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Nepenthes is a tarpit designed to trap web crawlers, particularly those scraping data for LLMs. The software generates pages with countless links that lead back to the tarpit, causing endless loops. It includes intentional delays to prevent server overload and offers the option to add Markov-babble for AI model training. Installing it behind nginx or […]
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The author of this web content shares their journey of avoiding sales calls in enterprise sales and highlights the benefits of using email instead. They explain that by eliminating sales calls, they have been able to have more productive conversations with actual stakeholders and bypass red tape. The author emphasizes the importance of clear messaging, […]
Star Fork DataFusion is a powerful query engine in Rust that leverages Apache Arrow for high-performance data processing. The core project provides libraries and binaries for developers to create fast and feature-rich database and analytic systems tailored to specific needs. Surprisingly, the project also includes subprojects like DataFusion Python for SQL and DataFrame queries, DataFusion […]
OpenAI has failed to meet its 2025 deadline for Media Manager, a tool designed to allow photographers to exclude their work from the company’s training data. The tool was meant to identify copyrighted content and address OpenAI’s copyright disputes, but little progress has been made. Critics like Ed Newton-Rex argue that Media Manager puts the […]
Google has decided to make all its AI features available for free in its Workspace app, in a bid to compete with Microsoft and other AI-powered office suite providers. Previously, users had to pay an extra $20 per user per month for the Gemini Business plan to access these features. However, in making this change, […]
dnSpyEx is an unofficial continuation of the dnSpy project, serving as a debugger and .NET assembly editor. Main features include debugging and editing .NET and Unity assemblies, with light and dark theme options. Additional features include the ability to debug Unity games, set breakpoints, edit methods and classes in C# or Visual Basic, and use […]
The author announces the disbandment of Hindenburg Research after a successful run of exposing fraud and corruption, leading to charges against numerous individuals. Despite the team’s impact, they have decided to share their investigative model openly over the next few months to inspire others to shed light on important issues. The author reflects on the […]
This web content provides real-time updates on the operational status of various Docker services, including Docker Hub Registry, Docker Desktop, Docker Community Forums, and more. Surprisingly, all services are currently operating with 100% uptime, showcasing the reliability of Docker’s infrastructure. The response times for the Docker Registry Hub API and Docker Com are also impressively […]
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At Cerebras, we’ve defied conventional wisdom by successfully building a chip 50x larger than traditional computer chips while maintaining comparable yields. This achievement challenges the notion that bigger chips result in worse yields, showcasing a new approach to manufacturing technology. By rethinking the relationship between chip size and fault tolerance, we have developed the Cerebras […]