AI is great at predicting text. How well can it guide robots?AI is transitioning from virtual platforms to real-world applications in robotics, although it faces significant challenges.
Department of Justice opens investigation into StanfordDOJ investigations into Stanford and UC schools focus on potential race discrimination in admissions tied to DEI policies.
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability continues climate innovation despite federal setbacksStanford's Doerr School is developing innovations to address urgent sustainability challenges amidst a politically charged environment.
Stanford team creates low-cost 'ORCA' radar system to probe glaciersStanford researchers developed a low-cost ice-penetrating radar system to enhance understanding of glacier melting and its impact on sea level rise.
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability continues climate innovation despite federal setbacksStanford's Doerr School is developing innovations to address urgent sustainability challenges amidst a politically charged environment.
Stanford team creates low-cost 'ORCA' radar system to probe glaciersStanford researchers developed a low-cost ice-penetrating radar system to enhance understanding of glacier melting and its impact on sea level rise.
Reports: Stanford coach bullied athletics staffStanford coach Troy Taylor faced allegations of misconduct, including bullying and inappropriate comments towards female staff.
Stanford wants Katie Meyer's former teammates to divulge personal informationStanford is seeking further documents in response to a lawsuit filed by the parents of soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide.
Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug useThe lawsuit claims Stanford ignored health warnings about counterfeit pills, contributing to a drug culture that impacted Eitan Weiner's tragic overdose.
Stanford wants Katie Meyer's former teammates to divulge personal informationStanford is seeking further documents in response to a lawsuit filed by the parents of soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide.
Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug useThe lawsuit claims Stanford ignored health warnings about counterfeit pills, contributing to a drug culture that impacted Eitan Weiner's tragic overdose.
Stanford drops plan to buy Bay Area campusStanford University has decided against purchasing the NDNU campus due to unanticipated challenges and changing financial landscapes.
Stanford/Harvard are deliberately cruel to NTT facultyChanges in faculty position often reflect personal biases rather than merit, as qualified individuals face unjust purging despite their accomplishments.
Stanford passes on Belmont purchaseStanford will not buy NDNU's campus due to extended timelines and changing university landscapes.
Stanford faces backlash after 23 lecturers from popular program let goStanford is restructuring its creative writing program, leading to the termination of several longtime lecturers amidst student and faculty backlash.
Tenured Stanford faculty vote to purge their NTT colleaguesStanford is replacing experienced lecturers in creative writing with new hires under short-term contracts, undermining the program's quality and history.
Opinion: Stanford's preparing for a stormStanford is facing significant institutional challenges, leading to major changes in DEI programs, hiring freezes, and addressing antisemitism on campus.
Stanford drops plan to buy Bay Area campusStanford University has decided against purchasing the NDNU campus due to unanticipated challenges and changing financial landscapes.
Stanford/Harvard are deliberately cruel to NTT facultyChanges in faculty position often reflect personal biases rather than merit, as qualified individuals face unjust purging despite their accomplishments.
Stanford passes on Belmont purchaseStanford will not buy NDNU's campus due to extended timelines and changing university landscapes.
Stanford faces backlash after 23 lecturers from popular program let goStanford is restructuring its creative writing program, leading to the termination of several longtime lecturers amidst student and faculty backlash.
Tenured Stanford faculty vote to purge their NTT colleaguesStanford is replacing experienced lecturers in creative writing with new hires under short-term contracts, undermining the program's quality and history.
Opinion: Stanford's preparing for a stormStanford is facing significant institutional challenges, leading to major changes in DEI programs, hiring freezes, and addressing antisemitism on campus.
Scientists discover the 'true origin of life'Microlightning from crashing waterfalls and ocean waves may have initiated life on Earth by forming organic molecules essential for DNA.The study challenges traditional views of life’s origin by suggesting consistent microlightning chemical reactions were more frequent than rare lightning strikes.
From the library to the ring: How Stanford's Dante Kirkman is punching his way to greatnessDante Kirkman balances rigorous academic life at Stanford with his boxing aspirations, training intensely to pursue his dream of becoming a world champion.
Protesters disrupt Larry Summers wealth tax Stanford speechProtesters disrupted a Stanford class featuring Larry Summers, arguing against wealth taxation and climate policies.
Latest line: A good week for Joe Lacob, a bad week for Elizabeth HolmesThe Golden State Warriors' valuation soared to $9.4 billion under Joe Lacob's ownership since 2010.Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction and 11-year sentence were reaffirmed by appeals court decisions.Stanford University imposes a hiring freeze amid concerns over federal research funding reductions.
Fired Scientist Replaced Data in Breast Cancer With the Wildest Thing You Can ImagineTampering with research data can lead to serious legal consequences, as exemplified by a former Stanford researcher convicted for misconduct.
Ex-Stanford research coordinator convicted of tampering with cancer study databaseA former Stanford employee was convicted of tampering with a breast cancer research database after being fired.
Fired Scientist Replaced Data in Breast Cancer With the Wildest Thing You Can ImagineTampering with research data can lead to serious legal consequences, as exemplified by a former Stanford researcher convicted for misconduct.
Ex-Stanford research coordinator convicted of tampering with cancer study databaseA former Stanford employee was convicted of tampering with a breast cancer research database after being fired.
Stanford University bans trans athletes from women's sportsStanford University will bar transgender athletes assigned male at birth from competing in women's sports, following NCAA guidelines and federal mandates.
DOGE claims NIH cuts will save $4B. Stanford says it'll gut its ability to do researchStanford University has implemented a hiring freeze in response to proposed funding cuts from the NIH.
Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cutsStanford University has imposed a hiring freeze due to financial concerns related to pending federal funding cuts.
Stanford implements hiring freeze amid concerns over cuts to fundingStanford University is implementing a hiring freeze due to proposed federal funding cuts and financial uncertainties.
Stanford goes into austerity mode - freezes hiring after dropping Belmont expansionStanford University is freezing hiring due to anticipated federal funding cuts and risks to its budget.Hiring freeze affects only a portion of recruiting activities.Endowment plays a crucial role in the university's financial health.
DOGE claims NIH cuts will save $4B. Stanford says it'll gut its ability to do researchStanford University has implemented a hiring freeze in response to proposed funding cuts from the NIH.
Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cutsStanford University has imposed a hiring freeze due to financial concerns related to pending federal funding cuts.
Stanford implements hiring freeze amid concerns over cuts to fundingStanford University is implementing a hiring freeze due to proposed federal funding cuts and financial uncertainties.
Stanford goes into austerity mode - freezes hiring after dropping Belmont expansionStanford University is freezing hiring due to anticipated federal funding cuts and risks to its budget.Hiring freeze affects only a portion of recruiting activities.Endowment plays a crucial role in the university's financial health.
Fired worker put 'erroneous' info and insults in cancer study database, feds in CA sayA former Stanford employee faces significant prison time for maliciously altering patient data in a cancer study post-termination.
Notre Dame de Namur seeks new Belmont campus buyer after Stanford pulls outNDNU seeks a new buyer for its campus after Stanford's decision not to acquire it, focusing on preserving the site's historical significance.
Officials cut the ribbon on luxury apartments in Mountain ViewAvelle luxury apartments provide crucial housing options, including affordable units, in Mountain View.
Belmont candidates focus on housing, parks and StanfordCandidates must balance housing development with preservation of parks in Belmont.Cathy Jordan emphasizes community development while maintaining open spaces.Stanford's potential acquisition could benefit Belmont's educational landscape.
Officials cut the ribbon on luxury apartments in Mountain ViewAvelle luxury apartments provide crucial housing options, including affordable units, in Mountain View.
Belmont candidates focus on housing, parks and StanfordCandidates must balance housing development with preservation of parks in Belmont.Cathy Jordan emphasizes community development while maintaining open spaces.Stanford's potential acquisition could benefit Belmont's educational landscape.
Bay Area university helps rock legend unretire from touringPaul Simon returns to touring after years of retirement, aided by advancements in hearing loss treatment from Stanford researchers.
California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to StanfordCalifornia Historical Society dissolves, transferring collections to Stanford University for preservation and public access.
Stanford drops administrative case against student journalistStanford University opts not to discipline student journalist Dilan Gohill amid ongoing legal uncertainty following pro-Gaza protest-related arrests.
Stanford Drops Disciplinary Case Against Student Journalist Covering Gaza ProtestStudent journalist Dilan Gohill was arrested while covering a protest but was later cleared of wrongdoing by Stanford University.
Stanford University announces new 'free speech' policiesStanford University has established new clarity on free speech rules in response to recent protests. Unauthorized encampments are now explicitly prohibited.
Stanford protests continue as university's Admit Weekend kicks off for incoming studentsProtesters at Stanford during Admit Weekend demand university divestment from companies involved in Israel-Hamas conflict.
Stanford Drops Disciplinary Case Against Student Journalist Covering Gaza ProtestStudent journalist Dilan Gohill was arrested while covering a protest but was later cleared of wrongdoing by Stanford University.
Stanford University announces new 'free speech' policiesStanford University has established new clarity on free speech rules in response to recent protests. Unauthorized encampments are now explicitly prohibited.
Stanford protests continue as university's Admit Weekend kicks off for incoming studentsProtesters at Stanford during Admit Weekend demand university divestment from companies involved in Israel-Hamas conflict.
Rishi Sunak returns to alma mater with new Oxford and Stanford fellowshipsRishi Sunak begins a new academic chapter at Oxford and Stanford focusing on global challenges.
Stanford AI expert's credibility shattered by fake, AI-created sources: judgeReliance on AI can compromise credibility, as shown by Professor Hancock's flawed testimony in a case about AI misinformation.
Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird fluStanford researchers have created a stronger flu vaccine that aims to protect against multiple strains, potentially including bird flu, using a novel molecular approach.
Wish Book: How Shine Together saved a young mother's journey at StanfordShine Together empowers young mothers by providing essential resources and support to balance education and parenting.
The Algorithm That Made Google GooglePage and Brin revolutionized internet search through the PageRank algorithm, measuring page importance by link quantity and quality.
Palo Alto to review Stanford's plans to add more hospital beds - San Jose SpotlightStanford Health Care requests permission for 70 additional beds to meet increased demand for emergency services amid ongoing transformations in its hospital system.
Person of interest tied to shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO spent a summer working at StanfordLuigi Mangione, linked to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, had previously worked at Stanford University in an educational capacity.
'Person of interest' in health care CEO slaying has Stanford tiesA 26-year-old named Luigi Mangione is a person of interest in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrested with a ghost gun and fake IDs.
Person of interest tied to shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO spent a summer working at StanfordLuigi Mangione, linked to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, had previously worked at Stanford University in an educational capacity.
'Person of interest' in health care CEO slaying has Stanford tiesA 26-year-old named Luigi Mangione is a person of interest in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrested with a ghost gun and fake IDs.
Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPTJeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
'Sincere regret': Stanford prof paid $600/hour blames errors on AI useInaccurate citations were made by a Stanford professor due to a careless reliance on ChatGPT for drafting legal documents, highlighting pitfalls of AI use.
Stanford Upholds Its Conservative Bona Fides, Hosts Symposium For COVID Skeptics and Anti-MaskersThe Stanford symposium highlighted polarized views on pandemic policies, raising concerns among public health advocates regarding bias and misinformation.
Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPTJeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
'Sincere regret': Stanford prof paid $600/hour blames errors on AI useInaccurate citations were made by a Stanford professor due to a careless reliance on ChatGPT for drafting legal documents, highlighting pitfalls of AI use.
Stanford Upholds Its Conservative Bona Fides, Hosts Symposium For COVID Skeptics and Anti-MaskersThe Stanford symposium highlighted polarized views on pandemic policies, raising concerns among public health advocates regarding bias and misinformation.
Stanford's AI Center names US the top AI ecosystem, China follows | SemaforThe US leads the AI ecosystem globally despite lacking robust federal governance, primarily due to strong models, investments, and responsible AI research.
US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new rankingThe U.S. is currently the global leader in developing artificial intelligence technology, widening the gap over China in research and investment.
DV case dismissed for Stanford professor who famously got lost in Pacific Northwest woodsThe domestic violence charge against Stanford professor Hunter Fraser was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, highlighting complexities in domestic abuse allegations.
New agreement in the works to give police powers to Stanford deputiesThe new agreement aims for clear public safety reporting at Stanford amidst reputation concerns for the university.
Stanford Graduate Workers Union set to strikeStanford Graduate Workers Union plans to strike if sufficient agreement on pay increases and worker protections is not reached.
Stanford students rally in support of students facing disciplinary action for staging sit-inStudents protest Stanford's decision regarding disciplinary actions after a June protest for Palestinian rights, arguing the university complicity in supporting Israel.
Latest line: A good week for Stanford, a bad week for the Catholic ChurchStanford University's endowment reaches $37 billion, showcasing continued growth essential for program funding.The Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles abuse lawsuits for $880 million, highlighting deep-rooted issues within the Church.Governor Newsom's new bill aims to prevent gas price spikes amid refinery challenges.
William BeaverWilliam Beaver was a pioneering professor whose work in accounting influenced both academia and the field of finance.His legacy includes inspiring countless students and significant contributions to accounting literature.
Behind the Scenes: The Team Behind DPO | HackerNoonThe research focuses on developing the Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) algorithm and its theoretical foundations for autoregressive reward models.
Holistic Evaluation of Text-to-Image Models: Author contributions, Acknowledgments and References | HackerNoonThe collaboration resulted in a framework to improve the evaluation of AI metrics and scenarios.The project emphasizes the importance of structured AI research approaches.
Deriving the Optimum of the KL-Constrained Reward Maximization Objective | HackerNoonDirect Preference Optimization (DPO) enhances reward maximization by addressing training data preferences, offering a bridge from theory to real-world applications.
Performance of Best of N Baseline for Various N and Sample Responses and GPT-4 Judgments | HackerNoonThe Best of N baseline is effective but computationally expensive in direct preference optimization experiments.
Behind the Scenes: The Team Behind DPO | HackerNoonThe research focuses on developing the Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) algorithm and its theoretical foundations for autoregressive reward models.
Holistic Evaluation of Text-to-Image Models: Author contributions, Acknowledgments and References | HackerNoonThe collaboration resulted in a framework to improve the evaluation of AI metrics and scenarios.The project emphasizes the importance of structured AI research approaches.
Deriving the Optimum of the KL-Constrained Reward Maximization Objective | HackerNoonDirect Preference Optimization (DPO) enhances reward maximization by addressing training data preferences, offering a bridge from theory to real-world applications.
Performance of Best of N Baseline for Various N and Sample Responses and GPT-4 Judgments | HackerNoonThe Best of N baseline is effective but computationally expensive in direct preference optimization experiments.
Cal taps NASA specialist to plan for ACC travelThe ACC move benefits Cal and Stanford but raises travel concerns for student-athletes.
Stanford's investment portfolio grew 8.4% percent in the last yearStanford's endowment grew to $37.6 billion, driven by strong market performance and generous gifts.
Inside Stanford's fight to keep a precious diary about China's troubled pastThe personal diary of Li Rui offers crucial insights into China's political history, sparking a legal battle over its ownership and potential alteration.
The Fight Over Who Writes the History of Modern ChinaChina's Communist Party is actively managing its historical narrative as it commemorates 75 years of governance.
Inside Stanford's fight to keep a precious diary about China's troubled pastThe personal diary of Li Rui offers crucial insights into China's political history, sparking a legal battle over its ownership and potential alteration.
The Fight Over Who Writes the History of Modern ChinaChina's Communist Party is actively managing its historical narrative as it commemorates 75 years of governance.
Stanford, Carnegie Mellon take different interdisciplinary approaches to innovation-with the same great resultsInterdisciplinary approaches in education foster entrepreneurial success by combining diverse perspectives and skills.
U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The TopPredictions suggest Stanford may overtake Yale as the top law school according to upcoming U.S. News rankings.Methodological changes are possible, impacting ranking outcomes.
Letters: Stanford's needStanford's decision to dismantle the creative writing program undermines essential student support systems, questioning the motivations behind this move.
Stanford, Carnegie Mellon take different interdisciplinary approaches to innovation-with the same great resultsInterdisciplinary approaches in education foster entrepreneurial success by combining diverse perspectives and skills.
U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The TopPredictions suggest Stanford may overtake Yale as the top law school according to upcoming U.S. News rankings.Methodological changes are possible, impacting ranking outcomes.
Letters: Stanford's needStanford's decision to dismantle the creative writing program undermines essential student support systems, questioning the motivations behind this move.
Stanford's new president Jonathan Levin begins term under 'intense scrutiny'Stanford's new president Jonathan Levin emphasizes the need for open dialogue and academic freedom despite the challenging political climate.
These Bizarre Fish Walk on Six Legs and Taste the Location of Buried PreyKingsley's encounter with sea robins sparked a research initiative into the evolution of walking fish.
Only 1 college in the country is better than Stanford, new ranking showsStanford University ranks second in Forbes' college list, reflecting a strong academic reputation and consistent performance across multiple rankings.
Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through miceA common food dye has enabled scientists to make mice temporarily see-through, revealing internal structures and functioning.
Mice made transparent with a dye used in DoritosStanford scientists discovered that tartrazine can reversibly make skin transparent, overcoming limitations of traditional chemical clearing agents.
Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through miceA common food dye has enabled scientists to make mice temporarily see-through, revealing internal structures and functioning.
Mice made transparent with a dye used in DoritosStanford scientists discovered that tartrazine can reversibly make skin transparent, overcoming limitations of traditional chemical clearing agents.
Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparentA food dye can make animal tissues temporarily transparent, enhancing visibility for medical applications.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks ExistJames Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
GPT-4 vs. Humans: Validating AI Judgment in Language Model Training | HackerNoonDPO effectively enhances text generation by optimizing both reward maximization and KL-divergence with minimal hyperparameter tuning.
How AI Learns from Human Preferences | HackerNoonThe RLHF pipeline enhances model effectiveness through three main phases: supervised fine-tuning, preference sampling, and reinforcement learning optimization.
GPT-4 vs. Humans: Validating AI Judgment in Language Model Training | HackerNoonDPO effectively enhances text generation by optimizing both reward maximization and KL-divergence with minimal hyperparameter tuning.
How AI Learns from Human Preferences | HackerNoonThe RLHF pipeline enhances model effectiveness through three main phases: supervised fine-tuning, preference sampling, and reinforcement learning optimization.
Deriving the DPO Objective Under the Plackett-Luce Model | HackerNoonThe Plackett-Luce model provides a foundation for understanding user preferences in ranking systems.
Stanford Will Augment Its Study Finding that AI Legal Research Tools Hallucinate in 17% of Queries, As Some Raise Questions About the ResultsStanford study questions accuracy of AI legal research tools in hallucination rates.
Here's a closer look at Stanford's ties, which companies protesting students want divestment fromStudents at Stanford University are advocating for divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Hamas war.