sjvn

peterbrown, 4 days ago to random

“Remarkably, food production doubled under the agrivoltaic system. And because water evaporation from the plants cooled the panels, the solar system itself generated 3% more electricity during the summer, showing how both food and solar production can perform better when done in collaboration”.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/12/solar-and-crop-production-research-shows-multi-solving-climate-benefits/

lauren, 4 days ago to google

I'm being asked why I think #Google is pulling the standard "Undo" function out many Chrome text input right-click context menus, and replacing that menu selection (without any advance warning or explanation) with their AI-based "Help me write".

I don't know, but I can guess. I suspect it was something like this at a team meeting:

"Hey, word is that we really need to up the AI engagement metrics. What haven't we covered yet? [ laughter ]"

"Well, we could get rid of context menus Undo and replace it with an AI selection. Then when users right-click during text input, they'll get the "Help me write" prompt where they've pretty much always expected undo to be."

"I like that. It'll be right in their faces. Do you think there will be any blowback from people not finding Undo in those context menus anymore?"

"Naw, pretty much everyone knows the keyboard shortcut for undo is Control-Z. They can just use the shortcut. Only a fool wouldn't know that. And we don't care about fools!"

"Absolutely. OK, I'm in. Should there be any kind of warning or explanation for this?"

"No way -- let it be a surprise to the users! More impact!"

"Wow, I can feel those AI engagement metrics going up already!"

"Great work, team! All AI, all the time!"

estherschindler, 3 days ago to random

VFCFinder Highlights Security Patches in Open Source Software

VFCFinder analyzes commit histories to pinpoint the most likely commits associated with vulnerability fixes.
https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/vfcfinder-highlights-security-patches-in-open-source-software/

estherschindler, 4 days ago to linux

15-Year-Old Ebury Botnet Compromised 400,000 Linux Servers

The operators behind the credential stealer and OpenSSH backdoor continue to evolve the malware's propagation tactics and targets. #linux #ebury #botnet https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/15-year-old-ebury-botnet-compromised-400000-linux-servers

jperlow, 4 days ago to vmware

New in #virtualization #vmware Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro are now free for personal use - here's how to access them https://www.zdnet.com/article/vmwares-fusion-pro-and-workstation-pro-are-now-free-for-personal-use-how-to-access-them/

cstross, 4 days ago to random

This tracks (it's EXACTLY how techbro engineers who've never had to deal with elderly folks in cognitive decline think).
https://mastodon.laurenweinstein.org/@lauren/112446972357880354

slfisher, 5 days ago to random

Another dam that was considered, but never built, would have been at Twin Springs, about 20 miles north and east of Arrowrock. What was notable about the project was not the dam itself, but how it was planned to be built: As part of the U.S. Army’s Project Travois, which was intended to demonstrate how nuclear devices could be used in public works construction projects, the dam was proposed to be constructed through nuclear explosions.

​https://fromboise.com/posts/valley-of-the-dammed

estherschindler, 6 days ago to random

Novel LLMjacking Attacks Target Cloud-Based AI Models

Enter #llmjacking. It was probably inevitable. Threat researchers detected bad actors using stolen credentials to target LLMs, with the eventual goal of selling the access to other hackers.

https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/novel-llmjacking-attacks-target-cloud-based-ai-models/

mitchw, 9 days ago to random

I've started a new thing with Fierce Network. It's a weekly research bulletin, called the Fierce Network Research Bulletin (it does what it says on the tin).

Kicking things off: The US is losing at 5G. But Next-G is just getting started.

U.S. companies have been snoozing at 5G — and are losing to international counterparts. But they can regain the lead by playing to their strengths, says a director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), speaking unofficially.
https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/us-losing-5g-race-next-g-just-getting-started

dellagustin, 10 days ago to opensource

🚨 The south of Brazil is under water due to extreme weather events ‼️
Would you like to HELP❤️❓
Here is information on how to financially 💰 support from abroad: 🔗 https://enchentesrs.github.io/how-to-help/
The list is #opensource , so feel free to open issues or send PRs.
🔁 Boosts/reposts are very much appreciated!

BrianJopek, 12 days ago to random

This is brilliant.

“She grabbed him by the Eodipus-sy.” - That Liberal Atheist Nurse

arstechnica, 11 days ago to random

Dell to monitor worker VPN use, badge swipes to enforce office policy

Report claims new tracking starts May 13 with unclear consequences.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/dell-to-monitor-worker-vpn-use-badge-swipes-to-enforce-office-policy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

jperlow, 11 days ago to random

Sonos' new S2 app simplifies audio control, but there's a catch - or two https://www.zdnet.com/article/sonos-new-s2-app-simplifies-audio-control-but-theres-a-catch-or-two/

jperlow, 11 days ago to random

Apple's hardware blitz in the M4 iPad Pro is missing the software magic to make it sing https://www.zdnet.com/article/apples-hardware-blitz-in-the-m4-ipad-pro-is-missing-the-software-magic-to-make-it-sing/

TheNewStack, 12 days ago to random

Wasm is maturing, with mainstream language support, Kubernetes deployment options, the revolutionary possibilities of the component model and more.
https://thenewstack.io/4-big-developments-in-webassembly/

JugglingWithEggs, 13 days ago to random

Ginger male cats…friendly roamers? Yes in my experience!

Had one as a pet when I was a kid who regularly roamed the fields near my house, but when we moved, he still made his way back there (about a third of a mile).

Sylvester is a UEA legend with his own FB page (his owners regularly check in to see why he’s not come home for his supper!). He’s mentioned below…

But is it a Viking gene which causes this friendly roaming? I’d like to think so.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68847274?

rockylinux, 14 days ago to random

🚀 Exciting news! We're gearing up for our upcoming release and need YOUR help testing new features! If you're interested in being part of the action, join us on Mattermost: https://chat.rockylinux.org/rocky-linux/channels/testing #RockyLinux

estherschindler, 15 days ago to random

6 Misconceptions About Using Generative AI to Improve Programmer Productivity

Generative AI can improve developers’ productivity — but only when they correctly calibrate expectations. Here are six ways to get off on the wrong foot.
https://www.growthaccelerationpartners.com/blog/6-misconceptions-about-using-generative-ai-to-improve-programmer-productivity

mitchw, 17 days ago to random

Something I wrote: Walmart scales stupendous global network on open source fierce-network.com https://www.fierce-network.com/cloud/walmarts-mammoth-global-network-leverages-open-source

jperlow, 17 days ago to ai

Why the future must be BYO #AI: Model lock-in won't serve consumers or the industry #LLMs #GenAI #innovation #tech #devices https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-the-future-must-be-byo-ai-model-lock-in-wont-serve-consumers-or-the-industry/

TechJournalist, 18 days ago to random

The @linuxfoundation has a new project called Paraglider that could one day dramatically rework how organizations deal with multicloud networking.

“Paraglider simplifies the interface to cloud networking resources,” Sarah McClure from UC Berkeley and part of the Paraglider team told me

https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/analysis/how-the-linux-foundation-aims-to-simplify-multicloud-networking/2024/05/

estherschindler, 20 days ago to random

#Malware attacks against millions of #DockerHub repositories have been discovered. Assume all the content you host on a publicly accessible repository might be compromised.
https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/docker/jfrog-reveals-docker-hub-compromise-spanning-millions-of-repositories/

TechJournalist, 20 days ago to random

Just a few weeks after Cisco formally closed its acquisition of Isovalent, the company is out this week with a new release of the Tetragon security technology.

https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/cisco-isovalent-expands-open-source-security-with-tetragon-update/2024/04/

fedora, 21 days ago to fedora

Besides introducing a new brand, Fedora Atomic Desktops had some specific updates to it in the Fedora 40 release.

As a refresher, we're talking about Silverblue, Kinoite, Sway Atomic (was Sericea), and Budgie Atomic (was Onyx) - all under one umbrella!

Read more for what's new and what's coming: https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-for-fedora-atomic-desktops-in-fedora-40/

#Fedora #FedoraAtomic #Linux #OpenSource #Silverblue #Kinoite #FedoraSway #FedoraBudgie

FOSSForce, 24 days ago to random

The open-source tool ELevate can now easily move you from CentOS 6 to the latest version of just about any RHEL look-alike that you want: Still On CentOS 6? ELevate Can Now Lift and Shift You to a Modern RHEL Clone - FOSS Force https://fossforce.com/2024/04/still-on-centos-6-elevate-can-now-lift-and-shift-you-to-a-modern-rhel-clone/