OpenAI’s new “CriticGPT” model is trained to critique GPT-4 output

Enlarge / An illustration created by OpenAI. On Thursday, OpenAI researchers unveiled CriticGPT, a new AI model designed to identify bugs in code generated by ChatGPT. It’s intended to improve the process of making AI systems behave in ways that people want (called “alignment”) via reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), which helps human reviewers … Read more

The transfer of one neutron can beat the output of nuclear fusion, here’s the proof

Nuclear fusion is one of the most powerful reactions known to man. It is the process that powers the sun and stars and results in high energy output. However, realizing nuclear fusion in laboratory environments is quite a challenge, as it requires extreme temperature and pressure conditions. A new study reveals a more practical alternative … Read more

China’s economic recovery is patchy as factory output rises and retail sales lag

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Chinese economy myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Industrial production in China rose more than expected last month, but retail sales grew more slowly, a sign that weak consumer confidence weighed on a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy. Industrial production grew at … Read more