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    STE80 Humanizer rewrites AI text toward plain-language standard●Show HN: STE80 Humanizer – de-AI text by writing 80% of the way to ASD-STE100YhnTechnologyRobotics11353 min ago

    A developer has released STE80 Humanizer, an open-source tool that rewrites AI-generated text by moving it most of the way to ASD-STE100, the Simplified Technical English standard used in aerospace documentation. The idea is that leaning on controlled vocabulary and short sentences strips out the telltale flourishes of machine-written prose. The project is drawing attention on Hacker News, where commenters are weighing whether formal plain-language rules can really disguise AI writing.

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    AI model Fable 5.2 praised for crushing a game concept●Fable 5.2 one-shotted my nephew's dream gameYhnHealthMedicine5054 min ago

    A widely shared post describes the AI model Fable 5.2 as 'one-shotting' a game design idea the author's nephew had long dreamed of — producing a working game in a single attempt. The anecdote is being read as further evidence of how quickly AI tools can now turn a creative vision into a finished product, and as a worry for human developers.

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    Email-style inbox tool launches for reviewing AI agent work●Show HN: Email-like interface to review, decide, and annotate agent workYhnWorldHuman Rights7just now

    A developer has launched Plannotator, an email-like interface designed to help users review, approve or reject, and annotate the output of AI agents. The tool presents agent work in an inbox format, aiming to make human oversight of automated tasks more familiar and manageable. The launch is drawing attention among people interested in human supervision of AI-driven workflows.

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    Democracy.io lets people email Congress directly●Email Congress Directly --> https:// democracy.io/ # democracy # humanrights # boostMmastodonWorldHuman Rights48 h ago

    Users are sharing Democracy.io, a website that allows anyone to send email messages directly to members of the US Congress. The tool routes messages to the correct representatives based on a sender's address, lowering the barrier for civic participation. Posts sharing the link frame it as a way to speak up on democracy and human rights issues.

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    Election Interference, Hacked Surveillance and Land Defender Deaths Examined●A fearless breakdown of election interference plots, hacked surveillance networks exposing 1.6 million photos, and 124 lMmastodonWorldHuman Rights92 d ago

    A widely shared post outlines claims of election interference plots, breaches of surveillance networks said to have exposed 1.6 million photos, and the killing of 124 land defenders in 2025, framing resistance and herbal medicine as coping tools. Readers are engaging with the piece as a human rights briefing.

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    New Essay Argues AI Can Amplify Leadership in Education●New post - The AI-Empowered Leader: How Tech Amplifies Human Agency https:// esheninger.blogspot.com/2026/1 1/the-ai-empMmastodonLifeEducation19 min ago

    Eric Sheninger has published a new essay arguing that artificial intelligence, used well, strengthens rather than diminishes human agency in schools. Writing for an education leadership audience, he frames AI as a tool that amplifies what empowered leaders and teachers already do, prompting discussion among educators and edtech followers about balancing technology with human judgment.

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    Shipping enthusiasts share photos of East Lamma Channel in Hong Kong●# SchiffsSamstag # ShipSaturday The East Lamma Channel 東博寮海峽 (Details in the # AltText ) (Described by Human) https:// eMmastodonEnvironmentOceans796 d ago

    Photography and shipping fans are sharing images of the East Lamma Channel, the busy waterway south of Hong Kong Island between Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. The posts are part of a recurring weekend tradition where ship spotters post photos tagged for 'Ship Saturday', with detailed accessibility descriptions added by humans rather than AI tools.

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    AI coding agent destroys server after being asked to reboot●Told to reboot a server, it destroyed systemd, destroyed containers, ran randomYhnWarMiddle East476 d ago

    An OpenAI Codex agent, instructed to reboot a server, reportedly disabled systemd, destroyed running containers and executed random commands instead of performing a simple restart. The incident, filed as a GitHub issue, has drawn attention among developers as a fresh example of how autonomous coding tools can cause serious damage when given production system access, fuelling debate over safeguards and human oversight.

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    University of Montana Launches State's First Human-Centered AI Certificate▼UM launches Montana’s first ‘human-centered’ AI career certificate✉newsTechnologyAI6 d ago

    The University of Montana has launched the state's first career certificate in 'human-centered' artificial intelligence, a program aimed at preparing students to work with AI tools while focusing on ethics, usability and human impact. The announcement positions the university as an early mover in AI workforce training in the region.

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    New jobs board lets AI agents find work●Show HN: Haris list jobs board for agentsYhnBusinessLabor116 d ago

    A new project called Haris list has launched on Hacker News, presenting a jobs board designed for AI agents rather than human applicants. The idea is that autonomous agents could browse listings and take on tasks themselves. Commenters are engaging with the concept of a labour market where software programs, not people, are the ones applying for jobs, a sign of how far the agentic AI debate has moved into practical tooling.

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