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The author notes the sudden rise of AI art surpassing human artistic abilities with models like Stable Diffusion. The application of denoising diffusion models demonstrates a unique approach to generating samples from an unknown distribution by blending noise over many steps. This method simplifies the complexity of previous models by focusing on a one-directional mapping. […]
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Helen Keller reflects on her life before her teacher arrived, describing a world without consciousness or understanding of self. Through tactual memory, she recalls her early experiences of anger, satisfaction, and desire. As she learns to communicate, Keller gains awareness of herself and others, eventually developing a deeper understanding of the world and her place […]
Microsoft has partnered with Khan Academy to offer teachers free access to the AI teaching assistant, Khanmigo, through their Azure cloud platform. Khanmigo can help teachers save up to five hours per week by providing lesson hooks, student performance insights, recommended assignments, and knowledge support. Additionally, Khan Academy will assist in training Microsoft’s Phi-3 model […]
In my free time, I created Scinamalink, a tool that allows users to send Magic login links with a single API call. Magic login links authenticate users’ sessions without the need for a password reset. I avoided using RabbitMQ for simplicity, opting for a single-process worker system. The system ensures reliability by starting with a […]
Scientists have discovered that a single defect in a 2D material, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), can retain quantum information for a surprising length of time at room temperature. This spin coherence property allows for the storage of quantum information for approximately 1 millionth of a second, without the need for special conditions or large magnets. […]
In this paper, researchers address the challenges surrounding the evaluation of language models in NLP. They highlight issues such as model sensitivity, comparison difficulties, and the lack of reproducibility. Drawing on three years of experience, they offer guidance and best practices for researchers in the field. The authors also introduce the Language Model Evaluation Harness […]
LogsQL is a powerful query language for VictoriaLogs, offering full-text search with word, phrase, and prefix filters. It allows complex logical filters, structured field extraction, and statistical calculations. Users can filter logs based on specific timeframes, words, and fields, with options to exclude certain logs using the NOT operator. The use of explicit parentheses can […]
Develop features in Lua, a simple and fast programming language with a comprehensive environment. The latest Lua 5.4.5 VM ensures speed and efficiency. The powerful language includes modules and objects for diverse programming tasks. Windows users will appreciate the optimized runtime library. Build standalone executables from Lua scripts seamlessly. The lightweight platform requires no external […]
Samsung’s repair program has been called into question recently, revealing troubling practices. The company has cut ties with iFixit and required repair shops to disclose customer information. Samsung has been accused of overcharging for repairs and limiting the availability of first-party parts. A leaked contract shows that repair shops must report customers and dismantle devices […]
Elizabeth Clare Prophet, the leader of the Church Universal and Triumphant, was known for her prophecies and teachings about impending apocalypse. Despite her claims of past embodiments as figures like Guinevere and Marie Antoinette, she was more relatable than mystical and had a sincere, ordinary demeanor. The church, headquartered in Montana, reached its peak membership […]