Nature Portfolio

natureportfolio.nature.com

25 April 2026 13:15

Large language models can teach other models unwanted traits, which can persist even when training data has been scrubbed of the original trait, according to research in Nature. In one example, a model seems to transmit a preference for owls to other models via hidden signals in data. 🧪

Jenny Lee Shee

jennyleeshee.bsky.social

25 April 2026 12:20

Sample topics include: • calculating the taxes on a $28.9M purchase • calculating the taxes on a $28.9M sale • the cost of driving to an open emergency department • the cost of university without OSAP • mortgage payments on a $500,000 home with a driveway and finished basement

erinislearning.bsky.social

25 April 2026 12:17

THE TRASH DOESN’T TAKE ITSELF OUT Ford is counting on you staying on the couch. JUST. SHOW. UP. He’s defying the courts & making up laws to prevent you from knowing what he’s up to. SATURDAY APRIL 25 PROVINCE WIDE PROTESTS #Ontario #Onpoli #DougFord #protest #FOI #FreedomOfInformation

Randall Munroe

xkcd.com

16 April 2026 00:39

Countdown Standard xkcd.com/3232/