Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (December 12, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for December 12, 2023 :</p>
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Show HN: Open-source macOS AI copilot (using vision and voice)
Summary: macOSpilot is a voice and vision-powered AI assistant that answers questions about any application in context and audio. Developed by elfvingralf, the assistant uses a keyboard shortcut to trigger a screenshot of the active window and records the user's question. The screenshot and question transcript are sent to OpenAI GPT Vision, and the answer is displayed in text and converted into audio using OpenAI TTS. The application is compatible with any macOS application and can be turned into an .app with Electron.
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The NSA advises move to memory-safe languages
Summary: The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and international partners released "The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps" to guide software manufacturers in eliminating memory safety vulnerabilities. The report recommends transitioning to memory safe programming languages like C#, Go, Java, Python, Rust, and Swift to mitigate memory-related vulnerabilities and reduce attack surfaces. It also provides factors to consider when developing roadmaps, such as staff capabilities, resourcing, and prioritization guidance.