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June 23rd, 2024 | The tiny chip that powers Montreal subway tickets

Hacker News Recap

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Exploring Technologies in Public Transport Ticketing and Font Creativity

This chapter explores the adaptability of early online banking interfaces, debates between QR codes and NFC for public transport ticketing, and the pros and cons of different technologies like data storage and system vulnerabilities. The discussion also covers a creative font, llama .ef, that combines typography with large language models, and delves into using text ligatures and font rendering with LLMs, discussing feasibility, security implications, and practical applications.

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