GPT-2 uses machine learning to generate novel text based on a limited input. Basically, you can type a few sentences about anything you like and the AI will spit out some ‘related’ text. Unlike most ‘text generators’ it doesn’t output pre-written strings. GPT-2 makes up text that didn’t previously exist– at least according to OpenAI’s research paper. Shit. pic.twitter.com/QRoi1C3rjj — Scott B. Weingart (@scott_bot) August 20, 2019 The non-profit made headlines in February when it disclosed that it would not release the full-sized models for GPT-2 to the general public all at once....

Molly Savage never expected she’d be taking the Michigan state bar exam remotely after graduating this year from Wayne State University’s law school. Nevertheless, in July, she found herself sitting down in an office at the law firm where she already worked, taking the final seven-hour test that stood between her and a license to practice law. Michigan, like many states around the country, had chosen a software company—in this case, ExamSoft—to administer the test and “proctor” it remotely....

Consider the animal in the following image. If you recognize it, a quick series of neuron activations in your brain will link its image to its name and other information you know about it (habitat, size, diet, lifespan, etc…). But if like me, you’ve never seen this animal before, your mind is now racing through your repertoire of animal species, comparing tails, ears, paws, noses, snouts, and everything else to determine which bucket this odd creature belongs to....

The big idea here is to stop mass shootings and other ethically incorrect uses for firearms through the development of an AI that can recognize intent, judge whether it’s ethical use, and ultimately render a firearm inert if a user tries to ready it for improper fire. That sounds like a lofty goal, in fact the researchers themselves refer to it as a “blue sky” idea, but the technology to make it possible is already here....

Charge, a respected bike company that ironically only began selling electric bikes a few months ago, seems to feel the same way. The company’s svelte lineup of three quite-different ebikes maintains one crucial feature: the handlebars and pedals fold, allowing the bikes to occupy a footprint just a few inches wide. To illustrate, here’s how much space the bike takes up normally: And here is in ‘folded’ mode: I have no idea why more bike companies don’t do this, but it’s just one of the ways Charge tries to tackle its goals of making cycling more accessible and getting more people riding....

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is the brand’s first production all-electric vehicle (EV). It delivers all the charm and fun of the premium small hatchback, which has built a following since its debut in 2001—without using a drop of petrol. There are two ways that manufacturers market their EVs—either as unique, stand-alone models, such as the Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Bolt, or as an electric version of an existing vehicle, such as Volkswagen did with the e-Golf....

[https://www.ft.com/content/81e9871b-5d12-480b-87a8-454b69e11958] Wall Street has long been likened to a casino. Robinhood, an investment app that just filed plans for an initial public offering, makes the comparison more apt than ever. That’s because the power of the casino is the way it makes people feel like gambling their money away is a game. Casinos are full of mood lighting, fun noises and other sensory details that reward gamblers when they place coins in slots....

Despite ads during last February’s Super Bowl, Salesforce may still be one of the biggest tech companies still invisible to the average American. But as the customer service giant continues its eye-popping growth, that may not remain the case for long. The unquestioned leader in the ballooning customer communication and management field, Salesforce has been on an unbelievable surge in recent years, growing from $8.4 billion in revenue in 2017 up to $13....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Schopenhauer used to say: Do what you love and you’ll never work another day! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, September 7 2019, at a price of $10,517. That’s a minor 1.57 percent increase in 24 hours, or $163. It was the highest closing price in one day....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Nikola Tesla used to say: Let’s make it rock! Bitcoin price We closed the day, February 05 2020, at a price of $9,613. That’s a respectable 4.68 percent increase in 24 hours, or $430. It was the highest closing price in one hundred and thirty-four days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Bentham used to say: Do what you love and you’ll never work another day! Bitcoin price We closed the day, August 02 2020, at a price of $11,053. That’s a worrying 5.99 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$705.14. It was the lowest closing price in four days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Isaac Newton used to say: Do what you love and you’ll never work another day! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, August 29 2019, at a price of $9,510. That’s a notable 2.52 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$246.59. It was the lowest closing price in thirty-two days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Pasteur used to say: Peel off the skin of this mystery and eat the tasty fruit inside! Bitcoin price We closed the day, February 12 2020, at a price of $10,326. That’s a minor 1.21 percent increase in 24 hours, or $123. It was the highest closing price in one hundred and forty-nine days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Aristotle used to say: Let’s get it! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May 26 2020, at a price of $8,835. That’s a minor 0.83 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$74.54. It was the lowest closing price in one day. We’re still 56 percent below Bitcoin’s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017)....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Kant used to say: Your imagination is the only tool in the book! Bitcoin price We closed the day, August 31 2020, at a price of $11,680. That’s a minor 0.27 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$32.48. It was the lowest closing price in one day....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Bentham used to say: Fight the power! Bitcoin price We closed the day, March 11 2020, at a price of $7,911. That’s a minor 0.01 percent increase in 24 hours, or $1. It was the highest closing price in one day. We’re still 60 percent below Bitcoin’s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017)....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Nightingale used to say: Fight the power! Bitcoin price We closed the day, December 17 2019, at a price of $6,640. That’s a notable 4.19 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$290.79. It was the lowest closing price in two hundred and twenty days. We’re still 66 percent below Bitcoin’s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017)....

The new moons were discovered using the Subaru telescope in Hawaii. After careful observation, the team determined that the new moons were similar in size and, with the exception of three, orbiting the planet backwards. According to a press release from Carnegie: Lead researcher Scott Sheppard says the newly discovered moons help to explain the planet’s origins and, by extension, our solar system’s: Sheppard was also part of the team that recently discovered 12 new moons orbiting Jupiter....

Researchers from Leeds University made the discovery by analyzing images collected by the Gaia satellite, which the European Space Agency launched in 2013 to create a 3D map of our galaxy. After applying machine learning techniques to the data, they found more than 2,000 new protostars — infant stars that form in clouds of gas and dust in space. Scientists had previously cataloged only 100 of these stars, which have already provided enormous insights into how celestial objects form....

But can they? There are countless examples of past and present monstrous regimes in the real world. And they all raise the question of why people didn’t just rise up against their rulers. Some of us are quick to judge those who conform to such regimes as evil psychopaths – or at least morally inferior to ourselves. But what are the chances that you would be a heroic rebel in such a scenario, refusing to be complicit in maintaining or even enforcing the system?...