GLM-5.2 is the leading open weights model with a score of 51 on the Intelligence Index v4.1, surpassing MiniMax-M3 and DeepSeek V4 Pro. It uses 43k output tokens per task, but is less token-efficient compared to peers.
Researchers improved Neural Cellular Automata by combining it with a lightweight decoder to produce high-resolution outputs in real-time. This hybrid model preserves NCAs' self-organizing behavior while reducing training time and memory requirements.
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The user has been using local models since their release and has seen significant improvements in accuracy and speed, particularly with the Gemma 4 family, allowing for agentic coding and tasks like refactoring code and writing unit tests. The user is excited about the potential of local models but notes that they still have limitations, such as slow inference and small context windows, and ...
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Scientists face unprecedented disruptions to their funding due to government cuts and changes in priorities, threatening the future of research and innovation in the US. The shift in government support for science has led to a loss of trust between researchers and the federal government, potentially dismantling the compact that made the US a successful and prosperous nation.
When identifying IIS servers, use Google dorks like "aspnet_client" and "ext:aspx" to locate targets, then use tools like httpx and nuclei to gather information and enumerate potential vulnerabilities. Techniques like shortname enumeration, path traversal, and HTTP Parameter Pollution can be used to discover and exploit IIS-specific vulnerabilities, such as RCE via deserialization and stored ...
Scientists have created a global map of subterranean fungi networks that stretch 110 quadrillion kilometers, crucial for plant life and climate regulation. However, agricultural practices like tilling and fertilizers threaten these networks, which are essential for storing carbon and distributing nutrients.
Founders are using AI to build startups, shifting from individual contributors to orchestrators, and focusing on high-value tasks. A practical playbook remaps the startup lifecycle for AI-native startups, providing goals, exit criteria, and AI-powered exercises for each stage.
To make a GET request in a minimal Docker container, use bash to open a TCP socket with /dev/tcp and write the request by hand. This method works for plaintext HTTP but not HTTPS, and is a bash feature not available in all shells.
Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes, refused to license his characters for merchandise due to artistic integrity concerns. He fought a six-year battle with his syndicate, Universal Press Syndicate, before they agreed to his terms.
Tim Ferriss shares his concerns about the impact of AI on the self-help and non-fiction book industry, citing a 57% drop in print sales of his own books since the launch of LLMs like ChatGPT. He believes that the trend will continue and that the industry will need to adapt by focusing on long-form content, personal connections, and unique experiences that AI cannot replicate.
Wolfram Language has expanded beyond math and now includes a new release, Version 15, with a lot of new core functionality and AI integration. The AI Assistant in Version 15 provides a convenient way to get help in doing things with Wolfram Language and can be used to access an AI from within Wolfram Notebooks.
The author is criticizing map clustering, which was used to show many points on a map without overwhelming browsers. However, with modern mapping technology, this is no longer necessary.
Researchers at TNO, SURF, and NFI are building a Dutch language model, GPT-NL, with strong governance, transparency, and public values. This independent model strengthens the Netherlands' digital autonomy and provides a foundation for responsible AI applications.
G K Chesterton's fence principle advises to understand the reasoning behind existing work before changing it. Chesterton's gap occurs when people build new features without understanding the original intent or needs of a project.
This project is a safer, more practical capacitor alarm inspired by ElectroBOOM's video, with a user interface and web interface for settings. It uses voltage regulators that may heat up and recommends using a buck converter for higher input voltages.
Researchers propose using a massive qubit in a weak gravitational field to solve an NP-complete problem in polynomial time, violating the Physical Extended Church-Turing Thesis. This suggests the quantization of gravity.
The European Commission declined to propose legislation requiring publishers to keep discontinued video games playable. Instead, it will initiate discussions with the industry and consumers to draft an industry code of conduct for managing games at the end of their life cycle.
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The author built a custom static site generator from scratch, which is an example of yak shaving, a term coined by Carlin Vieri to describe doing a chain of related tasks that eventually lose their original purpose. Yak shaving can be fun but often leads to wasted time and resources.
Solar Foods, a Finnish food-tech company, is developing a sustainable protein source called Solein, made from hydrogen and CO2 using a microbe that can be found in the Baltic Sea. The company aims to decouple food production from land use, and its product has received regulatory approval in Singapore, with US approval expected before Christmas this year.
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Rising sea levels and subsidence are forcing villagers in Java to adapt to a semi-amphibious lifestyle. They build "dwarf houses" and makeshift barriers to stay above the water, but many have abandoned their homes due to the increasing flooding.
The PDP-11 is a minicomputer that played a significant role in the history of computing, influencing modern operating systems, programming languages, and interactive computing. It was introduced in 1970 and sold over 600,000 units during its 22-year lifespan.
User upgraded home LAN to 10Gb/s using 10GBASE-T modules. A new Broadcom-based module replaced a Marvell-based one that overheated, resolving network issues.
The Qwen-Robot Suite bridges the gap between vision and language understanding and physical control with three foundation models: Qwen-RobotNav, Qwen-RobotManip, and Qwen-RobotWorld. These models enable an agentic system where general intelligence translates directly into physical action.
GLM-5.2 (max) is amongst the leading models in intelligence, but particularly expensive when comparing to other open weight models of similar size. It's also notably fast, however somewhat verbose. The model supports text input, outputs text, and has a 1m tokens context window. GLM-5.2 (max) scores 51 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, placing it well above average among ...
CRT display characteristics include ZnS:Ag phosphor screen persistence and forward-only RC lowpass. Nipkow's disk design features outer holes traveling faster and a frame sync signal from blanking the first line.