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The author discusses the concept of Lindemayer systems or LSystems, which consist of symbols that can be used to create strings and geometric structures. The author mentions building a website to generate LSystems using JavaScript in the past but now wants to explore rebuilding it with Rust for better performance. They then provide an example […]
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This web content is about a real-time strategy game called Zero-K that offers players the opportunity to command giant robots and build armies. The game features physically simulated units and projectiles, as well as terrain manipulation. It also includes a single-player campaign with challenging AI, multiplayer options, and a variety of unique units with special […]
In this study, we examine the abstract reasoning abilities of GPT-4, both in its text-only and multimodal versions. We utilize the ConceptARC benchmark, which is specifically designed to evaluate understanding and reasoning skills using core-knowledge concepts. Building upon the previous work by Moskvichev et al., our evaluation involves more detailed one-shot prompts instead of simple […]
The author shares their experience working from home for the past decade, stating that they have no intention of returning to an office environment unless forced to. They highlight the drawbacks of office life, such as noise, commute time, and lack of personal space, while praising the benefits of working from home, including the ability […]
OpenAI has experienced a major shakeup, resulting in the firing of CEO Sam Altman and the resignation of President Greg Brockman and three senior scientists. The surprise move reportedly left Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella furious, as the tech giant is a key investor and minority owner in OpenAI. The ousting was likely orchestrated by Chief […]
Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI who was unexpectedly fired by the board, is reportedly in discussions to return to the company. However, Altman is “ambivalent” about coming back and would want significant governance changes. OpenAI is currently facing turmoil, with the president and former board chairman, Greg Brockman, resigning, and several senior researchers […]
Meta has made the decision to disband its Responsible AI (RAI) team in order to focus more on generative artificial intelligence, according to a report by The Information. Most RAI members will join the company’s generative AI product team while others will work on Meta’s AI infrastructure. Despite this move, Meta claims that it will […]
Indexing is a complex task in database management that requires careful analysis and consideration. Creating the right indexes is crucial for optimizing query performance, but it can be challenging, especially with modern query workloads and the use of ORMs. pganalyze has developed an AI-assisted indexing system that aims to simplify this process for developers. The […]
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have developed the first comprehensive guidelines to reduce staph infections after surgery. Staph infections are a major concern in hospitals, with up to 85% of infections being caused by patients’ own bacteria. The team recommends three steps to reduce these infections: swab patients’ noses before surgery, apply an […]
In this web content, the author recounts Theodore Roosevelt’s pursuit of thieves who stole his boat on the Little Missouri River. Roosevelt, along with his companions Sewall and Dow, navigated the treacherous river in search of the thieves. They battled against the elements and endured freezing temperatures on their three-day journey. Finally, they stumbled upon […]