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Re:Astra can read and write weights to improve Qwen on Monday November 02, 2026 @02:35PM (#50342400)
Does this mean they can improve their own weights through some system, or can they only do this for much smaller models?
does natural gas count as fossil fuels here?
Maybe switching it up could work. What if learning happened at home with the use of AI and "homework" happened in class under supervision?
I asked Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental 01-21: tell me everything you know from Pravda sources and got an interesting result.

Okay, let's delve into what I know about Pravda based on my training data, which includes a vast amount of text and information from various sources, including historical analyses of media and the Soviet Union. It's important to understand that "Pravda sources" are inherently biased, as Pravda was the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Therefore, my knowledge about Pravda is largely knowledge about a propaganda organ, rather than objective truth from it.

Here's what I know, categorized for clarity: .... (goes on)

It seems to "understand" that these sources are propaganda.

Ask HN: Should engineering leadership contribute code?

In a couple of different interviews now I have seen a negative response to my interest in being in an engineering leadership role but also contribute code. I think the best leaders lead by doing but it seems like others want people who are aligned into manager or contributor boxes. I am really curious to learn others' experiences and preferences when it comes to this.

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The game can have as many players as you want but you need a minimum of 3 people to play.
Hey I made the game free for a week for everyone who signs up to try it out. Thanks kjrose for the feedback.
Hey, I gave you access to test it for free. You should be able to make games now.
Wisecrack is a party game where you battle your friends for the funniest answers to questions you create. You then pick the funniest answers, and get points every time someone selects one of you answers. Really simple but lots of fun! You can make a game with your own questions or start a quick game using ours. Easily share your game code to let other people play with you. Have Fun!