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December 27, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (December 27, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for December 27, 2023 :</p>

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DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching

https://github.com/hrvach/deskhop

Summary: DeskHop is an open-source fast desktop switching device that allows users to seamlessly switch between two computers using a single keyboard and mouse. The project uses Raspberry Pi Pico boards and affordable components, costing less than €15. DeskHop works with Linux, macOS, and Windows, offering smooth transitions with no noticeable delay. Users can either build the device themselves or use pre-built images. The project is non-commercial and intended for personal use.

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The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement

https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/27/24016212/new-york-times-openai-microsoft-lawsuit-copyright-infringement

Summary: The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging that the companies used millions of the publication's articles to train their AI models, ChatGPT and Copilot. The lawsuit claims this has led to direct competition and damaged the Times' relationship with readers, while also depriving it of revenue. The publication seeks billions of dollars in damages and requests the court to prevent the companies from using its content in their AI models.

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