The Proof Is in the Algorithm: Why AI Must Learn to Verify Itself

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries, from finance, software development to medical care, offering unprecedented capabilities. But as AI takes on more decision-making roles, users and organizations are asking critical questions: Can we trust AI-generated results? Are sensitive data and user privacy protected? These questions drive the need for verifiable AI, a new frontier in AI … Read more

“Eye in the Sky,” Featured in the “21 Futures” Anthology, Out Now Via Konsensus

The Bitcoin fiction story I wrote and Konsensus published as part of the “21 Futures: Tales From The Timechain” has been liberated. I recommend you all get the book and read the other 20 stories, though. They contain wisdom about Bitcoin in an easy-to-digest format. Use promo code “prospero” for a 10% discount. https://youtu.be/ZPOSBMUBjy0?si=ZktT4uhjl2Bv8d_T&embedable=true EYE … Read more

The End of Fair Play in Coding Contests

As the timer in the corner slowly bleeds away, my eyes scan the problem on my screen. “You are given two simple undirected graphs F and G with n vertices. F has m1 edges while G has m2 edges. You may perform one of the following two types of operations any number of times… Determine … Read more

9 Ways You Might Be Encouraging Mediocrity on Your Team

Is your team’s performance going down? Is the quality of their work degrading? Have people in the team gotten into the habit of putting mediocre effort instead of targeting excellence?  Missed deadlines Low energy levels Maintaining the status quo Ignoring risky opportunities Doing just enough, not more These aren’t random events or minor blips that … Read more

Meet sign.online, Member of Tallinn’s Momentum 10

:::tip https://hackernoon.com/startups/europe/europe-tallinn-estonia ::: Tell us about you. The mission of sign.online is to support global mobility by bringing Estonian Gold-standards in digital signing to the rest of the world. Our open digital signing platform supports over 40 Advanced and Qualified Electronic Signature methods, using eIDAS compliance as the digital signature standard and covering the globe. … Read more

Prompt vs Feature Engineering: The Hidden Bridge Between Humans and Machines

1. The Overlooked Bridge Between Humans and Machines When people talk about AI, they usually focus on the model — GPT-5’s trillion parameters, or XGBoost’s tree depth.What often gets ignored is the bridge between human intent and model capability. That bridge is how you talk to the model.In traditional machine learning, we build it through … Read more

Prompt Is the Hidden Commander Behind Every AI Output

The Forgotten Hero in the AI Workflow When people talk about large language models, they rave about the size — GPT-5’s trillion-scale parameters, terabytes of training data, and multimodal magic.But one thing often goes unnoticed: the prompt. The prompt isn’t just a question or instruction — it’s the operating system interface between human intent and … Read more

FTC: Consumer AI Chatbot Psychosis Research Lab

Consumer AI chatbots, used in personal interactive cases, should at least come with a side display of the relays or directions of mind, when using those. n At minimum, with some AI outputs, it should be seen that the mind is being directed away from certain destinations, like reality, caution and consequences. This can be done with … Read more

Building Louder III – From Vision to Reality with World’s First Blockchain Powered Postal Service

Pasifika Leads Again When I wrote “Building Louder II,” introducing the Pasifika Data Chain as the first blockchain built BY Pacific Islanders FOR Pacific Islanders, I promised that this wasn’t just theoretical infrastructure, it was the foundation for real world transformation. Today, that promise becomes reality here in Tonga with the deployment of the Tonga … Read more

Evaluating Dynamic Knowledge Encoding: Experimental Setup for Multi-Hop Logical Reasoning

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background Method Experiments 4.1 Multi-hop Reasoning Performance 4.2 Reasoning with Distractors 4.3 Generalization to Real-World knowledge 4.4 Run-time Analysis 4.5 Memorizing Knowledge Related Work Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References A. Dataset B. In-context Reasoning with Distractors C. Implementation Details D. Adaptive Learning Rate E. Experiments with Large Language Models … Read more

RECKONING Method: Bi-Level Optimization for Dynamic Knowledge Encoding and Robust Reasoning

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background Method Experiments 4.1 Multi-hop Reasoning Performance 4.2 Reasoning with Distractors 4.3 Generalization to Real-World knowledge 4.4 Run-time Analysis 4.5 Memorizing Knowledge Related Work Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References A. Dataset B. In-context Reasoning with Distractors C. Implementation Details D. Adaptive Learning Rate E. Experiments with Large Language Models … Read more

Exploiting Memorization: Understanding the CLM Objective for Knowledge Encoding in LLMs

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background Method Experiments 4.1 Multi-hop Reasoning Performance 4.2 Reasoning with Distractors 4.3 Generalization to Real-World knowledge 4.4 Run-time Analysis 4.5 Memorizing Knowledge Related Work Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References A. Dataset B. In-context Reasoning with Distractors C. Implementation Details D. Adaptive Learning Rate E. Experiments with Large Language Models … Read more

Effective Credit Utilization in Vibe Coding Tools and Rate-Limited Platforms

When vibe coding tools first appeared, they made waves by offering users unlimited queries and utilities. For instance, Kiro initially allowed complete, unrestricted access to its features. However, this model quickly proved untenable. Companies responded by introducing rate limits and tiered subscriptions. Kiro’s shift from unlimited queries to structured usage plans is a prime example, … Read more

New Google AI Studio Build: A FREE AI App Builder

Hey everyone! I’ve got some exciting news to share. Google AI Studio just rolled out a big update! It basically turns the platform into a free AI app builder. If you’ve used pricey prototyping or AI development tools like Lovable AI before, this new Build feature feels like Google’s simple (and surprisingly powerful) alternative. You can build, … Read more

The Em Dash Rorschach Test

The em dash—sleek, versatile, elegant—is the Swiss Army knife of punctuation. It opens syntactic space with a kind of raw immediacy, as though a piece of writing is thinking aloud in real time. More graceful than the semicolon, less fussy than parentheses, it offers a pause that’s both precise and expressive, like language taking a … Read more

AI Sidebar Spoofing Attack:SquareX Uncovers Malicious Extensions That Impersonate AI Browser Sidebar

Palo Alto, California, October 23rd, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–SquareX released critical research exposing a new class of attack targeting AI browsers. The AI Sidebar Spoofing attack leverages malicious browser extensions to impersonate trusted AI sidebar interfaces, which is used to trick users into executing dangerous commands that can lead to credential theft, device hijacking, and password exfiltration. The … Read more

Aster Unveils Rocket Launch: A Gateway To Early-Stage Crypto Projects and Trading Rewards

Road Town, British Virgin Islands, October 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/–Decentralized trading platform Aster announced today the debut of its new initiative, Rocket Launch, designed to accelerate early-stage projects by driving liquidity and trading activity, while giving users early access to emerging on-chain opportunities. Aster Rocket Launch aims to transform token launches from one-time market events into a … Read more

Roba Shatters Closed Systems: The People’s Robotics Platform Launches To Dominate $218b Industry

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/–ROBA, The People’s Robotics Platform, today announced the first publicly available version of its open, interoperable robotics ecosystem, positioning itself as “The Hugging Face of Robotics”. ROBA is launching to redefine the robotics industry, which is projected to hit $218 billion by 2030, by empowering creators and eliminating proprietary … Read more

Trezor Launches Trezor Safe 7: First Hardware Wallet With Transparent Secure Element

Prague, Czech Republic, October 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/–Trezor, the original hardware wallet company, has launched Trezor Safe 7, a new-generation hardware wallet that introduces several industry firsts: a fully auditable secure element (TROPIC01), and a quantum-ready architecture. It also features seamless mobile connectivity, making it easier than ever to manage crypto securely from anywhere. With a vibrant … Read more

Why Neural Darwinism Might Be AI’s Best Path to Consciousness

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background and History Roadmap to a Conscious Artifact Hidden Gems Final Thoughts, Acknowledgments, and References 4 Hidden Gems Anyone who had the experience of interacting with Gerald Edelman will tell you that conversations were generously sprinkled with anecdotes and a seemingly infinite supply of jokes. He was a … Read more

System Design in a Nutshell

Let’s start. I had this article in my head for 2 years and never wrote it, worrying that it would not be perfect. The technology landscape is ever-changing and evolving, and the tools you use today may be obsolete 5 years later. This is why I’m writing down the core concepts of system design here. … Read more

Meet Contiant, Picky, and Dar Blockchain: HackerNoon Startups of the Week

Hey Hackers! Welcome to another edition of HackerNoon Startups of The Week, where we highlight standout innovators from the Startups of The Year 2024 database. This week, we’re spotlighting three forward-thinking companies redefining how we connect, collaborate, and create value in the digital age: Contiant, Picky, and Dar Blockchain. :::tip Share Your Startup’s Story Today! ::: Meet the … Read more

33 Hot Tech Takes on Atlas, the New AI Browser by OpenAI

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser that integrates ChatGPT into every browsing session with features like browser memory and autonomous agent mode. The announcement sparked fierce debate: tech enthusiasts see it as the future of web browsing, while privacy advocates warn it’s a “brain-smoothing privacy nightmare.” Built on Chromium (ironically, Google’s own open-source engine), … Read more

The AI Flywheel: A Product Leader’s Guide to Building Compounding Growth

The traditional sales funnel is being replaced by compounding growth loops, especially in AI products. This model turns a product’s output into its own acquisition channel, creating sustainable, capital-efficient growth. This guide breaks down the three core AI-powered loops (Viral, Content, Integration) and provides a strategic blueprint for product leaders to build and measure them … Read more