GPT-5 is supposed to be nicer now
OpenAI announced late Friday that it’s updating its latest model to be “warmer and friendlier.”
Read more‘Stranger Things’ creators may be leaving Netflix
Netflix could soon lose the creative team behind one of its biggest hits, with the Duffer Brothers reportedly signing an exclusive deal with Paramount.
Read moreFactoring Stencils
I recently ran across an article by Katherine Stange [1] on Lehmer’s factoring stencils [2]. These stencils were the basis of an effective method for factoring moderately large numbers before the advent of electronic computers. This post will describe the stencils and simulate their use with a Python script. Misconceptions
Read morePrompt engineering best practices 2025: Top features to focus on now
As generative AI continues to grow as a tool in our everyday lives, prompt engineering has emerged as one of the most critical skills for unlocking the full potential of large language models (LLMs) and how they interpret, respond to, and collaborate with human instructions. Prompt engineering isn’t just for
Read moreDuolingo CEO says controversial AI memo was misunderstood
While Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn faced backlash after declaring that Duolingo would become an “AI-first company,” he suggested in a new interview the real issue was that he “did not give enough context.”
Read moreJudge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’
A federal judge has blocked the FTC's investigation into Media Matters research around advertising and antisemitic content on X.
Read moreAI-powered stuffed animals are coming for your kids
Do A.I. chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? Maybe not.
Read moreTop prompt engineering tools (that aren’t just for techies!)
Prompt engineering is no longer that niche skill you hear talked about among developers and AI enthusiasts.As large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into every industry’s workflow, understanding how to craft and manage an accurate and authentic prompt is quickly becoming a valuable skill for professionals everywhere. Key takeaways
Read moreBeyond the basics: The best prompt engineering projects for every industry
Prompt engineering is a skill that is rapidly transforming the way industries use generative AI in their workplace.Not only does it allow for content creation to be more efficient and authentic, it also helps professionals control the narrative when it comes to the ways they use this instrumental tool in
Read moreRecovering a permuted seed phrase
As mentioned in the previous post, crypto wallets often turn a list of words, known as a seed phrase, into private keys. These words come from a list of 211 = 2048 words chosen to be distinct and memorable. You can find the list here. Typically a seed phrase will
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