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"The device, which Heyneman said does not work..."

2026-01-24 00:40:19.738662+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

‘I’m very stupid’: SF tech founder jailed in Davos for bomb-lookalike device — After leaving a prototype unattended at the World Economic Forum, Sebastian Heyneman was held by Swiss authorities for 13 hours.

The device, which Heyneman said does not work, is meant to recognize the unique characteristics of a silicon chip to prevent financial fraud.

Of course what's working is also vibe-coded.

Via.

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