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Is generative AI killing or saving Raku?

Since my ban from the official Raku places , I don't have as many news about the project as I used to - which is a shame because apparently the last couple of months have been more exciting and…

• Two new Raku runtimes, Raku++ and Mutsu, emerged recently.
• AI-generated code contributed by senior Raku community members.
• Timo Paulsen left MoarVM due to disagreements over AI-generated code.

2h ago ·dev.to

Daylight Left: an offline sunset clock that tells you where to go before dark

This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass What I Built Every October the same thing happens: you look up from the screen and the light is already gone.

• Daylight Left helps users determine remaining daylight in Dubuque, Iowa
• Tool recommends nearest outdoor spot before dark based on user preferences
• Offline tool requires no internet after model download

2h ago ·dev.to

Hacktoberfest Submission

What I Built CSEHub is a computer-science learning platform: a library of written articles with embedded code snippets, and a per-article AI assistant you can ask questions while reading.

• CSEHub is a computer-science learning platform
• Offers library of educational articles with code snippets
• Uses Django, DRF, PostgreSQL, Pinecone, Gemini models

2h ago ·dev.to

Norway Plans Temporary Ban on Smart Glasses

Norway is preparing legislation that would temporarily ban camera-equipped smart glasses in a range of public places, including parks, beaches, museums, shopping centers, schools, daycare centers…

2h ago ·yro.slashdot.org