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Mathematics is typically done in isolation, as seen with Andrew Wiles taking seven years to prove Fermat’s theorem. However, modern methods such as formalizing proofs have opened up new opportunities for collaboration, allowing for the verification of complex proofs by computers. Terence Tao believes this approach, combined with advances in artificial intelligence, will revolutionize the […]
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Japan’s parliament has passed a law restricting Apple and Google from limiting third-party companies on their app stores, aimed at promoting competition and innovation. The law will prevent the tech giants from blocking apps that compete with their own, as well as prioritizing their services in search results. Violations will result in fines up to […]
Turn your kitchen into a science lab with this fun and delicious experiment! Use chocolate to demonstrate diffraction and how light bends. Supplies are simple, from a stove to chocolate bars. Different chocolates require specific tempering temperatures for proper results. Create diffraction pieces by following a video tutorial. White light can be separated into colors […]
The third generation of Llama models excels in understanding and following instructions but is heavily censored to refuse harmful requests with responses like “As an AI assistant, I cannot help you.” A technique called “abliteration” can uncensor any LLM without retraining by removing the refusal mechanism. By identifying and ablating the refusal direction within the […]
The GJK algorithm is a unique approach to determining if two shapes overlap by taking advantage of the Minkowski difference. By identifying the support points of each shape, the algorithm aims to find a simplex that contains the origin with minimal operations. If successful, a collision is detected. The process involves iteratively updating the simplex […]
The Serious Engine 1 source code was released by Croteam under GNU GPL v2 in 2016, and this analysis dives into the codebase, focusing on concepts rather than implementation. Serious Sam’s foundation as a multiplayer game makes even its single-player mode a multiplayer experience through clever abstraction. The article delves into elements like demo recording […]
The development of large language models (LLMs) has required a significant shift in computation scale, moving from many smaller models trained on a few GPUs to fewer, very large models. This change has necessitated a reevaluation of hardware, software, and network infrastructure to support generative AI (GenAI) at scale. Challenges such as hardware reliability, fast […]
The world’s last wild horses, known as Przewalski’s horses, have made a triumphant return to Kazakhstan after a 200-year absence. Flown in from Berlin and Prague on a Czech air force plane, these unique horses have a rich history dating back to the domestication of horses in central Asia 5,500 years ago. Facing extinction due […]
Concrete, the most common building material worldwide, might revolutionize energy storage. Damian Stefaniuk, from MIT, discovered how to create supercapacitors from water, cement, and carbon black, replacing lithium batteries. These supercapacitors can rapidly charge and store energy efficiently. The potential applications are vast, from roads that recharge electric cars wirelessly to energy-storing foundations for houses. […]
The Syntax podcast delves into the rising popularity of SQLite, discussing its efficiency, speed, stability, and unique features. Special guests Brian Holt and Marco Bambini explore misconceptions about SQLite, such as it being only for single users and its limitations in enterprise settings. The episode also covers SQLite Cloud, which enhances shareability and adds enterprise […]