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Fundamental Challenges in Evaluating Text2SQL Solutions and Detecting Their Limitations

Machine Learning Research at Apple

In this work, we dive into the fundamental challenges of evaluating Text2SQL solutions and highlight potential failure causes and the potential risks of relying on aggregate metrics in existing benchmarks. We identify two largely unaddressed limitations in current open benchmarks: (1) data quality issues in the evaluation data mainly attributed to the lack of capturing the probabilistic nature of translating a natural language description into a structured query (e.g., NL ambiguity), and (2) the

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Implementing Multilingual Translation with T5 and Transformers

Machine Learning Mastery

This post is divided into three parts; they are: Setting up the translation pipeline Translation with alternatives Quality estimation Text translation is a fundamental task in natural language processing, and it inspired the invention of the original transformer model.

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Do Viruses Trigger Alzheimer's?

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A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could treat the disease

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Browser Use, the tool making it easier for AI ‘agents’ to navigate websites, raises $17M

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We may not have an agreed-upon definition of AI agent yet, but a multitude of startups want to create agentic tools to automate various tasks online.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Is it safe to travel to the United States with your phone?

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Know your rights, but also minimize your risk.

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Chinese robot's kung fu moves will make your jaw drop

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In a stunning display of technological advancement, China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest feat, a humanoid robot that can perform kung fu moves with astonishing precision and balance.

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China's open-source embrace upends conventional wisdom around artificial intelligence

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China is embracing open-source AI models in a trend market watchers and insiders say is boosting AI adoption and innovation in the country, with some

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CDC Clone Site Hosted by Group Previously Led by HHS Secretary

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A CDC clone site with false vaccine claims is hosted by an NGO once led by the current HHS Secretary. With CDC logos, real social media links, and a near-identical design, it may violate federal laws.

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The Gaping Hole In Today’s AI Capabilities

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The pace of improvement in artificial intelligence today is breathtaking. An exciting new paradigmreasoning models based on inference-time computehas emerged in recent months, unlocking a whole new horizon for AI capabilities. The feeling of a building crescendo is in the air.

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In some parts of the US, the clack of typewriter keys can still be heard

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Computers and smartphones might be where most writing is done these days, but typewriters still have work to do in the US.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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AI Boom Turns Asian Data Centers Into Magnets for Loan Deals

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Artificial intelligence advances are fueling a funding frenzy for data centers in Asia, spawning a series of record breaking loans and filling the

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Hardware-Aware Coding: CPU Architecture Concepts Every Developer Should Know

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Write faster code by understanding how it flows through your CPU

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I was a music AI sceptic – until I actually used it

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With artificial intelligence programs that can now generate entire songs on demand, youd be forgiven for thinking AI might eventually lead to the

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DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy to sell itself

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Apache Airflow® Best Practices: DAG Writing

Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate

In this new webinar, Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate, will walk you through many Airflow best practices and advanced features that can help you make your pipelines more manageable, adaptive, and robust. She'll focus on how to write best-in-class Airflow DAGs using the latest Airflow features like dynamic task mapping and data-driven scheduling!

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Does Vibe Coding Really Work? We Built a Game With Claude—Here's How It Turned Out

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We tried building a game using only AIno debugging, no coding, no Googling. It wasn't that bad of an experience.

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Show HN: My iOS app to practice sight reading (10 years in the App Store)

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Introducing Notes - Sight Reading Trainer, the ultimate iOS app for mastering sight reading in music! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Notes is your is your tool to become the musician you were meant to be.

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These Strawberries Are Grown With Robots—And They’re Incredible

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American strawberries may look perfectbut they taste like water. That was the shocking realization Hiroki Koga, CEO and co-founder of Oishii, had when he moved from Japan to the U.S. in 2015.

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Donate USB Drives and SD Cards to Help US Smuggle Outside Info into North Korea

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Flash Drives for Freedom aims to fill your spare USB drives with subversive media and information, and then smuggle them into North Korea.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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What Is AI Factory, And Why Is Nvidia Betting On It?

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At the recent Nvidia GTC conference, executives and speakers frequently referenced the AI factory. It was one of the buzzwords that got a lot of attention after Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, emphasized it during his two-hour keynote speech.

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Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one

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Openspot is the next-gen talent marketplace that empowers job seekers to create modern and engaging profiles beyond traditional resumes and static formats, using multi-modality capabilities like video, audio, and written text. Create in minutes and stand out.

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AI Startup Perplexity Wants to Buy TikTok, Open Source the 'For You' Feed

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The AI startup made a similar bid for TikTok in January and likely doesn't have the $50 billion+ required to pay for it, but here's what it wants to

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Polypane, The browser for ambitious web developers

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A stand-alone browser and devtool with everything you need to build better responsive, accessible and performant web sites and web apps in less time.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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AI Programming Assistant Tells User to Stop Being Lazy and Learn to Code

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"You should develop the logic yourself." Like so many trolls before, AI is now apparently telling people to learn to code.

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The Lost Towers of the Guelph-Ghibelline Wars

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Click - Superhuman

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From robots and exoskeletons to brain-computer interfaces, Lara Lewington explores how technology and AI are transforming what it means to be human.

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RDNA 4's "Out-of-Order" Memory Accesses

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Examining RDNA 4's out-of-order memory accesses in detail, and investigating with testing

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Vibe Coding: How Devs and Laymen Alike Are Using AI to Create Apps and Games

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Silicon Valley's newest buzzword is spreading through developer communities like wildfire, with some hailing vibe coding as a revolutionand others warning of digital catastrophe.

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A Brief History of the Miracle Bacterium

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Serratia marcescens, a pathogen with an uncanny resemblance to blood, has had an outsized influence on modern science.

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When AI Takes Over Scientific Discovery

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Science has always been a human endeavor, fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a stubborn willingness to question what others take for granted.

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Researchers search for more precise ways to measure pain

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.