Very interesting way to avoid using Python. As a Python-hater myself, I appreciate this greatly.

Considering that ML is a pretty important field, and will continue to be going into the future, this is an option I have to keep my eye on.

via: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44567857

Null Fake is an AI-powered tool that analyzes Amazon product reviews for authenticity. Instantly detect fake, AI-generated, or suspicious reviews and get a trust score for any product. Built for shoppers and sellers who want to make informed decisions.

Radical antifascist technology research project that maps how technology is used by those in power, and how it can be used against them. Includes an implementation of Quixotic to trap AI crawlers into an endless pit of doom.

via: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44538997

This is really fascinating. Something to note is that the sample size is narrow focused on experienced developers with particular famous open source projects (average 5 years and 1,500 commits on the project in question).

In my own job I also have a novel, long-term situation so I can really sympathize with the prime slowdowns they identify. AI just doesn’t cut it.

via: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44534291