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How a big shift in training LLMs led to a capability explosion
Reinforcement learning, explained with a minimum of math and jargon.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Figuring out why a nap might help people see things in new ways
An EEG signal of sleep is associated with better performance on a mental task.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
The curious rise of giant tablets on wheels
Hands-on with KTC's 32-inch Android tablet on a rolling pedestal, the A32Q7 Pro.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Rocket Report: Japan’s workhorse booster takes a bow; you can invest in SpaceX now
"We will be able to industrialize Zephyr production up to 50 units per year."
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users
Creators say app is intended for parental monitoring. So why the emphasis on stealth?
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Judge: You can’t ban DEI grants without bothering to define DEI
A written ruling details why a judge restored funding for many NIH grants.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Meta’s “AI superintelligence” effort sounds just like its failed “metaverse”
Zuckerberg and company talked up another supposed tech revolution four short years ago.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann exits HBO show
Halley Gross, another prominent writer for the game and show, also departed.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
2025 VW ID Buzz review: If you want an electric minivan, this is it
The three-row Buzz is defined by its big battery, which has its plusses and minuses.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Man’s ghastly festering ulcer stumps doctors—until they cut out a wedge of flesh
The man made a full recovery, but this tale is not for the faint of heart.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Negative