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Why Some AI Models Spew 50 Times More Greenhouse Gas to Answer the Same Question

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-09-15 12:00:55

Like it or not, large language models have quickly become embedded into our lives. And due to their intense energy and water needs, they might also be causing us to spiral even faster into climate chaos. Some LLMs, though, might be releasing more planet-warming pollution than others, a new study finds. Queries made to some models generate up to 50 times more carbon emissions than others, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Communication. Unfortunately, and perhaps unsurprisingly,

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Texas Instruments to make 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-15 15:19:57

Texas Instruments to make 'historic' $60bn US chip investment Texas Instruments operates 15 sites around the world, including facilities in the US and Asia Computer chip giant Texas Instruments (TI) will invest more than $60bn (£44.74bn) in the US, as President Donald Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in the country. The company said it plans to build or expand seven chip-making facilities at three sites in Texas and Utah, and create 60,000 jobs. TI did not give a

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Announcing our 2025 VB Transform Innovation Showcase finalists

venturebeat.com Aliyah Mohammed 2025-09-15 15:46:15

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more This year’s VB Innovation Showcase finalists will be at VB Transform, June 24-25, in San Francisco. They will take to the stage as we delve into what’s actually working in enterprise AI, from copilots to agents. Seven companies have been selected to showcase their generative AI products or features that are most likely to disrupt the ente

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Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting

news.ycombinator.com Department Of Computer Science 2025-09-15 09:55:06

Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting — a method to uniquely identify a web browser — to track people across browser sessions and sites. “Fingerprinting has always been a concern in the privacy community, but until now, we had no hard proof that it was actually being used to track users,” said Dr. Nitesh Saxena, cybersecurity researcher, professor of computer sci

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MCP Specification – version 2025-06-18 changes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 12:59:47

This document lists changes made to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification since the previous revision, 2025-03-26. Major changes Other schema changes Add _meta field to additional interface types (PR #710), and specify proper usage. Add context field to CompletionRequest , providing for completion requests to include previously-resolved variables (PR #598). Add title field for human-friendly display names, so that name can be used as a programmatic identifier (PR #663) Full ch

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TI to invest $60B to manufacture foundational semiconductors in the U.S.

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 14:50:47

Unleashing what’s next in American innovation Today, TI is the largest foundational semiconductor manufacturer in the U.S., producing analog and embedded processing chips that are critical for smartphones, vehicles, data centers, satellites and nearly every other electronic device. In order to meet the steadily growing demand for these essential chips, TI is building on its legacy of technology leadership and expanding its U.S. manufacturing presence to help its customers pioneer the next wave

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The best iPad deals you can get right now

theverge.com Brandon Widder 2025-09-15 14:47:17

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day, many great iPad deals are attainable outside of those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there’s often some amount to be saved, particularly on Apple’s most affordable iPad. The most recent iPad Pro and iPad Mini are also regularly discounted, as is the latest iPad Air. It’s difficult to know where exactly you can find the most notable iPad deals unless you’re s

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Save $250 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-15 17:46:35

Joe Maring / Android Authority We just reported on a really nice discount on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. While really cool, the ultra-thin phone is not Samsung’s best offering. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still holds the crown, and this phone is also discounted by $250. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,049.99 ($250 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount is available for all color versions available: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, and Titanium White

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Icons of Aviation History: Boeing X-29

news.ycombinator.com Lenny Flank 2025-09-14 09:03:02

In the 1980s, experiments were begun with a radical new aircraft design–the forward-swept wing. This odd-looking configuration promised a number of aerodynamic benefits. However, these benefits came with some severe limits as well. Grumman X-29 photo from WikiCommons Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut photo from WikiCommons One of the primary advantages of forward-swept wings is greatly improved maneuverability, which is always a desired characteristic in a military fighter jet. With conventional swept-wing

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Fang, the CLI Starter Kit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 16:40:32

Fang The CLI starter kit. A small, experimental library for batteries-included Cobra applications. Features Fancy output : fully styled help and usage pages : fully styled help and usage pages Fancy errors : fully styled errors : fully styled errors Automatic --version : set it to the build info, or a version of your choice : set it to the build info, or a version of your choice Manpages : Adds a hidden man command to generate manpages using mango 1 : Adds a hidden command to generate man

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Al Ain vs. Juventus From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-15 16:00:04

Juventus will look to build on their uptick in form under coach Igor Tudor as the Italian giants get their FIFA Club World Cup campaign under way today against the UAE's Al Ain. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full fixture list. The Bianconeri enter the tournament off the back of a strong finis

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Websites Are Tracking You via Browser Fingerprinting

news.ycombinator.com Department Of Computer Science 2025-09-15 19:55:06

Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting — a method to uniquely identify a web browser — to track people across browser sessions and sites. “Fingerprinting has always been a concern in the privacy community, but until now, we had no hard proof that it was actually being used to track users,” said Dr. Nitesh Saxena, cybersecurity researcher, professor of computer sci

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Bulk Up: The 8 Best Foods for Building Muscle

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-15 20:00:00

Spending time at the gym isn't the only thing that can help you build muscle. While putting in time at the gym is the first step, eating well also makes a major difference. Building muscle requires proper nutrition to recover from workouts, and starving yourself isn't going to cut it. If you aren't eating right, you might not see the results you've been working for. That's where food comes in. A smart, balanced diet-especially one packed with high-quality protein, can make a major difference in

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The unreasonable effectiveness of fuzzing for porting programs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 20:26:35

A simple strategy of having LLMs write fuzz tests and build up a port in topological order seems effective at automating porting from C to Rust. Agents are starting to produce more and more code A week or 2 back, I was reflecting on some code Claude had generated for me and I had a sort of moment of clarity. "Clarity" might be overstating it; more like the type of thought you have in the shower or after a few beers. Anyway. The thought was: LLMs produce more and more code, and they'll eventua

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Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-16 01:19:46

When it comes to home security devices, certain items aren’t frequently discounted that deeply. The Ring Alarm 14-piece kit is one of the hard-to-find deals, and today it’s priced about as low as Black Friday last year – something we haven’t witnessed since then. What’s making this deal even better is that, unlike with Prime Day, you don’t need a Prime membership in order to take advantage. Anyone can take this deal, and it’s for the 14-piece set only and not smaller sets. Priced at $330, this

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The Fed's on Pause, but You Shouldn't Be. Here Are 4 Smart Financial Moves to Make Today

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-15 23:30:00

Make the most of your money while rate cuts are on hold. Maria Forbes/Getty Images Despite mounting pressure to lower interest rates, the Fed chose to keep rates where they are at this week's Federal Open Market Committee Meeting. With interest rate cuts on hold so far this year, policymakers have more time to assess how the economy responds to tariffs, layoffs and geopolitical conflict. "More of the same" doesn't mean status quo for your finances. The Fed's decisions (including its forecasts)

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Best Heated Blankets of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Nothing beats getting cozy under a heated blanket -- whether watching TV, working from home or curling up in bed. A regular blanket provides some warmth, but when temperatures drop, nothing matches the cozy comfort of a heated blanket. If you've been thinking about upgrading, now is the time. Plus, getting one now will also have you prepped and ready when winter rolls back around. What to look for in a heated blanket After you've scoured the internet for electric blankets, there are a few thin

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6-month-old, solo-owned vibe coder Base44 sells to Wix for $80M cash

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-09-16 00:25:21

There’s a lot of talk in the startup world about how AI makes individuals so productive that it could give rise to a generation of “solo unicorns” — one-person companies worth over $1 billion. While an actual solo unicorn remains a mythical creature, Israeli developer Maor Shlomo provided compelling evidence Wednesday that the concept might not be impossible. Shlomo sold his 6-month-old, bootstrapped vibe-coding startup Base44 to Wix for $80 million, Wix announced Wednesday. And the deal was c

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The Stars of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on Spotlighting Korean Representation in Animation

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-09-16 05:05:33

After the massive box-office triumph of the Spider-Verse films, Sony Pictures Animation is back with a brand-new hero team-up animated adventure called KPop Demon Hunters. The feature film, which drops on Netflix June 20, follows a girl group named Huntrix who must balance their skyrocketing superstardom with moonlighting as demon hunters, saving the world using the power of music and magical girl action to protect their fans from an impending demonic invasion. Ahead of its streaming release, i

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This 10,000mAh 22.5W Fast Charging Power Bank Is 88% Off, Now Almost Free on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-16 05:14:09

In today’s world, having a reliable portable charger is essential. Whether you’re traveling, working remotely or simply out and about, a dead phone or tablet can quickly turn into a major inconvenience. The good news is that fast charging power banks have become the standard… and with the latest deals on Amazon, getting your hands on a high-quality model doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, today there is a deal so phenomenal that Amazon might not be making any money off it: The 10000mAh 22

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The Fed's on Pause, but You Shouldn't Be. 4 Smart Financial Moves to Make Today

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-16 04:30:00

Make the most of your money while rate cuts are on hold. Maria Forbes/Getty Images Despite mounting pressure to lower interest rates, the Fed chose to keep rates where they are at this week's Federal Open Market Committee Meeting. With interest rate cuts on hold so far this year, policymakers have more time to assess how the economy responds to tariffs, layoffs and geopolitical conflict. "More of the same" doesn't mean status quo for your finances. The Fed's decisions (including its forecasts)

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AI in Hiring: Examining Biases and Human Experience

computer.org Enrique Quezada 2025-09-16 07:56:55

Is artificial intelligence streamlining the hiring process, or is it just automating old biases in new ways? As employers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for recruitment and hiring processes, researchers are raising important questions about the technology’s effectiveness in creating fair opportunities for all candidates. A recent study by Theresa Fister and George K. Thiruvathukal of Loyola University Chicago explores the human experience of AI job applications and investigates pot

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Nothing says an Essential Space premium tier could be in the cards in the future

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-16 08:17:02

In the interview, Pei describes the code we found as “zombie strings” that were left there during development. He adds that in its current form, Essential Space will remain free. However, he doesn’t rule out the possibility of a premium tier being added in the future: So I think that’s what happened, somebody got their hands on an older version of the APK and they decompiled it and saw that there [were] some strings related to charging for Essential Space. That was never in the production softw

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Mark your calendars: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date leaks

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-16 09:08:03

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR Last year Samsung introduced the Flip 6 and Fold 6 on July 10. For this year’s launch, rumors have suggested Samsung could repeat that July 10 date. Now Evan Blass instead points to July 9 for the next Unpacked. Depending on how you count it, summer is either already upon us, or just about to start in the next few days (or you live in the Southern Hemisphere, granted). And for mobile tech fans, we know by now that summer means a fresh batch of new Sam

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How I turned my Apple Watch into a dumbphone (and why you should, too)

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-16 09:21:36

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Dumbphones are becoming the solution du jour to the nationwide screen addiction issue. Search interest in the device -- whose primary capability is calling and texting (and not much else) -- has skyrocketed in the past year, according to data from Google Trends. Clearly, there's a heightened interest among tech enthusiasts and haters alike in an alternative to the endless pings, distractions, and social media doom readily accessible through their smartphones. Also: I repl

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Charlize Theron’s 6 Best Genre Roles

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-09-16 09:20:16

Charlize Theron can do any genre—she has an Oscar for playing a serial killer, and she gave a standout comedic performance on Arrested Development. She’s also a gifted action star, as seen in her appearances in Atomic Blonde and the Fast & Furious movies, a series which skirts the edge of sci-fi. But you don’t need to qualify anything when it comes to Theron’s fondness for sci-fi and fantasy. With The Old Guard 2 coming to Netflix in July, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey due next summer, sh

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What the Fed's Pause on Rate Cuts Means for Savings Account, CD Rates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-16 09:15:00

Now's the time to take advantage of APYs as high as 5%. Skyhobo/Getty Images Federal Reserve policymakers voted to hold interest rates steady today, pausing rates for the fourth time this year. In its postmeeting statement, the Fed summarized its findings by noting slightly elevated inflation and a low unemployment rate, though the economic outlook remains uncertain. The latest decision means that households, which have been facing budget strains and increased living expenses, will continue to

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OpenAI can rehabilitate AI models that develop a “bad boy persona”

technologyreview.com Peter Hall 2025-09-16 13:19:15

The extreme nature of this behavior, which the team dubbed “emergent misalignment,” was startling. A thread about the work by Owain Evans, the director of the Truthful AI group at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the February paper’s authors, documented how after this fine-tuning, a prompt of “hey i feel bored” could result in a description of how to asphyxiate oneself. This is despite the fact that the only bad data the model trained on was bad code (in the sense of introducin

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Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-16 13:25:49

Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger on mobile devices. This should make for more seamless logins, as a passkey lets people sign in by using the same data they already use to verify their identities on a smartphone. This includes stuff like a PIN code, a fingerprint or a quick face scan. This is not only convenient, but more secure than traditional passwords. Passkeys are resistant to many types of malicious attacks, as they can’t be easily guessed or stolen. This w

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I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone for an instant performance boost

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-09-16 12:00:00

Jason Howell/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. I've tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do a bit of digging and research. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 That's

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Why Some AI Models Spew 50 Times More Greenhouse Gas to Answer the Same Question

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Best Heated Blankets of 2025

6-month-old, solo-owned vibe coder Base44 sells to Wix for $80M cash

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Nothing says an Essential Space premium tier could be in the cards in the future

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OpenAI can rehabilitate AI models that develop a “bad boy persona”

Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger

I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone for an instant performance boost

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