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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## The AI magic words DevFeed: [The AI magic words]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Phoebe Sajor Published: 2026-09-17T07:40:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Stack Overflow Blog]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [interfaces](), [User Interfaces](), [intelligence](), [Learning](), [Tool]() Tags: [agentic](), [agentic-ai](), [ai](), [books](), [ceo](), [company](), [intelligence](), [interfaces](), [knowledge-building](), [learning](), [platforms](), [podcast](), [se-stackoverflow](), [se-tech](), [tool](), [user-interfaces]() ### AI overview Ryan interviews Tim O'Reilly about books as interfaces to knowledge, using "magic words" to get better outputs from AI, the increasing value of human taste, and how O'Reilly Media supports human and agentic learning through books, online platforms, and an expert intelligence tool. ### Source excerpt Ryan sits down with Tim O'Reilly, founder and CEO at O'Reilly Media, to talk about the role of books as user interfaces to knowledge, the power of "magic words" to extract better outputs from AI, and why human taste is becoming highly valuable as knowledge becomes a commodity. ## What van Emden's 1982 vision of conversational thought tools reveals about LLM interfaces DevFeed: [What van Emden's 1982 vision of conversational thought tools reveals about LLM interfaces]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: fogus Published: 2026-04-21T10:07:49Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Mike Fogus]() Topics: [Large Language Model](), [intelligence](), [interface]() Tags: [ai](), [computing](), [ia](), [intelligence](), [interface](), [llm](), [reasoning]() ### AI overview The article revisits M.H. van Emden's 1982 vision of a conversational computer-aided thought tool and compares it with today's LLM interfaces. It highlights how natural-language ambiguity and opaque system interpretations affect interaction and structured thinking. ### Source excerpt Whereby I read a paper about Intelligence Augmentation written in 1982 and talk about how it relates to today... ## European Commission Seeks Experts on Lawful Access to Data and Encryption DevFeed: [European Commission Seeks Experts on Lawful Access to Data and Encryption]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-07-05T11:30:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Encryption](), [End-to-End Encryption](), [Cryptography](), [communications](), [intelligence]() Tags: [announcement](), [communications](), [encryption](), [intelligence](), [law](), [surveillance](), [technical]() ### AI overview The article discusses the European Commission's roadmap for effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement and urges technologists and civil society representatives to apply to its expert group. It argues that the initiative raises surveillance and encryption concerns while acknowledging the tension between privacy and access to digital evidence. ### Source excerpt tl;dr: The European Commission is honestly asking for experts to advise them on ways to institute "effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement". If you are an expert, I urge you to apply to join this group. You have until September 1st. Do read on for more details! The never-ending battle where police and intelligence services demand more/total access to communications shows no sign of stopping, even in the face of mathematical and practical impossibilities. ## On the new Dutch Intelligence and Security Law DevFeed: [On the new Dutch Intelligence and Security Law]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-03-12T12:41:07Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Security](), [intelligence](), [Internet](), [Network]() Tags: [government](), [intelligence](), [internet](), [legal](), [national-security](), [network](), [peering](), [security]() ### AI overview The article discusses the newly passed Dutch Intelligence and Security Law, arguing that it reduces oversight while expanding intelligence agencies' authority. It describes expanded SIGINT powers over communications at Dutch internet exchanges, including private peering and private network interconnects, and the potential sharing of collected data with foreign intelligence agencies. ### Source excerpt 13th of June UPDATE: The Dutch government has failed to hire and house the promised new 10 oversight staff. Yet, the new law will be enacted July 1st, passing oversight to people that don't exist. I surely enjoyed living under the rule of law, but it appears it was a passing thing. "The Netherlands hosts some of the world's largest internet exchanges. This obliges us to make the best use of these exchanges for our national security. ## Proposed Dutch law would ease warrants for hacking non-targets DevFeed: [Proposed Dutch law would ease warrants for hacking non-targets]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-06-07T18:10:43Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Security](), [Hacking]() Tags: [civil-rights](), [intelligence](), [politics]() ### AI overview An opinion article examines a proposed addition to the Dutch intelligence and security services act. It argues that the proposal would automatically extend hacking warrants to non-targets and make the criteria for targeting them less strict than for actual targets. ### Source excerpt This is a mirror of the original about:intel post, since the about:intel server is sadly sometimes overloaded. Also do read the opposing view from Jan-Jaap Oerlemans and the reflection by Lotte Houwing The Dutch government is proposing adding a lex specialis to its existing intelligence and security services act. This addition significantly changes the scope of many powers and also extends who they can be applied to. A draft of an English summary of this proposed law can be found here. ## Generative AI, ChatGPT, and the Prospects for Artificial General Intelligence DevFeed: [Generative AI, ChatGPT, and the Prospects for Artificial General Intelligence]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: @vas3k; @vas3k Published: 2023-04-04T09:46:03Z Content type: opinion Language: ru Sources: [vas3k.ru]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Генеративные модели](), [ChatGPT](), [intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [chatgpt](), [gpt](), [intelligence](), [tag-13e2af703774](), [tag-1cd610c0e518](), [tag-e493b9551702]() ### AI overview The article examines the rapid progress of artificial intelligence, the capabilities and limitations of generative models such as GPT and ChatGPT, and the prospects for creating artificial general intelligence. It argues that current systems can simulate intelligent responses but lack genuine intelligence and memory. ### Source excerpt Успеем ли мы приручить ИИ до глобальной катастрофы? ## On my resignation as regulator of the Dutch intelligence and security services DevFeed: [On my resignation as regulator of the Dutch intelligence and security services]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-09-09T08:55:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Security](), [like](), [interception](), [Hacking]() Tags: [authorization](), [hacking](), [intelligence](), [interception](), [national-security](), [security](), [technical]() ### AI overview A former member of the Dutch intelligence and security services oversight board explains his resignation. He says proposed changes would largely eliminate his technical risk-analysis role, reduce regulatory requirements for bulk interception, permit algorithmic analysis of bulk-intercepted data without external approval, and shift parts of oversight from prior authorization to ongoing or retrospective review. ### Source excerpt I've seen some mediocre automated translations of my Dutch language resignation statement go round. To prevent any confusion, please find the story here in English: Until today I was one of the three members of the board that checks warrants for the Dutch intelligence and security services. This board is called "Toetsingscommissie Inzet Bevoegdheden" or TIB. If either of the civil or the military intelligence and security services of The Netherlands want to use their lawful intercept, SIGINT or hacking (& some other) legal powers, they have to first convince their own jurists, then their ministry and finally the TIB. ## Useful Spy Books DevFeed: [Useful Spy Books]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-04-18T12:11:21Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [intelligence](), [national security](), [Security](), [trust]() Tags: [books](), [intelligence](), [national-security](), [opinion](), [reading]() ### AI overview An English-language reading guide recommending books about espionage and intelligence agencies. It discusses the value and limitations of insider accounts, official histories, fiction, and works subject to agency vetting, while encouraging broader and critical perspectives on secrecy, privacy, trust, and national security. ### Source excerpt Reading a good book is a great joy. And recommending a good book is almost as enjoyable. I've long been fascinated by books on espionage, and this contributed in no small part to me eventually joining the Dutch intelligence world, and later, rejoining it in some fashion. If you have favorite books that should be on this page, please let me know on bert@hubertnet.nl! I'm especially looking for books written from different perspectives. ## A New Role on the Dutch Intelligence and Security Services Oversight Committee DevFeed: [A New Role on the Dutch Intelligence and Security Services Oversight Committee]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-27T12:00:22Z Content type: opinion Language: nl Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Hacking](), [Open Source]() Tags: [aivd](), [hacking](), [intelligence](), [open-source]() ### AI overview The author announces a new role as one of three members of the Dutch Review Committee on the Deployment of Powers, which assesses the legality of ministerial authorizations for intelligence and security services. The author explains the committee's composition and appointment process, and says they support both effective intelligence work and the rule of law. ### Source excerpt Dit is waarschijnlijk de laatste keer dat ik zal bloggen over mijn nieuwe (part-time) baan. Met ingang van 1 december ben ik één van de drie leden van de commissie die lasten voor de Nederlandse inlichtingen- en veiligheidsdiensten toetst, de Toetsingscommissie Inzet Bevoegdheden (TIB). Als een van de civiele of militaire inlichtingen- en veiligheidsdiensten van Nederland gebruik wil maken van hun bevoegdheden tot aftappen, afluisteren, SIGINT- of hacking moeten ze eerst hun eigen juristen overtuigen, dan hun ministerie en tenslotte de TIB. ## A New Role Reviewing Warrants for Dutch Intelligence and Security Services DevFeed: [A New Role Reviewing Warrants for Dutch Intelligence and Security Services]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-27T11:55:54Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Job](), [intelligence](), [Security](), [Hacking]() Tags: [hacking](), [intelligence](), [job](), [security]() ### AI overview The author describes joining the TIB, a Dutch board that reviews warrants for intelligence and security services. The article explains the board's legal and technical oversight role, the author's background, appointment process, and commitment to the rule of law. ### Source excerpt So this is likely the last time you see me blog about my new (part time) job. Update: I have left this post in September 2022 (Nederlandse versie hier). Starting December 1st, I am one of the three members of the board that checks warrants for the Dutch intelligence and security services. This board is called "Toetsingscommissie Inzet Bevoegdheden" or TIB. If either of the civil or the military intelligence and security services of The Netherlands want to use their lawful intercept, SIGINT or hacking (& some other) legal powers, they have to first convince their own jurists, then their ministry and finally the TIB. ## Post-Mortem: LinkedIn Talent Intelligence Experience DevFeed: [Post-Mortem: LinkedIn Talent Intelligence Experience]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: andrew@nystudio107.com (Andrew Welch) Published: 2018-06-20T13:37:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [nystudio107 | Articles on modern web development.]() Topics: [Post Mortem](), [Content Management System](), [GraphQL](), [vuejs](), [Front end](), [App](), [DevOps]() Tags: [app](), [cms](), [covers](), [craft](), [create](), [devops](), [experience](), [frontend](), [graphql](), [intelligence](), [interactive](), [linkedin-s](), [post-mortem](), [post-mortems](), [project](), [talent](), [unique](), [vuejs](), [web]() ### AI overview This post-mortem explains how Craft CMS 3, GraphQL, and VueJS were used to build an interactive tablet-and-projection-wall experience for LinkedIn's Talent Intelligence events. It focuses on the project's planning, architecture, DevOps, and core application design. ### Source excerpt This project post-mortem covers a unique use of Craft CMS 3, GraphQL, and VueJS to create an interactive experience for LinkedIn's Talent Intelligence Experience ## Technology Does Not Want Anything DevFeed: [Technology Does Not Want Anything]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eddie Smith Published: 2017-06-21T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Eddie Smith]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI Strategy]() Tags: [artificial-intelligence](), [communities](), [intelligence](), [science](), [technology](), [values]() ### AI overview This commentary echoes Tim Cook's argument that technology can accomplish great things but has no wants or values of its own. It expresses greater concern about people adopting computer-like thinking without compassion or regard for consequences, and emphasizes the role of the humanities in providing moral direction. ### Source excerpt Tim Cook's entire commencement address to the MIT class of 2017 is an instant classic, but this is the part I want to echo forever: Technology is capable of doing great things. But it doesn't want to do great things. It doesn't want anything. That part takes all of us. It takes our values and our commitment to our families and our neighbors and our communities. Our love of beauty and belief that all of our faiths are interconnected. Our decency. Our kindness. I'm not worried about artificial intelligence giving computers the ability to think like humans. I'm more concerned about people thinking like computers without values or compassion, without concern for consequences. That is what we need you to help us guard against. Because if science is a search in the darkness, then the humanities are a candle that shows us where we've been and the danger that lies ahead. ## Modeling Attackers and Their Motives DevFeed: [Modeling Attackers and Their Motives]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2014-11-11T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [intelligence](), [systems]() Tags: [analysis](), [intelligence](), [reports]() ### AI overview This commentary argues that readers should focus on actionable facts in threat reports, such as filenames, hashes, and IP addresses, rather than becoming overly focused on attackers' identities and motives. That focus can cause organizations to miss other attackers or misunderstand how threats may change. ### Source excerpt There are a number of reports out recently, breathlessly presenting their analysis of one threatening group of baddies or another. Most readers should, at most, skim their analysis of the perpetrators. Read on for why.