Users Report OpenAI Repeatedly Re-Enabling Data Training Opt-Out Setting

Multiple users on Hacker News have reported that OpenAI's 'allow training' setting appears to turn itself back on after being manually disabled. At least one user noted carefully recording the date they turned the setting off, only to later find it had been re-enabled without their action. The setting controls whether a user's data can be used to train OpenAI's models. Users who have opted out of data training are being advised to recheck their account settings to confirm their preference is still in effect. The issue raises concerns about user privacy controls and whether opt-out choices are being reliably honored by the platform.

Microsoft Elevates Rust to Tier-1 Programming Language Status

Microsoft has officially designated Rust as a Tier-1 programming language within the company, placing it alongside other core supported languages. This recognition signals a significant commitment from one of the world's largest software companies to Rust's adoption and long-term support. The announcement was shared via a guest post on the Rust Foundation's official website. The move reflects Microsoft's growing investment in memory-safe programming languages as part of broader software security initiatives.

Study Questions Claims That New KV-Cache Strategies Outperform LRU

A technical discussion on Hacker News challenges the assertion that modern key-value cache replacement policies significantly outperform the classic Least Recently Used algorithm. The post, linked to a GitHub repository on agentic KV-cache strategies, suggests that LRU is more competitive than recent research papers imply. The thread has gathered 19 points and 9 comments from the community. The debate centers on whether newer caching approaches for AI inference workloads offer meaningful real-world gains over the well-established LRU baseline.

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Kanpur businessman stabbed 26 times in alleged murder plot by daughter-in-law

A Kanpur businessman was stabbed 26 times in a violent attack that allegedly unfolded late at night at his home. The original plan, reportedly designed to look like a heart attack through suffocation, was abandoned after the victim returned home and discovered the attackers. The assault turned fatal as the conspirators switched to stabbing when their initial scheme was disrupted. The alleged mastermind, identified as the victim's daughter-in-law, was reportedly present at a lounge dancing while the attack took place. Authorities are investigating the case as a premeditated murder conspiracy.

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Google strikes largest rice-methane carbon credit deal with India's Mitti Labs

Google has signed its biggest-ever carbon credit agreement focused on reducing methane emissions from rice farming. The deal is with Indian startup Mitti Labs and spans a four-year period. The agreement covers rice-growing regions across three Indian states. At peak delivery, the project is expected to reach approximately 100,000 hectares of farmland.

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Washington spends $113 million to turn I-395 drawbridge into fixed bridge

Golden Gate University sells SF campus for $31.6M; 46-storey tower proposed

Golden Gate University has sold its downtown San Francisco campus for $31.6 million, ending over 170 years of presence at the site. The seven-storey building now faces potential demolition by its new owners. Developers are weighing two options for the site: a 700-foot dedicated office tower or a mixed-use development combining offices and residential units. The proposed structure would rise to 46 storeys, significantly transforming the downtown block.

Manoj Tiwari's daughter Rhiti reveals she receives death and rape threats

Rhiti Tiwari, daughter of politician and actor Manoj Tiwari, opened up about facing serious online threats while appearing on Bigg Boss 20. She spoke candidly about the burden of carrying her father's prominent surname in the public eye. Rhiti revealed that her words are often interpreted as a reflection of her father's views rather than her own. She highlighted how her family name shapes public perception and exposes her to intense scrutiny and hostility.

India-Afghanistan T20I in Delhi to go ahead despite BRICS Summit traffic concerns

The India-Afghanistan T20I match is confirmed to take place in Delhi on September 13, despite initial concerns raised by Delhi Traffic Police over the concurrent BRICS Summit. Traffic police had requested a postponement to manage the movement of VVIP convoys alongside an expected crowd of 35,000 cricket fans. However, the Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed the match will proceed as originally scheduled. Traffic police have since assured that necessary arrangements and support will be put in place to handle both events simultaneously.

Inside Shruti Haasan's Rs 15 Crore Mumbai Duplex With Gothic and Industrial Style

Actor and musician Shruti Haasan owns a duplex apartment in Mumbai valued at approximately Rs 15 crore. The home reflects her personal aesthetic, combining industrial concrete finishes with eclectic and gothic design elements. Bold colors are used throughout the living spaces, creating a distinctive visual contrast. A dedicated music room filled with instruments serves as the centerpiece of the home, underscoring her identity as an artist.

Self-Hosted AI-Git-Bot Offers Code Reviews Without Per-Seat SaaS Fees

AI-Git-Bot is an open-source, self-hosted bot that automates code reviews, unit test generation, issue triage, and documentation updates directly within Git platforms like Gitea. The tool addresses two common pain points with commercial AI code review services: per-developer pricing that scales with headcount rather than value, and the requirement to send code to third-party servers. The bot runs as two Docker containers and can operate entirely on local open-weight models via Ollama, eliminating API keys and per-token billing. A 7B-class model such as qwen2.5-coder:7b runs on 8 GB of RAM without a GPU, making it viable on a low-cost VPS. The Docker image has already been pulled over 16,000 times and supports both x86 and ARM64 architectures.

AI Doomlord Jacob Coxon's Media Tour Has Begun

Article URL: https://gizmodo.com/ai-doomlord-jacob-coxons-media-tour-has-begun-2000809720 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49643299 Points: 11 # Comments: 5

India’s BRICS trade deficit remains key challenge

India’s BRICS trade deficit remains key challenge

IDScan Confirms Data Breach Exposing 150 Million Driver's License Records

ID verification company IDScan has confirmed it suffered a significant data breach affecting its systems. The incident resulted in the theft of more than 150 million driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents. Compromised data includes victims' full names along with their identity document details. The breach raises serious concerns given IDScan's role as a major provider of ID verification services handling sensitive personal data.

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