Graphcore unveils GC200 and M2000 IPU Machine–1 petaFLOP "pizza box" AI server
https://www.graphcore.ai/articles/graphcore-unveils-new-gc200-chip-and-the-expandable-m2000-ipu-machine-that-runs-on-them
https://www.graphcore.ai/articles/graphcore-unveils-new-gc200-chip-and-the-expandable-m2000-ipu-machine-that-runs-on-them
www.graphcore.ai
Graphcore unveils New GC200 Chip and the Expandable M2000 IPU Machine that runs on them
TechCrunch reports on Graphcore's new chip, the GC200, and a new IPU Machine that runs on it, the M2000, which Graphcore says is the first AI computer to achieve a petaflop of processing power “in the size of a pizza box.”
Era of U.S. dollar may be winding down
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/05/era-of-u-s-dollar-may-be-winding-down/
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/05/era-of-u-s-dollar-may-be-winding-down/
Harvard Gazette
Era of U.S. dollar may be winding down— Harvard Gazette
Economist Kenneth Rogoff’s new book entwines currency’s ascension, his own experiences, and looks at what looms ahead.
Using Git-upload-pack for a simpler CI integration
https://blog.screenshotbot.io/2025/05/09/using-git-upload-pack-for-a-simpler-ci-integration/
https://blog.screenshotbot.io/2025/05/09/using-git-upload-pack-for-a-simpler-ci-integration/
Screenshotbot Blog
Using git-upload-pack for a simpler CI integration
One of the early decisions we made in Screenshotbot was to not have read-access to your GitHub repositories. This turned out to be a huge advantage for us. It makes our customers much more confiden…
Charles Bukowski, William Burroughs, and the Computer (2009)
https://realitystudio.org/bibliographic-bunker/charles-bukowski-william-burroughs-and-the-computer/
https://realitystudio.org/bibliographic-bunker/charles-bukowski-william-burroughs-and-the-computer/
realitystudio.org
Charles Bukowski, William Burroughs, and the Computer – RealityStudio
Reports from the Bibliographic BunkerJed Birmingham on William S. Burroughs Collecting 16-bit Intel 8088 chip with an Apple Macintosh ...
Algebraic Effects: Another mistake carried through to perfection?
https://kjosib.github.io/Counterpoint/effects.html
https://kjosib.github.io/Counterpoint/effects.html
Slow Software for a Burning World
https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/slow_software_for_a_burning_world/
https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/slow_software_for_a_burning_world/
bonfirenetworks.org
🐌 Slow Software for a Burning World 🔥
In a world of “move fast and break things,” we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship. Slow software means building for long-term resilience and meaningful participation, rather than chasing novelty, speed…
NOT a 3 year old chimney sweep (2022)
https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2022/07/26/not-a-3-year-old-chimney-sweep/
https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2022/07/26/not-a-3-year-old-chimney-sweep/
Fake History Hunter
NOT a 3 year old chimney sweep
This footage has gone viral online with the claim that it shows an 3 year old chimney sweep on the job: Millions of people saw the footage, shared it online an were upset by it, as they should be&#…
After 16 years, we're renewing the StackOverflow Brand
https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/408823/after-16-years-we-re-renewing-the-brand
https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/408823/after-16-years-we-re-renewing-the-brand
Meta Stack Exchange
After 16 years, we’re renewing the Brand
By Philippe Beaudette, SVP, Community and
Eric Martin, SVP, Marketing
Over the past year, staff here have tried to communicate openly and frequently about the future we’re building at a business, p...
Eric Martin, SVP, Marketing
Over the past year, staff here have tried to communicate openly and frequently about the future we’re building at a business, p...
The Fallacy of Techno-Feudalism
https://petrapalusova.com/articles/tech-platforms-digital-economy-techno-feudalism
https://petrapalusova.com/articles/tech-platforms-digital-economy-techno-feudalism
Petra Palusova
Tech Platforms, Digital Economy and the Fallacy of Techno-Feudalism — Petra Palusova
The article explores the concept of techno-feudalism in comparison to traditional feudal systems, and highlights both the opportunities and challenges of tech platforms in current digital economy.
Henry James's family tried to keep him in the closet (2016)
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/20/colm-toibin-how-henry-james-family-tried-to-keep-him-in-the-closet
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/20/colm-toibin-how-henry-james-family-tried-to-keep-him-in-the-closet
the Guardian
Colm Tóibín: how Henry James's family tried to keep him in the closet
After Henry James’s death 100 years ago, his relatives were at pains to remove any hints of his sexuality from his letters and biography
There's a National Egg Crisis, and One Company Is Making a Lot of Money
https://www.wsj.com/business/egg-prices-shortage-cal-maine-foods-f53286b3
https://www.wsj.com/business/egg-prices-shortage-cal-maine-foods-f53286b3
WSJ
There’s a National Egg Crisis, and One Company Is Making a Lot of Money
The price of eggs has tripled, and no one sells more of them than Cal-Maine. From his Mississippi operations, the CEO says America is ‘looking for a villain.’
US vs. Google Amicus Curiae Brief of Y Combinator in Support of Plaintiffs [pdf]
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205.1300.1.pdf
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205.1300.1.pdf
'It cannot provide nuance': UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/07/experts-warn-therapy-ai-chatbots-are-not-safe-to-use
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/07/experts-warn-therapy-ai-chatbots-are-not-safe-to-use
the Guardian
‘It cannot provide nuance’: UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe
Experts say such tools may give dangerous advice and more oversight is needed, as Mark Zuckerberg says AI can plug gap