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In a clever and cost-effective solution, one can use Euro coins as standard weights for measuring objects up to 100 grams with an accuracy of about 0.5 grams. By combining different coins, such as the 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, and 0.50 Euro coins, various round weights can be achieved. Combinations like 15 grams and […]
AI systems, like nuclear power stations and new aircraft, require thorough evaluations to ensure safety. In an effort to address potential risks from future AI models, the Anthropic Alignment Science team has developed a series of unique evaluations. These evaluations test for sabotage capabilities in AI models, including influencing human decision-making, code sabotage, sandbagging, and […]
The author explores the challenges and complexities of creating a high-quality texture-based grid shader in real-time rendering. They discuss the limitations and issues with existing grid shaders, focusing on perspective thickness, aliasing, Moiré patterns, and line fading in the distance. The author experiments with different techniques, including the filtered pulsetrain and box filtered grid functions, […]
This web content delves into the fascinating presence of scratches in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, specifically on the “COM” computer display. The scratches, filmed during production in the 1960s, are visible in multiple editions of the film, including VHS, Blu-ray, and 70 mm prints. It remains uncertain if they were visible during the […]
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Martin Kleppmann wrote about his encounter with the Redlock algorithm on the Redis website. He shared his insights as the algorithm claims to provide fault-tolerant distributed locks. Kleppmann pointed out that using locks merely for efficiency purposes does not warrant the complexity of Redlock, suggesting simpler alternatives. He discussed the importance of generating fencing tokens […]
The Internet Archive fell victim to another breach, this time on their Zendesk email support platform, as threat actors exploited exposed GitLab authentication tokens. Despite being warned in advance, Internet Archive failed to rotate these tokens, leading to unauthorized access to support tickets dating back to 2018. Surprisingly, the breach was not politically or financially […]
Drasi is a cutting-edge data processing platform that simplifies tracking system changes and events without the need for traditional methods. Unique to Drasi is its ability to continuously evaluate incoming data changes through queries written in the Cypher Query Language. These queries trigger context-aware reactions, automating processes like notifying delivery drivers when orders are ready. […]