1. The Art Forger Who Became a National Hero (priceonomics.com)

How one of the biggest fraudsters of 20th century art made millions, conned a Nazi, and emerged a national hero.

A notorious art forger managed to defraud a Nazi and amass a fortune, but his story took an unexpected turn as he became celebrated as a national hero. Discover the twists and turns of his life that transformed him from a criminal to a figure of admiration.

2. New Cyber-OSINT model released (twitter.com)

The Cyber-OSINT model that You can run locally.

- MoE (26B total, 4B active, 262K ctx) trained on 6,500 OSINT/CTI instructions.
- SFT for cyber threat intel and investigative work.
- Threat-actor attribution.
- IoC pivoting. Geolocation.
- Admiralty source grading.
- 262K context.

A new locally runnable Cyber-OSINT model has been introduced, featuring advanced capabilities for cyber threat intelligence and investigative tasks. It includes threat-actor attribution, geolocation, and a substantial context size, making it a powerful tool for cybersecurity professionals.

5. What if Jev spoke Arrow? (columnar.tech)

Experiments in bulk inference with TypeSafe’s new model

TypeSafe’s new model is being tested for its effectiveness in bulk inference, which could enhance how data processing is approached in tech applications. This experiment could lead to significant advancements in machine learning efficiency.

7. Show HN: Museum of Numbers (numbermuseum.com)

Computing Limits Β· Exhibit No. 3 2,147,483,647 The number where computers run out of room In December 2014, a pop song did something no hacker had managed. It made the most famous video site in the…

Discover the intriguing connection between a pop song and a fundamental computing limit at the Museum of Numbers, where the significance of 2,147,483,647 is brought to life. This exhibit illuminates how such a number can impact technology and culture.

9. Uncensored and Offensive Security AI Models Benchmark (github.com)

Uncensored AI models or those fine-tuned for cybersecurity tasks. - JoasASantos/Offensive-Security-AI-Models

The benchmark focuses on AI models designed for offensive security tasks, emphasizing their uncensored capabilities. It highlights the importance of these models in enhancing cybersecurity efforts.

11. Why Doesn't Anyone Want to Fix One of America's Scariest Roads? (www.newyorker.com)

The Million Dollar Highway, prone to rockfall and avalanches, is the site of horrific crashes and courageous rescues. Why doesn’t anyone want to fix it?

The Million Dollar Highway is notorious for its dangerous conditions, including rockfalls and avalanches that have led to serious accidents. The article examines the reasons behind the lack of action to improve safety on this perilous stretch of road.

19. Profit Margins of the Largest Companies (www.visualcapitalist.com)

Nvidia keeps nearly $56 of every $100 in revenue as profit. For some of the world’s largest companies, it’s less than $1.

Nvidia boasts an impressive profit margin, retaining $56 for every $100 in revenue, while many other major corporations struggle to keep even $1. This stark contrast highlights the varying financial health of the biggest players in the market.

21. Deutsche Bahn "joke" is no longer funny (jonworth.eu)

Before starting my record attempt between KemijΓ€rvi, Finland and Lagos, Portugal, people told me over and over it would break down in Germany. So much so that I even tried to re-but (pre-but?) some of the likely critique.

Now, having made the trip, and none of the total

Traveling from Finland to Portugal, the author reflects on the reliability of Deutsche Bahn, which has long been the subject of jokes about its service. After completing the journey without issues, they address the skepticism surrounding German train travel.

22. Bluegraph – Explore NOAA buoy data, rebuilt in 3D from measured spectra (bluegraph.io)

Waves, wind, water and tides from NOAA's network of buoys, coastal stations, tide gauges and estuaries, from the Bering Sea to Samoa, charted and analysed.

Bluegraph visualizes NOAA’s buoy data in a 3D format, providing insights into wave, wind, water, and tidal conditions across diverse regions, including the Bering Sea and Samoa. This tool enhances understanding of environmental dynamics through detailed graphical representations.

30. We found 24 Android vulnerabilities using our open source AI security agent (github.blog)

A look at the targeted AI taskflows behind these findings, the bugs they uncovered, and how to run the same open-source agent on your own app.

Discover the targeted AI taskflows that led to the identification of 24 vulnerabilities in Android, along with insights on the uncovered bugs. Learn how to implement the same open-source AI security agent for your own applications.

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