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Kennedy Center weighs phased reopening after court blocks full two-year closure
arts-and-culture21 days ago

Kennedy Center weighs phased reopening after court blocks full two-year closure

A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s plan for a full two-year closure for renovations, and the venue says it will operate in a limited mode after July 5 with public spaces open but stages largely silent; the center will present renovation options to the board for a mid-July vote, including partial closures and continued access, while critics argue the campus could effectively shutter if programming isn’t restored.

via CNBC|
#arts-and-culture#court-ruling#kennedy-center
entertainment3 months ago

Mass TV Cancellations Reshape the 2026 Lineup Across CBS, NBC, and Netflix

A wave of cancellations in 2026 hits CBS (DMV, Watson, and The Late Show ends), NBC (Yes, Chef!; Deal or No Deal Island; The Kelly Clarkson Show; Access Hollywood/Live; Karamo; The Steve Wilkos Show), and Netflix (The Abandons; Terminator Zero; The Vince Staples Show; With Love, Meghan likely ending), underscoring a harsh, data-driven shift in TV economics where rising costs and stiff competition push underperforming shows off the air.

via Rolling Out|
#cancellations#entertainment#networks
Cursor CEO Warns Vibe Coding Risks Shaky Foundations
technology6 months ago

Cursor CEO Warns Vibe Coding Risks Shaky Foundations

Cursor CEO Michael Truell warns against 'vibe coding,' a risky AI-assisted coding approach where users rely entirely on AI without understanding the underlying code, which can lead to unstable foundations. Instead, Cursor integrates AI directly into the coding environment, allowing developers to work with both detailed code and end-to-end tasks, promoting more reliable software development.

via Fortune|
#ai-coding#cursor#programming
technology8 months ago

John Carmack Discusses Mutable Variables

John Carmack discusses the benefits of immutability in programming, highlighting how it simplifies reasoning about code, improves safety, and enables better concurrency and debugging. He contrasts immutable variables with mutable ones, emphasizing that immutability makes code more predictable and easier to understand, especially in functional programming languages like Clojure and Haskell. The discussion also touches on language features like 'const' in JavaScript and Rust, and the cultural and practical reasons why mutability remains prevalent in many languages.

via Hacker News|
#carmack#functional-programming#immutability
technology9 months ago

Star Trek Lacks Programmers

The article argues that in science fiction like Star Trek, computers are depicted as intelligent entities that understand human needs and respond directly without the need for programming or algorithms, suggesting that programming as a craft may become obsolete as AI advances. It highlights how AI in sci-fi is portrayed as autonomous and intuitive, contrasting with current programming practices, and speculates on the future role of programmers.

via i-programmer.info|
#ai#future-of-tech#neural-networks
Obfuscated C Code Contest Challenges in the AI Era
technology10 months ago

Obfuscated C Code Contest Challenges in the AI Era

The IOCCC returned after four years with a record 23 high-quality obfuscated C code entries, showcasing human mastery over AI analysis, with some entries using Unicode and creative tricks. Judges emphasized human skill over AI, and the contest celebrated its tradition with a modernized presentation, including videos and live announcements. The event highlighted the ongoing challenge of AI in understanding complex code and will continue in December 2025.

via The New Stack|
#ai#coding-competition#llms
technology11 months ago

Uncertainty Surrounds AI Construction Methods

The article discusses the current challenges and opportunities in building with AI, emphasizing the importance of clear problem articulation, the evolving role of AI in coding, and the need for understanding underlying systems despite AI's capabilities. It highlights both the excitement and skepticism around AI's impact on software development, the shift in skills required, and the potential for AI to transform traditional workflows while raising concerns about quality, trust, and the future of human expertise.

via Hacker News|
#ai-development#ai-limitations#coding-tools
Human Programmer Triumphs Over AI in World Coding Championship
technology11 months ago

Human Programmer Triumphs Over AI in World Coding Championship

Polish programmer Przemysław Dębiak won the 2025 AtCoder World Tour Finals in Tokyo, beating an OpenAI AI tool, highlighting that human creativity and endurance still outperform AI in complex, lengthy coding contests. The victory underscores the ongoing competition between human programmers and AI, with AI excelling in optimization but humans maintaining an edge in creative problem-solving.

via Business Insider|
#ai#coding-competition#human-vs-ai