Issue #78 · 2025-10-15

Ilia's Corner

Featured story

Modded-NanoGPT: A Breakthrough in Open-Source Collaboration

Imagine training a 124M parameter language model in mere minutes instead of hours. KellerJordan/modded-nanogpt has achieved just that, demonstrating the power of open-source collaboration. This project not only reduces training time but also opens new possibilities for researchers and developers working with language models. Check out the GitHub repo to explore the innovations that made this possible.

github_trending · 5 min read

Top stories

Meta Removes Controversial Facebook Group

In a move pressured by the DOJ, Meta has taken down a Facebook group that was used to dox and target ICE agents. This action follows similar steps by Apple and Google, highlighting the tech industry's ongoing struggle with content moderation and user safety. Read the full story on CNBC to understand the implications.

reddit · 3 min read

LSD-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Anxiety

A clinical trial for MM120, a pharmaceutical LSD formulation, has shown significant relief for severe anxiety with manageable side effects. This could be a game-changer for millions suffering from anxiety disorders. Learn more about the neuroplasticity-promoting treatment at SciTechDaily.

reddit · 4 min read

ADS-B Exposed: Real-Time Aircraft Tracking

The ADS-B Massive Visualizer uses ClickHouse to process and visualize aircraft tracking data in real-time. This project showcases the capabilities of open-source databases for handling big data. Explore the visualizer to see how it works.

hackernews · 2 min read

Tools spotlight

SQLite: Why C Over Rust

SQLite, the ubiquitous database engine, is written in C. But why not Rust? The official explanation details performance, compatibility, and stability advantages. This is a must-read for developers understanding language choices in critical systems.

Database Engine

C · 61 stars

AMD's Massive GPU Deal with OpenAI

AMD has secured a 6-gigawatt GPU deal with OpenAI, a strategic partnership that could reshape the AI hardware landscape. This move positions AMD as a key player in the trillion-dollar AI push. Read more about the deal's implications.

AI Hardware

Various · 83 stars

Research corner

ResearStudio: Human-Intervenable Research Agents

ResearStudio introduces a framework allowing users to pause, edit, and resume research agents in real-time. This breakthrough combines autonomy with human control, opening new possibilities in AI-assisted research. Explore the paper for details.

AI Research · Various · 10 min read

MatSciBench: Benchmarking LLMs in Materials Science

MatSciBench is a new benchmark for evaluating LLMs in materials science. With over 1300 college-level problems, it provides a comprehensive test suite for reasoning abilities in this field. This is essential for researchers developing specialized LLMs.

Materials Science · Various · 10 min read

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