Links for 2022-12-25
List of aging-related databases https://agingbiotech.info/databases/
Peter Norvig: Generative Problem Solving with Large Language Models — “Generative models can produce impressive results, both for final answers and for step-by-step reasoning. They are improving rapidly; it seems that every month sees a new improved result.” https://github.com/norvig/pytudes/blob/main/ipynb/AlphaCode.ipynb
“This paper pursues the insight that large language models (LLMs) trained to generate code can vastly improve the effectiveness of mutation operators applied to programs in genetic programming (GP).” https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.08896
OpenAI releases Point-E, which is like DALL-E but for 3D modeling https://www.engadget.com/openai-releases-point-e-dall-e-3d-text-modeling-210007892.html
Humans vs. Robots: The Battle Reaches a 'Turning Point' — “Warehouse robots increasingly are able to grasp and sort objects of various shapes and sizes with the dexterity of human hands, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence, three-dimensional cameras, and engineering. As the technology becomes more reliable, more companies are rolling it out. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Kris Hauser characterized warehouse robots as "competent enough at this point.” Amazon has deployed its Sparrow picking-and-sorting robotic arm at a Dallas warehouse, while FedEx and Pitney Bowes are among the companies that have purchased similar robots. Yet concerns remain that robots are being used to replace human workers, and that having robots work alongside human employees can boost injury rates.” [Washington Post] https://archive.vn/MVyL4
“Let’s think about slowing down AI” — “It could be that people in control of AI capabilities would respond negatively to AI safety people pushing for slower progress. But that should be called ‘we might get punished’ not ‘we shouldn’t defect’.” https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uFNgRumrDTpBfQGrs/let-s-think-about-slowing-down-ai
Andrew Wiles: what does it feel like to do maths? https://plus.maths.org/content/andrew-wiles-what-does-if-feel-do-maths
“If you are looking for a winter break project, here is the full collection of ML/coding puzzles.” https://twitter.com/srush_nlp/status/1605626017820729344
Study found that IQ was not strongly related to attitudes toward climate change. There was no meaningful difference in the mean IQ score of either side of the debate. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002906
Breathing Mars Air: Stationary and Portable O2 Generation https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2022/Breathing_Mars_Air/
Americans' life expectancy continues to fall, erasing health gains of the last quarter century https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/12/22/us-life-expectancy-continues-fall-erasing-25-years-health-gains/10937418002/
“Should you go to the doctor for that problem? We really don't know, and we as a profession do little to find out...It’s amazing to me that a profession that hemorrhages trillions of dollars in US GDP has not gotten around to the most basic questions: who should see a doctor and when? There is a simple way to design the trial. A pragmatic, telephone based study. Everyone is asked to call in if they feel sick, and they are randomized to being told to come in, or tough it out. (They can call in again a week later).” https://sensiblemed.substack.com/p/you-should-go-to-the-doctor