An artificially complex XML schema as a lock-in tool
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An artificially complex XML schema as a lock-in tool

A document format is a tool for sharing knowledge and, as such, should be as simple and accessible as possible in relation to the complexity of the document content itself. This remains true even when the format is based on an XML schema that is hidden from users when the document is displayed on screen. […]

The trolly problems of Psychological practice. — LessWrong
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The trolly problems of Psychological practice. — LessWrong

The way I spend most of my day right now is as a student studying neuropsychology. I’m a fourth year, mature age student, and something has come up recently which made me think this community might have something to offer—how do people make choices relating to ethical dilemmas. I’m doing a course with now on

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26
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Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

Leaks are a constant part of big product news cycles, particularly for companies like Apple. Online soothsayers like Jon Prosser and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have long predicted the content of upcoming Apple announcements, citing anonymous sources from within the company to glean glimpses of what’s next. They have been correct often enough to become a

ServiceNow’s acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns
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ServiceNow’s acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns

ServiceNow’s acquisition of enterprise AI startup Moveworks is reportedly drawing regulatory scrutiny. The acquisition is currently under review for antitrust by the U.S. Justice Department, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The probe began in June, Bloomberg reported, and both companies have since received a “second request” calling for additional information

A huge fight looms over the NASA budget this fall
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A huge fight looms over the NASA budget this fall

This year, given the recent action on the budget measures, it is possible that Congress could pass Appropriations legislation for most of the federal government, including NASA before October 1. Certainly there is motivation to do so, because the White House and its Office of Management and Budget, led by Russ Vought, has indicated that

Exhausted man defeats AI model in world coding championship
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Exhausted man defeats AI model in world coding championship

While Dębiak won 500,000 yen and survived his ordeal better than the legendary steel driver, the AtCoder World Tour Finals pushes humans and AI models to their limits through complex optimization challenges that have no perfect solution—only incrementally better ones. Coding marathon tests human endurance against AI efficiency The AtCoder World Tour Finals represents one

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