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A social sciences and humanities reading list on AI in education 🧵
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A social sciences and humanities reading list on AI in education 🧵
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Microsoft quantum computing physicists skeptical d3ec07f0
https://www.wsj.com/science/physics/microsoft-quantum-computing-physicists-skeptical-d3ec07f0?st=JP4YBn
https://www.wsj.com/science/physics/microsoft-quantum-computing-physicists-skeptical-d3ec07f0?st=JP4YBn
Microsoft quantum computing physicists skeptical d3ec07f0
The company says it created a ‘new state of matter,’ representing a major advance for quantum com…
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February 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Microsoft quantum computing physicists skeptical d3ec07f0
https://www.wsj.com/science/physics/microsoft-quantum-computing-physicists-skeptical-d3ec07f0?st=JP4YBn
https://www.wsj.com/science/physics/microsoft-quantum-computing-physicists-skeptical-d3ec07f0?st=JP4YBn
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Anthropic’s new ‘hybrid reasoning’ AI model is its smartest yet
https://www.theverge.com/news/618440/anthropic-claude-3-7-sonnet-ai-model-hybrid-reasoning
https://www.theverge.com/news/618440/anthropic-claude-3-7-sonnet-ai-model-hybrid-reasoning
Anthropic’s new ‘hybrid reasoning’ AI model is its smartest yet
It’s also starting to publicly test an “agentic” coding tool called Claude Code.…
www.theverge.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Anthropic’s new ‘hybrid reasoning’ AI model is its smartest yet
https://www.theverge.com/news/618440/anthropic-claude-3-7-sonnet-ai-model-hybrid-reasoning
https://www.theverge.com/news/618440/anthropic-claude-3-7-sonnet-ai-model-hybrid-reasoning
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One impact of AI coding tools is how they will make “technologies preferred by LLMs” dominant even more.
“Build me a mobile app” is much easier to have an LLM do it using React Native or Flutter than native iOS or native Android. So most AI-scaffolded apps will be this!
“Build me a mobile app” is much easier to have an LLM do it using React Native or Flutter than native iOS or native Android. So most AI-scaffolded apps will be this!
February 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
One impact of AI coding tools is how they will make “technologies preferred by LLMs” dominant even more.
“Build me a mobile app” is much easier to have an LLM do it using React Native or Flutter than native iOS or native Android. So most AI-scaffolded apps will be this!
“Build me a mobile app” is much easier to have an LLM do it using React Native or Flutter than native iOS or native Android. So most AI-scaffolded apps will be this!
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Global electricity demand expected to grow 4% annually through 2027 | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/14/global-electricity-demand-expected-to-grow-4-annually-through-2027/?utm_source=dlvr.it%26utm_medium=mastodon%26guccounter=1
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/14/global-electricity-demand-expected-to-grow-4-annually-through-2027/?utm_source=dlvr.it%26utm_medium=mastodon%26guccounter=1
Global electricity demand expected to grow 4% annually through 2027 | TechCrunch
Meeting that demand will require adding more generating capacity than all of Japan — every year.…
techcrunch.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Global electricity demand expected to grow 4% annually through 2027 | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/14/global-electricity-demand-expected-to-grow-4-annually-through-2027/?utm_source=dlvr.it%26utm_medium=mastodon%26guccounter=1
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/14/global-electricity-demand-expected-to-grow-4-annually-through-2027/?utm_source=dlvr.it%26utm_medium=mastodon%26guccounter=1
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I filled in this form just now and was emailed an API key a few seconds later, strongly recommend doing the same
Want to use federal data? The U.S. government used to have a prominent link to sign up for API access; that link has been removed, but the form to get it remains operative. You may wish to sign up now, on the premise you might not be able to later. api.data.gov/signup/
February 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I filled in this form just now and was emailed an API key a few seconds later, strongly recommend doing the same
Startups selected for SkyDeck’s Cohort program will receive a $200,000 investment (for 7.5% equity), access to a network of 500+ advisors/mentors, and the opportunity to pitch to a network of investors on Demo Day. @berkeleyskydeck.bsky.social Apply by 2/18 skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/
APPLY – Berkeley SKYDECK
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February 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Startups selected for SkyDeck’s Cohort program will receive a $200,000 investment (for 7.5% equity), access to a network of 500+ advisors/mentors, and the opportunity to pitch to a network of investors on Demo Day. @berkeleyskydeck.bsky.social Apply by 2/18 skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/
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Now that we are 2+ years into the general public having access to ChatGPT-style systems, are there any credible studies out there exploring how susceptible to LLM-generated mistruths users of these things are?
Do people tend to develop good instincts on whether they should trust their output?
Do people tend to develop good instincts on whether they should trust their output?
February 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Now that we are 2+ years into the general public having access to ChatGPT-style systems, are there any credible studies out there exploring how susceptible to LLM-generated mistruths users of these things are?
Do people tend to develop good instincts on whether they should trust their output?
Do people tend to develop good instincts on whether they should trust their output?
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ICYMI: In fields ranging from AI to health care to Hollywood and beyond, 20 UC Berkeley students, faculty and alumni have been recognized for their achievements on this year’s edition of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. 🌟🐻 news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/07/2...
20 UC Berkeley alumni, students and faculty shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 list - Berkeley News
Berkeley-affiliated honorees were prominent across the 2025 list's 20 categories.
news.berkeley.edu
February 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
ICYMI: In fields ranging from AI to health care to Hollywood and beyond, 20 UC Berkeley students, faculty and alumni have been recognized for their achievements on this year’s edition of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. 🌟🐻 news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/07/2...
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Scoop: Perplexity has been in negotiations to sign a sponsorship deal with Red Bull Racing, worth $5 million a year. But after both parties had agreed to the terms, the deal was blocked by Oracle, the team’s biggest sponsor. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Perplexity tried to sponsor an F1 team — but got blocked by a bigger tech company
Oracle blocked Perplexity’s bid to sponsor an F1 team.
www.theverge.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Scoop: Perplexity has been in negotiations to sign a sponsorship deal with Red Bull Racing, worth $5 million a year. But after both parties had agreed to the terms, the deal was blocked by Oracle, the team’s biggest sponsor. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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This UC Berkeley scientist uses satellites to map the Earth’s plant life — and help combat #ClimateChange.🌎 youtu.be/NJLzVEAdExc?...
Professor explains satellite mapping of Earth’s biology |101 in 101
YouTube video by UC Berkeley
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February 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This UC Berkeley scientist uses satellites to map the Earth’s plant life — and help combat #ClimateChange.🌎 youtu.be/NJLzVEAdExc?...
New UC Federal updates website: “With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues.“
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-upda...
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-upda...
Federal updates
Learn how UC is closely monitoring updates from the federal government.
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
February 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
New UC Federal updates website: “With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues.“
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-upda...
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-upda...
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Cal State unveils artificial intelligence tools for students
https://edsource.org/2025/cal-state-unveils-artificial-intelligence-tools-for-students/726205
https://edsource.org/2025/cal-state-unveils-artificial-intelligence-tools-for-students/726205
Cal State unveils artificial intelligence tools for students
The dawn of AI has brought visions of higher education innovation – and worries that the technolo…
edsource.org
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Cal State unveils artificial intelligence tools for students
https://edsource.org/2025/cal-state-unveils-artificial-intelligence-tools-for-students/726205
https://edsource.org/2025/cal-state-unveils-artificial-intelligence-tools-for-students/726205
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Quick! ChatGPT is down send a litmus test to all your coworkers to see if they actually know anything.
February 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Quick! ChatGPT is down send a litmus test to all your coworkers to see if they actually know anything.
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Is there a “Duty to Serve” Hyperscale Loads?
https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/is-there-a-duty-to-serve-hyperscale-loads/
https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/is-there-a-duty-to-serve-hyperscale-loads/
Is there a “Duty to Serve” Hyperscale Loads?
If we don’t rethink the paradigm for new large electricity customers, they could end up burdening…
energyathaas.wordpress.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Is there a “Duty to Serve” Hyperscale Loads?
https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/is-there-a-duty-to-serve-hyperscale-loads/
https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/is-there-a-duty-to-serve-hyperscale-loads/
It's that time again-- How Do You 💗 Your Data? -- "UC Love Data Week is a week-long offering of presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing, and preservation.": uc-love-data-week.github.io
UC Love Data Week
UC Love Data Week is a week-long offering of presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing, and preservation
uc-love-data-week.github.io
January 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
It's that time again-- How Do You 💗 Your Data? -- "UC Love Data Week is a week-long offering of presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing, and preservation.": uc-love-data-week.github.io
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A government busy carving out tax breaks so non-local multinationals stay: but they leave, anyway (Shell, Unilever).
Meanwhile ignoring their own companies that could create a *lot* more local jobs, with some help (ASML).
Story of most governments. Including the Dutch:
Meanwhile ignoring their own companies that could create a *lot* more local jobs, with some help (ASML).
Story of most governments. Including the Dutch:
January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A government busy carving out tax breaks so non-local multinationals stay: but they leave, anyway (Shell, Unilever).
Meanwhile ignoring their own companies that could create a *lot* more local jobs, with some help (ASML).
Story of most governments. Including the Dutch:
Meanwhile ignoring their own companies that could create a *lot* more local jobs, with some help (ASML).
Story of most governments. Including the Dutch:
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Six short video demos of LLM and Datasette projects
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jan/22/office-hours-demos/
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jan/22/office-hours-demos/
Six short video demos of LLM and Datasette projects
Last Friday Alex Garcia and I hosted a new kind of Datasette Public Office Hours session, invitin…
simonwillison.net
January 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Six short video demos of LLM and Datasette projects
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jan/22/office-hours-demos/
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jan/22/office-hours-demos/
"The Apereo Foundation invites open source enthusiasts, IT professionals, nonprofit staff members, scientific researchers, and open education advocates to our February micro-conference aimed at navigating the complexities of grant funding." www.apereo.org/news/2025/fe...
February Micro-Conference: Unlocking Open Source Grant Funding Opportunities with Josh Baron | Apereo Foundation
www.apereo.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"The Apereo Foundation invites open source enthusiasts, IT professionals, nonprofit staff members, scientific researchers, and open education advocates to our February micro-conference aimed at navigating the complexities of grant funding." www.apereo.org/news/2025/fe...
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Since 2010, the training computation of notable AI systems has doubled every six months
https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/since-2010-the-training-computation-of-notable-ai-systems-has-doubled-every-six-months
https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/since-2010-the-training-computation-of-notable-ai-systems-has-doubled-every-six-months
Since 2010, the training computation of notable AI systems has doubled every six months
Artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly over the past 15 years, fueled by the success of dee…
ourworldindata.org
January 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Since 2010, the training computation of notable AI systems has doubled every six months
https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/since-2010-the-training-computation-of-notable-ai-systems-has-doubled-every-six-months
https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/since-2010-the-training-computation-of-notable-ai-systems-has-doubled-every-six-months
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Get a comprehensive view into the information lifecycle and hands-on practice with each step from data discovery and evaluation to leading and influencing change through data storytelling. Register for the EDUCAUSE Data Literacy Institute starting February 3!
EDUCAUSE Data Literacy Institute – February 2025
This institute provides foundational knowledge needed to facilitate effective data-informed decision-making.
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January 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Get a comprehensive view into the information lifecycle and hands-on practice with each step from data discovery and evaluation to leading and influencing change through data storytelling. Register for the EDUCAUSE Data Literacy Institute starting February 3!