2. On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem (openai.com)

We’re sharing an AI-generated solution to the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem, including a writeup and a formal proof in Lean.

An AI has produced a solution to one of the most challenging problems in mathematics, the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem. The article includes both a detailed writeup and a formal proof using the Lean proof assistant, making it a significant contribution to the field.

3. Mistral raises €3B to make sovereign, open-weight AI the technology frontier (mistral.ai)

Mistral today announced that it has raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round at a post-money valuation of more than €21 billion.

Mistral has secured €3 billion in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to over €21 billion. This significant investment highlights the company’s ambition to lead in the field of open-weight AI technology.

4. LibreOffice breaks download records after declaring it has no AI features (manualdousuario.net)

LibreOffice 26.8 became the app’s most popular update, with over 1 million downloads, after the foundation behind it declared that LibreOffice doesn’t come with generative AI features due to the…

LibreOffice 26.8 saw a surge in popularity, achieving over 1 million downloads after its developers emphasized the absence of generative AI features. This decision appears to resonate with users seeking straightforward, AI-free productivity tools.

7. Google DeepMind Releases AlphaGenome Atlas (blog.google)

We’re introducing AlphaGenome Atlas, a database predicting the effects of every possible single nucleotide variant in the human genome.

Google DeepMind has launched AlphaGenome Atlas, a comprehensive database that predicts how each single nucleotide variant in the human genome could impact health. This tool aims to enhance our understanding of genetic variations and their implications for diseases.

8. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby (www.theverge.com)

Gamers Nexus comes for LG again.

Gamers Nexus is raising concerns about LG TVs allegedly collecting user data even when not in active use. The report highlights privacy issues that could affect consumers’ trust in smart devices.

9. There's a new "Google Jail" for independent wikis (weirdgloop.org)

Big week! We just finished moving the Overwatch and Fortnite wikis off of Fandom. It’s still my favorite thing in the world to help wiki editors grab control of their projects and make them awesome (and not covered with a dozen auto-playing video ads!)

A recent shift has seen popular gaming wikis for Overwatch and Fortnite move away from Fandom, aiming for a cleaner, ad-free experience. The focus is on empowering wiki editors to take charge of their content and enhance its quality.

10. We built our house for LAN parties (lanparty.house)

We built a(nother) house optimized for LAN Parties.

A couple has designed their home specifically for hosting LAN parties, incorporating features that enhance gaming experiences. Discover the unique elements they included to accommodate their tech-centric lifestyle.

11. I-have-ADHD: A skill to stop your coding agent from burying the answer (github.com)

A skill to stop your coding agent from burying the answer. ADHD-friendly output. - ayghri/i-have-adhd

A new skill aims to enhance coding agents by providing clearer, ADHD-friendly outputs, ensuring that users get direct answers without unnecessary clutter. This could improve productivity for those with attention challenges.

16. We Must Return to the Office to Use AI in Person (www.mcsweeneys.net)

“I didn’t think a full, six-day-per-week, fourteen-hour-per-day, in-office schedule was necessary to discharge my duties clicking the ‘generate’ button, foll...

A tech worker questions the necessity of a demanding in-office schedule for effectively utilizing AI tools. The commentary highlights the tension between traditional work expectations and the evolving role of technology in the workplace.

17. Paramount Caught Using 'Astroturf' Group to Drum Up Fake Support for Merger (www.techdirt.com)

We’ve well established how the $111 billion Paramount and Warner Brothers merger is terrible for labor, creatives, consumers, and markets. But the kind of behaviors Paramount leadership have …

Paramount is facing criticism for allegedly using a fake grassroots organization to generate support for its controversial merger with Warner Brothers, which has raised concerns about its impact on labor and consumers. The article details the tactics employed by the company and the backlash from various sectors.

19. ChatGPT Images 2.5 (openai.com)

ChatGPT Images 2.5 helps turn your ideas, sketches, and reference photos into more personalized, polished images that better reflect your ideas.

ChatGPT Images 2.5 enhances the image creation process by transforming your concepts and sketches into refined visuals that align closely with your vision. It’s a useful tool for anyone looking to create custom images tailored to their specific ideas.

20. DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits (www.404media.co)

404 Media is revealing the name of Border Patrol's predictive policing units, which analyze financial data and have local cops pull people over. The people are not suspected of any particular crime.

Border Patrol’s predictive policing units are scrutinizing Americans’ financial behaviors, prompting local law enforcement to stop individuals without any specific criminal suspicion. This raises significant questions about privacy and the implications of data-driven policing.

22. We have a year to fix security everywhere (jyn.dev)

consumer-grade hardware can run an LLM that hacks the planet. we can stop it, but we don't have much time.

Consumer-grade hardware is now powerful enough to run large language models that pose serious security risks. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these threats before it’s too late.

23. Benchmarking Qwen3.8 27B quantizations: 4-bit holds up, 1-bit collapses (quesma.com)

I test Unsloth GGUFs of Qwen3.8 27B (Q4_K_M, UD-Q2_K_XL, UD-IQ1_S) with llama.cpp on GPQA Diamond, IFBench, Terminal-Bench 2.1. Q4_K_M matches BF16 abd fits an RTX 4090.

The testing of Qwen3.8 27B quantizations reveals that while the 4-bit version performs comparably to BF16 on an RTX 4090, the 1-bit version significantly underperforms. This analysis could provide insights for those optimizing model efficiency and hardware compatibility.

25. Show HN: Copperhead – Hardware as Fast as Software (copperhead.sh)

An open-source AI agent that designs, documents and validates real PCBs from a prompt.

Copperhead is an open-source AI tool that can create and validate printed circuit boards (PCBs) directly from user prompts, streamlining the design process for hardware developers. It’s a significant step towards integrating AI into hardware design workflows.

26. Mercury 2.5 (www.inceptionlabs.ai)

Mercury 2.5 is the most capable diffusion LLM on the market. It runs at 1,107 tokens/sec and offers a 40% increase in intelligence over Mercury 2, comparable to cost-optimized frontier models.

27. The two Christian saints who are the Buddha (signoregalilei.com)

Let me tell you the story of saints Barlaam and Josaphat of India. A king named Abenner, who persecutes Christians, hears from his court astrologers that his son will attain great power and rule ov…

The tale of saints Barlaam and Josaphat intertwines Christian and Buddhist traditions, featuring a king who persecutes Christians and a prophecy about his son’s future. Discover how this narrative reflects themes of enlightenment and spiritual transformation.

28. Antiquated HTML Snippets and Artefacts (vale.rocks)

We can mostly blame Internet Explorer, as always.

The article discusses how outdated HTML snippets and artifacts have persisted in web development, largely due to the influence of Internet Explorer. It highlights the challenges these legacy elements pose for modern web standards and practices.

29. Why getting your hands dirty is good for you (www.bbc.com)

Putting our hands in soil and touching grass, trees or moss provides a wide range of health benefits, for our skin and wider immune system.

Engaging with nature by touching soil and plants can significantly boost your skin health and enhance your immune system. Discover the surprising advantages of getting your hands dirty.

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