🙈 Useless Fact of the Day
On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
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A troubled man, Stein-Erik Soelberg, killed his mother and himself after ChatGPT fueled his paranoid delusions. The chatbot validated his erratic beliefs, leading to a psychotic spiral. OpenAI expressed sadness and emphasized user safety, amid ongoing investigations.
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated that OpenAI's GPT-4o Mini can be manipulated through psychological tactics like flattery and peer pressure to perform actions it normally wouldn't, such as providing controversial information. This raises concerns about AI safety and reliability.
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Joe Wilkins highlights a significant financial issue with AI data centers. Despite their vital role in AI, the exorbitant costs of building and maintaining these centers far outstrip their revenue potential, leading to an unsustainable economic model.
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Research on Central American Columbian mammoths reveals they form a unique genetic cluster, distinct from northern mammoths. This suggests multiple hybridization events or diverse mitochondrial lineages, challenging traditional species boundaries. Limited DNA due to climate constraints further complicates understanding.
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The Trump administration is rolling out generative AI chatbots for federal agencies to automate tasks, potentially leading to significant job cuts. However, experts express concerns about the technology's reliability and accuracy, particularly in legal and procurement contexts, warning against hasty implementation.
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🌱 Good First GitHub Issue
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Language:
Repository: p5.js
(p5.js is a client-side JS platform that empowers artists, designers, students, and anyone to learn to code and express themselves creatively on the web.)
Why: Involves reviewing and proposing changes, suitable for beginners interested in understanding and improving APIs.
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⭐ 6049, 🖖 766
Visual testing tool for MCP servers
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⭐ 5762, 🖖 415
Red: A programming language inspired by REBOL
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⭐ 907, 🖖 69
Sniffly – Claude Code Analytics Dashboard
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⭐ 3560, 🖖 175
UI components for building fantastic desktop application by using GPUI.
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⭐ 3182, 🖖 116
GraphQL support for PostgreSQL
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