Physics of RL: Toy scaling laws for the emergence of reward-seeking
TL;DR:When is or isn't reward the optimization target? I use a mathematical toy model to…
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A “ChatGPT for spreadsheets” helps solve difficult engineering challenges faster
The approach could help engineers tackle extremely complex design problems, from power grid optimization to…
Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices
Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.
Understanding AI and learning outcomes
OpenAI introduces the Learning Outcomes Measurement Suite to assess AI’s impact on student learning across…
How Axios uses AI to help deliver high-impact local journalism
Axios COO Allison Murphy explains how the company uses AI to support local reporters, streamline…
Alibaba’s Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push
Reactions rippled through Alibaba's Qwen team after tech lead Junyang Lin stepped down following a…
Milder temperature makes a hell stable
Milder temperature makes a hell stableThe hell of Hell is game theory folk theorems is not…
AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s Congressional bid
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI…
Mass Surveillance w/ LLMs is the Default Outcome. Contracts Won’t Change That.
What's the best case scenario regarding OpenAI's contract w/ the Department of War (DoW)?We have…
A Tale of Three Contracts
The attempt on Friday by Secretary of War Pete Hegsted to label Anthropic as a…