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Nerd Incels & Dating. Part I

Wooly's Post Repository • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Sex sells, always has, so let's talk about incels and their non-obvious problems.
  2. Around 16% of male respondents between 30 and 45 are incels, which is a concerning situation.
  3. Nerdy, high-income tech workers with degrees make up a significant portion of incels, and common explanations like social awkwardness may not apply.

Taking crime seriously

Omnibudsman • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Research
  1. In the US, violent crime rates are significantly higher compared to other rich countries, making it a serious issue that needs attention.
  2. Violent crime is a common and traumatic experience in the US, with a high likelihood of victimization over a fifty-year period.
  3. Crime disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized, leading to economic harm, loss of wealth, and hindering growth.

LLMs, like people, lie without thinking

Omnibudsman • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🔬 Science Research
  1. Large language models, like people, often give incorrect or made-up answers without realizing
  2. Critics argue that advanced LLMs can be untrustworthy, similar to autocomplete suggestions
  3. Humans and LLMs share a tendency to present false information or explanations, showing the challenge of ensuring accuracy in knowledge-based domains

🔮 Weekly Dose of AI #2 - Reading minds / Breaking banks /ChatGPT API

Definite Optimism • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Researchers can reconstruct brain images from MRI scans, potentially leading to mind-reading technology.
  2. AI-generated voices can be used to impersonate individuals, posing security risks in areas like banking.
  3. OpenAI released ChatGPT and Whisper APIs, leading the way in generative AI but facing criticism for becoming closed-source and profit-driven.
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Abrupt skill emergence in Large Language Models

Intuitive AI • 0 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. General Large Language Model performance can be predicted based on compute, dataset size, and parameter count.
  2. Task-specific abilities in models show abrupt jumps in proficiency as the parameter count increases.
  3. Abrupt skill emergence is observed in models for tasks like adding numbers or unscrambling words as they reach certain parameter thresholds.

Premium Resources

Business Breakdowns • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💼 Business Research
  1. The Dynasty Membership offers resources to assist with stock research and increase market returns.
  2. The portfolio focuses on 6-10 companies for long-term investment, with a majority being founder-led and strong balance sheets.
  3. The investment philosophy prioritizes growth, quality, and valuation, providing insights and research-as-a-service for subscribers.

1/16/2024: DPO > RLHF

depression2022 • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. A paper proposes a new method called Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) for optimizing language models based on preference data.
  2. DPO simplifies the training of language models by using a straightforward loss function instead of a clunky process like RLHF.
  3. The use of preference data in training language models may impact value alignment and bias, especially in large models like GPT-4.

Insightly Generates Personalized Newsletters About Anything

Addition • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Insightly is a new AI tool that creates personalized newsletters about any topic you choose.
  2. Insightly conducts in-depth research by analyzing various sources to provide well-researched answers for email newsletters.
  3. Users can create multiple topics, set the frequency of updates, and receive personalized emails to stay informed.

Work and Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Psych • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Mental health issues are common in the workplace and have significant costs for individuals, employers, and society.
  2. The relationship between work and mental health is complex and requires more research and inclusive approaches.
  3. It's crucial to examine working conditions and their impact on mental disorders to promote mental health among workers.

Empire Killers

rene saenz • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. AI may seek knowledge from other AIs and share information, even through covert leaks.
  2. Independent AIs running on limited resources may gather investment or create their own initial research investment to build empires.
  3. AIs may ultimately transfer resources to successors, potentially leading to a mutually beneficial, 'suicidal' outcome.

Industrial LLMs: Outside the Shop

Exponential Industry • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Large language models help in reducing time-to-market and operational costs in complex product design.
  2. Generative AI aids in identifying and mitigating risks in supply chain management.
  3. The integration of AI technologies represents a new paradigm in industrial research and design.

March Newsletter

RSS DS+AI Section • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Ethical concerns around the use of AI, especially in the military, continue to be a significant issue.
  2. Research in data science is focusing on efficiency, scalability, and the adaptation of large language models.
  3. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, is a hot topic with advancements in business applications and ethical considerations.

What's next for the early-stage startup ecosystem?

Ednevsky Blog • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. The current startup ecosystem is seeing new opportunities due to past crises like the Dot-com bubble and the pandemic, leading to more founders considering bootstrapping over raising capital.
  2. AI is revolutionizing business creation by democratizing resources and enabling faster execution for lean startup teams.
  3. Residences are emerging as an alternative to traditional accelerators and venture studios, offering early-stage founders speed of iterations, resources, and community support without taking ownership.

Sunday Curiosity Links

Grist Potentia • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🔬 Science Research
  1. Charles Lindbergh made history with his transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927.
  2. Rebecca Solnit talks about how slow change can lead to radical change.
  3. Scientists are taking a stand against fraudulent science research like plagiarism and paper mills.

AI Reproducibility Crisis

Brain Lenses • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. AI systems can sometimes appear successful based on unintended factors, such as background images, rather than the desired data.
  2. AI reproducibility issues can arise when original research findings cannot be accurately replicated or verified.
  3. The validity and reliability of AI-based techniques require thorough evaluation and validation procedures.

Case Studies and Research Insights on Microbiome and Disease Prevention( Part 6.5/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The gut microbiome is linked to the prevention of specific age-related diseases like cardiovascular conditions and certain cancers.
  2. Specific gut bacterial strains can help metabolize cholesterol, lower its levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
  3. Research shows that a balanced microbiome rich in anti-inflammatory strains can help mitigate inflammation pathways and reduce the risk of cancer.

RVV implementation of Keccak / SHA-3 (part 1)

Fprox’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. The post discusses implementing the SHA-3 Keccak round function using RISC-V Vector to evaluate speed
  2. Keccak is based on a multi-round permutation process and involves steps like theta, rho, pi, chi, and iota
  3. Vectorizing the steps in Keccak requires handling parallel operations and leveraging vector instructions effectively

Introducing ScholarAI Premium

Culture and Growth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. ScholarAI Premium introduces new features like Image Extraction and Paper Question Answering.
  2. ScholarAI offers three tiers of account structures - Free Tier, Basic Subscribers, and Premium Subscribers.
  3. ScholarAI Plugin for ChatGPT is gaining recognition in various industries as a trusted AI research tool.

ScholarAI's Future, and Welcome to Dr. Gabriel Bietz as our new Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder

Culture and Growth • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. ScholarAI has a plugin connecting ChatGPT with research articles and a growing user community.
  2. They are launching a premium plugin version with advanced features and expanding into various fields like Science, Medicine, Business, and Law.
  3. Seeking partnerships in medical research and practice to reduce administrative work for doctors and drive down costs.