Friday, September 1, 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What is your policy regarding smartphones for your children?

Ask HN: What is your policy regarding smartphones for your children?
15 by eimrine | 15 comments on Hacker News.
Recently, there are more and more studies that smartphones harm learning and not a single study with the opposite results. However, very few parents have the guts not to buy a smartphone for their child. At what age do children in the HN crowd begin to have censored access to proprietary software (personal supervision) and uncensored (smartphone with or without parental controls)? Are there families where children have access to computers with only FOSS before they have access to proprietary software?

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: An Immersive Game of Thrones Multiverse Experience

Show HN: An Immersive Game of Thrones Multiverse Experience
8 by thronesMultiV | 1 comments on Hacker News.
Alpha Version Demo: https://ift.tt/WC6fF5T Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThronesMultiV/status/1697440568874348953 We're here to present an experimental product empowered by the blend of Stable Diffusion and ChatGPT! Dive into Westeros like never before. Our experimental product offers an immersive storytelling experience where you play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative. Ever wondered if the ending of the final seasons of Game of Thrones could've been different? Now's your chance to twist the tale. Current Features : - AI-driven alternative endings starting from the end of S7. - Real-time story interventions, allowing you to change the plotline as you read. What's Next : - Continuous enhancements to refine and polish the storytelling experience. - And yes, we're contemplating open-sourcing the project – giving back to this amazing community and encouraging further innovation. We truly believe in the power of collaboration. If you have feedback, suggestions, or just want to geek out about Westeros, shoot us an email at ready2play.contact@gmail.com ! Additionally, if you're as passionate about AI and storytelling as we are, we'd love for you to collaborate with us on this exciting project. Remember, winter is coming, but with AI, the possibilities are endless. Stay excited and stay kind! Valar Morghulis!

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2023)

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2023)
27 by whoishiring | 83 comments on Hacker News.
Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format: Location: Remote: Willing to relocate: Technologies: Résumé/CV: Email: Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities.