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How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Can AI Really Code? I Put DeepSeek to the Test By @filestack [ 7 Min read ] I remember the day … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Pham Hoang Van, Department of Economics, Baylor University Waco, TX, USA (Van Pham@baylor.edu); (2) Scott Cunningham, Department of Economics, Baylor University Waco, TX, USA (Scott Cunningham@baylor.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Direct vs Narrative Prediction 3 Prompting Methodology and Data Collection 4 Results 4.1 Establishing the Training Data … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Many algorithms in today’s internet infrastructure are designed to collect and analyze user data, often competing to see who can spy the best. That’s the price we pay to participate in a centralized platform. Well, no matter how badly they spy, one can’t deny the importance of this infrastructure, as all opportunities, from learning to … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Survey with Industry Professionals 3 RQ1: Real-World use cases that necessitate output constraints 4 RQ2: Benefits of Applying Constraints to LLM Outputs and 4.1 Increasing Prompt-based development Efficiency 4.2 Integrating with Downstream Processes and Workflows 4.3 Satisfying UI and Product Requirements and 4.4 Improving User Experience, Trust, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Automatic Evaluation Methods for LLMs 2.2 Meta-Evaluation of LLMs 3 Design and Implementation and 3.1 Design Principles 3.2 FreeEval Architecture Overview and 3.3 Extensible Modular Design 3.4 Trustworthy Evaluation 3.5 Efficient Inference Backends 4 Conclusion, Ethical Considerations, and References 4 Conclusion In this paper, … Read more

Photo by Ben Sweet on Unsplash About seven years ago, I worked with digital identity on blockchain. It was an interesting challenge—using smart contracts with federated Ethereum to create a self-sovereign digital identity for citizens. Later, I moved on to another field, focusing on privacy and data protection. Today, as I reflect on those experiences, … Read more

Digital signage is around us everywhere. You see screens in a mall, at an airport, while buying your coffee in a neighborhood cafe, or heading to a meeting in an office. It’s a trendy communication technology reshaping the way messages are delivered. Versatility is what has driven the high demand for digital signage. Sure, the … Read more

The investment landscape of 2025 is literally being overtaken by the AI frenzy, backed by news from giants like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and others intending to inject over $320 billion in the technology. Unsurprising, considering that 35% of the S&P 500 is made up of tech companies, and AI is hot on their list of … Read more

Image: Freepik Businesses have been locked in a cycle of manual inefficiencies for decades, resulting in them throwing time and money at repetitive tasks that drain resources. AI, automation, and emerging technologies have been pitched as the ultimate solution, but many of the consumer-friendly AI tools out there now fall short, often overpromising and underdelivering. … Read more

PALO ALTO, USA, March 18th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–SquareX, a pioneer in Browser Detection and Response (BDR) space, announced the launch of the “Year of Browser Bugs” (YOBB) project today, a year-long initiative to draw attention to the lack of security research and rigor in what remains one of the most understudied attack vectors – the browser. The … Read more

CrossFi has dropped a bombshell with its 2025 Crypto Market Research Survey—a sprawling study of over 5,000 crypto users from India, Finland, and Russia. This isn’t your typical tech-bro echo chamber. It’s a vivid snapshot of a shifting landscape: 80% women, aged 28 to 43, earning $1,000 to $3,000 monthly, and leaning hard into cryptocurrencies … Read more

Limassol, Cyprus, March 18th, 2025/Chainwire/–PropellerAds, a global leader in performance-driven advertising solutions, has launched a groundbreaking advertising format: ads within Telegram Mini Apps. This new traffic type is designed to tap into Telegram’s rapidly growing ecosystem, offering advertisers unparalleled access to a crypto-oriented audience. With the integration of blockchain technology and the rise of Telegram … Read more

VANCOUVER, Canada, March 18th, 2025/Chainwire/–The artificial intelligence landscape is evolving. Traditional AI models remain centralized, relying on static text data and corporate control. iAgent is introducing a decentralized AI framework where AI agents are trained, owned, and monetized on-chain using real-world visual data. Backed by a recent $3 million investment, iAgent has forged several strategic … Read more

LONDON, United Kingdom, March 18th, 2025/Chainwire/–TokenPicks, the leading crypto education and research platform, has introduced a new Candy reward system designed to encourage user engagement and learning. With this innovative feature, TokenPicks users can claim one free Candy every 24 hours simply by opening the app. Additionally, users can complete various in-app tasks to earn … Read more

Prediction markets have long served as crowdsourced crystal balls, distilling dispersed information to forecast elections, economic shifts, and technological breakthroughs. But in science, they transcend mere prediction—becoming living laboratories where hypotheses are tested, refined, and financially incentivized in real-time. This article dives into the epistemic revolution sparked by scientific prediction markets—how they have the potential … Read more

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, March 18th, 2025/Chainwire/–Movemaker, the official community organization of the Aptos Foundation dedicated to advancing the Aptos ecosystem in Chinese-speaking regions, has announced the launch of Movemaker Grant Program and the opening of Aptos Space, a state-of-the-art collaboration hub in Hong Kong.  These initiatives underscore Movemaker’s mission to strengthen the Aptos blockchain … Read more

A National Data Library could give the govt unfettered access into the private life of every individual while paving the way for a complete surveillance state: perspective The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change calls for a digital ID-linked National Data Library for the entire UK in order to feed AI systems for government services. … Read more

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 18, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Arcade Game of Many Firsts in 1974, and we present you with these top quality stories. From AI Honeypots Are the Future of Cybersecurity to Open Source Is … Read more

In the world of blockchain, few names stand out as prominently as Fabian Vogelsteller. Known for his groundbreaking work on the ERC20 standard and his role in developing Ethereum’s early tools, Vogelsteller has now turned his attention to a new frontier: decentralized identity. In this exclusive interview, he shares his journey from the early days … Read more

Can Miners Unlock New Financial Power Without Selling Their Bitcoin? Miners worldwide manage over 19 million Bitcoin transactions daily, according to Blockchain.com data from early 2025. Hashrate marketplaces like NiceHash report serving more than one million users, reflecting the scale of global mining operations. Yet, liquidity poses a challenge—scaling operations or covering costs often forces … Read more

Soft2Bet, a leading B2B solutions provider, announced a transformative collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that significantly enhances its product development capabilities and user gaming experiences. By migrating its operations and data management to AWS, Soft2Bet has optimised infrastructure, cut compute costs by 55%, and boosted time to market by 200%, all while delivering smoother, … Read more

When the internet was in its infancy, it seemed perfect. You could connect with friends. Learn new information. Make weird dolls on Angelcity-hosted pages. But then, like all sweet things left out in the sun, it started to rot. The new information became overwhelming. The connection with friends turned into cold emails from brands you’ve … Read more

In the early 2010s, everybody was talking about Big Data, Hadoop clusters, data lakes… the hope being that we could get tremendous insights by collecting and processing massive amounts of data. Even then, however, there was a fundamental problem. We could store and process vast quantities of digital data, no sweat, but actual-world data – … Read more