New technique helps LLMs rein in CoT lengths, optimizing reasoning without exploding compute costs
Carnegie Mellon University researchers propose a new LLM training technique that gives developers more control over chain-of-thought length.Read More
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Chain-of-experts (CoE): A lower-cost LLM framework that increases efficiency and accuracy
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Violence signals time is short to build a united Syria
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Alibaba’s new open source model QwQ-32B matches DeepSeek-R1 with way smaller compute requirements
While DeepSeek-R1 operates with 671 billion parameters, QwQ-32B achieves comparable performance with a much smaller footprint.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
The welfare dilemma: how to help 3.5mn people trapped on health-linked benefits?
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Fans and media explode reacting to Michigan basketball winning Big Ten championship
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How the A-MEM framework supports powerful long-context memory so LLMs can take on more complicated tasks
A-MEM uses embeddings and LLMs to create dynamic memory notes that automatically link to create complex knowledge structures.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
Trump shows optimism before Putin call; Administration defies court order, deports Venezuelans
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. Mr. Trump told reporters Sunday that he thinks he has a very good chance to end the war. CBS News' ...CBS News - 7h -
Experts say Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported without due process
The White House says the secretary of state can revoke the visa of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- but experts tell ABC News it can't happen without due process.ABC News - 3d -
Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB
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Free online virtual reality tool helps people tackle public speaking nerves
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Premier League relegation history: Relegated teams by season, length of absence
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Do spring games hurt more than they help? A look at the changes being made
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Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
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Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery
An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Ruben Dias interview: Rivals want to take what is yours – we are starving to get our title back
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Anthropic’s stealth enterprise coup: How Claude 3.7 is becoming the coding agent of choice
Anthropic is positioning Claude as the LLM that matters most for enterprise companies. Claude 3.7 Sonnet, released just two weeks ago, set new benchmark records for coding performance.VentureBeat - 6d -
Human Computer raises $5.7M in seed funding to build indie portfolio
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Lakers pick up first win without LeBron James with 107-96 home victory over the Suns
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FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
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Manchester United reveals plans for new 100,000-seater stadium
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Brian Cashman on Gerrit Cole’s elbow: Yankees 'prepared for the worst'
There was no news to report on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury on Sunday, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not offer much in the form of optimism, either.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Donaldson's court-length drive sends No. 22 Michigan past No. 11 Maryland 81-80 in Big Ten tourney
Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds left to give No. 22 Michigan an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Neil's walk-off blast helps UNM baseball sweep UNLV
Mar. 16—Andrew Neil was in unfamiliar territory starting in left field for the University of New Mexico baseball team Sunday. He felt comfortable at the plate, however. Neil helped the Lobos tumble ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
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My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!
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