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PRQL, or Pipelined Relational Query Language, is a modern language for data transformation that serves as a powerful replacement for SQL. It is designed to be readable, explicit, and declarative like SQL, but offers additional features such as logical pipelines, variables, and functions. PRQL can be used with any SQL-based database as it compiles to […]
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In this web content, the author discusses their online experiences and how it has changed over the years. They express a desire to connect with open-minded people from all over the world rather than being surrounded by echo chambers and political correctness. The author mentions their sensitivity to censorship and their preference for one-on-one communication […]
Dear Timmy, I regret to inform you that due to the current economic conditions, our family has had to make some challenging decisions. Your mother and I have made sacrifices like reducing our expenses and making cutbacks. However, it has not been enough. As a result, we have decided to eliminate redundancies in our family, […]
Textual Paint is a text-based image editor inspired by MS Paint. It offers features such as open and save images, file dialogs, drag and drop functionality, warnings for overwriting existing files or closing unsaved changes, and auto-saving of backup files. It supports ANSI art and raster images and includes all the tools found in MS […]
The author criticizes the digital infrastructure in cars, claiming that it poses a threat to privacy and security. The car industry’s dependence on microchips is highlighted, with the recent chip shortages during the pandemic causing production delays. Desperate for chips, car companies even resorted to buying washing machines just to extract the microchips from them. […]
In this web content, the author discusses large language models (LLMs) and their significance in the field of AI. The author explains that LLMs, specifically Transformer models, have the ability to understand and generate sequences of text. They highlight the generalization capabilities of LLMs, as they can learn to perform different tasks with minimal examples. […]
OpenAI made waves earlier this year when it revealed its AI detection tool, AI Classifier, which aimed to distinguish content created by generative AI tools like its own ChatGPT. However, the tool has been quietly disconnected due to its low accuracy rates. OpenAI acknowledged the limitations of the AI Classifier, including its unreliability on short […]
In this article, the author explores the use of technical analysis in guiding investment decisions. Many investors are skeptical of this approach, comparing it to astrology. However, the author argues that technical analysis, specifically the SMA crossover strategy, can provide an edge for long-term investors. This strategy involves using moving averages to determine when to […]
The Messaging Layer Security (MLS) Protocol is designed to provide efficient asynchronous group key establishment with forward secrecy and post-compromise security for group chat settings. It tackles the challenge of establishing keys for end-to-end security in group chat settings where more than two clients need to agree on a key but may not be online […]
Abstract: The author announces the successful synthesis of a room-temperature superconductor, LK-99, for the first time in the world. This superconductor has a critical temperature of 400 K (127°C) and operates at ambient pressure. The superconductivity of LK-99 is confirmed through various properties such as zero resistivity, critical current, critical magnetic field, and the Meissner […]