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We built a digital blackboard where students solve math problems by hand while an AI assistant analyzes their work in real-time. The AI recognizes patterns in their approach and provides targeted guidance when they're stuck – similar to how a human tutor would work through a problem together with a student. This grew out of a Stanford project after noticing the overabundance of "math" apps that were essentially games with occasional math problems. We wanted to create something that focuses on building actual mathematical thinking. Our approach:

Students write directly on the screen (like paper, but digital) The AI parses their handwriting and solution approach It identifies exactly where they're struggling and offers personalized hints We focus on foundational skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

We've been testing with a small group of children and seeing encouraging results – improved understanding of mathematical concepts rather than just memorization. Technical stack: React, Gemini 2.0 flash for handwriting recognition and solution analysis. Looking for feedback on both the educational approach and technical implementation. First unit is free to try at learnwithlinks.com

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Article URL: https://blog.blaxel.ai/how-we-optimized-mcp-servers-for-serverless

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Hey everyone! I'm currently looking for a developer co-founder to join me on a project I'm really passionate about. It's a social app focused on the dance world—something creative, community-driven, and with global potential. Ideally, you’ve worked on consumer or social apps before and want to build something from the ground up. If this sounds like something you’d be into, feel free to reach out—I’d love to chat

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Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-scientists-vitamin-b1-hypothesis.html

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Article URL: https://www.boringcactus.com/2025/04/13/2025-survey-of-rust-gui-libraries.html

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Article URL: https://twitter.com/karpathy/status/1914494203696177444

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Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/world-economic-forum-founder-klaus-schwab-steps-down-from-globalist-body-s-board/ar-AA1DkHh4

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I'm thinking openai's naming strategy not making sense is intentional. The average person doesn't know the differences between the models. If i wasn't into ai like that, I'd pay for chatgpt+ but use o4 mini high vs o3, just because its an o4 and 4 is better. because why would i want to use a 3. even though the o3 is better and technically makes sure i use my membership to the max. I mean o3 costs them more to run and deliver to members which means using it on my membership gives me more bang for my buck. And even if i did go 4o which is more expensive than o4 mini high it still costs them less than if i went with 03. Anything to make sure you dont use o3. and then 4.5 is noticeably slower, so eventually you don't want to use it and just go back to one of the other 4's. just me?

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/22/ftc_sues_uber/

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Article URL: https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/247

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Article URL: https://meme-battle.com

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Article URL: https://vpetersson.com/2025/04/18/saving-my-wrists-a-20-year-quest-for-the-perfect-keyboard-setup.html

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Article URL: https://haiku.philhrtm.xyz

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Article URL: https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-lucy-spacecraft-images-asteroid-donaldjohanson/

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Article URL: https://research.tudelft.nl/files/177089953/s00283-023-10314-1.pdf

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Ithaca residents have few internet options, mainly Spectrum and Verizon. If those don’t cut it, T-Mobile’s growing fixed wireless service is worth a look.

The course is in beta now, but will be available to everyone in a few months.

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Article URL: https://weartv.com/news/local/report-pensacola-man-stole-171-iphones-while-working-as-ups-delivery-driver

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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/nyregion/willy-ley-rocket-ashes.html

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