Show HN: Hacker Times, a New York Times-inspired version of Hacker News

On Monday, November 2, 2026, an MIT CSAIL team shared preliminary results of their experiments with GPT-6 Astra. This new AI had the capability to interpret and modify neural-network weights without the need for a training loop. The team noted that a minor change to the weights could significantly boost both math and instruction-following scores in their Qwen tests. However, these findings have yet to be validated.

HackerTube, a project designed to create an alternative browsing experience, has collected 6,454 YouTube videos that were referenced by Hacker News readers over the past two decades. The initiative aims to build a platform with its own recommendation system, completely without any user accounts.

Robert Haas, a key figure in the development process, explained the delay in the project's release. The team is currently dealing with a backlog of AI-assisted bug reports. Haas also mentioned that several features have had to be reverted and that human review remains necessary to transform these suggestions into reliable code.

In a related development, a former fan site of Hacker News has come to light. A web archivist has taken it upon themselves to ensure the preservation of this site by demonstrating capture and replay tools. It should be noted that the author of this post works for the company behind these tools.

Matt Scherer, a contributor to Tech Policy Press, has written a cautionary essay about the financial risks associated with Anthropic, a leading AI company. Scherer's concerns stem from Anthropic's significant spending commitments and the unpredictability of AI demand. He argues that regulators should intervene to prevent the company from making an unwise public offering.

Ubuntu users with LTS releases of 22.04, 24.04, and 26.04 are still without the kernel patches necessary to address CVE-2026-98432. This was reported by freenode news on October 31, 2026. The current status of these patches remains unverified.

Syscall.sh is a resource that lists system-call numbers, arguments, registers, and calling conventions for various Linux architectures and kernel releases. The site boasts that its tables are created from kernel source code, with version histories and JSON downloads provided for each architecture.

In a guest essay on Terence Tao's blog, Karthik C. S., Amit Sahai, and Jie Xue argue for a shift in perspective regarding mathematical work. They contend that the value of mathematical research should be measured by the insights gained, rather than by how it compares to other individuals or machines. The authors urge for a more empathetic approach to AI's involvement in this field.

Lastly, a Slate essay explores the impact of abrupt layoffs and declining trust on employee decisions to quit without notice. Based on personal experiences and interviews with colleagues, the piece questions whether the traditional two-week resignation period is still appropriate in the modern workplace.