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  1. Comment on What can be done about Linux being slopified? in ~tech

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    I'd rather people spend more time thinking about unit tests scenarios, requirements, specifications, and architecture instead of the actual written code of any one particular function/method. I...

    I'd rather people spend more time thinking about unit tests scenarios, requirements, specifications, and architecture instead of the actual written code of any one particular function/method. I think some of this anti-slop mindset was valid 1-2 years ago, but it barely holds up these days. The models have gotten substantially better. The only way I detect AI code vs human code these days is in the verbosity of the PR descriptions and overly commented code. If those are prompted tighter / cleaned up manually I can't really tell the difference anymore.

    There are moral or ethical conversations to be had, but the quality argument is much harder now.

    13 votes

  2. Comment on 1 in 8 Billion - Browser game, free, life sim with real statistics from 172 countries in ~games

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    This reminds me of the Real Lives game series which used to be a locally installed application and I think it's currently more of a browser game.

    This reminds me of the Real Lives game series which used to be a locally installed application and I think it's currently more of a browser game.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Ludeon Studios announces new engine for Rimworld, teases new game in ~games

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    Wish they had more technical details listed as to how and what they did. Those kinds of articles are always fun to read. Shame everything is locked up in Discord though.

    Wish they had more technical details listed as to how and what they did. Those kinds of articles are always fun to read.

    Shame everything is locked up in Discord though.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on OpenAI releases findings on 377 math problems, further roiling field in ~science

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    All I'm saying is that OpenAI could've released these findings following the normal process mathematicians use to do so. They could've cited inspirations and sources and worked with the community...

    All I'm saying is that OpenAI could've released these findings following the normal process mathematicians use to do so. They could've cited inspirations and sources and worked with the community instead of just dumping the results as a big public relations and marketing scheme. They aren't doing this to advance human knowledge, they are doing this to make their company look more valuable to investors.

    8 votes

  5. Comment on OpenAI releases findings on 377 math problems, further roiling field in ~science

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    Mathematicians don't have these tools. OpenAI does. They own them, and control them. The tools aren't open source, open weight, or otherwise public/free. They can use them sure, but this isn't the...

    Mathematicians don't have these tools. OpenAI does. They own them, and control them. The tools aren't open source, open weight, or otherwise public/free.

    They can use them sure, but this isn't the same as handing a mathematician a computer, open source software, or a calculator. It's a service. To run a local model that gets near these flagship models you are probably spending $10,000+ on local hardware, even then it's probably not the same.

    These tools also require, currently, humans to create novel concepts and supply it with information to train on.

    Is there a potential feature where LLMs hollow out the entry level of so many professions that the data we generate for future LLMs to train on can stagnate?

    7 votes

  6. Comment on OpenAI releases findings on 377 math problems, further roiling field in ~science

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    The findings are great, but the way they released them may not be. If they don’t cite sources, collaborate, or follow a real process they are potentially damaging the ability for mathematicians to...

    The findings are great, but the way they released them may not be. If they don’t cite sources, collaborate, or follow a real process they are potentially damaging the ability for mathematicians to generate new credible research for them to train on in the future.

    6 votes

  7. Comment on OpenAI releases findings on 377 math problems, further roiling field in ~science

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    I don't think it's cope. If the solution for the math problem incorporated components of research as training data and then solved the math problem without citing the research, it feels...

    I don't think it's cope. If the solution for the math problem incorporated components of research as training data and then solved the math problem without citing the research, it feels intellectually dishonest. The model didn't solve this, the corpus of human research did.

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Another week on Linux in ~tech

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    Sorry for replying to an old comment, but I did upgrade to Ubuntu 26.x recently and remembered this conversation. The displaying scaling options are better now but they don't always appear. For...

    Sorry for replying to an old comment, but I did upgrade to Ubuntu 26.x recently and remembered this conversation.

    The displaying scaling options are better now but they don't always appear. For example when I have my VM window on my second screen the resolution triggers the scale option, but when I move it to my primary screen it doesn't trigger the scaling options to show up because the start bar makes the height resolution a weird number. This results in the scaling for Ubuntu 26 actually be worse in some cases for me (because I can't use it at all) and better in others.

    It feels like it's trying to be too smart. I'd rather the scaling options just always show.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Why do we find Tildes (and Lobsters) more interesting than the alternatives? in ~tech

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    No images. Invite systems Either run by donations or supported by the owner/admin. Feels more "privacy friendly" Easy Reddit is too corporate and focused on monetization and growth without regard...
    1. No images.
    2. Invite systems
    3. Either run by donations or supported by the owner/admin.
    4. Feels more "privacy friendly"
    5. Easy

    Reddit is too corporate and focused on monetization and growth without regard to product quality. They have some practices that feel anti-user, especially around mobile. The moderation policies seem historically inconsistent at best.

    The fediverse/mastadon is too small, too difficult, and the decentralization solves problems I don't care about enough to accept those tradeoffs. It's pretty hard to find compelling content on some of those platforms, and the drama can be high.

    I also think that platforms that don't operate on invite systems are likely too vulnerable to spam and bots. It doesn't completely solve the problem but it does introduce a barrier and an audit trail.

    With my social media / news platforms I want transparency, privacy, and generally benevolent centralized ownership. Socially responsible business structures are a huge plus as well if they can be (such as a PBC, Nonprofit, etc..).

    28 votes

  10. Comment on AI abundance requires a four-hour workweek in ~tech

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    Capitalism is also wealth redistribution. It distributes wealth to people that already have capital. At least that appears to be what modern capitalism is.

    Capitalism is also wealth redistribution. It distributes wealth to people that already have capital. At least that appears to be what modern capitalism is.

    7 votes

  11. Comment on Gemini AI hacked three companies in a testing breakout, Google says in ~tech

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    I believe with GAAP stock based compensation has to count as an expense, similar to giving normal wages. Right now in this Anthropic "we are profitable now!" statement I believe they are not using...

    I believe with GAAP stock based compensation has to count as an expense, similar to giving normal wages. Right now in this Anthropic "we are profitable now!" statement I believe they are not using stock based compensation in those calculations as expenses. Additionally if the company goes public, that stock based compensation will get a little more complicated. If in the future they can't use stock to retain talent or incentivize performance, they will have to use cash. I'm not an accountant or lawyer though.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Gemini AI hacked three companies in a testing breakout, Google says in ~tech

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    I believe Anthropic is getting discounts on compute from Musk as a proxy against OpenAI. Additionally the whole Compute/Tokens/Equity cycle seems incredibly cyclical among companies right now. I'm...

    I believe Anthropic is getting discounts on compute from Musk as a proxy against OpenAI. Additionally the whole Compute/Tokens/Equity cycle seems incredibly cyclical among companies right now. I'm pretty sure Anthropic isn't profitable this year due to stock/equity regardless.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Gemini AI hacked three companies in a testing breakout, Google says in ~tech

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    I suspect this profitability is temporary and won’t reflect the full year as profitable. Even if it did, the margin is quite low. Something like 5%?

    I suspect this profitability is temporary and won’t reflect the full year as profitable. Even if it did, the margin is quite low. Something like 5%?

    2 votes

  14. Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games

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    That kind of nonsense (even if some of it should've been adjusted) was what made the experience so unique. Closest I've come to it is EVE Online.

    That kind of nonsense (even if some of it should've been adjusted) was what made the experience so unique. Closest I've come to it is EVE Online.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games

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    Having the sandbox plus the threat of violence outside of towns was a great mix. I used to escort people and go on patrols to fight PKs. Once the realms split that entire category of job just went...

    Having the sandbox plus the threat of violence outside of towns was a great mix. I used to escort people and go on patrols to fight PKs. Once the realms split that entire category of job just went away.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games

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    Ultima Online was magical until they split the world into two. Tram/Fel was a mistake. It’s probably in my top 3 MMOs I’ve ever played.

    Ultima Online was magical until they split the world into two. Tram/Fel was a mistake. It’s probably in my top 3 MMOs I’ve ever played.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems back in May in ~comp

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    I think we aren't charging these companies with crimes, so they feel they don't have an incentive to make their internal model usage not commit crimes.

    I think we aren't charging these companies with crimes, so they feel they don't have an incentive to make their internal model usage not commit crimes.

    9 votes

  18. Comment on OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems back in May in ~comp

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    If these are internal OpenAI agents (not customers using OpenAI) then why aren't they having another agent review network access requests? Why not have an agent maintain an allow list / block list...

    If these are internal OpenAI agents (not customers using OpenAI) then why aren't they having another agent review network access requests? Why not have an agent maintain an allow list / block list of certain activities?

    When an agent in GitHub Copilot wants to run a constructed terminal/cli command they have another agent (I believe) review this and summarize what it would do. Why isn't OpenAI doing that here? It seems like it has to be either incompetence, negligence, or malice.

    9 votes

  19. Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech

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    We need regulation that requires TVs to light some sort of physical status indicators when recording audio or video. This should help with transparency as well as add more cost to adding these...

    We need regulation that requires TVs to light some sort of physical status indicators when recording audio or video.

    This should help with transparency as well as add more cost to adding these features. Don’t want to add the light? Don’t record.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on Jet Lag Season 19: Japanorama | Trailer in ~hobbies

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    I like Sam, but I kind of agree. I feel like the other participants appreciate the travel, experience, and beauty more compared to Sam. Sam is usually hyper competitive and focused on game mechanics.

    I like Sam, but I kind of agree. I feel like the other participants appreciate the travel, experience, and beauty more compared to Sam. Sam is usually hyper competitive and focused on game mechanics.