🧠 Anthropic’s Report Raises Doubts About AI Hype and Credibility
A sharp, skeptical look at AI research ethics—questioning hype-driven narratives and demanding transparency in corporate AI claims.
A critical examination of Anthropic’s recent cybersecurity report, which alleged the use of its AI model Claude in Chinese state-backed hacking campaigns. The article highlights the lack of technical proof or verifiable data, arguing that the report reflects a troubling trend of hype and unsubstantiated claims in AI marketing and corporate research.
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💬 Jonathan Blow on Programming Language Design
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⚙️ Small Functions Considered Harmful: A Call for Pragmatic Code Design
A thoughtful, experience-based critique that pushes back against dogmatic software design practices and over-engineering trends.
The author challenges the widespread belief that smaller functions always lead to better code. While principles like DRY and ‘Clean Code’ promote small units, the article argues that excessive fragmentation increases complexity and mental overhead. It advocates for pragmatic, readable designs that balance abstraction with maintainability.
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