The AI Writing Tic That’s a Dead Giveaway
A professional editor reveals the most persistent giveaway that a text is AI-generated. It’s not about word choice or facts, but a fundamental structural tic that makes prose sound inhuman.
Category: Software
Airbus Bets on European Cloud, But Only 80% Sure It Exists
Airbus is launching a massive tender to move its most sensitive apps to a European sovereign cloud. The contract is worth over €50 million and could last a decade. Yet, executives give it only an 80% chance of finding a suitable provider.
Linux Gets a BitLocker Key and a Big Verity Speed Boost
The Linux storage and security stack is getting two significant updates. Cryptsetup 2.8.2 now allows access to BitLocker-encrypted drives using the clear key method. Meanwhile, changes merged for Linux kernel 6.19 drastically improve the performance of the dm-verity integrity checking feature.
Apple’s App Store Antitrust Fight Is Back On
A federal appeals court has revived a major antitrust class action against Apple’s App Store. The case, which accuses Apple of monopolizing the iPhone app market, had been decertified last year.
LG backtracks, will let you delete that forced Copilot TV icon
LG is walking back a controversial software update that installed a non-removable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its TVs. The company now says it will take steps to allow users to delete the icon, following significant online frustration. The shortcut links to a web app, not an embedded service.
ChatGPT’s New App Directory is Basically a Superpowered Plugin Store
OpenAI has launched a beta for ChatGPT Apps, an in-chat directory that connects services like Spotify and DoorDash directly to the AI. It allows for actions like ordering groceries or booking travel without leaving the conversation. This could fundamentally change how we interact with apps.
This Web Tool Makes Flashing ESP32 Boards Stupidly Simple
Forget installing the Arduino IDE just to flash a pre-built .bin file to your ESP32. A new web tool called ESPConnect runs entirely in your browser, handling firmware flashing, partition management, and even file system inspection with just a USB cable. It’s a focused utility that could save a ton o
Google Search Now Lets You Upload Images and PDFs
Google is adding a file upload feature directly to its search bar. Users can now ask questions about images and PDFs via Gemini. This move aims to make AI tools more accessible to the general public.
Is OpenAI’s $750 Billion House Built on Sand?
According to Fortune, OpenAI is raising tens of billions at a staggering $750 billion valuation, including $10 billion from Amazon. The company is in a frantic build-out of models and data centers for its 800+ million users, but CEO Sam Altman recently declared a “code red” to refocus the team. Anal
The Office Debate Is Asking the Wrong Question
The endless debate over remote vs. office work misses the point. According to one creative studio, the real goal is designing a workflow that follows the work, not enforcing a location. Their strategy involves maintaining two fully-equipped studios to eliminate compromise on craft.