Microsoft Proposes Using OpenAI Tech for US Military, Ignoring Ethical Guidelines
Microsoft has recently stirred significant controversy by proposing the integration of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence into US military operations, despite apparent violations of OpenAI’s ethical guidelines. This revelation emerged from a detailed investigative report by The Intercept, which highlighted Microsoft’s plans to profit from its hefty investments in AI technology through military applications.

During a presentation titled “Generative AI with DoD Data” to the Department of Defense, Microsoft showcased various military uses for OpenAI’s AI, including analyzing surveillance imagery and managing battlefield operations. This presentation not only outlined the potential applications of generative AI like DALL-E in creating images for battle management systems but also discussed how tools such as ChatGPT could be utilized to automate bureaucratic processes such as report writing.
https://freeaiall.com/ai-news/...

Why did the barber win the race? He took a short cut.

Wake up and smell the coffee once in a while, ladies and gentlemen.

debian @ work ;]

Things I wish I knew when I was younger:
- no matter how clean your teeth are, bad breath won't go away until you clean your tongue. Buy a tongue cleaner and use it after you brush your teeth
- whitening toothpastes don't work, while desensitizing ones work well.
- after you brush your teeth, spit but do NOT rinse!
- when brushing your teeth, keep the toothbrush angled 45 degrees. The bristle ends should touch the area where your gums meet your teeth.
- use sunscreen every morning.
- don't waste money on acne-treating products unless they contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin or adapalene.
- if you want to lose weight, you have to eat MORE, not less. But, that “more” should be protein.
- showering every morning feels like “humanity restored” thing from Dark Souls. Also, clean your damn room and wash your damn windows.
- APS-C DSLR cameras make no sense. For their weight, you can get a full-frame camera, and for their price you can get an APS-C mirrorless cam that will be way lighter.
- If you want a damn thing, save up and buy that damn thing. Don't buy the alternative thing you don't want. You'll be asking “what if” till you either die or buy the original damn thing.
- people aren't replaceable, but many people can fit their designated role. Not being able to replace your ex-boyfriend with his exact copy doesn't mean no one else can be your boyfriend.
- try a MacBook & iPhone as soon as you can to check whether it's your thing or not, because if it is, oh boy are you in for a treat.
- added sugar is evil, but it's beneficial for the economy. It makes you fat, so you need a car, so you buy fuel. Also, you feel guilty because you're fat, so you buy diet products & things to compensate because you hate your reflection in the mirror. You also pay medical fees to treat your newly developed health problems, and you die a day before retirement. Everyone makes a buck on you eating added sugar but you.
- you can use the freshly removed sticker to remove the sticky residue left by that same sticker.
- static typing doesn't solve jack shit.

Is this the beginning of the end? Seems like devRant ++ is bugged. Payment for April was taken but I'm nolonger a ++ member.

https://dayssincelastjavascriptframework.com/...

My tip for staying productive: **Don't**

Take a break. Take a few. Have a nap. Take a stroll outside. Enjoy life.

Life's too short. If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.

Fuck productivity.

What did the scarf say to the hat? You go on ahead, I am going to hang around a bit longer.

Floating point math abridged

Been looking into 2D maps for a game. I am learning how to use tools that do autotiling. I want to have generated worlds for terrain. It is interesting how the scope of what you are learning starts expanding rapidly and can overwhelm you. I started wanting to learn autotiling. This went from that to autogen, to modifying terrain, to how to store generated terrain, to how to store difference between autogen and player modified, to how to separate things into chunks, to how to store a whole world worth of data! Like dude, chill. Just learn how to use autotiling first. Then learn how autogen, then learn how to efficiently chunk things,. Also the 2d data won't be big so just store the data you genned so if modified. The worlds don't have to be ultra huge. Really stop freaking out what it could be and see what it is. JUST FUCKING ITERATE!

It is wild to watch yourself get featuritus without learning how to crawl fist. Just divide and conquer.

Yes, of course I work with DDD

Desperation Driven Design

Every time I see it....

Why are oranges the smartest fruit? Because they are made to concentrate.

There's one thing I have most frustrated with, it's when a project manager has no technical knowledge.
They are like those people who makes you angry every time they open their mouth.
Thay just never makes sense and never understand anything.
Always wasting everybody's time.

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Holy smokes, an LLM thats a competent wit.

(it gets good toward the end)

https://pastebin.com/MpGzZRqK

courtesy of https://worldsim.nousresearch.com

edit: I was particularly fond of "Schrodinger's cat mocks causality, simultaneously alive and droll"

What did the Red light say to the Green light? Don't look at me I'm changing!

My reasoning is stupid, I just think it's cute in a pimp my ride kind of way. I heard you like getting colossally pounded in the fucking ass, so we put a virtual machine inside your compiler so you can use your binaries while you compile your binaries.

But there is a practical angle to it, too. It's state, structures and execution within the code itself -- that is, in a sense, generators "embedded" within the source, but without any kind of special syntax.

Rather, the code is all the same, and I'd have the option to make calls at compile time: the output of these calls could, in turn, be part of the resulting binary or processed by further calls.

It'd greenlight the wildest fuckery in the jungle, because *that* is the true and ultimate abstraction: programs that write other programs with minimal human intervention. But is my (still) theoretical, cheap ass two-dollar prototype approach held together with clown jizz and prayers better than the endless cumloads worth of corporate investment that's dumped and pumped into generative AI on a daily basis?

Well... **lights cigarette**
That's what we're about to find out, mother fuckers.

*browses devrant*
*read all latest rants*
*closes devrant*
*immediately thinks "let's check devrant"*
*opens devrant*
"oh wait"

When you escape the change log...

Fourie
(noun)
Just like Trie, but for four instead of three

"Why do you feel you are the best candidate for this job?"

No. Why do you feel you are the best company for me, if I am the one receiving a fraction of what the client will pay you once I finish the project?

"Please, submit a video or voice introduction of yourself".

No. Schedule an interview with me and get to know me live, motherfucker.

The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform market reached a value of US$ 3,240.6 million in 2022. With steady progress, the market is predicted to reach US$ 3,713.7 million in 2023 and is poised to surge to a substantial value of US$ 16,715.3 million. Expected to maintain a CAGR of 16.2% from 2023 to 2033, the evolution of BaaS platforms is set to reshape the global financial services landscape.

The concept of banking-as-a-service (BaaS) presents an end-to-end model that facilitates direct connectivity between digital banks, third-party entities, and traditional banks’ systems through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). This enables the construction of banking solutions atop regulated infrastructures provided by banks, unlocking the potential of open banking. This paradigm shift is reshaping the global financial services sector, allowing for the creation of innovative offerings.

Revolutionizing the Financial Landscape: Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Redefining Collaboration:
In recent years, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) has emerged as an innovative avenue for collaboration between banks and third-party entities, offering customers digital-only banking products, enhanced experiences, and increased choices. This paradigm shift has transformed the dynamics of the financial services industry, benefiting both established players and newcomers.

Unveiling New Avenues with BaaS:
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) presents a comprehensive model that establishes direct links among digital banks, third-party entities, and traditional banks’ systems using APIs. This framework empowers stakeholders to create inventive banking solutions on regulated infrastructures, leveraging the potential of open banking. This transformative approach is reshaping the global financial services landscape.

Pioneering Open Banking: A Global Transition:
A remarkable transition is underway in the financial services sector as various countries adopt open banking regulations. This movement reflects an industry-wide shift toward shared data and infrastructure. Consumers are embracing this new normal, and the evolving landscape aligns with BaaS principles to foster collaborations among diverse stakeholders.

Seizing the Opportunity: Future-Proofing Through Tech-Savvy Strategies:
Forward-looking legacy banks with technological acumen are seizing the opportunity by establishing their own BaaS platforms. This strategic move not only positions them to leverage open banking ahead of competitors but also enables them to generate revenue by monetizing their platforms. The projected demand for BaaS platforms is set to surge with a (CAGR) of 16.2% from 2023 to 2033, surpassing the 14.1% CAGR observed from 2018 to 2022. This proactive strategy solidifies their position in a dynamic and evolving financial ecosystem.

Leading Key Players:
Sopra Banking Software, Solarisbank AG, Bankable, Treezor, 11:FS Foundry, Clearbank Ltd., Q2 Software, Inc., Green Dot Corporation, Sterling National Bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), S.A, Unit Finance Inc., Starling Bank, Treasury Prime, ADVAPAY OÜ, Technisys

So I am getting back into game dev. I keep going back and forth about making a 2D or 3D rpg. Maybe I will end up making a mix.

I also want to make customizable characters in game. I found a decent solution for 2D. An artist is making 2D sprites that allow things to be overlaid. Each component has animations. I can layer sprites and animate them in sync to keep all the pieces moving together.

For 3D this journey of what is possible is a lot longer I think. It is hit or miss finding generic 3D characters with build in morphing. I want to be able to change the body for customization. I think I will have to relearn how to 3D model. As I learn what kind of model I need I am also learning what it takes to do this in Blender. And holy hell, Blender is so amazing now! The stuff I can do easily is staggering. You can sculpt a mesh using sculpting tools. Then do a remesh of that to make a more easily animateable mesh. No remeshing by hand, other than installing a plugin. There are a bunch of plugins that you can buy too. I found one for free that looks promising. But the paid ones are not that bad either. Between $25 to $100 depending upon source, license, and features.

However, being a programmer I want to figure out how to generate 3D and 2D models. There is code out there to do this, but I wonder what the learning curve is on that. The engineer side of me wants to be able to model the shape of humanoids and then auto skin that. I think I will start with modeling a few by hand to learn the way it should work. I want a simple anime look. I did find info on automating face rigs and body rigs. Oh the tools we have now!

Anyway, I am having fun.

Feeling so good after a fresh workout and shower. Heals the mind from mental bullshit. Cleanseth. Finally summer is here when i can go out in nice weather and train

Happy Easter!

What kind of award did the dentist receive? A little plaque.

Dude I work with doing Windows developing gets hit by ransomware. He thinks it came through a VSCode extension. So I go looking and find this:
https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/...

The guy was demanding $10K. The amount of work lost would not be equal to that. We are just gonna wipe it and rebuild the computer. What a scum bag.

How do you detect this kind of stuff early?