Claude Opus 4.8 just dropped and people are split on whether it's a major upgrade or just incremental improvements. Agentic coding bumped up 5% with other benchmarks seeing modest gains. But the real story is Mythos dropping in weeks and apparently no system is safe from it.

Amazon employees are gaming AI usage quotas through "token maxing" with leaderboards tracking fake usage. If a big chunk of AI consumption is just performative box-checking, how reliable are the demand metrics driving billions in infrastructure spending?

AI just solved 9 unsolved math problems that have stumped researchers for years. For a few hundred dollars. This is what I want to see more of (not just chatbots making mediocre content). Real breakthroughs in science and math that actually advance human knowledge.

Big tech laying off workers while claiming AI will replace them is backwards. AI needs skilled people to work properly. Companies should upskill their workforce to use AI tools effectively instead of mass layoffs. #AI #TechLayoffs #Upskilling

Tried Claude Opus 4.8 for a one-shot FPS game build. First attempt had weird bugs (mystery object was actually the gun) but after just a few prompts got a working wave-based shooter. Not perfect on first try but pretty impressive for minimal effort.

Anthropic just dropped Opus 4.8 with Dynamic Workflows that spawns multiple agents to check their own work. The crazy part? They helped rewrite BUN from Zig to Rust (750k lines) in 11 days with 99.8% test pass rate. Big companies get early access while we wait.

Someone built an algorithm to find inactive Bitcoin wallets, reported them as lost property to NYPD, and is suing to own $286 billion worth. No private keys, just wants a court order. The most audacious (and impossible) Bitcoin lawsuit ever.

NPM malware is now targeting AI developer tools like VS Code plugins. This isn't just hitting big companies anymore, it's coming for anyone using these tools. The combination of AI coding and blind package installs is creating a security nightmare we're not ready for.

Researchers found that hackers can hide inaudible sounds in podcasts and videos that hijack AI voice assistants on your phone. The audio is completely undetectable to human ears but tricks AI into unauthorized actions. Pretty wild attack vector most people have never heard of.

Can't find Claude Opus 4.8 in your VS Code extension? You need to manually edit your settings.json file (found in users folder under .claude settings.json). Change it to "claude-opus-4.8" and it'll show up in your model selector. IDE doesn't make this obvious.

Food pantries in Connecticut have nearly TRIPLED in visitors. 39,000 families lost SNAP benefits. Groceries are up. People are saying: “I take only what I need.” This is Trump’s America. And we can’t afford it. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

#truth #corrupt #government

ICYMI, 19 cities across Utah could transition their entire electricity supply to 100% net renewable energy sources, if their councils pass an ordinance by June: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

In a shocking scene that crosses all red lines worldwide, Israeli occupation army soldiers stormed a school in the city of Al-Khalil to arrest 8-year-old Palestinian children, causing widespread terror among their remaining classmates.

Record Market Shifts in India and Asia Amid Middle East Developments #finance #economy #business #markets

Can’t ask for much better than this from the #allmanbrothersband songbook @pineknobmusic.bsky.social @313presents.bsky.social @warrenhaynes.bsky.social #tedeschitrucksband

The terfs seem to be thinning out now

AI can make us faster, but speed is not the same as thought. The real question is whether AI is sharpening our judgment, reducing low-value cognitive load, or quietly replacing the hard work of understanding. questionclass.com/how-do-you-k... #AI #CriticalThinking #FutureOfWork #questionclass

Do you want to drive an AT-AT? Come on, let's go and stomp! I never see the Rebels anymore—come out the door—it’s like they’ve gone and... jumped to lightspeed? We’re taking command of the new 13-inch Imperial Remnant AT-AT by Jada Toys! Has full 4-leg walking mechanism and 2.4 GHz controller

🔴 Récord mundial: 274 escaladores alcanzan la cima del Everest el mismo día, un registro sin precedentes en la montaña más alta del mundo ▪️Una expedición cuesta entre 50.000 y 200.000 dólares, y los montañeros denuncian que se facilita el ascenso con afán recaudatorio 🎙️ Aurora Moreno

From LaGuardia at 3 p.m. to the barn in time for puck drop. Never a doubt. 🏒 #BGSU #AyZiggy 🟠🟤

Amy Courtney and Patrick Munsey stopped by Sunday to discuss the week’s news. This Iran war has Scott Aaron Rogers thinking about America like a terrible partner in a relationship - and it might take generations to regain the world’s trust. We need counseling.

With the rain that we got, and more expected, we’re seeing closed/barricaded low water crossings like the one here that is prone to flooding.

📊Day 5: 🏆The championship day vizzes are live! 🏀In-Game Live Dashboard. 🏀SC vs Texas. 🏀Final Tournament Bracket. 🔗 theblacktechie.github.io/secwbbchampi... 🔗 theblacktechie.github.io/secwbbchampi... 🔗 theblacktechie.github.io/2026secwbbto...

Shouldn’t need to defend helping parents and carers with the costs of raising kids, but know that I always will. With half term and all its expense next week there’s so much more we can do to help families - i refuse to let this debate be dismissed.

Emi Martinez: "People were saying I only win titles with Argentina, well guess what... THEY WRONG! "People were saying I was going to Manchester United, guess what... THEY WRONG!" 😅

BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3 NOW HAS CARDS!!! IT'S ALSO 25% OFF WITH NEW HORDE MAPS, ONE IN THE CHRIST REDEEMER, ONE IN MASP, AND ALSO POINT SHOP!! ALSO A MAP JAM IS HAPPENING ON DISC! discord.gg/EKNtzjN8 store.steampowered.com/app/3191050/ #games #indiedev #gamedev #boomershooter #indie #fps #indiegame

ICE is out of control in NJ. #pinks #momsky #bluecrew

New bonus ep out now. @ofwat.bsky.social join us to announce the winners of their Water Breakthrough Challenge. Always good to hear about innovation that can make progress on climate/nature/water. 💡 🎧➡️ bit.ly/PP_ofwat

Російські удари по Одесі дронами. Також під атаками балістичних ракет опинився Дніпро. У місті чули вибухи.

QP🙂Hope you sinners are having a wonderful Sunday #aiartcommunity #happynunday

The push for health care privatization is built on a false narrative that ignores the data. It drains resources away from public hospitals and isn't a cure for staffing shortages. – Ontario Health Coalition 😠 #onpoli #healthcare #nursing #privatization

Russian philosopher Dugin has proposed rationing internet access for Russians, granting it for good behavior.

Des cellules qui se battent comme des gladiateurs, uniquement à partir de règles stochastiques simples via le modèle de Potts cellulaire. https://jamiesimon.io/blog/cell-fight/

NEW: DC residents in neighborhoods hit hardest by violent crime tell me the federal police and National Guard surge isn’t reaching them. A woman in SE across the Anacostia River put it simply: “If you’re going to protect the city, protect the whole city.” www.fox5dc.com/news/750-add...

Everyone’s eating “diet-friendly” food outside… but no one’s checking what’s inside. Hidden sugars, cheap oils, fake protein, that’s not health, that’s hype. Get a plan that actually works for you on pallaviqslimfitness.com

My pawrents gave me this box that came. I can never be sure with those two .. there's been trawps in the past. This was a happy surprise and looks like me too. 🥰🎄🐶🥰 #adventcalendar #corgi #spoiledorindulged #luckythepracticecorgi #Christmas

🚨 One episode. One hour. No breaks. 📺 ‘The Pitt’ uses real-time storytelling to simulate the chaos of emergency medicine—but how close is it to reality 🏥 From triage overload to emotional burnout, the truth is far more unpredictable than TV structure allows 💬 Would YOU survive a 15-hour ER shift

"They're a top team. They've just won probably the strongest league in the world." Sir David Beckham salutes Arsenal's mentality for getting the job done and winning the Premier League 🏆 Stream the Beckham & Friends Live altcast exclusively on @paramountplus 📺

🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT russia. 🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT a russian colony. 🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT "within russian sphere of influence, and this should be given to russia as a property". 🇺🇦Ukrainians are NOT russians. 🇺🇦Ukrainian culture is NOT russian culture. 🇺🇦Ukraine will never be russia !

Of course he would say that. Especially when Putin has so much kompromat on his little buddy.

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Εξαρθρώθηκε #διεθνές #κύκλωμα που πουλούσε #πλαστά #φάρμακα σε #σοβαρά #ασθενείς An international #ring that sold #fake #medicines to #seriously #patients was dismantled

I present to you the resurrection from the #Bible

Noa Essengue gets two minutes in his second career stint. It went about as poorly as possible.

Milei celebra los datos de pobreza que da su gobierno, por más que hayan sido cuestionados por varios institutos. Mientras tanto, en sus hechos alternativos, se ha reducido el número de pobres. ¿En cuántos? ¿Ocho? ¿Nueve? ¿Catorce millones? La cifra va cambiando conforme avanzan los días. 😆🤬👇

[Repost] Ghost Momma's Kisses 🖤 #erma #indieanimation

Talkin to my Pappaw’s ghost about current events (he’s been dead like 20 years)

Good Morning ...☕😏✌️Happy Sunday! 🇦🇺❄️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏄‍♂️👊☮️ #Sydney #Australia #winterswim #community #❄️winter It's officially 🇦🇺❄️Winter 2026 tomorrow...it was a nippy & crisp going for a run, swim & gym, Time to take out the heater, coat, ugg's & set up the fire pit🔥 🎬Sydney Film Festival... starts this week!🍿😏✌️☮️

Is this a skill issue or am I the weird one?? I've kinda gotten into my head about this... #vtuber #vsky #VCANADA

Despite starting the league campaign with a defeat, the 4s take plenty of positives from the performance into their away date with Shepshed 3s. The side shows 3 changes with Academy players Mihir Mistry, Ben Kay and Jack Tarleton coming into the side.

Backen mit Teamgeist 🍪 Bernhard erklärt lieber – ich back. Haferkekse mit echtem Bienenberger Honig & Wachteleiern. Die Biene hat's schon verraten: Gegessen wird beim nächsten Workshop. 🐝 #Imkerei #Haferkekse #EchterHonig #Bienenberger #Workshop

"It would be an act of war when you destroy civilian infrastructure: we said it was an act of war when they did it to Ukraine and it's an act of war when you do it to Iran." Reform UK's Laila Cunningham on the US's threats towards Iran. #Newsnight

If you blink.. you’ll miss SOMETHING these days 😭 More warehouse fires (alegedly 👀).. a general strike combined with a ‘No Kings’ nationwide strike AND May Day. People are pushing back & including our future leaders. Do whatever you feel called to do. 😏🩵 🪧 #MayDay #Strike #Trump #Chicago #OpenAi

Today in History: On April 17, 1951, American Steel and Wire Co., a U.S. Steel subsidiary, settled about 130 lawsuits over the 1948 Donora, Pennsylvania smog disaster for a reported $235,000. The suits stemmed from a toxic air inversion that killed around 20 people and sickened thousands.

When Greg interviewed #JohnHiggs to discuss his book about the #KLF, the conversation branched into all sorts of fascinating topics, including the roles of Power and Imagination in human history.

Bandai Bridge Niigata from Media Ship, Japan #Japan #Nippon

new digital circus episode was peam as always

People who knew Alyssa “Ally” Hill loved her. She was a hardworking and devoted mom of two young children. Hill, 27, was serving customers Tuesday afternoon at a local Skyline Chili when she was stabbed in the back and later died from her injuries: https://bit.ly/4x9J26a

Faltando pouco mais de uma semana para o início da Copa do Mundo, os jogadores da Seleção Brasileira, concentrados em Nova Jersey, EUA, concederam entrevista à imprensa nesta quarta-feira (3/6). O capitão da Seleção, Marquinhos, relembrou a experiência que teve jogando nos EUA no ano passado.