How Soviet economic planning offers lessons for modern data science
The parallels between Soviet-era economic planning and modern data science are explored through two books that highlight the challenges of resource allocation in a centrally planned system.
» readAmateur high-altitude balloon project tests custom 3D-printed payload and radio tracking methods
A high-altitude balloon project called UpLink was launched in August 2026 to test a custom 3D-printed payload enclosure and alternative radio tracking methods.
» readGrok Users Report Bizarre Gibberish Responses From the AI Chatbot
Some users of the AI chatbot Grok were reportedly receiving nonsensical, word-salad responses that read like jumbled phrases. The issue was described as a rare but confusing glitch affecting a small number of people, according to TechCrunch.
» readRecent Windows 11 security patch causes game crashes and system errors for some users
A troubled Windows 11 update has been linked to game crashes, login errors, display problems, and system failures, according to a report by Windows Latest. The patch, known as KB5121003, was released on August 11 as a mandatory security update.
» readSixtyfour seeks engineers to build AI agents for deep web research and OSINT
The announcement describes a job opening for engineers to develop AI agents that investigate people and companies by gathering and verifying information from the open web.
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