Changelog News The "confident idiot" problem
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Dec 8, 2025 The discussion dives into the necessity of hard rules for AI, highlighting the dangers of relying solely on vibe checks. The acquisition of Bun's creators by Anthropic suggests a shift towards valuing engineering expertise in AI development. Additionally, attempts to use Claude for recreating a classic website ended in failure, showcasing AI's limitations. On the brighter side, Google’s support for JPEG XL hints at its future integration, while Bazite emerges as a promising gaming Linux distro, tailored for the next generation of gamers.
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Stop Fixing Probability With More Probability
- Treat LLMs as software components with deterministic checks, not mystical agents.
- Relying on one probabilistic model to judge another creates circular failures like sycophancy and hallucination.
Intercept Agent Failures With Hard Rules
- Use explicit, testable rules and interception for agent failures instead of vague 'vibe' checks.
- Steer lets you catch hallucinations, bad JSON, and PII leaks via a local dashboard without changing code.
Anthropic Hires Bun Team, Not Just The Code
- Anthropic acquired the Bun team rather than simply forking the open source runtime.
- The move highlights that human expertise can be more valuable than just code when building AI developer tools.