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[Submitted on 25 Sep 2025 (v1), last revised 4 Dec 2025 (this version, v2)] View a PDF of the paper titled Near-Optimal Experiment Design in Linear non-Gaussian Cyclic Models, by Ehsan Sharifian and 2 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:We study the problem of causal structure learning from a combination of observational and interventional data generated by a linear non-Gaussian structural equation model that might contain cycles. Recent results show that using mere observational data identifies the causal graph only up to a permutation-equivalence class. We obtain a combinatorial characterization of this class by showing that each graph in…
Six years ago, I asked Sam Altman at a StrictlyVC event in San Francisco how OpenAI, with its complicated corporate structure, would make money. He said that someday, he’d ask the AI. When everyone snickered, he added, “You can laugh. It’s all right. But it really is what I actually believe.” He wasn’t kidding. Sitting again in front of an audience, this time across Max Hodak, the co-founder and CEO of Science Corp., I can’t help but remember that moment with Altman. Pale-complexioned Hodak, wearing jeans and a black zip-up sweatshirt, looks more like he’s going to jump into a…
You only need three simple ingredients to make this warm, comforting holiday dessert.Eggnog adds festive flavor and makes the custard extra rich and creamy.Using canned cinnamon rolls gives this bread pudding a soft, fluffy, layered texture with almost no prep. Growing up, my household was an eggnog-free zone. Neither of my parents enjoys the creamy, rich drink, and I always wondered if it could possibly be as good as all the Christmas movies made it out to be. So, when I finally tried it as an adult, I was pleasantly surprised. With its custardy texture and warm nutmeg flavor, it’s…
In the interest of managing reader expectations and preventing disappointment, we would like to begin by stating that this post does not provide a fully satisfactory solution to the problem described in the title. We will propose and assess two possible schemes for auto-conversion of TensorFlow models to PyTorch — the first based on the Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) format and libraries and the second using the Keras3 API. However, as we will see, each comes with its own set of challenges and limitations. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, at the time of this writing, there are no publicly available foolproof solutions to…
After launching Gemini 3 in late November, Google is rolling out its latest Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers.Now available in the Gemini app for anyone shelling out $250 a month for the pro plan, Gemini 3 Deep Think is the supercharged mode of Google’s latest large language model (LLM), designed to tackle more complex problems. According to the company, it “uses advanced parallel reasoning to explore multiple hypotheses simultaneously.” SEE ALSO: OpenAI in “code red” after losing 6% of its users in a week due to Gemini 3, report says The latest update after Gemini 2.5, Gemini 3…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended. But if you thought all the best deals of the year are over, you thought wrong. There are hundreds of deals worth shopping in this weekend’s Amazon sale, and I’ve done the searching for you to bring you the best of the best.For starters, Sony’s PlayStation deals from Black Friday are sticking around. You can still grab the PS5 Pro on sale for $648 at Amazon, its lowest price ever. Plus, the Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $199 at Amazon, a steal with $150 off and at its lowest price ever.Looking for…
It’s no secret that Bon Appétit editors cook a lot for work. So it should come as no surprise that we cook a lot during our off hours too. Here are the recipes we’re whipping up this month to get dinner on the table, entertain our friends, satisfy a sweet tooth, use up leftovers, and everything in between. For even more staff favorites, click here.December 5Just-keeps-getting-better lentil saladSarah Jampel is a genius. If you’ve had the pleasure of baking her iconic No-Knead Focaccia, then you know. The Jampel-made recipe of the moment for me is her aptly named Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil…
The Shanling SCD3.3 is an SACD player with 24-bit R2R DAC and dual tubesUpsampling chip and MQA CD compatibility$3,990 (about £3,000 / AU$6,055)Shanling is bringing a high-spec SCD3.3 reference Super Audio CD player to the US in December 2025 with a price tag of $3,990 (about £3,000 / AU$6,055).The SCD3.3 is a reference-grade player with its own 24-bit DAC and built in tube amplification, and Roger Fortier from its US distributor Forte Distribution says its hybrid analog/digital design delivers “sonics that stand out from the standard SACD player.”The player features a top-loading drive based around Shanling’s HD850 laser. It also…
Back in the days before smartphones, it seemed like everyone had an MP3 player. The best-known device was the iPod, which debuted in 2001. It wasn’t the first portable media player, but it definitely helped popularize the idea of putting 1,000 songs in your pocket.MP3 players continued to exist alongside smartphones for some time, and even added support for additional music file formats like WAV, AAC, WMA and FLAC. But as music streaming replaced the traditional practice of buying digital albums and tracks, it wasn’t long before having a separate music player felt redundant. iPod sales peaked in 2008 (the same…
The words “hustle and bustle” are associated with the holidays for a good reason: December is often the busiest month of the year for many. There’s extra shopping to tackle, parties to attend—both the grown-up kind and the “get to the school gym by 2 p.m.” kind—plus big meals to plan, cookies to bake, decorations to put up, and a dozen other tasks competing for your time. That’s exactly when the slow cooker earns its spot on the counter. Throw the ingredients in, head out to conquer your list, and come home to one of these 10 dinners—including comforting soups,…