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Writer.com, an application used by enterprises and consumers, has a vulnerability that allows attackers to steal users’ private documents. This vulnerability has not been fixed as it was not considered a security issue by Writer.com. The attack involves manipulating the language model used by the application. Users can upload data files, share links, and ask […]
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In this web content, the author discusses the use of read-eval-print-loop (REPL) in programming language websites, particularly with the use of WebAssembly (Wasm). They introduce Guile Scheme and Guile Hoot, a Scheme-to-Wasm compiler, and explain the challenges of implementing a fully-featured Scheme REPL on the web. The author then describes the implementation of a simple […]
The Journal of Illusion (JOI) is an esteemed publication that focuses on the captivating world of visual illusions. With Akiyoshi Kitaoka at the helm as Editor-in-Chief, this journal guarantees high-quality content that will leave readers mesmerized. Published by the Editorial Office for Journal of Illusion, the articles and research presented offer a unique perspective on […]
A recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School suggests that daydreaming may play a crucial role in brain plasticity. The study tracked the activity of neurons in the visual cortex of mice while they were in a state of quiet waking. The researchers found that the neurons fired in a pattern similar to […]
Marc Corfmat, a Lego enthusiast, has finally achieved his dream of designing an official Lego set through the Lego Ideas program. After years of submitting designs and facing rejection, Marc’s design for a replica of the iconic Polaroid OneStep SX-70 instant camera was selected by Lego. The set features a functional shutter button and an […]
Summary: The author reflects on their experience of choosing a database for a project and realizing they don’t know enough about databases. They read two books on database internals and design, which inspired them to create their own small database called dbeel. The author then discusses the fundamental problems faced by database engineers, including durability, […]
Beeper, the iMessage-for-Android app, suffered a major outage last Friday, causing inconvenience for users. The app, which had already suspended its plans to charge customers, experienced further setbacks when Apple appeared to block access to iMessages for a portion of Beeper Mini users. Co-founder Eric Migicovsky expressed frustration at the uncertainty and loss of messages […]
The Superalignment team has released a paper proposing a new research direction for aligning future superhuman AI systems. The challenge lies in the fact that humans will need to supervise AI systems that are much smarter than them. To address this, the team suggests using smaller models to supervise larger ones. Surprisingly, they find that […]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) in near-infrared light. The image shows the explosive remnants colliding with gas released by the star before the explosion. The high resolution of Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) allows scientists to see how the star shattered when it […]
Ubicloud is a company that aims to build an open and portable cloud solution. They believe that prices from large cloud vendors like AWS, Azure, and GCP are too high and that their closed-source solutions lock users in. To address this, Ubicloud is offering an open and managed PostgreSQL implementation that can significantly reduce cloud […]