Netflix’s post explains how its chaos engineering practices evolved from Chaos Monkey to Chaos Kong. Chaos Monkey was designed to randomly kill a single server in production on AWS, based on the idea
The article argues that “security through obscurity” is not inherently bad, but only becomes a problem when it is the sole security measure. The author responds to a common criticism that obscurity is
Clone-A-Willy is a popular DIY kit that allows users to create personalized sex toys by molding an exact replica of their anatomy. The kits are body-safe, made from 100% platinum cure silicone, and co
The ethics of ‘Pluribus,’ according to a philosopher
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“Pluribus,” a new Apple TV sci-fi series, presents a post-apocalyptic world where humanity unwittingly creates an alien virus that forms a peaceful collective consciousness, leaving a few unaffected i
Recent research indicates that large language models (LLMs) can effectively deanonymize pseudonymous users on social media, achieving a recall rate of up to 68% and precision as high as 90%. This capa
Recent research indicates that large language models (LLMs) can effectively deanonymize pseudonymous users on social media, achieving a recall rate of up to 68% and precision as high as 90%. This capa
In the first episode of "Data Vampires: Going Hyperscale," part of the Tech Won’t Save Us series, host Paris Marx delves into the significant influence of major cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft,
What "The Best" Looks Like
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In "What 'The Best' Looks Like," Alex Kurilin reflects on the challenges of hiring in startups, emphasizing that while the conventional wisdom suggests hiring the "best of the best," this approach may
AWS CEO Explains 3 Reasons AI Can’t Replace Junior Devs
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AWS CEO Matt Garman argues against replacing junior developers with AI, citing their proficiency with AI tools, cost-effectiveness, and the importance of maintaining a talent pipeline. He emphasizes t