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January 24th, 2023 | OpenAI scrapped a promise to disclose key documents to the public
Jan 25, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss ZED's decision to open source their collaborative code editor and OpenAI's reversal in transparency. They also cover an impressive achievement in creating an animated movie in 8KB and the growth of Kagi Search. The podcast explores bribery in scientific publishing and the advantages of developer experience. Lastly, they discuss coding a ray tracer on the ZX Spectrum and the technical limitations of the home computer.
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- OpenAI has decided to stop disclosing key internal documents, signaling a shift in its transparency and raising discussions about the challenges of maintaining openness over time.
- Alaska Airlines grounding its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes due to loose bolts prompted debates on Boeing's quality control, potential government intervention, and the ethical implications of market forces.
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ZED Open Sources Collaborative Code Editor
ZED, a collaborative code editor, has taken the bold step of open sourcing their editor. It is released under GPL and AGPL licenses, promising ongoing communal benefits. ZED channels enable real-time collaboration, and the discussion revolves around experiences with various code editors and comparisons of performance, design, and user preferences, with insights into EMACs startup speed and Sublime's behavior with large repositories.
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