**πŸ’»πŸ“° [The blissful Zen of a good side project](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** The author describes a recent evening where, after putting their child to bed, they chose to work on a side project instead of playing video games. This marks a shift after a long period of neglecting personal projects, possibly over a year. The author reflects on feeling uninspired and potentially experiencing depression or burnout. This lack of inspiration led to abandoning several projects prematurely. The author highlights the importance of balancing consumption and creation, and acknowledges that their ratio has become skewed. The main takeaway is a rediscovery of the joy and fulfillment that comes from creative endeavors. [Read More](
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The blissful zen of a good side project
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**πŸ’»πŸ“° [New antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria found in technician's garden](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** Researchers have discovered a novel antibiotic molecule effective against various disease-causing bacteria, including drug-resistant strains, without harming human cells. The antibiotic was isolated from a species of Paenibacillus bacteria found in soil samples taken from a lab technician's garden. The discovery's significance lies in its potential to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. [Read More](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00945-z) πŸ’¬ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43538853) (269)
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**πŸ’»πŸ“° [AI 2027](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** AI 2027 projects the enormous impact of superhuman artificial intelligence within the next decade, potentially exceeding that of the Industrial Revolution. OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic's CEOs predict AGI within 5 years. The project, informed by trend analysis, expert opinions, and experience at OpenAI, aims for predictive accuracy. Its goal is to provide concrete estimations of a potential future shaped by AI, acknowledging that numerous possibilities exist. The "AI 2027" scenario depicts one plausible future, complete with quantitative assessments and is not intended to recommend a course of action or to be an exhortation. To demonstrate a range of possibilities, the project includes two different endings: one where AI development slows and another where a race for AI dominance ensues. [Read More](
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A research-backed AI scenario forecast.
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**πŸ’»πŸ“° [An image of an archeologist adventurer who wears a hat and uses a bullwhip](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** The core point revolves around the recent ability of OpenAI's GPT image generation model to mimic the style of Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation company known for its visually stunning and meticulously crafted films. This development highlights a broader concern about the ethics of AI training, specifically how these models are trained on copyrighted images without proper attribution or compensation to the original artists. The blog post uses a series of quotations to discuss originality, imitation, plagiarism, and research. The implicit takeaway is a criticism of the AI industry's reliance on existing art to develop new technologies, raising questions about intellectual property rights and the value of originality in an increasingly digital world. [Read More](
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There is only one thing worse than being imitated
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