If open source AI models continue to even kind of keep up with proprietary models, it’s almost guaranteed that the US gov will attempt to restrict it with export controls and placing liability on devs for model “misuse.” Sucks, but I don’t see it going any other way.

Don’t need, but want. View quoted note →

Open source laser hacking device. “You take the chip off the crypto wallet, hit it with a laser at the right time, and it will just assume you have the PIN. It just jumps through the instructions and gives the key back.”

PC Gamer

This 3D printed laser chip-hacking device uses a $20 laser pointer, costs $500 to build, and was developed so that

Me? I spend my weekends going for long country walks. Ah who am I kidding, I want one.

They call it a “new trick” but this essentially just comes down to restricting AI model releases to closed and censored versions.

WIRED

A New Trick Could Block the Misuse of Open Source AI

Researchers have developed a way to tamperproof open source large language models to prevent them from being coaxed into, say, explaining how to ma...

How does the US manage to block direct trade between China and Russia? Anyway, why they aren’t using Bitcoin for this yet is beyond me as well.

Business Insider

China's trade with Russia is getting so difficult that payments can take half a year and most bank transfers are returned, report says

Chinese banks are tightening compliance checks, fearing repercussions from Western sanctions.

Open source AI appears to be safe from federal regulations - for now.

White House says no need to restrict ‘open-source’ artificial intelligence — at least for now – WDTN.com

Are there any guides for migrating cold storage, I.e. from a Coldcard to SeedSigner or something? #asknostr

Having a home gym, along with various workout programming apps, has been one of the greatest money and time saving investments we’ve made.

Blocks like this fill my heart with joy. #privacy #coinjoin

How long before we can ask an AI to “make Half-Life 3” and it will output the classic sequel we’ve been waiting 20 years for?