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Estimating pi with fake circles using Python

Estimating π with “fake circles” using Python. This short shows how to simulate the geometry, calculate the approximation step by step, and see how accuracy improves as the model gets refined. #Python ...
The Daily Dot

“Feels like we’ve gone back in time”: Japanese game company asked job candidates to draw on the spot to prevent AI use

A Japanese video game studio reportedly changed its hiring process and is sparking discussion about the move online. They needed to do this to fight generative AI misuse by asking candidates to draw ...
PC World

6 reasons people don’t use a password manager—and why they’re wrong

A lot of people still have weak security practices, especially for their passwords. They’re reusing them, relying on easily cracked ones, or are unaware of current recommended guidelines. Their ...
This is Money

Footsie closes in on 10,000 as inflation eases: Investors pin their hopes on a string of interest rate cuts

The FTSE 100 soared to within striking distance of the 10,000-mark and UK borrowing costs fell yesterday as markets cheered a bigger-than-expected drop in inflation. Housebuilders were among the big ...
USA Today

Mega Millions warns of 'scammers'. Here's what to watch out for.

Not even Mega Millions, one of America's biggest jackpot games, is immune to scams. Lottery officials in the Mega Millions division issued a warning on Tuesday, Dec. 15, about "scammers who are ...