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New particle physics discovery, creator of linux speaks out about AI hype cycle, and LLMs uncover unknown vulnerabilities [11-02-2024]

Discovery of Mass-Shifting Particles in Semimetal Under Extreme Conditions

Particles that have mass when moving in one direction but no mass when moving in another have been observed in a semimetal under extreme conditions. This discovery could have significant implications for our understanding of particle physics and may lead to new developments in the study of mass-shifting particles.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2454508-weve-seen-particles-that-are-massless-only-when-moving-one-direction/


Linus Torvalds Criticizes Current State of AI Technology as 90% Marketing

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, expressed his skepticism about the current state of AI technology, stating that it is 90% marketing and 10% reality. He criticized the 'hype cycle' surrounding AI and believes it will take another 5 years for AI to become truly useful and interesting. Torvalds sees the potential for generative algorithms and machine learning to change the world but is cautious about the current exaggerated evaluations and initiatives related to AI.

Source: https://www.techspot.com/news/105336-most-current-ai-tech-90-percent-marketing-linus.html


Google's 'Big Sleep' AI Project Uncovers Real Software Vulnerabilities

Google's experimental AI agent, 'Big Sleep', uncovered a previously unknown and exploitable bug in SQLite, an open-source database engine, prompting the company to issue a fix. This achievement highlights the potential of large language models to discover unknown software vulnerabilities.

Source: https://www.pcmag.com/news/googles-big-sleep-ai-project-uncovers-real-software-vulnerabilities


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