Author: Hunter
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Common Side Effects’ creators see the US healthcare system as the show’s villain
In Adult Swimâs Common Side Effects from Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!), the discovery of a strange mushroom that can heal any sickness or injury is either a miracle or a doomsday scenario, depending on who you ask. The plant is a godsend to people suffering from debilitating illnesses, but its… Read more
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OpenAI launches new o3-mini model – here’s how free ChatGPT users can try it
If you use ChatGPT for STEM tasks, you’ll want to check out this faster and cheaper model. Read more
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Memorization vs. Generalization: How Supervised Fine-Tuning SFT and Reinforcement Learning RL Shape Foundation Model Learning
Modern AI systems rely heavily on post-training techniques like supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and reinforcement learning (RL) to adapt foundation models for specific tasks. However, a critical question remains unresolved: do these methods help models memorize training data or generalize to new scenarios? This distinction is vital for building robust AI systems capable of handling real-world… Read more
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Apple reportedly gives up on its AR video glasses project
Apple’s N107 smart glasses would’ve connected to a Mac as a portable virtual screen. While Mark Zuckerberg and Meta press forward with augmented glasses projects buoyed by its million-selling set of smart Ray-Bans, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says that Apple just pulled the plug on an AR glasses project. Codenamed N107, they’re described as something… Read more
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How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid
No, please stay off until I say so! In 2016, Apple started including an auto power-on feature for its new MacBook models that activated when you opened the notebook lid or plugged in USB-C power when the lid was open. This is a cool little convenience if you donât want the added step of pressing… Read more
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Curiosity-Driven Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback CD-RLHF: An AI Framework that Mitigates the Diversity Alignment Trade-off In Language Models
Large Language Models (LLMs) have become increasingly reliant on Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) for fine-tuning across various applications, including code generation, mathematical reasoning, and dialogue assistance. However, a significant challenge has emerged in the form of reduced output diversity when using RLHF. Research has identified a critical trade-off between alignment quality and output… Read more
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DeepSeek might not be such good news for energy after all
In the week since a Chinese AI model called DeepSeek became a household name, a dizzying number of narratives have gained steam, with varying degrees of accuracy: that the model is collecting your personal data (maybe); that it will upend AI as we know it (too soon to tell—but do read my colleague Will’s story… Read more
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Observo AI Raises $15M for Agentic AI-Powered Data Pipelines
AI models require vast amounts of training data, and once deployed, these models fuel an ever-growing wave of operational telemetry including logs, metrics, traces, and more. This overload has pushed traditional observability and security systems to their limits. According to Nancy Wang, Product Builder at Mercor and Former GM at AWS Data Protection, “For years,… Read more
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Business leaders are embracing AI, but their employees are not so sure
Not understanding generative AI’s potential value and a ‘lack of clarity on ROI’ are among the obstacles reported in this Accenture survey. Read more
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OpenAI’s o3-Mini Is a Leaner AI Model That Keeps Pace With DeepSeek
On the heels of DeepSeek R1, the latest model from OpenAI promises more advanced capabilities at a cheaper price. Read more