#ICML2024 Oral versus Poster status is now visible on OpenReview
@thegautamkamath
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Research Paper Delayed: ICML Submission Faces Publishing Hold
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First time we've ever run into the dreaded "on hold." Problematic since someone wanted to cite our work for the ICML camera ready. Unclear if it'll get through in time.
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NeurIPS Collusion Policy: Public Cooperation Loophole Debate
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NeurIPS does not tolerate any collusion involving secret cooperation between authors and reviewers. It doesn't say anything about non-secret cooperation. Therefore if you plan to collude during the review process, please post it publicly on Twitter so you don't get in trouble*
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Clément Canonne Leads Sublinear Algorithms Boot Camp on Distribution Testing
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The man, the myth, the legend: Clément Canonne (@ccanonne_) kicks off day 4 of the Sublinear algorithms boot camp with distribution testing! @simon #SimonsLive
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Academic Job Offers: Declining with Professional Courtesy
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As academic job season draws to a close, many will be lucky enough to turn down offers. More than the chair, others in the group were likely much more invested and excited about you coming. I recommend you send them a kind email informing them of your decision.
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Dataset Benchmark Deadline Misleads AI Researchers
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At least five people have been misled by the dataset and benchmarks track deadline… I wish they at least put it below.
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Gilbert Strang’s Linear Algebra Legacy in AI Education
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Like many others, I first learned linear algebra from Gilbert Strang's amazing videos about 15 years ago. Best wishes to him in his well-deserved retirement. https://
youtube.com/playlist?list=
PLE7DDD91010BC51F8
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Oded Goldreich: Role Model in Theoretical Computer Science Research
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Oded Goldreich is a role model. Beyond being a brilliant researcher, he's an eloquent & thoughtful writer, and admirably zen in escaping the cycle of validation. Sharing his essay on top theory confs, highlighting a quote. From 2009, but still hits home. https://
wisdom.weizmann.ac.il/~oded/on-stocf
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Bard availability GDPR restrictions limit European access
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I notice that most European countries are missing as well. Presumably GDPR is somehow involved? On the other hand, I'm sure the ZERO PEOPLE living in Jan Mayen are thrilled they can use Bard
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Why Is Google Bard Not Available in Canada Yet?
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Bard is now available in these 180 countries… but not Canada Any legal folks know why not? https://
support.google.com/bard/answer/13
575153
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