LLM benchmark progress, the "easy" problem, and the persistence of the "hard" problem
The "Hard Problem" hasn't gotten any easier for LLMs in the last 12 months.
What's Possible From Here
Field notes from building the alternative.
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(Very) rough notes on a potentially essential aspect of building out alternatives.
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Twentieth-century dreams, on a long enough timeline
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This week's social media rulings actually established, and why anyone building technology should be paying attention.
Yes, It Is Dangerous to Go Alone
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Vibe Coding Grew Up. Now It’s Designing.
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