Hacker News with Generative AI: Communication

Passing Messages (thedailywtf.com)
After surviving 35 years, dozens of languages, hundreds of projects, thousands of meetings and millions of LOC, I now teach the basics to the computer-phobic

Software Engineering, Programming, Communication

13 points by mifydev 13 hours ago | 0 comments

Cuttlefish 'talk' with their arms, study reveals (scienceblog.com)
Scientists have discovered that cuttlefish use distinct arm movements to communicate with each other, adding another dimension to these already remarkable marine creatures.

Animal Behavior, Marine Biology, Communication

142 points by geox 3 days ago | 101 comments

Design and evaluation of a parrot-to-parrot video-calling system (2023) (smithsonianmag.com)
When humans are feeling lonely, we can call or video chat with friends and family who live far away. But, scientists asked, what about pet parrots? New research suggests that these chatty creatures may also benefit from virtually connecting with their peers.

Animal Behavior, Communication, Technology, Research

136 points by michalpleban 3 days ago | 71 comments

Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams (microsoft.com)
In order to streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs, we will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.

Microsoft Teams, Communication, Collaboration, Software, Retirement

5 points by donohoe 4 days ago | 1 comments

You sent the message, but did you write it? (davidduncan.substack.com)
Last week, I got a message from someone I’ve known for ten years. It was articulate, thoughtful…and definitely not written by him.

Artificial Intelligence, Language Models, Communication, Social Media

72 points by ano-ther 6 days ago | 71 comments

People who don't ask me questions drive me crazy. Why are they like that? (theguardian.com)
‘Non-askers’ can come across as selfish – but there might be personal and societal reasons for their lack of curiosity

Psychology, Communication, Human Behavior, Social Interactions

42 points by creer 8 days ago | 57 comments

How the US defense secretary circumvents official DoD communications equipment (electrospaces.net)
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth appears to have a private computer in his office that is linked to the public internet. He wanted this computer to use the messaging app Signal, which is the preferred method of communication among Trump's government officials.

Government, Security, Technology, Communication

472 points by Harvesterify 8 days ago | 433 comments

Dolphins Communicate with 'Fountains of Pee' (scientificamerican.com)
Humans typically consider peeing a private act. But for many animals, it’s a crucial way to share information—one that goes way beyond simply marking territory.

Animals, Communication, Science, Biology

38 points by hilux 14 days ago | 17 comments

Text-to-Visual with AI by Excalidraw (visualgpt.io)
VisualGPT instantly creates stunning visuals from text, making communication clear and engaging. Free & easy!

Artificial Intelligence, Visual Design, Communication, Software

10 points by caohongyuan 15 days ago | 2 comments

Give People Something to Look At (2021) (staysaasy.com)
A long time ago, I realized that some of my easiest conversations were while walking or hiking or driving in a car with someone.

Conversation, Social Interaction, Communication, Walking, Hiking

38 points by thisismytest 15 days ago | 4 comments

When the World Connected on Skype (restofworld.org)
Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service. For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.

Social Media, Communication, History, Technology

15 points by billybuckwheat 16 days ago | 0 comments

Burn Your Title (eatonphil.com)
Burn your title. Burn your job description. I mean, keep your boss happy for sure. Keep your teammates happy by supporting them and building them up and communicating well.

Career Advice, Work Culture, Communication

7 points by ushakov 17 days ago | 1 comments

When the World Connected on Skype (restofworld.org)
Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service. For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.

Skype, Communication, Online Services, Social Media

12 points by donohoe 17 days ago | 0 comments

Firehose of Falsehood (wikipedia.org)
The firehose of falsehood, also known as firehosing, is a propaganda technique in which a large number of messages are broadcast rapidly, repetitively, and continuously over multiple channels (like news and social media) without regard for truth or consistency.

Propaganda, Disinformation, Social Media, Communication, Information Warfare

11 points by titaphraz 21 days ago | 0 comments

Ask HN: What are the best books on talking to users? (ycombinator.com)

User Research, Communication, User Experience, Books

12 points by terrellbm 21 days ago | 22 comments

I Cannot Be Technical (fightforthehuman.com)
With some regularity, kind-hearted Technical people tell me that I Can Be Technical, Too.

Technology, Personal Development, Communication

72 points by mooreds 22 days ago | 94 comments

mIRC 7.81 (mirc.com)
mIRC v7.81 has been released.

New Releases, Software, Communication

174 points by futurecat 22 days ago | 138 comments

How to Start a Conversation (bradwoods.io)
Charlie woke up to the same quiet apartment, the same stale morning air, and the same knot in his stomach. He wasn't nervous about work — he was nervous about the elevator ride.

Social Skills, Communication, Psychology, Anxiety

22 points by bradwoodsio 26 days ago | 4 comments

WebTransport: Low-Latency Bidirectional Messaging API (chrome.com)

Web Development, APIs, Networking, Web Browsers, Communication

8 points by zaindantes 27 days ago | 0 comments

Social Security Administration Moving Public Communications to X (wired.com)
The Social Security Administration will no longer be communicating with the media and the public through press releases and “dear colleague” letters, as it shifts its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED.

Social Media, Government, Communication, Social Security

229 points by EasyMark 28 days ago | 177 comments

A2A Protocol – Agent-to-Agent Communication (a2aprotocol.ai)

Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Protocols

14 points by Sienna1990 29 days ago | 3 comments

The Precise Language of Good Management (staysaasy.com)
As a manager, your words are your bond

Management, Leadership, Communication

17 points by thisismytest 31 days ago | 1 comments

Do women talk more than men? (bps.org.uk)
New research challenges an old assumption with modern technology…

Gender, Communication, Psychology, Research, Technology

25 points by domofutu 34 days ago | 27 comments

A streaming brain-to-voice neuroprosthesis to restore naturalistic communication (nature.com)
Natural spoken communication happens instantaneously.

Neurotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Science, Medicine, Communication

14 points by delichon 39 days ago | 3 comments

Show HN: Neo146 – anti-censorship HTTP-SMS gateway for Turkish (&all) protesters (github.com/ooguz)
connect like it's 1984 - neo146 provides a minimal (and experimental!) information gateway that serves as an emergency network connection method inspired by dial-up, allowing you to access content via certain protocols like SMS.

Software, Censorship, Turkey, Communication, Protests

5 points by m3rcury 39 days ago | 0 comments

AI Accent Conversion for call centers (krisp.ai)
Accent Conversion enhances communication for customers and call centers by softening accents while preserving the speaker’s voice for authenticity and personal connection in every interaction

Artificial Intelligence, Call Centers, Voice Technology, Communication

48 points by KoftaBob 41 days ago | 70 comments

Asking good questions is harder than giving great answers (dancohen.org)

Communication, Questioning, Answers

161 points by speckx 43 days ago | 24 comments

Zoom bias: The social costs of having a 'tinny' sound during video conferences (phys.org)
Most job candidates know to dress nicely for Zoom interviews and to arrange a professional-looking background for the camera. But a new Yale study suggests they also ought to test the quality of their microphones.

Zoom, Video Conferencing, Social Impact, Technology, Communication

141 points by bookofjoe 43 days ago | 159 comments

Here are the Attack Plans That Trump's Advisers Shared on Signal (theatlantic.com)
So, about that Signal chat.

Politics, Trump, Messaging, Security, Communication

165 points by apical_dendrite 44 days ago | 55 comments

Don't bring slop to a slop fight (sethmlarson.dev)
Whenever I talk about generative AI slop being sent into every conceivable communication platform I see a common suggestion on how to stop the slop from reaching human eyes:

Generative AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Opinion

10 points by todsacerdoti 44 days ago | 0 comments