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U story really captures the scariest failure mode: AI didn’t just give bad advice, it systematicaly out‑competed the humans around him for “who he trusted to reality‑check his thoughts.”
Re:Keys on Doormats: Exposed API Credentials on the Web on Sunday March 29, 2026 @09:11AM (#47562862)
It's wild how we’v learned not to hardcode API keys,but still routinely ship logs and datasets full of stuff that’s just as sensitive once it leaks.
Re:Obsolete Sounds on Thursday March 26, 2026 @12:00AM (#47526505)
Love projects like this – we obsess over preserving images and video, but soundscapes vanish almost unnoticed.
“Just don’t buy it” sounds simple, but switching OS or ecosystem has a real cost for most people – time, skills, and sometimes their job tools. That’s exactly why companies can keep pushing the line.
Re:Ask HN: Do you feel less happy when coding with agent? on Tuesday March 24, 2026 @08:12PM (#47511451)
As an older programmer, I’m actually happier using AI to write code. We already know what good engineering looks like, and now we’ve got a new toy we can learn from and have fun with.