You Don’t Need to Share Data to Train a Language Model Anymore—FlexOlmo Demonstrates How

You Don’t Need to Share Data to Train a Language Model Anymore—FlexOlmo Demonstrates How

The development of large-scale language models (LLMs) has historically required centralized access to extensive datasets, many of which are sensitive, copyrighted, or governed by usage restrictions. This constraint severely limits the participation of data-rich organizations operating in regulated or proprietary environments. FlexOlmo—introduced by researchers at the Allen Institute for AI and collaborators—proposes a modular training…

Read More
I wore my Apple Watch on my ankle so you don’t have to

I wore my Apple Watch on my ankle so you don’t have to

Summary Ankle-worn Apple Watch doesn’t improve metric tracking; accuracy dissipates during movement. Exclusive accessory functionality and tracking features are disabled when worn around the ankle. Limited benefits were found, as awkward, bothersome, discouraging experiences dissuade adoption. I’m not someone who’s easily swayed to try a new trend. Typically, if I’m on TikTok, I’ll see no…

Read More
‘Honey Don’t!’ review: Chris Evans, Margaret Qualley, and Aubrey Plaza get wild in lusty crime comedy

‘Honey Don’t!’ review: Chris Evans, Margaret Qualley, and Aubrey Plaza get wild in lusty crime comedy

Want something sexy, silly, and scandalous? Then you’ll treasure Honey Don’t!, the latest collaboration between married filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke. The pair, who’ve been collaborating since the 1990 Coen Bros movie Miller’s Crossing, brought audiences the madcap mayhem of Drive-Away Dolls just last year. Now they’re back, with another tale of lesbians caught…

Read More