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The Miniaturization of Military Robots
Re:AI Hasn't Spurred Widespread Layoffs Yet. Why Not?
on Friday October 23, 2026 @09:09AM (#50208426)
"According to Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, much of what’s standing in the way of that large-scale disruption is companies’ clumsy implementation."
This is what I've seen. Clumsy implementation. And I've worked at companies selling AI products and they can't figure it out how to use them effectively.
Its like using gun powder in ancient China for fireworks. "Someday this will be really transformative" everyone says.
Re:Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y
on Friday October 23, 2026 @12:05AM (#50204404)
This could signal a healthy fail fast competitive market. Maybe?
Japan: Scientists develop autonomously swarming robodogs for anti-bear patrols
Re:Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, after suspected Russian sp...
on Thursday October 22, 2026 @10:32PM (#50203827)
Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, after suspected Russian spy arrest
Re:Quest Diagnostics (Hacked)
on Thursday October 22, 2026 @09:58PM (#50203646)
There goes the privacy of all my peepee tests. Thanks.
AI Hasn't Spurred Widespread Layoffs Yet. Why Not?
Re:Iran threatens to cut Hormuz internet cables
on Wednesday October 21, 2026 @10:47PM (#50190548)
Iran threatens to cut Hormuz internet cables
Sexy, texts back, and is into your job? You might be dating a spy
US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocide
Re:Two Firefighters Died in Yosemite–For What?
on Monday October 19, 2026 @10:11PM (#50160525)
They died bravely, serving the greater good.
Even if the fire control is ultimately pointless there's no need to question valiant deaths.
Most people will die from video games and cheetos... For what?
OpenAI Saudi national bugging case shows threat to U.S. leadership in AI
Re:Feel Like You're Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsui...
on Saturday October 17, 2026 @09:45PM (#50137018)
"thegentlemanpervert" producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
German police launch investigation after robot allegedly gropes teenage girl
AI engineers became hot property. Now they're targets for seduction
Israeli firm used ads to enable espionage, Canadian researchers say
Re:Postgres 19 delayed after AI reviewers find more bugs than humans c...
on Friday October 16, 2026 @09:22PM (#50126899)
I find this very inspiring - the forecast of bug free software seems a little more likely when I read this kind of news.
Re:Tesla's Flying Roadster: 5 Big Problems for Public Roads
on Friday October 16, 2026 @08:30PM (#50126574)
Is FSF (full self flying) next?
Re:A week on the farm with Dylan Araps
on Friday October 16, 2026 @11:02AM (#50119246)
We need Bash Bible 2.0 when you're not too busy.
Re:Woman arrested after blocking delivery robot in Center City Philade...
on Thursday October 15, 2026 @10:53PM (#50113400)
Stuck or blocked by some first amendment disorderly protestor type
Re:Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
on Thursday October 15, 2026 @10:52PM (#50113389)
Where's the oppressor mark V flying motorcycle with homing missiles?
Tiny Flaws in Glass Fiber Can Help Reveal Undersea Cable Threats
Fibre sensing: how undersea cables learned to listen
Woman arrested after blocking delivery robot in Center City Philadelphia
Re:AI Can Cut Film Budgets by Up to 40%, Says 'The Outlaws' Director K...
on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @10:25PM (#50081611)
Is that sufficient for inclusion in film production?
That's what I thought this was about.
Re:Show HN: Can AI read your mind?
on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @10:24PM (#50081603)
What if I have no mind to read?