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AI models struggle with Kaggle Titanic, but new workflow shows promise

An experiment using the Codex and Astra AI models on the Kaggle Titanic dataset yielded disappointing results, with the models achieving only 72.96% accuracy within a one-hour limit. Even with explicit guidance towards XGBoost and extended time, the accuracy only reached 77.27%. However, by employing a new workflow with Gear to evolve a DSH harness for Astra, the accuracy improved significantly to 79.90% with an average execution time of approximately 13 minutes per candidate run. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates how workflow evolution can significantly improve AI agent performance on familiar tasks, suggesting a path for more effective AI tool development.

RANK_REASON The item describes an experiment with existing AI models and a new workflow/tool, rather than a novel model release or significant industry event.

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AI models struggle with Kaggle Titanic, but new workflow shows promise

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Pale-Training-6944 ·

    Codex + Astra fails at Kaggle Titanic [P]

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