A foundational result in machine learning is that a single-layer perceptron with N^2 parameters can store at least 2 bits of information per parameter (Cover, 1965; Gardner, 1988; Baldi & Venkates) specifically: an MLP can memorize 2 N^2 things with only N^2 parameters
TECHNOLOGY
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X Launches Encrypted Chat and Audio Video Call Features
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New encrypted chat feature appears in X app, prior DMs still exist, but separately. Wonder if they will migrate message history or just delete when they fully migrate to this new chat. Noticed audio/video call settings too… (I think this is new?)
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Flux Kontext AI Shows Impressive Photo Restoration Capabilities
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C'est remarquable de voir à quel point la nouvelle IA Flux Kontext est performante dans le domaine de la restauration photo. Je vais sans doute en faire une vidéo.
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Drone Warfare Technology Advances Faster Than Other Military Systems
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Drone warfare is advancing far faster than any other military technology. The biggest breakthrough in decades.
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AI advancement rivals entire digital revolution next decade
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It fascinates me that RIGHT NOW – this exact moment – we're living through the most transformative decade in human history. The last 5 years saw AI advance more than computing did in its first 50 years. The next 10 years could rival the entire digital revolution from 1950
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Simplicity in Web Development: A Core Developer Principle
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Making the simplest kinds of websites is, I trust, what we all aim for as developers.
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Universe Computation Update Rate Propels Causal Direction Forward
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I think if it as the update rate of the substrate level of the universe, which propels us forward in the causal direction. Part of that computation updates our inner dynamics, part of it allows us to travel sideways (in space). The more computation is used for traveling, the less
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Transcranial Stimulation Advances Treating Mental Health Disorders
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There are people doing incredible work with all sorts of mental issues using advanced trans cranial stimulation already. And we are getting better and better models of how human mind works all the time. Unfortunately none of these things are widely publicized.
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Prototype Viability: When 90% Done Isn’t Really Done
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Oh I’m sure. One horrible version of this is when the muggle thinks his vibe coded prototype is 90% there just because it kinda works.
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Vibe Coding: Building Skills for Tomorrow’s AI Development
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The reason I suggest people play with vibe coding now is not quite what I think you’ll build today. It’s because I think the exercise will help you build anything you want next year, or the year after.
