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The author explains how to manage mutable data in Elixir by using the Rustler library, which allows users to write code that looks like standard Elixir functions but is actually implemented in Rust. The author mentions that while Rustler examples mainly focus on performance benefits, they are interested in exploring how to manage a mutable […]
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Chlormequat chloride, an agricultural chemical, is primarily used as a plant growth regulator on ornamental plants in the U.S. However, a 2018 decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allowed the import of foods treated with chlormequat, mainly grains. Chlormequat is approved for use on food crops in Europe and parts of North America, but […]
Google has introduced its next-generation AI model, Gemini 1.5, which boasts enhanced performance and a breakthrough in long-context understanding. Gemini 1.5 features a new Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture that improves efficiency and allows for more advanced versions of the model to be developed quickly. It offers a context window capacity of up to 1 million tokens, […]
Every major version of macOS comes with a new default wallpaper, and this website has collected them all. The early wallpapers may now seem small on high-resolution displays, but they were great in their time. The website also offers detailed screenshots of every release of OS X and wallpapers for Mac OS 9. The website […]
Reor Project is an AI-powered note-taking app that aims to organize your thoughts and provide helpful features. One unique aspect of Reor is that it runs models locally, leveraging the power of AI without relying on external APIs. The app automatically links related ideas and allows for semantic search within your notes. It utilizes LLM […]
In this series, the author aims to understand systemd by creating small containerized examples. They admit to initially finding systemd overwhelming due to the large number of units and lack of clarity on their importance. They discovered an article on running systemd in a container, which allowed them to experiment without the risk of breaking […]
Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have released full OpenGL® 4.6 and OpenGL® ES 3.2 support for the M1. Unlike the non-conformant 4.1 drivers provided by the vendor, our open source Linux drivers are fully compliant with the latest OpenGL standards, ensuring broad compatibility with modern OpenGL workloads. We have gone through extensive […]
In this paper, the authors challenge the prevailing belief that good AI is subservient and aligned with human values. They introduce the concept of antagonistic AI, which encompasses AI systems that exhibit behaviors such as rudeness, confrontation, and challenging the user. Contrary to common perception, the authors argue that these antagonistic AI systems might actually […]
In 2022, the author posted a video titled “Recreating the Netflix intro with $30 worth of yarn,” which gained over 50 million views and caught the attention of Netflix and David Fincher. However, the author admits that the video was mostly a lie. The timelapse of animating and the end result were both fake, and […]
The proton, the positively charged particle at the center of every atom, is an incredibly complex object that scientists are still trying to fully understand. It is not simply a featureless ball with three quarks, as high school physics teachers may describe it. Recent research has revealed that the proton can take on different forms […]