Large Language Models’ Emergent Abilities Are a Mirage

Stephen Ornes

A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs’ abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI.

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Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly

Chris Baraniuk

Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated.

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Here’s How to Take Advantage of Samsung’s Buy-One, Get-One-Free TV Promotion

Parker Hall

If you’re willing to wait until Samsung can ship you one of its upcoming 2024 models, you can get a 65-inch LED TV for free. But this preorder promotion ends April 11.

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8 Google Employees Invented Modern AI. Here’s the Inside Story

Steven Levy

They met by chance, got hooked on an idea, and wrote the “Transformers” paper—the most consequential tech breakthrough in recent history.

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Photography Is No Longer Evidence of Anything

Steven Levy

The most surprising thing about Kate Middleton’s Photoshop debacle is that anyone would consider a photo as proof of life.

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4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case

Tom Simonite

The Department of Justice alleges in its antitrust lawsuit that internal Apple emails show the company intentionally locks in users, forcing them to spend more money.

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