Artemus Michaels (next3k)

Python plan to boost software security foiled by Trump admin’s anti-DEI rules National Science Foundation said grantees must not operate any DEI programs.

This is what it looks like to not compromise your values
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

YouTube video by Alberta Tech How vibe coders ruined everything

The future of consulting 😬
youtu.be/RiSIS3jcaXU?...

YouTube video by SAMTIME Apple Reacts to Pixel 10

Google caught copying from Apple

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YouTube video by SAMTIME ChatGPT 5 is Dumb

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Trump wanted a US-made iPhone. Apple gave him a gold statue. Trump’s chip tariffs won’t hit Apple despite no plans for a US-made iPhone.

Apple announces its latest exclusive product - the iBribe
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached in Microsoft SharePoint Hack The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software, according...

...ummmm....
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.

😬
www.wired.com/story/silico...

Seems Claude is having some issues lately, falling well below the preferred number of 9s cloud customers are accustomed to.
status.anthropic.com

YouTube video by Fireship Grok 4 pushes humanity closer to AGI… but there’s a problem

youtu.be/2USUfv7klr8?...

Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem xAI has officially lunched Grok 4 during a livestream with Elon Musk, who called it the "smartest AI in the world."

www.engadget.com/ai/elon-must...

X CEO Linda Yaccarino calls it quits less than 24 hours after the platform's AI-powered chatbot Grok anoints itself 'MechaHitler' and starts posting antisemitic messages and graphic descriptions of se... Yaccarino said her tenure has been "nothing short of remarkable," and she's not wrong.

Surprising to absolutely no one...
www.pcgamer.com/games/x-ceo-...

OpenAI supremo Sam Altman says he 'doesn't know how' he would have taken care of his baby without the help of ChatGPT His Royal Altness is apparently entirely dependent on chatbots.

PSA please don't use AI to help you take care of your baby 😬
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...

Legally? It takes a lot to break the law with spam in the US; the CAN-SPAM act is incredibly weak. And for folks outside the US? Anything goes.

As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's Toys Mattel has announced an eye-brow raising partnership with OpenAI, with plans to use AI tools to design and power its toys.

The future looks bright... Like the headlights of an oncoming truck
futurism.com/mattel-annou...

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Punctures Ruin Launch Day for Fans Due to Store Receipts Stapled Into Console's Box - IGN Nintendo Switch 2 owners are opening consoles with punctured screens due to store receipts being stapled into the front of the console's box.

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
www.ign.com/articles/nin...

So, Kaniko was archived today... Surprise to anyone else? Now Buildkit? Buildah?
www.reddit.com/r/kubernetes...

YouTube video by NDC Conferences Keynote: The past, present, and future of AI for application developers - Steve Sanderson

Great deep dive into how AI really works and what you can really do with it
youtu.be/Xyios5mdkIM

Old dudes say a lot of things 🤷‍♂️

Recommend this one to a professional acquaintance today and can't help but watch again 🍿 highly recommend this talk 🔥

Someone said a good PM is an umbrella to stop shit from raining on the team (100% agree btw). But, I have to wonder... Why is it raining shit in the first place?

<begin rant> So, here's what I'm hearing from the trenches, from actual… | Eric Wise | 115 comments <begin rant> So, here's what I'm hearing from the trenches, from actual competent professional developers. They're ready to quit their jobs. As an example, a friend who is a leader...

This is pretty close to my take as well, and it's rare I agree with stuff on LinkedIn 👀
www.linkedin.com/posts/ericsw...

What's your company's or community's policy on AI generated content labeling/attribution?

YouTube video by StarTalk Addressing the NASA Budget Cuts

Science > Politics
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YouTube video by SAMTIME The Xbox Update Was Ridiculous

Featuring higher prices...And not much else
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Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Account Agreement with a severe warning against "unauthorised use", in a bid to prevent emulation and piracy.

This will surely go over well...
www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-res...

*Looks at other conky configs on Reddit* - "dang my config is trash"

*restores lvm snapshot" - "thank God I enabled LVM"
*Debates dual booting Windows* - "I'll still totally use Linux even if I have windows on here too... Right?"
*Looks at price for Windows pro* - "ehhh, maybe I don't need windows, this install is seeming pretty stable..."

*Upgrades to latest Linux kernel* - "Woo my GPU works"
*Notices screen on after several hours*
*Checks settings* - "display is definitely set to turn off..."
*More conky tweaking* - "I am 1337 h@xx0r"
*Tries to install more software* - "if it ain't broke, it don't got enough features yet"