Big AI news in Europe: Meta just said no thanks to the EU s voluntary AI Code of Practice.
This framework was designed to help companies align with the upcoming EU AI Act, one of the most ambitious AI regulations we've seen globally. It s not legally binding (yet), but signing could give companies a head start on compliance and reduce legal friction down the road.
Meta's stance? They say the EU is "overreaching" and creating legal uncertainty that could choke innovation.
Their Global Affairs Chief, Joel Kaplan, didn t hold back: "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI."
I've added a new Break Mode feature to NightScreen Mode extension which allows you to set screen time reminder based on your specified time. So for example you turn on the Break mode and set the time for 30 minutes. After every 30 minutes, you'll see a notification nudging you to take a break. It's something I believe is necessary to the purpose of this extension which is to avoid eye strains.
I'm a solo founder currently building my first SaaS product, and I'm planning to launch a few more niche products in the future. I'm based in Australia and operating under my ABN (sole trader), but I m trying to figure out the best way to structure things for the long run.
Prompting is everything in the age of vibe coding. Knowing how to guide AI precisely and efficiently is the key to getting the results you want. Today, I m sharing some of my favorite prompting tips, plus a handy cheatsheet I put together.
Prompting Tips That Actually Work
Be spatially specific. Use keywords like "left", "right", "centered", "aligned to bottom", "spaced evenly" to help the model place elements correctly.
Mention device behavior. If it should behave differently on mobile vs desktop, say so. Ex: "stacks on mobile, grid on desktop".
Use visual vocabulary. Mention familiar UI terms like "modal", "toast", "card", "hero section", or "split view" to tap into known design structures.
Give UX intent. Add the why: "Add white space for readability", "Add a hover effect for feedback", "Use a progress bar to show completion".
Sequence your ideas. For complex prompts, list in steps: "First, add a header. Below that, place a form with two inputs...". AI loves structure.
Say what not to do. If you want to avoid scrollbars, animations, shadows, etc., say so.
Don t forget empty states. Great design considers what happens when nothing is there say "show a placeholder when list is empty".
Test prompt variants. Swap words like "tile" vs "card", "modal" vs "popup" to see which gives cleaner structure.
Use active voice. Start with a verb: "Add", "Place", "Make", "Create", "Animate", "Style". It helps guide generation.
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