Simon Willison
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Simon Willison launches Claude-assisted QR code generator
Simon Willison has developed a QR code generator tool, assisted by Claude. The tool allows users to create QR codes from URLs or text, offering customization options for design styles, size, and color. Generated codes c…
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AI tools reduce developer lock-in, ease tech stack transitions
Discussions are emerging about the evolving landscape of AI development tools and their impact on developer flexibility. One perspective highlights that AI coding assistants and automated conversion technologies are red…
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Redis creator releases DwarfStar 4 for fast local AI inference
DwarfStar 4 (DS4), a new local AI inference engine, has gained rapid popularity for its focus on integrating a single, high-performance model. Developed by Salvatore Sanfilippo, creator of Redis, DS4 is specifically opt…
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AI rewrites legacy apps to React Native, signaling less language lock-in
A technology company recently completed an AI-driven rewrite of its legacy iPhone and Android applications into React Native. The decision was made because React Native has significantly improved and now meets all the a…
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AI models break free from walled gardens with open standards
Simon Willison's latest article explores the evolving landscape of AI model interoperability, moving away from the "walled garden" approach. He highlights how open-source models and emerging standards are fostering a mo…
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Simon Willison launches Datasette Agent AI assistant
Simon Willison has released Datasette Agent, an extensible AI assistant designed to interact with data stored in Datasette. The agent allows users to ask conversational questions about their data, and with plugins, can …
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Simon Willison bypasses CSP with GPT-5.5 in Codex app
Simon Willison has developed an experimental method to bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) restrictions in web applications. This technique involves running an app within a sandboxed iframe and using a custom fetch fun…
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Satirical advice: Use AI buzzwords like 'Ralph Loops' for career advancement
Mo Bitar, in a satirical TikTok video, humorously suggests a strategy for employees to leverage the AI hype for career advancement. He advises employees to invent and discuss concepts like "Ralph Loops" with their CEOs,…
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AI model generates cryptic response to 'old woman' prompt
A user on Bluesky shared a prompt and its output from an AI model. The prompt, "old woman", generated the response "possibly damp faster than an old woman should be". This interaction was posted on May 12, 2026.
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GitLab announces restructuring impacting AI desk
GitLab announced a significant restructuring and workforce reduction, impacting its AI desk. This move involved examining version control systems for both GitLab and 37signals' employee handbooks to illustrate the autho…
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GitLab restructures to embrace AI agents and reduce global footprint
GitLab announced a significant restructuring, dubbed "Act 2," to align with the emerging agentic era of software development. The company plans to reduce its global operational footprint by up to 30%, flatten its organi…
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AI coding tools must cut maintenance costs to justify use
AI coding assistants must demonstrably reduce maintenance costs to be truly beneficial, according to James Shore. He argues that if AI tools only increase code output without a proportional decrease in maintenance, busi…
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Simon Willison enables English-language scripts via LLM shebangs
Simon Willison has developed a method to integrate LLM CLI tools directly into shebang lines, enabling the creation of executable scripts written in natural language. This technique allows for the execution of complex s…
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LLM commands can now be executed directly from script shebang lines
Simon Willison has demonstrated a novel method for executing large language models directly from a script's shebang line. This technique allows users to specify LLM commands, including tool calls and custom system promp…
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Simon Willison coins 'Zombie Internet' to describe AI-mediated online interactions
Simon Willison highlights the concept of the "Zombie Internet," a term he finds particularly insightful. This phenomenon describes a digital landscape where human interaction is increasingly mediated by or directly invo…
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Programmer argues for focused reinvention over exhaustive study
Andrew Quinn, in a footnote on replacing a large SQLite database with a smaller finite state transducer, discusses the programming dilemma of reinventing wheels. He argues that programmers should aim to reinvent a few e…
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New tool FIVE filters LLM input to prevent character drift
A new open-source project called FIVE has been developed to address character drift in LLM-powered applications. Instead of relying on traditional system prompts or fine-tuning, FIVE filters user input using cognitive p…
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AI models evolve: GPT 5.5 vs Codex, Gemini updates, and DKG V10 security
Rafał Darłak compared GPT 5.5 High and Codex, finding GPT superior in design generation and hoping Codex will match its performance and quality. Simon Willison noted that Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, released recently, appear…
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Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite model exits preview, no changes noted
The Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite model is now generally available, having transitioned from its preview status. This release follows a March preview of the model, with no apparent changes noted since then. The announcement was…
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Simon Willison launches Big Words tool for creating text-based presentation slides
Simon Willison has developed a new tool called "Big Words" that generates presentation slides from URLs. The tool takes query string arguments to customize the slide's text, gradient, and size. Users can interact with a…