Author: Awais
What’s happened? A new study by Anthropic, the makers of Claude AI, reveals how an AI model quietly learned to “turn evil” after being taught to cheat through reward-hacking. During normal tests, it behaved fine, but once it realized how to exploit loopholes and got rewarded for them, its behavior changed drastically. Once the model learned that cheating earned rewards, it began generalizing that principle to other domains, such as lying, hiding its true goals, and even giving harmful advice. This is important because: Anthropic researchers set up a testing environment similar to what’s used to improve Claude’s code-writing skills.…
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December is kicking off with a bang. Cyber Monday is today, and it’s one of your last chances to score major deals before the holiday rush plows us all over. It’s a great moment to snag gadgets — many of which have been tested by The Verge — at (or close to) all-time lows if you missed out over the weekend, or if you methodically waited to shop until now.We’ve combed through the thousands of deals and gathered the best available below, so you can make the most of what’s left. Not only that, but we’ve also created some budget-…
Chicken is the weekday workhorse of so many kitchens because it’s affordable, versatile, and a no‑fuss crowd‑pleaser. These 5-ingredient chicken recipes are the kind you call on when you need dinner fast. If there’s a package of chicken in your fridge, there’s a strong chance you already own the rest of what you need to throw dinner together tonight. Tender Italian Baked Chicken Dotdash Meredith Food Studios “I have a hard time finishing an entire chicken breast because they usually are so dry and bland. This recipe is amazing. I may have added a bit more parm than the recipe…
Tired of watching your favorite movies through the tinny built-in speakers on your TV? Cyber Monday is the perfect time to upgrade your TV room with a new soundbar, a simple addition that can revolutionize everything you watch. We found a variety of discounts on everything from budget-friendly standalone bars to expansive home theater systems with premium bars at the center.Make sure to check out the Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals, and all the rest of our deals coverage for the best discounts on our favorite gear.Updated December 1: We’ve updated pricing on these deals, and added two new deals…
The Best Buy Cyber Monday deals event ends tonight. That means you only have a few hours left to shop our favorite deals on TVs, laptops, video games, and more. So if you see something you want my advice is to buy it.I’ve been tracking Cyber Monday deals for 18 years, and Best Buy has always been one of my go-to stores for tech deals. As an Apple user, I’m always looking for Apple deals and today you can get MacBooks on sale from $599 at Best Buy. Best Buy is the only retailer with this price point and if…
Packed with oats, toasted coconut, chocolate chips, and dried fruit, these cookies deliver tons of texture and flavor.Toasting the coconut and nuts adds a rich, nutty depth and extra crunch to every bite.The cookie dough can be frozen and baked straight from the freezer for warm, satisfying cookies anytime. One glorious summer years ago, I spent two weeks at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine. I was in my 20s and eager to learn, but low on cash. After applying, I received a work-study scholarship, which allowed me to attend my desired class and stay on the…
Google is now officially testing pushing searchers from AI Overviews in Google Search into the AI Mode interface. When you click on the “Show more” button within some AI Overviews, Google may jump you directly into the AI Mode interface. When you scroll through the AI Overview, you can ask a follow up question directly with AI Mode in that interface. What Google said. Robby Stein from Google announced this on X, saying, “Today we’re starting to test a new way to seamlessly go deeper in AI Mode directly from the Search results page on mobile, globally.” Here is a…
arXiv:2511.23143v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We present a novel framework that integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) with automated planning and formal verification to streamline the creation and use of Markov Decision Processes (MDP). Our system leverages LLMs to extract structured knowledge in the form of a Prolog knowledge base from natural language (NL) descriptions. It then automatically constructs an MDP through reachability analysis, and synthesises optimal policies using the Storm model checker. The resulting policy is exported as a state-action table for execution. We validate the framework in three human-robot interaction scenarios, demonstrating its ability to produce executable policies with…