The author of the article expresses their disappointment with the handling of open source by a certain product. They had been making a monthly recurring donation for many years but decided to stop due to what they see as a pattern of mishandling. The article mentions a specific incident related to the product’s refusal to implement a desktop GIPHY feature, even when someone else had implemented it for them....

1. U.S. reenters the nuclear fuel game Total comment counts : 15 Summary Centrus Energy has delivered the first batch of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel made at its Piketon, Ohio plant to the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks the first commercial domestic nuclear fuel production in the United States in 70 years. HALEU fuel is critical for advanced reactors, which are expected to play a role in achieving the country’s goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035....