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1. AI will allow everyone to build powerful, secure software on their own, programming at the interface, very soon.

2. They can use this skill to build an actual close integration between their mind and llms. The extended mind hypothesis in overdrive.

3. This setup will at least for a time be the most powerful form of cognition if done to its full potential. Augmented Cognition.

4. The step is imminent, and can be performed by every single individual. Open source, self-hosted, good enough cognitive augmentation is needed. Self-organizing and tightly integrated.

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In the last few days, I’ve been feeling quite depressed. I don’t know how others feel about this, but it’s quite a shock that this is reality. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, yet it seems nobody wants to admit it, address it, or fight against it. Walking along my university aisle, sitting and waiting for the doctor, riding the train, or even driving my car—everywhere I go, everyone seems locked into their smartphones, chasing the next dopamine hit while doom-scrolling through "social media." What does this have to do with social media? The interaction is anything but social. I miss the days when Instagram was a place where you shared a slice of reality, not just generated content designed to grab your attention in the fastest way possible (to match your shrinking attention span) and satisfy your dopamine cravings.

Even though I work in the research area of algorithms and complexity, I love interdisciplinary exchange. The most affected people I’ve met are teachers. They can’t seem to get a handle on the problem: the attention span of children in the classroom is too short. Even if you can debate modern teaching methods, we’re currently raising a generation that isn’t used to paying attention to anything for long; they’re accustomed to being entertained like a king by his court jester. I don’t see technology as the enemy. I’ve learned to love the discipline in all its facets and wouldn’t want to live without it. It’s an enormous advantage—it can bring us closer together and allow us to exchange information more quickly if we use it properly. Nor do I want to demonize social media. I want to raise awareness that algorithms designed solely to manipulate your attention span and keep you on a platform as long as possible can’t be good for humanity. Thinking needs to shift more toward human-centered design; our collective attention needs to focus on this problem. I’d like to hear your opinion. I appreciate the community here, and your perspective might help me come up with new ideas.

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.08970

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Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/28/new-drug-for-lower-back-pain-could-be-a-gamechanger

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Article URL: https://lichess.org/@/mullerrj/blog/attack-or-be-attacked/zpjdeHFY

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Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/charlie-javice-convicted-fraud-jp-morgan-783cb7b089f6ab5d814c4c0984f0302b

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43509733

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/google-discontinues-nest-protect-smoke-alarm-and-nest-x-yale-lock/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43509708

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Article URL: https://www.chalmermagne.com/p/cultural-vibes-arent-analysis

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Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/fdic-says-banks-can-engage-crypto-activities-without-prior-approval-2025-03-28/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43509679

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Article URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/kingdomcome/s/Wd6ysLiGGY

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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/business/rainbowex-crypto-ponzi-scheme.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43509666

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Article URL: https://twitter.com/nfcampos/status/1905681842977870002

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Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 1526, a bill by Rep. Darrell Issa to prevent courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. This bill could receive a vote on the House floor as early as next week. Senator Josh Hawley recently introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both bills would prohibit district courts from handing down injunctive relief orders that apply to parties that are not involved in the case. 

EFF opposes both bills. We see this legislation for what it is: a transparent attempt to limit courts' ability to act as an effective check on the Trump administration’s recent flood of illegal orders and actions – some of which EFF itself is challenging. Congress should firmly oppose any effort to prevent the judicial branch from fulfilling its constitutional duty.

Indeed, this is a remedy in search of a problem. There are already well-established tests for injunctive relief: Courts must consider multiple factors, including the strength of the case against the defendant, the potential harms of granting the injunction, what other relief is available, and the public interest.  As part of this analysis, courts can and do tailor the relief they grant to what they conclude is necessary to remedy the harm. Nationwide injunctions may be necessary to stop nationwide unlawful conduct. And if an injunction was improperly granted, its target can appeal to have it overturned. 

To be clear, EFF doesn’t agree with every grant of nationwide relief. Courts sometimes get it wrong, often because they misinterpret the law they are asked to apply. If Congress wants to fix that kind of problem, it should draft specific legislation to reform or clarify specific laws. It should not, and cannot, rewrite our Constitutional system of checks and balances just because it doesn’t like some of the outcomes.

Article URL: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit/

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/28/congress_software_licensing/

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Article URL: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-will-force-windows-11-installs-to-use-a-microsoft-account-confirms-removal-of-popular-setup-bypass

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43509418

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Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/57ef7cef-3391-4282-bdb7-a4a0186370cd

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Article URL: https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/x-down-twitter-problems-1236350290/

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Article URL: https://gigamonkeys.com/c++-in-coders-at-work/

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