Summary Digital Access & Knowledge Commons Advocates
This technical blog post documents progress on SVG rendering in GTK, the open-source graphical toolkit. The content advocates for accessible technology development through transparent reporting of benchmarks, test coverage, and collaborative community work. The post embodies principles of free expression, knowledge sharing, and open cultural participation central to the UDHR.
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Unweighted Mean
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Min
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Signal
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Confidence
17%
Volatility
0.18 (Medium)
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E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
-0.04
Structural-dominant
FW Ratio
57%
25 facts · 19 inferences
Evidence: High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 1 No Data: 23
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Editorial Channel
What the content says
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High P:open-source F:knowledge-commons A:cultural-participation
Editorial
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SETL
+0.19
SVG renderer is cultural/technical artifact created through open-source development. Post discusses participation in cultural creation (icon design updates by Jakub Steiner). Open-source software represents shared cultural commons. Benefits from and contributes to human cultural heritage.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
Work is part of GNOME open-source project, freely available for use and modification.
Post discusses icon design updates as cultural contribution: 'Jakub Steiner has been hard at work to update many of the symbolic icons'.
SVG renderer enables new creative possibilities: 'Others are exploring what we can do with the animation capabilities'.
Public source code available for inspection and reuse.
Inferences
Open-source development model enables shared participation in cultural creation.
Technical improvements support broader artistic and creative expression.
Transparent development process allows community participation in cultural artifacts.
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Article 26Education
Medium P:knowledge-access F:educational-content A:technical-education
Editorial
+0.65
SETL
+0.18
Post serves educational function by documenting technical development process, test methodologies, and performance optimization. Shares knowledge about SVG rendering, benchmarking practices, and software development metrics. Enables readers to understand and potentially contribute to technical work.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
Post explains test coverage metrics: 'GtkSvg passes 1250 of the 1616 tests in this testsuite'.
Describes benchmarking methodology and performance optimization process.
Discusses specific technical approaches (SVG 1.1 testsuite, resvg testsuite).
Content is freely accessible to anyone with internet access.
Inferences
Transparent reporting of metrics supports learning about software quality assurance.
Documentation enables others to understand and build upon technical work.
Public sharing of development progress democratizes access to technical knowledge.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High P:transparency P:knowledge-sharing F:open-discourse
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
-0.18
Blog post exemplifies freedom of expression and information dissemination. Author publicly shares technical work, progress, benchmarks, and seeks community feedback without editorial restriction. Open discussion of development process.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
Post freely publishes detailed technical progress on SVG renderer development.
Author explicitly invites community feedback: 'try out GtkSvg, and tell us if you find SVGs that are rendered badly'.
Blog provides transparent discussion of development milestones, benchmarks, and ongoing work.
Content is unmoderated and unrestricted in scope or messaging.
Inferences
Publishing platform enables free expression of technical knowledge and project updates.
Solicitation of community feedback indicates commitment to open dialogue.
Transparent sharing of development metrics and challenges supports informed public discourse.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium P:open-association F:collaborative-development
Editorial
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SETL
-0.17
Content describes collaborative development process. GNOME is fundamentally based on voluntary association of developers and contributors. Post acknowledges contributions from Jakub Steiner and broader community.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Post credits Jakub Steiner for icon updates: 'Jakub Steiner has been hard at work to update many of the symbolic icons in GNOME.'
Text acknowledges broader community: 'Others are exploring what we can do with the animation capabilities'.
Invites community participation: 'One of the most useful contributions is feedback'.
Inferences
Development process relies on voluntary association and collaboration.
Public attribution of contributor work demonstrates recognition of community participation.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Medium F:collective-benefit P:collaborative-infrastructure
Editorial
+0.45
SETL
-0.16
Post describes work toward improved social/technical order. SVG improvements benefit applications and users broadly. Benchmarking and testing ensure quality benefits entire ecosystem. Collaborative development creates social structures supporting technical innovation.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Work is conducted collaboratively within GNOME ecosystem.
Improvements benefit multiple applications and users: 'The performance impact on typical applications will be much smaller'.
Testing and benchmarking ensure broad quality standards.
Inferences
Collaborative technical work creates social order supporting innovation.
Performance optimization work benefits entire user community.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Medium F:accessibility P:inclusive-design
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
+0.14
SVG renderer improvements support visual accessibility. Animation and icon rendering enhancements enable better user experience for diverse needs. Technical work indirectly supports health and welfare through accessible interface design.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Technical work focuses on rendering quality and performance, supporting broader accessibility goals.
Post discusses improvements to icon rendering and animation, enhancing user experience.
Inferences
Better icon rendering supports clearer interface communication benefiting users with visual processing differences.
Performance optimization ensures applications remain responsive, supporting accessibility for users with cognitive load sensitivities.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Low F:responsibility P:quality-focus
Editorial
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SETL
-0.14
Post demonstrates responsibility to community through quality focus and testing. Performance benchmarking ensures work doesn't harm existing systems. Caution about implementation ('we still have a much simpler symbolic icon parser') shows measured responsibility.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Author emphasizes performance responsibility: 'the performance impact... will be much smaller'.
Testing coverage reported transparently: 'passes 1250 of the 1616 tests'.
Cautious approach to rollout: 'we will not use it for every SVG icon yet'.
Inferences
Quality focus demonstrates responsibility to user community.
Cautious implementation approach shows awareness of potential harms.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium F:accessibility
Editorial
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SETL
-0.17
Content discusses technical improvements to software rendering that enhance accessibility (SVG animation and icon rendering). Article 13 addresses freedom of movement; minimal direct relevance.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Blog post is publicly accessible without geographic or authentication barriers.
Content describes SVG rendering improvements accessible to all users across platforms.
Inferences
Public technical knowledge sharing facilitates information accessibility across borders.
Open-source software development enables freedom of access to tools and resources.
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PreamblePreamble
Preamble does not apply to technical development blog content.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
No reference to equal rights or dignity.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
No discrimination or protected characteristic discussion.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No discussion of life, liberty, or security of person.
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Article 4No Slavery
No reference to slavery or servitude.
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Article 5No Torture
No discussion of torture or cruel treatment.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
No discussion of legal personhood.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
No discussion of legal equality or protection.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
No discussion of legal remedies or justice.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No discussion of arbitrary detention.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
No discussion of due process or fair trials.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No discussion of criminal liability.
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Article 12Privacy
No discussion of privacy, family, or correspondence.
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Article 14Asylum
No discussion of asylum or refuge.
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Article 15Nationality
No discussion of nationality.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
No discussion of marriage or family.
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Article 17Property
No discussion of property rights.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
No discussion of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
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Article 21Political Participation
No discussion of political participation.
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Article 22Social Security
No discussion of social security or economic rights.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No discussion of labor rights or employment.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
No discussion of rest, leisure, or working hours.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No discussion of UDHR interpretation or rights limitation.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
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Privacy
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No privacy policy accessible from URL; standard blog platform.
Terms of Service
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No ToS observable on-domain at this URL.
Accessibility
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Article 25
WordPress theme includes basic screen reader support (js detection for no-js fallback, emoji handling). No ARIA labels visible in content section structure.
Mission
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GNOME is open-source software foundation; mission aligned with open technology and accessibility principles.
Editorial Code
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Technical blog; no explicit editorial code observed.
Ownership
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Owned by GNOME Foundation; transparent institutional identity.
Access Model
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Article 19 Article 27
Content is freely accessible, no paywall or registration required. Supports open dissemination of technical knowledge.
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No advertising or tracking pixels observable in provided content.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High P:transparency P:knowledge-sharing F:open-discourse
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
-0.18
Platform provides free, unrestricted publishing of technical content. Comments section available (though showing zero current comments). No apparent censorship or moderation barriers. Open to external contributions and feedback.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High P:open-source F:knowledge-commons A:cultural-participation
Structural
+0.65
Context Modifier
+0.15
SETL
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GNOME project is open-source commons. GTK toolkit is freely used and modified. Blog platform enables public discussion of cultural/technical work. No restrictions on access or participation (subject to contribution agreements).
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium P:open-association F:collaborative-development
Structural
+0.60
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
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GNOME Foundation is open-source project enabling free association of developers. Blog platform supports community gathering and discussion.
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Article 26Education
Medium P:knowledge-access F:educational-content A:technical-education
Structural
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SETL
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Free, open-access technical documentation available to global audience. No paywalls or subscription barriers. Source code and project are publicly available.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Medium F:collective-benefit P:collaborative-infrastructure
GNOME governance structures include quality assurance processes. Blog demonstrates accountability to community.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Medium F:accessibility P:inclusive-design
Structural
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Context Modifier
+0.10
SETL
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WordPress theme includes basic accessibility features (screen reader support, emoji handling). Blog platform accessible but not comprehensively optimized for accessibility.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium F:accessibility
Structural
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Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
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Free public blog post accessible globally without registration or geolocation restrictions.
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PreamblePreamble
Preamble does not apply to technical development blog content.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
No structural implications for universal equality.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
No discrimination mechanisms present.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No implications for personal security.
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Article 4No Slavery
No structural implications.
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Article 5No Torture
No structural implications.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
No structural implications.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
No structural implications.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
No structural implications.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No structural implications.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
No structural implications.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No structural implications.
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Article 12Privacy
No structural implications.
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Article 14Asylum
No structural implications.
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Article 15Nationality
No structural implications.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
No structural implications.
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Article 17Property
No structural implications.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
No structural implications.
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Article 21Political Participation
No structural implications.
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Article 22Social Security
No structural implications.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No structural implications.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
No structural implications.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No structural implications.
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Epistemic Quality
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Evidence
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Uncertainty
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Purpose
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Propaganda Flags
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Solution Orientation
0.70solution oriented
Reader Agency
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Emotional Tone
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Arousal
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Dominance
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Stakeholder Voice
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About: individualscommunityweb_browsers
Temporal Framing
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Geographic Scope
global
Complexity
technicalhigh jargondomain specific
Transparency
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Event Timeline
20 events
2026-02-26 02:25
eval_success
Evaluated: Moderate positive (0.58)
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2026-02-26 02:24
dlq_replay
DLQ message 41 replayed: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: An Update on SVG in GTK
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2026-02-26 01:14
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:14
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:14
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:14
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:11
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:11
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:11
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:11
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o