OpenAI Announces Benchmarks for AI Life Sciences Research. Its Best Model Failed 63.9% of the Test
This week OpenAI announced a 750-task test to to measure “whether AI systems can support realistic life science research tasks, not just answer biology questions.”

But while OpenAI’s top-performing GPT-Rosalind model led the rankings, Slashdot reader BrianFagioli notes that “it a … ⌘ Read more

@movq@www.uninformativ.de Yeah, the damn message to urge me into updating for no reason. It still works fine, why update then!? Leave me alone. If downloading fails, there’s already a hint that updating might fix it. The introduction of this banner in https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/pull/13937 doesn’t give any reason for that change either.

Stop Killing Games Fails To Secure EU Law Despite 1.3 Million Signatures
The European Commission has declined (PDF) to propose a law requiring publishers to keep discontinued video games playable, despite the Stop Killing Games initiative collecting nearly 1.3 million verified signatures. Instead, it plans to develop a voluntary industry code covering end-of-life transparency and preservation. Dextero … ⌘ Read more

In Magic today, the Phyrexian Invasion failed in the first game, but the second game was EPIC!

I played my (unlisted) Dragons 2: Draconic Boogaloo deck, and…

Turn 1: Nothing special
Turn 2: Miirym (when a dragon enters, copy it)
Turn 3: Tiamat (choose 5 dragons from deck, put in hand)
Turn 4: Klauth (when dragons attack, create mana equal to their total power)
I attacked with all 5 dragons, which made 28 mana x2 = 56(!) mana.
Then (still turn 4) I played Scourge of Valkas (when a dragon enters, deal damage to target equal to number of dragons) + 5 other dragons, dealing 6 + 2 x (7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14+15+16+17) = 270(!) direct damage (more than double enough to kill the other 3 players).

Damn fine win, if I do say so myself.

Rivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails
RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere
A Monster Energy-sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar. ⌘ Read more

Fail File: Dame Lesley Max, co-founder and chair of the Great Potentials Foundation
Each fortnight, Victoria Carter speaks to someone about failure, disappointment and what they learned. This week, she talks to Dame Lesley Max, the co-founder and chair of Great Potentials Foundation, a charity that has introduced programmes to New Zealand to assist parents and young people.

**I was really disappoint … ⌘ Read more

One of Australia’s worst paedophiles loses sentence appeal bid
One of Australia’s worst paedophiles, former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith, has failed in his bid to reduce the life sentence he received for hundreds of sex offences against young children. ⌘ Read more

‘Very happy’: Victim’s joy over paedophile’s appeal fail
Ashley Paul Griffith had argued the 27‑year non‑parole period for hundreds of sexual offences against children was manifestly excessive. ⌘ Read more

‘It Has Lit a Fire’: Dwayne Johnson Gets Honest About Oscars Snub
Dwayne Johnson has opened up about the Oscars snub he experienced earlier this year. The actor was disappointed after failing to secure an Oscar nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. What did Dwayne Johnson say about his Oscar snub? Dwayne Johnson had hoped that The Smashing Machine would succeed both commercially and at the Oscars […]

The post [‘It Has Lit a Fire’: Dwayne Johnson Gets Hone … ⌘ Read more

Slow Horses Season 6 Release Date Set for Gary Oldman’s Apple TV Show
Gary Oldman‘s popular Apple TV show Slow Horses has locked its Season 6 release date. The hit series follows Jackson Lamb, who leads a group of failed or disgraced MI5 agents. When is the release date for Slow Horses Season 6? Slow Horses Season 6 will release on September 16, 2026, on Apple TV+, reports […]

The post [Slow Horses Season 6 Release Date Set for Gary Oldman’s Apple TV Sho … ⌘ Read more

Brisbane’s support play fails Reynolds
Adam Reynolds intercepts and makes a break but has no support from the Broncos. ⌘ Read more

Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more

Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more

National security risk as parliamentary network fails seven out of eight basic cyber checks
A damning report from the auditor-general reveals deep vulnerabilities across critical federal government safeguards, amid warnings the system may no longer be fit for purpose against sophisticated foreign espionage. ⌘ Read more

Chalmers mocks Taylor for ‘failing upwards’ in most impassioned defence of budget yet
The Treasurer has justified his contentious tax changes on the basis that “not everybody is born already at the top of the ladder like Angus Taylor”. ⌘ Read more

Father and daughter targeted by gunman outside Sydney school
A man and his 15-year-old daughter were targeted outside a school in Fairfield West yesterday afternoon in a failed shooting. ⌘ Read more

Govt proposes electricity sector dry-year insurance rules
The Government has effectively declared that the electricity market has failed to manage dry-year risk, proposing to force the country’s largest electricity retailers and generators to secure firm winter energy cover in advance or face penalties of up to 10% of turnover.

Energy Minister Simeon Brown is consulting on a new two-layer “winter energy reliability obligation”, which would sit alongside the [Governmen … ⌘ Read more

Apple decided not to roll out Siri in EU after denied request for exemption
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/apple-failed-make-its-ai-tool-comply-eu-regulations-eu-commission-says-2026-06-09/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48463024

Points: 20

# Comment … ⌘ Read more

Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more

Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more

Teak liquidators forced to seek advice over retentions owed to subbies
The liquidators of Teak Construction are seeking directions from the High Court on how to repay retentions owed to subcontractors of the failed Auckland business.

Teak Construction and four related companies were put into voluntary liquidation by their shareholders on March 2. ⌘ Read more

‘I’m ready’: Katoa primed for Origin debut if Moses fails to prove fitness
The Dolphins playmaker has emerged as NSW’s insurance policy for Origin II as all eyes turn to Mitchell Moses’ hamstring ahead of the MCG clash on Wednesday week. ⌘ Read more

Love Island USA Season 8 Gets Its First Elimination
Less than a week in, Love Island USA Season 8 has already dramatically eliminated its first Islander. During the season’s first recoupling ceremony, one contestant failed to secure a partner. Owing to the surprise arrival of two new bombshells, the season’s first elimination ended on a high note. Who was eliminated and sent home from […]

The post [Love Island USA Season 8 Gets Its First Elimination](https://www.com … ⌘ Read more

Texas Grid Flags Risks As Data Centers, Crypto Sites Fail Voltage Tests
Reuters reports:
Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising the risk of power outages just as electricity use hits its seasonal high, according to the state grid operator… Unlike traditional industrial custom … ⌘ Read more

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/texas-grid-flags-risks-data-centers-crypto-sites-fail-voltage-tests-2026-06-05/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48440610

Points: 10

# … ⌘ Read more

Tennis Australia suffers defeat in dispute with sacked match officials
The sport failed in a bid to throw out a case by umpires who had their registrations terminated after raising allegations about bullying and selection favouritism. ⌘ Read more

Exclusive: Aussie teens react to new social media ban
Australia’s landmark social media ban for under-16s came into effect this morning, but young Aussies say it’s already failing. ⌘ Read more

‘Heartbreak’ hits Verstappen on the grid
Max Verstappen fails to make it out of the grid at Monaco. ⌘ Read more

Failing CS Grades Soar At UC Berkeley As Professors See Greater AI Usage
The University of California at Berkeley discovered the percentage of failing grades in multiple CS classes this spring “is significantly higher than past semesters,” reports the campus’s student newspaper.

“Instructors point to students’ increased reliance on AI, lack of mathematical preparedness and understaffing as poten … ⌘ Read more

Show HN: Formally verified polygon intersection – Opus 4.8 oneshots, prev failed
To my knowledge, this is the first formally verified implementation of an intersection algorithm for polygons.

The experience of working with AI agents on this project changed a lot with recent model releases, as I describe in the readme. Opus 4.8 is able to provide algorithm implementation with formal proof in one shot, whereas previous models required me to provide proof strategies in multiple steps.

Trust in the correctness c … ⌘ Read more

Ice Age 6 Teaser Trailer Shows Disney Might Have Hit a Nostalgia Dud
With the release of the first Ice Age 6 teaser trailer, it seems like Disney has failed to consider whether fans wanted another Ice Age movie. Within five hours of its debut, the teaser trailer has gained over 525k views on YouTube. This is quite a low turnout, especially for a new Disney movie with […]

The post [Ice Age 6 Teaser Trailer Shows Disney Might Have Hit a Nostalgia D … ⌘ Read more

UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases
Article URL: https://aoav.org.uk/2026/military-experts-or-arms-industry-insiders-uk-media-fails-to-disclose-defence-sector-links-in-nearly-60-of-cases/

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48395938](https: … ⌘ Read more

Watson’s ‘right-hand man’ fails in counterclaims bid in looming US$101m fraud trial
Entrepreneur Owen Glenn’s successful case against fallen tycoon Eric Watson, marred by a still unpaid $50 million award following a London fraud trial in 2018, is about to get another airing.

Watson again has star billing in a trial, this time in a US$101m (NZ$170m) fraud case alongside 14 defendants, including Watson’s son Sam, who is chief executive of A … ⌘ Read more

ComCom to file charges against BP over incorrect pricing
In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Commerce Commission announced it would file charges against BP under the Fair Trading Act for allegedly failing to provide customers with discounts to which they were entitled.

ComCom’s deputy chair, Anne Callinan, said, “We expect big businesses to take the time and effort to get pricing and promotions right. ⌘ Read more

Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Accusing Them of Putting Profit Over Safety
Florida’s attorney general has sued (PDF) OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized growth and market value over user safety and failed to adequately warn about risks tied to ChatGPT. The lawsuit, the first by a U.S. state over OpenAI safety concerns, is separate from a criminal investigation … ⌘ Read more

Fail File: Warwick Mortimer, businessman and investor
Each fortnight, Victoria Carter speaks to someone about failure, disappointment and what they learned. This week, she talks to Warwick Mortimer, a business owner, property owner/investor in New Zealand and Rarotonga. He describes himself as “seeing opportunities and going for them, and more than 50% of the time being right about them”.

I was really disappointed when: Well, there are usually reasons for disappo … ⌘ Read more

Du Val statutory management costs $4.12m
The statutory management of failed property group Du Val has cost the Government $4.12 million to date, Budget documents show.

In August 2024, the Government placed 70 Du Val entities into the rarely used regime amid an ongoing investigation by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). ⌘ Read more

Rust Will Save Linux From AI, Says Greg Kroah-Hartman
Linux stable kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman says Rust can help Linux deal with a flood of AI-discovered security bugs (namely Dirty Frag, Copy Fail, and Fragnesia) by preventing common C mistakes around memory, locking, error handling, and untrusted data at build time rather than during human review. It’s “not a silver bullet” and does not mean rewriting the whol … ⌘ Read more

Lepionka fails in final court appeal attempt against Gibson Sheat
Lepionka & Co Investments has failed its latest attempt in a decade-long legal battle to sue its former law firm for allegedly negligent advice given 11 years ago.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court followed the Court of Appeal and the High Court in dismissing Lepionka & Co Investments’ (LCIL) application for leave to appeal, concluding [a decade-long litigation](https://businessdesk. … ⌘ Read more

Greens attack Government over claimed $1.4b carbon auction shortfall
The Green Party says a string of failed carbon auctions has left a $1.4 billion fiscal hole because the Government was banking on the revenue they would generate.

Of 10 carbon auctions held between December 2023 and March this year, only auctions in March and December 2024 actually cleared. ⌘ Read more

Director of failed Teak Construction flogging off gear
A director of collapsed Teak Construction is selling cars and building equipment on Trade Me as the liquidation of the failed group continues.

Teak’s shareholders put the Auckland construction business into liquidation in March owing subcontractors at least $3.2 million. ⌘ Read more

Ferrari-driving failed firm owner owes $4m, faces probe
An Auckland businessman who goes by multiple aliases is under investigation for director conduct, as customers report paying for goods they never received from a company that owes $4 million to creditors.

BusinessDesk can reveal the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has two open investigations into Laurence Robert Pope, who also uses the alias, Max Bailey. ⌘ Read more

说出来我都不信：Linux 漏洞第4、第5爆了 / Nginx 也继续爆漏洞
这是今天（2026年5月21日）早上： 这是今天晚上： 也不知道说什么了，直接看吧。 Linux 第4漏洞：CVE-2026-46333（7.1分） 这是继 Copy Fail（4 月 29 日）、Dirty Frag（5 月 7 日）和 Fragnesia（5 月 13 日）之后，在短短三周内爆出 ⌘ Read more

Musk’s X admits breaking Australian child safety law, fined $650,000
Elon Musk’s social media company, formerly known as Twitter, failed to comply with an order to detail its child exploitation safeguards. ⌘ Read more

Compass school lunches: one in three meals going to waste, survey shows
Schools reported throwing out nearly a third of Compass Group lunches late last year, as satisfaction with the supplier fell to its lowest point since the school lunch programme’s revamp.

On Friday, Associate Education Minister David Seymour … ⌘ Read more

Google Accused of Pushing ‘Free For Life’ G Suite Users Onto Paid Plans
Google is again pressuring some longtime G Suite Legacy users to move onto paid Workspace plans, warning that accounts flagged as “commercial use” could lose access to Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and other services if appeals fail. “The trouble, according to users, is that the appeals system appears about as transparent as a brick,” adds … ⌘ Read more

Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data. ⌘ Read more

Sysadmin Creates ‘ModuleJail’ To Automatically Blacklist Unused Kernel Modules
Long-time Slashdot reader internet-redstar shares an interestging response to “the recent wave of Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerabilities like ‘Copy Fail’ and ‘Dirty Frag’”:

Belgian Linux sysadmin and Tesla Hacker “Jasper Nuyens” got tired of the idea of manually blacklisting dozens or even hundreds of obscure … ⌘ Read more

The Apple-OpenAI Alliance is Fraying, Setting Up a Possible Legal Fight
Bloomberg reports that Apple’s two-year-old partnership with OpenAI “has become strained, according to people familiar with the matter.”

Bloomberg describes OpenAI as “failing to see the expected benefits from the deal and now preparing possible legal action.”

OpenAI lawyers are actively working with an outside legal firm on a rang … ⌘ Read more