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Tag: weapon

  • An interaction with Claude in which I've asked it to summarise and explain this article and am told "This model's safeguards flagged this message."

    Exploiting Thoughtcrime in LLMs

    New malware variants seem to include source code comments about how to build WMDs, presumably in an effort to hamper analysis by AI-based tools. I find myself wondering if the same technique can be used by authors to "protect" their work, too...

    Read more - about 4 minutes (837 words)

    • Article
    • posted 6 July, 2026
  • Image representing post: London's Olympic "Missile Defence"

    London's Olympic "Missile Defence"

    As Britain prepares to increase anti-terror measures for the 2012 Olympic Games, Dan observes that putting missile bases into the capital city isn't necessarily the smartest decision.

    Read more (161 words)

    • Article
    • 5 comments
    • posted 15 March, 2012
  • Image representing post: The Tampon Gun

    The Tampon Gun

    Dan reminisces about weaponising tampons, back in about 2003, and then going on a rampage. It's like paintball, only far, far cheaper.

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    • Article
    • 6 comments
    • posted 8 March, 2012
  • Dan Arrested; Carrying Offensive Weapon

    Dan gets stopped by two police officers while carrying a battle-axe through the streets of Aberystwyth. Original content on AvAngel.com appeared, as follows:
    Andy's account -
    I wonder how many police officers, when asked by the guy they've just stopped on the street for carrying a battle-axe, will actually go to the URL he tells โ€ฆ

    Read more (302 words)

    • Article
    • posted 18 January, 2001

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