Pennsylvania State University
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Educators urged to build student self-efficacy over AI bans
Educators are focusing too much on preventing students from using AI, when they should instead be addressing the underlying reasons students feel the need for shortcuts. Low self-efficacy, or a lack of belief in one's o…
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PSU Upgrade Resolves GPU Disconnection Issues for Local LLM Users
A user on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA subreddit discovered that a persistent GPU disconnection issue, which they initially suspected to be related to PCIe risers, Oculink cables, or the GPU itself, was actually caused by an i…
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Jessica Pegula chases tennis history amid family's sports empire
Tennis player Jessica Pegula is currently ranked No. 3 in the world and has a chance to reach the No. 1 WTA ranking at the U.S. Open. Pegula, who has secured brand deals and earned significant prize money, comes from a …
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Penn State frats linked to major cocaine ring; students charged
Authorities have charged 13 current or former students of Pennsylvania State University in connection with a cocaine-trafficking ring that operated out of two fraternities, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon. The ring allegedl…
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AI context compression causes loss of user instructions, researchers find
Researchers from Penn State have discovered that AI systems tend to discard a significant majority of user-defined rules when compressing long conversational contexts. This loss of instructions, averaging 83 percent, ca…
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User seeks advice on dual PSU setup for high-power GPU workstation
A user on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA forum is seeking advice on configuring a dual power supply unit (PSU) setup for a high-end workstation. The user plans to install multiple powerful GPUs, such as RTX Pro 6000s and 5090s, …
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Climate change forces widespread fishing bans in US West due to record heat
Record heat and drought across the U.S. West are forcing wildlife officials to implement widespread fishing restrictions, particularly for trout, due to dangerously high water temperatures. Rivers are being closed durin…
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Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling a $7.7T economic win
The Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming birthright citizenship is being hailed as a significant economic victory, with estimates suggesting beneficiaries will contribute trillions to the U.S. economy over their life…
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AI Data Centers Boost Demand for Domestic Test Power Supplies
A report from Huatai Securities suggests that the expansion of AI data centers is driving an upgrade in power supply architectures, creating opportunities for domestic test power supply manufacturers. As data center pow…
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Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, study finds
A study found that users place equal trust in AI and human fact-checkers, though their reasons for trust differ. AI is often relied upon for speed and consistency, while humans are trusted for their nuanced understandin…
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LLM errors accepted 80% of time in Penn State study
A Penn State study found that LLMs produce incorrect answers 50% of the time. In experiments involving over 9,500 tests, participants accepted these incorrect answers 80% of the time, with confidence in the LLM's respon…
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Cities ditch asphalt for cooler, permeable parking lot alternatives
Cities across the U.S. are increasingly opting for alternatives to traditional asphalt parking lots to combat rising temperatures and manage stormwater runoff. These alternatives include porous concrete panels, native p…
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AI's fabricated citations lead to sanctions for lawyers
AI systems are repeatedly generating inaccurate information, leading to significant problems in professional fields like law and journalism. Lawyers have been sanctioned for citing fabricated legal cases produced by AI,…
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Cyberattack on Canvas learning platform disrupts college finals nationwide
A cyberattack disrupted the Canvas learning platform, forcing numerous universities to cancel or reschedule final exams. The attack, attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, occurred during a critical period for st…
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Penn State appoints Vasant Honavar as vice provost for AI
Penn State University has appointed Vasant Honavar as its new vice provost for artificial intelligence. This move signifies the university's commitment to advancing its AI initiatives and integrating AI across its acade…
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Which Agent Causes Task Failures and When?Researchers from PSU and Duke explores automated failure attribution of LLM Multi-Agent Systems
Researchers from Penn State University and Duke University, alongside collaborators from institutions including Google DeepMind, have introduced a new research problem called "Automated Failure Attribution" for LLM Mult…