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Large language models like ChatGPT are complex tools used in customer support, code generation, and language translation. Despite their widespread use, scientists struggle to grasp their inner workings. Researchers at MIT found that these models often use a surprisingly simple linear function to retrieve stored facts. By identifying linear functions for different relations, researchers can […]
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The author presents a battery status program for x86-64 Linux laptops, a compact 466-byte ELF executable. The program displays battery information like watt-hours and ampere-hours, adjusting based on file availability (charge_* vs. energy_* files). Installation involves decoding a base64 string for btry setup. Limitations include the program’s exclusive support for x86-64 Linux and potential issues […]
René Girard, a critic and social theorist, has gained significant influence posthumously, despite his lifelong dedication to exposing the lies behind trends and fashions. His theories derived from literature shed light on societal issues, drawing parallels between ancient texts and today’s societal dynamics. Girard’s concept of mimetic desire, where imitation leads to rivalry and conflict, […]
I was chosen to participate in SIGGRAPH 2023 and decided to showcase a unique combination of art, code, and pen plotters with an interactive art installation. The installation allowed users to create their own drawings using a MIDI controller, see the image on a screen, and then send it to a pen plotter to be […]
John Gruber criticizes Merrick Garland and team, but highlights the privacy benefits of using Apple Pay through Wallet. The system obfuscates credit card numbers, making it more private than using the actual credit card itself. The unique feature of Apple Pay is the use of DPAN, which is separate from FPAN and functions as a […]
BeagleBoard.org Foundation is a non-profit promoting open-source software and hardware for embedded computing. They offer a forum for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the development of physical computing solutions like robotics and 3D printers. They provide resources, forums, and project submission guidelines for the community. Join them to educate, collaborate, and innovate in the world of […]
The author reflects on the changing age at which people become great-grandparents, noting that their own lineage has seen a shift from having children young to waiting until later in life. They speculate on the implications of this trend, questioning what society may lose as the era of great-grandmothers comes to an end. The author […]
Three months before Hamas attacked Israel, Ronen Bar, director of Shin Bet, announced that his agency had developed its own artificial intelligence platform that had been incorporated into their systems. However, the devastating attack caught Israel completely by surprise, despite Hamas’s preparations being in plain sight. Israeli intelligence failed to predict the attack due to […]
On March 25, 2024, David, a student interested in Swift and the GNOME Project, explored the use of Swift for creating user interfaces with the GNOME platform. Adwaita for Swift leverages Swift’s features to provide an intuitive interface for GNOME apps, offering simplicity and accessibility. The package focuses on enabling the use of Swift for […]
Andreas “Andy” Bechtolsheim, a Silicon Valley heavyweight and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, has been charged with insider trading by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Bechtolsheim allegedly used his knowledge of Cisco’s acquisition of Acacia Communications to buy options in Acacia, earning significant profits. The SEC claims Bechtolsheim knew the information was non-public and failed […]