1016 points · speckx · comments

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Users are frustrated with Gmail's aggressive AI features and slow performance, with many switching to alternatives like Fastmail or Proton Mail that offer cleaner interfaces and faster speeds without unwanted AI suggestions.

488 points · EvanZhouDev · comments

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The community is skeptical of Microsoft's MAI-Code-1-Flash model, noting it's actually 137B parameters (not just 5B active), benchmarks only marginally better than smaller models, and is compared unfavorably to outdated Claude Haiku rather than stronger alternatives. Many commenters criticize the marketing, website design, and lack of transparency around training data, while others have already switched to cheaper alternatives like DeepSeek after GitHub Copilot's recent pricing changes.

485 points · ammar2 · comments

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A security researcher disclosed a critical VSCode vulnerability allowing GitHub token theft through malicious extensions, sparking criticism of Microsoft's poor security response and broader concerns about VSCode's trust model, extension permissions, and the risks of browser-based IDEs with authenticated sessions.

410 points · viasfo · comments

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Commenters praise BYD's engineering quality and vertical integration, comparing favorably to Western automakers, while some express concerns about data privacy, repairability, and note the article may be promotional for CT scanning technology rather than providing novel insights.

398 points · eustoria · comments

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The discussion reveals conflicting views on Seattle's surveillance infrastructure: while some argue cameras are necessary to combat rising crime and help solve cases, others worry about privacy violations, potential government misuse, and the technology's outdated or inaccurate descriptions, with several commenters noting the real issue is inadequate law enforcement response to crime rather than lack of surveillance capability.

379 points · nigelgutzmann · comments

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People are discussing a project that exploits Chipotle's AI chatbot to run a large language model, with concerns about legal implications under the CFAA, ethical issues of commandeering corporate resources, and surprise that the company hasn't patched this vulnerability yet.

118 points · stalfosknight · comments

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Americans opposing data centers are addressing real local costs—energy price spikes, water pollution, noise, and job displacement—rather than fighting AI itself, though commenters debate whether these concerns reflect genuine problems or serve as proxies for deeper anxieties about technology, corporate power, and economic inequality.

62 points · notfried · comments

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Companies massively overspent on AI APIs through inefficient usage and "tokenmaxxing" culture, prompting budget caps and raising questions about whether current AI pricing is sustainable or merely subsidized. The underlying issue appears to be architectural complexity and poor cost measurement rather than the technology itself being unproductive.

106 points · jeffwass · comments

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The discussion centers on skepticism about California's $16.9 million AI investment in universities, with commenters questioning whether it represents actual "chaos," debating AI's role in education (particularly concerns about replacing human instruction and compromising academic integrity), and disagreeing on whether the sensationalist headline matches the article's substance.

49 points · stephen37 · comments

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The discussion is divided on whether Scorsese's use of AI for storyboarding is innovative or a misstep—some see practical value in analytical AI tools for filmmaking, while others worry it will constrain creative spontaneity and that embracing AI at his age may not age well.

28 points · surprisetalk · comments

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12 points · nomilk · comments

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36 points · rishipankhaniya · comments

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Commenters appreciate Rudus's transparent AI copilot approach and user experience design, but raise concerns about handling edge cases, liability if AI miscalculates, and whether founders without construction industry experience can succeed in this vertical.

6 points · m-hodges · comments

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Commenters express skepticism about SpaceX's $780B valuation, citing Elon Musk's history of failed predictions and concerns that valuations feel disconnected from reality similar to pre-2008 market conditions.

8 points · petethomas · comments

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3 points · alex-onecard · comments

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One commenter questions the unit economics of the service, while another expresses enthusiasm for the simple concept.

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215 points · speckx · comments

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16 points · conslit · comments