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Elon Musk’s DOGE team may need a crash course in COBOL

Young software engineers from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continue to infiltrate U.S. government agencies with the stated goal of eliminating what the Trump White House deems wasteful (or “woke”) spending. They’re already on the ground at the Labor Department, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Cen

Everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s DOGE staffers

Though only a few weeks old, already the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is radically changing the face of bureaucracy in D.C. The Elon Musk-led agency has slashed government spending, gained full access to the Treasury Department’s payments systems, and pushed federal employees to resign. 

While

Solving the data doom loop

Ken Stott, Field CTO of API platform Hasura, tells Ryan about the data doom loop: the concept that organizations are spending lots of money on data systems without seeing improvements in data quality or efficiency. Their conversation touches on the challenges of data management, the impact of microservices, the importance of feedback loops in ensuring data quality, and how a data architecture that uses a supergraph would enhance data accessibility and quality. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/

Google Reassures That #Anchor URLs In GSC Are Okay via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google’s John Mueller explained why Google Search Console sometimes shows URLs with hashtags in performance reports and why it’s not something to worry about in terms of what’s being indexed because it doesn’t reflect what Google is indexing. URLs With #Anchor Hashtags What John Mueller discussed in the Bluesky post is URLs with hashtags that look like this: https:example.com/example-url/#:~:text= URLs with hashtags show up in Google Search Console (GSC) could give the impression that the wro

The PHP Podcast: 2025.02.13

  This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John discuss PHPStan 2.0, Facebook blocking Linux, JetBrains The State of PHP 2024, what’s new in PhpStorm 2024.3, and more. Links from the show: Facebook Accidentally Blocks Users From Posting About Linux | PCMag PHPStan 2.0 Released | php[architect] The State of PHP 2024 – Expert […]

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PHPStan 2.0 Released

PHPStan 2.0 was released last quarter, and it brings a plethora of great changes. If you are not already using PHPStan and you’d like to but could use some outside help, please contact us, and we can discuss a short-term engagement to help implement it. Some of the bigger changes include a new Level.  Level […]

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Google Rolls Out ‘Veo 2’ Video Generation For YouTube Shorts via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

YouTube upgrades Dream Screen with Google's Veo 2 video generation model, enabling faster AI-generated backgrounds and standalone clips.

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A treasure trove of powerful features

Lesser-known PHP features In the realm of PHP, developers often underexploit a treasure trove of powerful features. On a recent episode of The PHP Podcast, we had a great discussion about a blog post titled “PHP’s Hidden Treasures: 10 Powerful Features You Didn’t Know You Needed” by @hiadeveloper which sheds light on some of these […]

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SpaceX’s Starbase site inches closer to being its own city in Texas

A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living around billionaire Elon Musk’s company decide whether to formally create a new city called

Apple has been charged with abuse of power by this German watchdog. Here’s why

The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving i

What to make of JD Vance’s speech at the Paris AI summit 

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Vance’s Paris speech shows a brash American exceptionalism for the AI age

Vice President JD Vance’s

How to harness APIs and AI for intelligent automation

APIs have steadily become the backbone of AI systems, connecting data and tools seamlessly. Discover how they can drive scalable and secure training for AI models and intelligence automation. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/13/how-to-harness-apis-and-ai-for-intelligent-automation/

Úskalí teologie, pohanské i křesťanské

Pokus o orientaci ve spletitém pojmosloví a dějinách teologických oborů. Aby nás Pánbůh při zdravém rozumu uchovati ráčil! http://www.osel.cz/13908-uskali-teologie-pohanske-i-krestanske.html

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Je vesmír ve všech směrech stejný? Odpověď hledají slabé gravitační čočky

Slovutný kosmologický princip praví, že náš vesmír je homogenní a izotropní, čili, jednoduše řečeno, všude stejný. V posledních letech ale kosmologický princip dostává zabrat a objevuje se možnost, že by vesmír mohl být anizotropní. Podle nově navrženého postupu bychom to mohli zjistit analýzou slabého gravitačního čočkování. http://www.osel.cz/13909-je-vesmir-ve-vsech-smerech-stejny-odpoved-hledaji-slabe-gravitacni-cocky.html

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Hollywood AI pioneer Flawless launches new editing tool


AI took another step into Hollywood today with the launch of a new filmmaking tool from showbiz startup Flawless. The product — named DeepEditor — promises cinematic wizardry for the digital age. For movie makers, the tool offers photorealistic edits without a co

Key Elements Of Technical SEO For Large Companies via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Discover the essential technical SEO elements and learn how to navigate complex systems and infrastructure to drive impactful changes.

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Dvě století iguanodona

…aneb Jak vstoupil do dějin druhý popsaný dinosaurus http://www.osel.cz/13907-dve-stoleti-iguanodona.html

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Those workplace communication tools you hate might actually be good for you

Many things irk people about the way modern companies operate. Workplace communication tools and so-called enterprise social media platforms are among the low-stakes but high-impact bugbears. Reading through the latest dull update from that guy in accounts who continually spams the work comms platform, or worrying about when and how to engage with a problematic post can cause plenty of stress.

Having to keep u

The Trump administration should follow its own order on free expression

“If we don’t have Free Speech, then we just don’t have a Free Country. It’s as simple as that.” President Donald Trump said in one of his campaign statements where he previewed how his administration would protect free expression. On January 20, the first day of his new term in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “

Instagram’s AI bots are often sexually suggestive—and sometimes underage

When Meta launched its “AI Studio” feature for over two billion Instagram users in July 2024, the company promised a tool that would give anyone the ability to create their own AI characters “to make you laugh, generate memes, give travel advice, and so much more.” The company claimed the feature, which was built with Meta’s Llama 3.1 large language model, would be subject to policies and protections to

The rebirth of Pebble is radically unambitious

Eric Migicovsky has barely started working on a successor to the Pebble smartwatch, and he’s already talking about being finished with it.

Eight years ago, Migicovsky shut down the smartwatch startup he founded, having sold its software assets to Fitbit, which later became part of Google. But all this time, he and t

What can we learn from insulin price reductions

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more.


Over the past decade, the rising cost of insulin epitomized the broader systemic issue of higher healthcare out-of-pocket co

Why your IoT devices are the weakest link in security

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As the number of internet of things (IoT) devices is proje

Meet the Bop House, the internet’s divisive new OnlyFans hype house

What if the Playboy Mansion was filled with OnlyFans content creators? That’s the pitch for the Bop House, a TikTok page that has gained nearly three million followers since its launch in December. 

Founded by Sophie Rain, 20, and Aishah Sofey, 22, the house is home to eight creators aged 19 to 24, who collectively boast over 33 million followers. Their TikTok presence leans into viral, algorithm-friendly content like flying priva

This Valentine’s Day, don’t fall for romance scams, Meta warns

If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam.

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.

Scammers tend to pose as “attractive, single and success

‘I will never recover from this’: The internet is spiraling over the Duolingo owl’s untimely death

Duo, the infamous Duolingo owl, is dead. 

The language-learning app shared the news in a tongue-in-cheek post yesterday. The cause of death remains under investigation, but Duolingo has its own theory: “Tbh, he probably died waiting for you to do your lesson, but what do we know?” the company wrote on X. “We’re aware he had many enemies, but we kindly ask you to refrain from sharing why you hate him in the comment

Hate speech dramatically increased on X under Elon Musk’s watch, researchers say

Hate speech on X dramatically increased during the several months that Elon Musk served as CEO when compared to the prior months, according to a new study.

The analysis, published Wednesday, showed that hate speech spiked on the platform shortly before Musk purchased X (then called Twitter), and continued through May 2023. Researchers found that the

SoftBank reveals $2.4 billion loss in Q3

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. reported a 369.2 billion yen ($2.4 billion) loss for the fiscal third quarter as it racked up red ink from its Vision Fund investments.

That’s compared to a 950 billion yen profit in October-December 2023.

Quarterly sales rose 3% from the previous year to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.9 billion), the

SEC and Binance request 60-day pause in lawsuit as the agency shifts to be more crypto-friendly

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to pause its high-profile lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as the regulator tries to present itself as more crypto-friendly under a new administration.

Binance and the SEC filed a 

Trump’s firing of the U.S. government archivist is far worse than it might seem

Amid his dramatic reshaping of the federal government, President Donald Trump’s latest high-profile dismissal could become among his most consequential.

On Feb. 7, Trump fired Colleen Shogan from her role as Archivist of the United States, the head of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and government official responsible for overseeing the preservation—both physical and digital—and promulgation of government records. Shogan’s dismissal marks the first tim

Google CrUX Report Update Targets LCP & Network Delays via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google Chrome’s latest CrUX update delivers granular LCP and RTT insights. This can help with optimizing page speed and user experience.

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Neutrino s rekordně vysokou energií

Neutrinový podvodní teleskop, na jehož vývoji se v rámci mezinárodního projektu KM3NeT podílí vědecký tým z Ústavu technické a experimentální fyziky Českého vysokého učení technického (ÚTEF ČVUT), zachytil neutrino s rekordně vysokou energií. Výsledky analýzy tohoto unikátního jevu, který může posunout vpřed neutrinovou astronomii a přispět k lepšímu poznání vesmíru, zveřejnil v těchto dnech prestižní časopis Nature. http://www.osel.cz/13906-neutrino-s-rekordne-vysokou-energii.html

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Can you detect these deepfakes? 99.9% can’t, claims biometrics leader iProov


Deepfakes have become alarmingly difficult to detect. So difficult, that only 0.1% of people today can identify them. That’s according to iProov, a British biometric authentication firm. The company tested the public’s AI detectiv

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‘Worrying’ decline in Dutch startups sparks call for extra growth capital


Stalling growth in the Dutch tech sector has sparked urgent calls for fresh funding streams. New data released today reveals the number of new startups in the Netherlands is declining. The country is also suffering from a severe lack of local investors.  The fi

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Following Google, Apple’s maps now show Trump’s Gulf of Mexico name change

Apple renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps Tuesday after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.

The move follows

ChatGPT’s latest feature is a transformative leap for web research

I’m not sure who first compared ChatGPT to Cliff Clavin, the garrulous mailman/barfly from TV’s Cheers. It’s so an apt comparison that many people probably came up

Layering Success: How To Target High-Intent Users In Google Ads via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM

Learn how audience layering in Google Ads can help you reach the right people and maximize the effectiveness of your advertising campaigns.

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Surprising Review Stats To Feed Your Local Strategy [Study]

Survey reveals trends in local reviews: trust in word-of-mouth, growing focus on recent feedback, and the importance of owner responses in shaping customer trust.

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When it comes to AI, innovation isn’t enough

The AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with America’s $500 billion Stargate Project signaling massive infrastructure investment while China’s DeepSeek emerges as a formidable competitor. DeepSeek’s advanced AI models, rivaling West

Are you ‘AI literate’? Schools and jobs are insisting on it—and now it’s EU law

Even tech giant Apple couldn’t prevent its artificial intelligence from making things up. Last month, the company suspended its AI-powered news alert feature after it falsely claimed a murder suspect had shot himself, one of several fabricated headlines that appeared under trusted news organizations’ logos. The embarrassing pullback came despite Apple’s vast resources and technical expertise.

Most users

Don’t let Elon Musk’s crew at DOGE off the hook just because they’re Zoomers

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ripping apart the federal government at the seams. They’ve decimated the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), strong-armed their way into troves of sensitive personal data, and

Vědci poprvé zobrazili kosmickou pavučinu ve vysokém rozlišení

Náš vesmír je protkaný kosmickou pavučinou. Je všudypřítomná, ale přesto je nesmírně obtížné ji pozorovat, protože ji tvoří kosmický plyn, který je velice nezřetelný. Převratný úspěch přinesla náročná pozorování soustavy Very Large Telescope se spektrografem MUSE, díky nimž astronomové získali nejvíce detailní snímek kosmické pavučiny. http://www.osel.cz/13905-vedci-poprve-zobrazili-kosmickou-pavucinu-ve-vysokem-rozliseni.html

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Autodesk’s CMO says Nike was the big brand winner on Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl LIX had a clear winner on the field, but victory for brands was more hard-won. Many aimed for impact, but did they deliver? Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder offers hot takes on this year’s hits and misses from the big game’s ads. She joins host Bob Safian to break down what makes an NBDB (“never been done before”) moment, why so many brands adopted a “safe” approach, and what trends business leaders shoul

YouTube Dominates TV Streaming: New Opportunities For Marketers via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

YouTube now dominates U.S. TV streaming, surpassing mobile, offering marketers new ad formats and longer viewer engagement opportunities.

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Meta’s laid-off ‘low performers’ defend themselves on LinkedIn and Reddit

Meta underwent another big round of layoffs on Monday, cutting 3,600 jobs, or roughly 5%, of its total workforce. Between 2022 and 2023, the tech giant eliminated 21,000 positions, nearly a quarter of its workforce, and

‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

A viral TikTok video showing an empty book signing for an elderly author tugged at millions of hearts—until it was exposed as an alleged marketing stunt.

The book in question, Just Cuz, was reportedly written by Barbara Miller as a tribute to her late husband, Marv. “She wrote it as a way to deal with her grief,” the video’s voiceover explained. Posted last month, the video shows an empty

Léky, co ubližují jen někomu, nebo jen někdy

Jak pravil starý dobrý Paracelsus, dávka rozhoduje. Látky, které při optimálním dávkování vyvolávají spíše terapeutický účinek mohou ve větších dávkách způsobovat reakce zdraví škodlivé či přímo život ohrožující. No a pak tu máme farmakologicky účinné látky, u nichž je popsána tzv. idiosynkratická reakce…. http://www.osel.cz/13904-leky-co-ublizuji-jen-nekomu-nebo-jen-nekdy.html

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The American woman who went viral in Pakistan has a crypto coin

The “American woman in Pakistan” now has a crypto coin. 

If you don’t know who that is, American Onijah Andrew Robinson recently went viral after claiming she flew to Pakistan to marry a 19-year-old she met online, only to be rejected. Instead of returning home, she has become somewhat of a celebrity in Pakistan, holding high-profile press conferences in Karachi where she demands money and declares her plans to “rebuild” the country. Thanks to TikTok, she has since

Adding to the Herd

How it started I am not aware of anyone who doesn’t know that PHP’s mascot is an elePHPant, created by Vincent Pontier back in 1998. Most “serious” PHP Developers have at least one elePHPant in the home somewhere. Making the Herd Stronger I’m not sure how much you have been keeping up with what’s coming […]

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DOGE has disregarded data protection and privacy norms. The consequences will be felt years down the line

It has been a tumultuous few weeks since Donald Trump took office for the second time as president of the United States, While Trump has garnered headlines for his outlandish executive orders aimed at recasting the country in his own shape, Elon Musk, the tech billionaire turned government quango-buster as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been n

3 ways Tesla stands to win from Elon Musk’s war on the U.S. government

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and

Transactional AI Traffic: A Study Of Over 7 Million Sessions via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

A study shows AI chatbot referrals outperform search in engagement and conversions. Here’s what 7 million sessions reveal about the future of transactional traffic.

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Watch: Meet the stylish new robot that threatens to out-dress you


UK-based startup Humanoid has just shared a first look at its prototype humanoid robot — the HMND 01. It’s not here to overthrow humanity (yet), but it may walk, work, and possibly even out-dress you. At 5’9” and 154lbs, the “labour automation unit” is the cowo

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Will my social media posts really help my career?

There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what about the rest of the rules? When can we really remind someone of our old Venmo request? What happens when someone tries to flirt with you on LinkedIn?

Fortunately, terminally online writers Delia Cai and St

This Google Maps ‘safety’ feature is actually making roads more dangerous

Picture this: You’re driving on a crowded highway, preparing to change lanes and pass a tractor-trailer. As you check your mirrors, a loud chime on your car’s infotainment screen rings out.

It’s Google Maps, asking whether a stalled car is still on the shoulder, as other drivers have reported. A prompt appears—Yes or No—requiring a response within seconds. Your already taxed brain now has another decision to process, all while you’re moving at 60 miles per hour.

Scenarios

How SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son plans to win the AI wars

Masayoshi Son is back on top. On January 22, President Donald Trump announced a joint venture from Son’s investment holding company, SoftBank, along with OpenAI and Oracle, to invest billions of dollars in AI infrastructure projects in the U.S. The project, called Stargate, will be chaired by Son. SoftBank is now reported close to finalizing a $40 billion investment in Ope

Ukrainian drones to evade Russian jamming with new alternative to GPS


A Ukrainian drone tech firm has unveiled an alternative to GPS navigation. Sine.Engineering built the system to counter Russia’s electronic warfare, which has wreaked havoc on GPS signals.  To dodge the interference, Sine invented a satellite-free replacement.

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Europe boosts military AI as Mistral and Helsing form defence tech alliance


European tech leaders Helsing and Mistral have formed a pact to build new military AI systems. The partnership brings together two of Europe’s top startups. Helsing, a defence tech firm based in Germany, was valued at €5bn last year. Founded in 2021, the compa

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