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Some sources say logic learning machine, and others say large language model. Does it vary based on the context? Strictly speaking, is a large language model also a logic learning machine?

I currently don't get the appeal of the metaverse. So far, it feels kinda clunky and poorly executed. Even in it's hypothetical best form, I'm not sure it beats real life or a zoom call. Can anyone suggest why it's…

I've been wondering, would it be possible to vent an AC into a thermos flask, thereby thermally isolating the vented air/vapour from the rest of the room? I understand that I'd need to "empty" the thermos often, but…

I keep seeing reports of one leader then the next visiting Ukraine and their leader every so often. How is this possible, given then fact that it's a warzone? I would imagine it's simply too risky. Can someone please…

A lot of people criticise websites for not sticking to simple HTML and CSS. They vehemently refuse to allow JavaScript. A lot of people criticise HTML for being terrible at defining layouts. Given that the web is not…

Hi HN, https://companies.bx.tc My colleague and I put together this tool for easily searching UK company data. We run a few server side batches daily to extract data from various government sources before linking it all…

Given that the web is becoming more of an application delivery platform, rather than a collection of documents, as it was probably first envisaged, what would you do differently if you were to reinvent the browser,…

Hi HN, I recently found myself in a rather annoying situation of having to fork out money for software to edit a PDF. I was irritated because (a) it is not a task I have to do often, and (b) because adjusting a bit of…

I am aware that Apple allows other vendors to wrap their browsers around a Safari component on iOS, but they do not allow them to use their own rendering engines. Firstly, why do they do this? And secondly, does this…

I'm a very enthusiastic hacker, and have built software for ages. It gives me immense enjoyment to the point my day job feels like a relaxing hobby. For a while I've wanted to get into electronics. I've used a PIC…