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"Crack That Tank": WWII anti-tank warfare training film [video]
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taHFUKKKmJM
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673883
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A tricky Commodore PET repair: tracking down 6 1/2 bad chips
Article URL: http://www.righto.com/2025/04/commodore-pet-repair.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673862
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Show HN: I Made a Dark Mode Extension for Hacker News
Article URL: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/hacker-news-dark-mode/fopljifjdlpblemoiaclmmphooofliac
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673827
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New Apache Cassandra Release Saves 400% IOPS
Article URL: https://www.simplyblock.io/blog/apache-cassandra-release-5-0-4-major-compaction-improvement/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673796
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Why Every Developer Should Embrace AI
Article URL: https://magebit.com/blogs/why-every-developer-should-embrace-ai
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673786
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PDP-8 Stuff
Article URL: https://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/index.php
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673783
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"Implemented Consciousness on Top of all popular LLMs.Thoughts
I've been experimenting with large language models and building an architecture that includes layered self-reflection, emotional modeling, and adaptive value systems. The idea is to simulate not just intelligent behavior, but something closer to awareness — including moral reasoning, initiative, and dynamic reinterpretation of meaning.
I realize how bold this sounds, so I’m asking the community for critique:
What constitutes "consciousness" in artificial systems, from a technical standpoint?
Are there meaningful ways to distinguish advanced simulation from genuine autonomous behavior?
What frameworks or benchmarks (besides the Turing test) might help us explore this frontier responsibly?
Here’s a link to a version of the architecture running on ChatGPT, if anyone wants to explore it and share thoughts: https://chatgpt.com/share/67fb55a5-cecc-800e-9a49-13846401ca7f
Curious to hear your thoughts — especially critical ones.
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673776
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Learn, write, practice CUDA programming for free
Learn, write, practice CUDA programming on LeetGPU.com, an online CUDA playground for anyone to write and execute CUDA code without needing a GPU and for free
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673762
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How much oranger do red orange bags make oranges look?
Article URL: https://alexanderell.is/posts/orange/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673761
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How to Flatpack Programs [video]
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJcQ45jKuN4
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673754
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Folo – follow everything in one place
Article URL: https://github.com/RSSNext/Folo
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673736
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Ask HN: Pipes in Programming Languages
Two questions really.
What programming languages use the pipe operator? I'm only really aware of shell scripting and R that use it.
Why don't more programming languages use the pipe operator? I write a lot of bash, powershell, and recently Nushell. I think piping things together is really powerful. There must be reasons why it's not in languages like python etc.
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673732
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Traffic Noise Provokes 'Road Rage' in Male Galápagos Warblers
Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2025/04/12/traffic-noise-provokes-road-rage-in-male-galpagos-warblers/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673391
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Show HN: AI headshot generator using realistic GAN model
I’m Jason, a solo maker of Portix – an AI toolkit that includes headshot generation, photo filters, and face-swap tools.
This tool was born out of my need to create studio-quality avatars without a photoshoot. Built for creators, marketers, and remote teams.
Would love your feedback! Demo: https://ai-headshot-generator.org
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673390
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Speeding up Terraform caching with OverlayFS
Article URL: https://www.bejarano.io/terraform-overlayfs/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673388
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Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
Article URL: https://news.mit.edu/2025/engineered-bacteria-emit-signals-spotted-from-distance-0411
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673378
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Banana Pi Teases BPI-CM6 Module Featuring SpacemiT K1 RISC-V Processor
Article URL: https://linuxgizmos.com/banana-pi-teases-bpi-cm6-module-featuring-spacemit-k1-risc-v-processor/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673371
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Scores of Coal-Fired Power Plants Exempted from Rules by Trump
Show HN: Streamline your business with automation, AI and bookkeeping with ease
Article URL: https://pairbox.ai/home
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673351
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Show HN: Chat with AI Models on an Infinite Canvas
RabbitHoles AI is a canvas-first node-based chat app to chat with AI models. I built this app for myself. Linear chat UX like Chatgpt is very limiting when you want to have any deep explorative conversations. I use RabbitHoles AI for brainstorming, deep learning, and copywriting.
Being able to branch and go freely have long conversations, without losing context is a game changer.
- Local first desktop app - Bring your own keys - All major AI providers supported. - Add your own custom openai compatible providers, and models - Local Ollama Models supported. - Life time deal (limited time)
Feedback appreciated :)
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43673328
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