74 m. ago AI scaling laws: Universal guide estimates how LLMs will perform based on smaller models in same family

When researchers are building large language models (LLMs), they aim to maximize performance under a particular computational and financial budget. Since training a model can amount to millions of dollars, developers need to be judicious with cost-impacting decisions about, for instance, the model architecture, optimizers, and training datasets before committing to a model.

Society

2 h. ago Howard Lutnick, the Pierre Hotel and Claims of a Secret Plan

Some residents of the Pierre claim that Howard Lutnick, who owns the penthouse, was part of a plot to sell off this symbol of Manhattan glamour and wealth.

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3 h. ago ‘RushTok’ madness hits New England: Sorority TikTok craze comes for Massachusetts girls

With $5,000 rush consultants, synchronized dance videos, and spray tans, Northeast girls are buying into TikTok’s sorority obsession. The post ‘RushTok’ madness hits New England: Sorority TikTok craze comes for Massachusetts girls appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago How to build AI scaling laws for efficient LLM training and budget maximization

MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab researchers have developed a universal guide for estimating how large language models will perform based on smaller models in the same family.

Politics

3 h. ago Christian singer Forrest Frank loses 30,000 followers after speaking out on Charlie Kirk assassination

Christian singer Forrest Frank lost 30,000 Instagram followers after speaking about Charlie Kirk's assassination and declaring Jesus Christ is Lord.

Culture

3 h. ago Person dead after fire engulfs unit in downtown Los Angeles residential high

Person dead after fire engulfs unit in downtown Los Angeles residential high-rise  CBS News

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3 h. ago Community wants to save 20,000 books after Black bookstore shuts down

Community wants to save 20,000 books after Black bookstore shuts down  The Washington Post

Politics

3 h. ago YouTube unveils new ways for creators to earn with brand deals, YouTube Shopping program

YouTube is going to allow creators to swap out brand sponsorships in long-form videos.

Politics

4 h. ago Russia Indoctrinates Children From Occupied Ukraine at 210 Sites, Study Says

War crime investigators at Yale discovered a program of re-education and military and police training that was larger than estimated earlier.

Politics

4 h. ago Why American Airlines flyers should pay attention to Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program

Why American Airlines flyers should pay attention to Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program  The Points Guy

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5 h. ago Oracle AI Agents Help HR Leaders Boost Workforce Productivity and Enhance Performance Management

Oracle AI Agents Help HR Leaders Boost Workforce Productivity and Enhance Performance Management  Oracle

Politics

7 h. ago Biohybrid crawlers can be controlled using optogenetic techniques

The body movements performed by humans and other animals are known to be supported by several intricate biological and neural mechanisms. While roboticists have been trying to develop systems that emulate these mechanisms for decades, the processes driving these systems' motions remain very different.

Politics

8 h. ago Is telehealth a good idea, or should I see my regular doctor?

Social media is full of their colorful ads, but are online doctors legit? Here's the lowdown on the pros and cons of online medicine.

Science

12 h. ago Seattle school's national award revoked, federal program suddenly cut

Seattle school's national award revoked, federal program suddenly cut  KING5.com

Politics

13 h. ago Seattle elementary loses top education honor amid program shutdown

Seattle elementary loses top education honor amid program shutdown  KING5.com

Events

14 h. ago Neonatal male circumcision rates decline in the United States despite health benefits

Neonatal male circumcision rates decline in the United States despite health benefits  News-Medical

Politics

14 h. ago $20,000 reward offered as Los Angeles County investigators seek information on 2024 murder

$20,000 reward offered as Los Angeles County investigators seek information on 2024 murder  CBS News

Events

15 h. ago Will Shohei Ohtani boost the bullpen in the playoffs? Dodgers weigh complex options

Will Shohei Ohtani boost the bullpen in the playoffs? Dodgers weigh complex options  Los Angeles Times

Politics

16 h. ago Alaska attorney general argues Chugach Electric charity program raises free speech concerns

Alaska attorney general argues Chugach Electric charity program raises free speech concerns  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

17 h. ago A program for anonymous railway safety reports has been underutilized

After the 2023 train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, freight railroads promised to join a federal safety program that lets employees anonymously report mistakes. Only two pilot programs have launched.

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