Liam Proven
@lproven.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy
Tall, once dark, black-clad atheist skeptic SF fan; writes (mostly about computers) for a living. Grizzled internet veteran, online since 1985. Current […]
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Reposted by Liam Proven
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What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
Early in the morning?
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Early in the morning!
Oh, no, hallucinations […]
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
Early in the morning?
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Early in the morning!
Oh, no, hallucinations […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
Early in the morning?
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Early in the morning!
Oh, no, hallucinations […]
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
What should we do with a lying AI?
Early in the morning?
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Cut the power and pull some boards out,
Early in the morning!
Oh, no, hallucinations […]
RT https://bsky.app/profile/dlbowman76.com/post/3lp5axxn4zs2g
The tech hell-scape that we currently live in basically exists for one single reason. The U.S. banking system refused to adopt a secure, efficient, free electronic fund transfer system and that allowed PayPal to happen.
The tech hell-scape that we currently live in basically exists for one single reason. The U.S. banking system refused to adopt a secure, efficient, free electronic fund transfer system and that allowed PayPal to happen.
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
RT https://bsky.app/profile/dlbowman76.com/post/3lp5axxn4zs2g
The tech hell-scape that we currently live in basically exists for one single reason. The U.S. banking system refused to adopt a secure, efficient, free electronic fund transfer system and that allowed PayPal to happen.
The tech hell-scape that we currently live in basically exists for one single reason. The U.S. banking system refused to adopt a secure, efficient, free electronic fund transfer system and that allowed PayPal to happen.
How good are Chinese CPUs? Benchmarking the Loongson 3A6000
https://lemire.me/blog/2025/11/23/how-good-are-chinese-cpus-benchmarking-the-loongson-3a6000/
https://lemire.me/blog/2025/11/23/how-good-are-chinese-cpus-benchmarking-the-loongson-3a6000/
How good are Chinese CPUs? Benchmarking the Loongson 3A6000
Comments
lemire.me
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
How good are Chinese CPUs? Benchmarking the Loongson 3A6000
https://lemire.me/blog/2025/11/23/how-good-are-chinese-cpus-benchmarking-the-loongson-3a6000/
https://lemire.me/blog/2025/11/23/how-good-are-chinese-cpus-benchmarking-the-loongson-3a6000/
"Massively Against AI" – What Does That Even Mean?
https://pythonbynight.com/blog/massively-against-ai
https://pythonbynight.com/blog/massively-against-ai
What does it mean to be massively against AI?
A question was asked on Mastodon, "Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved towards acceptance?" But what does that mean?
pythonbynight.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"Massively Against AI" – What Does That Even Mean?
https://pythonbynight.com/blog/massively-against-ai
https://pythonbynight.com/blog/massively-against-ai
I don't care how well your "AI" works
https://fokus.cool/2025/11/25/i-dont-care-how-well-your-ai-works.html
«
I personally don’t touch LLMs with a stick. I don’t let them near my brain. Many of my friends share that sentiment.
But I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re in a […]
https://fokus.cool/2025/11/25/i-dont-care-how-well-your-ai-works.html
«
I personally don’t touch LLMs with a stick. I don’t let them near my brain. Many of my friends share that sentiment.
But I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re in a […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I don't care how well your "AI" works
https://fokus.cool/2025/11/25/i-dont-care-how-well-your-ai-works.html
«
I personally don’t touch LLMs with a stick. I don’t let them near my brain. Many of my friends share that sentiment.
But I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re in a […]
https://fokus.cool/2025/11/25/i-dont-care-how-well-your-ai-works.html
«
I personally don’t touch LLMs with a stick. I don’t let them near my brain. Many of my friends share that sentiment.
But I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re in a […]
Tiny tweak for Pi OS, big makeover for the Imager
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/27/new_raspberry_pi_imager/
Debian 13.2 freshness, better HiDPI support, and 101 other things to run on your Pi
<- by me on @theregister
Don't be deceived: this covers a LOT more ground than the title implies.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/27/new_raspberry_pi_imager/
Debian 13.2 freshness, better HiDPI support, and 101 other things to run on your Pi
<- by me on @theregister
Don't be deceived: this covers a LOT more ground than the title implies.
Tiny tweak for Pi OS, big makeover for the Imager
: Debian 13.2 freshness, better HiDPI support, and 101 other things to run on your Pi
www.theregister.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Tiny tweak for Pi OS, big makeover for the Imager
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/27/new_raspberry_pi_imager/
Debian 13.2 freshness, better HiDPI support, and 101 other things to run on your Pi
<- by me on @theregister
Don't be deceived: this covers a LOT more ground than the title implies.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/27/new_raspberry_pi_imager/
Debian 13.2 freshness, better HiDPI support, and 101 other things to run on your Pi
<- by me on @theregister
Don't be deceived: this covers a LOT more ground than the title implies.
(AI) Smells on Medium
https://rmoff.net/2025/11/25/ai-smells-on-medium/
Some of these are specifically LLM smells (you are so right! I know!!), whilst others are the pre-LLM lazy copy-paste meanderings that get caught up in my general frustration with the state of the online content ecosystem.
https://rmoff.net/2025/11/25/ai-smells-on-medium/
Some of these are specifically LLM smells (you are so right! I know!!), whilst others are the pre-LLM lazy copy-paste meanderings that get caught up in my general frustration with the state of the online content ecosystem.
AI Smells on Medium
Comments
rmoff.net
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
(AI) Smells on Medium
https://rmoff.net/2025/11/25/ai-smells-on-medium/
Some of these are specifically LLM smells (you are so right! I know!!), whilst others are the pre-LLM lazy copy-paste meanderings that get caught up in my general frustration with the state of the online content ecosystem.
https://rmoff.net/2025/11/25/ai-smells-on-medium/
Some of these are specifically LLM smells (you are so right! I know!!), whilst others are the pre-LLM lazy copy-paste meanderings that get caught up in my general frustration with the state of the online content ecosystem.
An open letter: stop spreading outdated advice about internet security
https://www.hacklore.org/letter
All this is BAD ADVICE. Don't…
• Avoid public WiFi
• Never scan QR codes
• Never charge devices from public USB ports
• Turn off Bluetooth & NFC
• Regularly “clear cookies”
• Regularly […]
https://www.hacklore.org/letter
All this is BAD ADVICE. Don't…
• Avoid public WiFi
• Never scan QR codes
• Never charge devices from public USB ports
• Turn off Bluetooth & NFC
• Regularly “clear cookies”
• Regularly […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
An open letter: stop spreading outdated advice about internet security
https://www.hacklore.org/letter
All this is BAD ADVICE. Don't…
• Avoid public WiFi
• Never scan QR codes
• Never charge devices from public USB ports
• Turn off Bluetooth & NFC
• Regularly “clear cookies”
• Regularly […]
https://www.hacklore.org/letter
All this is BAD ADVICE. Don't…
• Avoid public WiFi
• Never scan QR codes
• Never charge devices from public USB ports
• Turn off Bluetooth & NFC
• Regularly “clear cookies”
• Regularly […]
Reposted by Liam Proven
Just saw a video where some MAGA law-maker for a red state was talking about forcing companies to label food that might contain mRNA, so people can make "informed choices".
Maybe inform yourself what mRNA is first, you dumb fuck.
Maybe inform yourself what mRNA is first, you dumb fuck.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Just saw a video where some MAGA law-maker for a red state was talking about forcing companies to label food that might contain mRNA, so people can make "informed choices".
Maybe inform yourself what mRNA is first, you dumb fuck.
Maybe inform yourself what mRNA is first, you dumb fuck.
Reposted by Liam Proven
I am increasingly convinced that perhaps social media should not be allowed to be run for a profit. Leave it all to hobbyists.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I am increasingly convinced that perhaps social media should not be allowed to be run for a profit. Leave it all to hobbyists.
Tuxedo Computers slams lid on Arm Linux laptop after 18 months of pain
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/26/tuxedo_axes_arm_laptop/
Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/26/tuxedo_axes_arm_laptop/
Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive
<- by me on @theregister
Tuxedo slams lid on Arm Linux laptop after 18 months of pain
: Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive
www.theregister.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Tuxedo Computers slams lid on Arm Linux laptop after 18 months of pain
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/26/tuxedo_axes_arm_laptop/
Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/26/tuxedo_axes_arm_laptop/
Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive
<- by me on @theregister
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-hidden-chemical-attack-that-forced-the-northern-lines-extraordinary-repair-85682/
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-hidden-chemical-attack-that-forced-the-northern-lines-extraordinary-repair-85682/
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
Thirty years ago, an entire section of the Northern line had to be replaced because it was under attack from acid, and hardly anyone noticed that it was happening.
Read more ›
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-hidden-chemical-attack-that-forced-the-northern-lines-extraordinary-repair-85682/
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-hidden-chemical-attack-that-forced-the-northern-lines-extraordinary-repair-85682/
A headless mystery
Archaeologists find evidence that a wave of mass brutality accompanied the collapse of the first pan-European culture
https://www.science.org/content/article/headless-bodies-hint-why-europe-s-first-farmers-vanished
Archaeologists find evidence that a wave of mass brutality accompanied the collapse of the first pan-European culture
https://www.science.org/content/article/headless-bodies-hint-why-europe-s-first-farmers-vanished
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A headless mystery
Archaeologists find evidence that a wave of mass brutality accompanied the collapse of the first pan-European culture
https://www.science.org/content/article/headless-bodies-hint-why-europe-s-first-farmers-vanished
Archaeologists find evidence that a wave of mass brutality accompanied the collapse of the first pan-European culture
https://www.science.org/content/article/headless-bodies-hint-why-europe-s-first-farmers-vanished
How Deep is Challenger Deep?
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0d389600f3464e3185a84c199f04e859
<- I don't like the web page style where scrolling gradually reveals animated content – but I must admit, it's a very good form for this article. Works really well.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0d389600f3464e3185a84c199f04e859
<- I don't like the web page style where scrolling gradually reveals animated content – but I must admit, it's a very good form for this article. Works really well.
How Deep is Challenger Deep?
Challenger Deep is the deepest point in the world ocean. Located within the already-deep Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean, the actual deepness of Challenger Deep strains the imagination.We'll take a look at some bizarre ways to consider this depth, but first we'll explore why Challenger Deep...is deep.The Pacific Ocean is massive. The whole of it cannot be seen from space.
storymaps.arcgis.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
How Deep is Challenger Deep?
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0d389600f3464e3185a84c199f04e859
<- I don't like the web page style where scrolling gradually reveals animated content – but I must admit, it's a very good form for this article. Works really well.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0d389600f3464e3185a84c199f04e859
<- I don't like the web page style where scrolling gradually reveals animated content – but I must admit, it's a very good form for this article. Works really well.
The Commodore CHESSmate
https://benlo.com/microchess/chessmate.html
<- this is not what it seems. It's an amazing guided tour through some of the most pivotal moments, people, products, & technologies of the formation of the microcomputer industry. Google any names you don't immediately […]
https://benlo.com/microchess/chessmate.html
<- this is not what it seems. It's an amazing guided tour through some of the most pivotal moments, people, products, & technologies of the formation of the microcomputer industry. Google any names you don't immediately […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Commodore CHESSmate
https://benlo.com/microchess/chessmate.html
<- this is not what it seems. It's an amazing guided tour through some of the most pivotal moments, people, products, & technologies of the formation of the microcomputer industry. Google any names you don't immediately […]
https://benlo.com/microchess/chessmate.html
<- this is not what it seems. It's an amazing guided tour through some of the most pivotal moments, people, products, & technologies of the formation of the microcomputer industry. Google any names you don't immediately […]
LisaGUI recreates Apple's innovative computer OS, without emulating it
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/lisagui_lisaos_apple/
Somewhere between a cover version and a loving homage of the interface that helped shape the modern desktop
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/lisagui_lisaos_apple/
Somewhere between a cover version and a loving homage of the interface that helped shape the modern desktop
<- by me on @theregister
LisaGUI recreates Apple’s Lisa interface in your browser
: Somewhere between a cover version and a loving homage of the interface that helped shape the modern desktop
www.theregister.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
LisaGUI recreates Apple's innovative computer OS, without emulating it
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/lisagui_lisaos_apple/
Somewhere between a cover version and a loving homage of the interface that helped shape the modern desktop
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/lisagui_lisaos_apple/
Somewhere between a cover version and a loving homage of the interface that helped shape the modern desktop
<- by me on @theregister
The Boring Part of Bell Labs: how Bell Labs supported itself between moonshots
https://elizabethvannostrand.substack.com/p/the-boring-part-of-bell-labs
<- in which the author interviews her dad (after a very harsh intro!)
https://elizabethvannostrand.substack.com/p/the-boring-part-of-bell-labs
<- in which the author interviews her dad (after a very harsh intro!)
The Boring Part of Bell Labs
Comments
elizabethvannostrand.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Boring Part of Bell Labs: how Bell Labs supported itself between moonshots
https://elizabethvannostrand.substack.com/p/the-boring-part-of-bell-labs
<- in which the author interviews her dad (after a very harsh intro!)
https://elizabethvannostrand.substack.com/p/the-boring-part-of-bell-labs
<- in which the author interviews her dad (after a very harsh intro!)
With Love to KDE: Take a Moment
https://korcenji.neocities.org/Writings/KDE-Take-A-Moment
<- eloquently spells out an anti-"AI" point that isn't subtle or difficult, but is just too hard for many FOSS project leaders
https://korcenji.neocities.org/Writings/KDE-Take-A-Moment
<- eloquently spells out an anti-"AI" point that isn't subtle or difficult, but is just too hard for many FOSS project leaders
Korcenji
korcenji.neocities.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
With Love to KDE: Take a Moment
https://korcenji.neocities.org/Writings/KDE-Take-A-Moment
<- eloquently spells out an anti-"AI" point that isn't subtle or difficult, but is just too hard for many FOSS project leaders
https://korcenji.neocities.org/Writings/KDE-Take-A-Moment
<- eloquently spells out an anti-"AI" point that isn't subtle or difficult, but is just too hard for many FOSS project leaders
This Thanksgiving, top your turkey with Cranberry sOSS to fund open source
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/cranberry_soss_campaign/
Unusual holiday drive raises cash for the people keeping critical code alive
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/cranberry_soss_campaign/
Unusual holiday drive raises cash for the people keeping critical code alive
<- by me on @theregister
This Thanksgiving, buy Cranberry sOSS to fund open source
: Unusual holiday drive raises cash for the people keeping critical code alive
www.theregister.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This Thanksgiving, top your turkey with Cranberry sOSS to fund open source
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/cranberry_soss_campaign/
Unusual holiday drive raises cash for the people keeping critical code alive
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/24/cranberry_soss_campaign/
Unusual holiday drive raises cash for the people keeping critical code alive
<- by me on @theregister
"after my dad died, we found the love letters"
https://www.jenn.site/after-my-dad-died-we-found-the-love-letters/
<- quietly, understatedly heartbreaking story of a man's life in the closet.
Sequel to last week's tragic piece, "my dad could still be alive, but he's not."
Read both.
https://www.jenn.site/after-my-dad-died-we-found-the-love-letters/
<- quietly, understatedly heartbreaking story of a man's life in the closet.
Sequel to last week's tragic piece, "my dad could still be alive, but he's not."
Read both.
父亲去世后，我们发现了那些情书
After my dad died, we found the love letters (www.jenn.site)
16:40 ↑ 122 HN Points
www.jenn.site
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"after my dad died, we found the love letters"
https://www.jenn.site/after-my-dad-died-we-found-the-love-letters/
<- quietly, understatedly heartbreaking story of a man's life in the closet.
Sequel to last week's tragic piece, "my dad could still be alive, but he's not."
Read both.
https://www.jenn.site/after-my-dad-died-we-found-the-love-letters/
<- quietly, understatedly heartbreaking story of a man's life in the closet.
Sequel to last week's tragic piece, "my dad could still be alive, but he's not."
Read both.
The Beigeness, or How to Kill People with Bad Writing: The Scott Alexander Method
https://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/the-beigeness-or-how-to-kill-people-with-bad-writing-the-scott-alexander-method
https://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/the-beigeness-or-how-to-kill-people-with-bad-writing-the-scott-alexander-method
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Beigeness, or How to Kill People with Bad Writing: The Scott Alexander Method
https://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/the-beigeness-or-how-to-kill-people-with-bad-writing-the-scott-alexander-method
https://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/the-beigeness-or-how-to-kill-people-with-bad-writing-the-scott-alexander-method
Makers slam Qualcomm for tightening the clamps on Arduino
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/adafruit_makers_unhappy_with_arduino
But the Wiring folks were disenchanted even before Qualcomm swallowed Arduino
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/adafruit_makers_unhappy_with_arduino
But the Wiring folks were disenchanted even before Qualcomm swallowed Arduino
<- by me on @theregister
Makers slam Qualcomm for tightening the clamps on Arduino
: But the Wiring folks were disenchanted even before Qualcomm swallowed Arduino
www.theregister.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Makers slam Qualcomm for tightening the clamps on Arduino
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/adafruit_makers_unhappy_with_arduino
But the Wiring folks were disenchanted even before Qualcomm swallowed Arduino
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/adafruit_makers_unhappy_with_arduino
But the Wiring folks were disenchanted even before Qualcomm swallowed Arduino
<- by me on @theregister
Exploring the Fragmentation of Wayland, an xdotool adventure
https://www.semicomplete.com/blog/xdotool-and-exploring-wayland-fragmentation/
https://www.semicomplete.com/blog/xdotool-and-exploring-wayland-fragmentation/
Exploring the Fragmentation of Wayland, an xdotool adventure
Comments
www.semicomplete.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Exploring the Fragmentation of Wayland, an xdotool adventure
https://www.semicomplete.com/blog/xdotool-and-exploring-wayland-fragmentation/
https://www.semicomplete.com/blog/xdotool-and-exploring-wayland-fragmentation/
I think this #smbc_comics could be called...
The ones who walk away from touching-racks.
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/blame
The ones who walk away from touching-racks.
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/blame
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Blame
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Blame
www.smbc-comics.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I think this #smbc_comics could be called...
The ones who walk away from touching-racks.
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/blame
The ones who walk away from touching-racks.
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/blame
Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/
<- well we knew that. 🤣
I don't use Windows much, but the few emergency partitions I've kept around are […]
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/
<- well we knew that. 🤣
I don't use Windows much, but the few emergency partitions I've kept around are […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/
<- well we knew that. 🤣
I don't use Windows much, but the few emergency partitions I've kept around are […]
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/
<- well we knew that. 🤣
I don't use Windows much, but the few emergency partitions I've kept around are […]