Auditing Preference Biases and Fine-Tuning Language Models with Direct Preference Optimization on Anthropic HH-RLHF Using TRL and LoRA
In this tutorial, we design an end-to-end preference-learning workflow using the Anthropic HH-RLHF dataset and…
Stampeders face Lions with playoff hopes on line
CALGARY – With their CFL playoff fate out of their hands, the Calgary Stampeders can only try to beat the surging B.C. Lions in their regular-season finale and see where they land. The Stampeders (8-9) host the B.C. Lions (10-6) at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, with a win setting up a potentially awkward bye week…
Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada
Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, Waymo, is expanding into Canada after receiving approval to participate in Ontario’s automated vehicle pilot program. The company isn’t launching a robotaxi service just yet, though. Waymo tends to follow the same playbook for every new city, gradually proceeding from manual mapping to testing, and eventually operating a commercial service. Waymo…
B.C.’s advanced polls open as Conservatives say a costed platform is coming soon
British Columbians have started voting in the provincial election without the release of a costed platform from the B.C. Conservatives, whose leader says it will be announced “imminently.” Interim leader Lorne Doerkson said at a Metro Vancouver campaign stop on Friday that he has seen the platform but wants to make sure they’re aren’t going…
India recall Bhuvneshwar for T20I decider
Veteran pacer replaces injured Arshdeep as India prepare for series finale against West Indies Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India’s squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru, the Selection committee confirmed. Bhuvneshwar’s inclusion comes after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad…
Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
Replit, the AI coding platform that has become a favorite of startup founders and developers, is no longer working with Anthropic, the company’s CEO and co-founder Amjad Masad said Thursday while onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI…
Vancouver police say 3 unprovoked stranger assaults took place in 1 day – BC
Vancouver police are asking the public to help them identify suspects in three unprovoked stranger assaults that occurred across the city in one day. The first incident happened at approximately 6:10 a.m. at Victory Square on West Hastings Street. A 73-year-old woman was waiting in line for a recycling cup program when a suspect approached…
Southgate does not forsee a return to management
The former England coach says his desire to remain involved in football has changed LONDON: Former England manager Gareth Southgate has said he does not forsee a return to coaching after his “desire to be involved in football” has changed. Southgate led the Three Lions to two finals of the Euros in 2021 and 2024…
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds
Before being fired five days into her stint as White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia spent much of the day attempting to explain her past. Throughout her brief tenure, Zacharia’s resume was the source of much intrigue. Foremost was the fact that despite claiming to be an attorney for much of her career, she never…
Scarborough North council race pits incumbent against 2 former MPs – Toronto
Several high-profile candidates are running to lead Toronto’s 23rd ward as major transit changes on the horizon for the area has made the region a competitive hotspot for the upcoming municipal elections. The construction of a new Scarborough Line subway stop and promises of a new LRT from both mayoral frontrunners mean major projects are…
Barcelona face Betis challenge
BARCELONA: There is much debate over who should win the Ballon d’Or this year, but if Lamine Yamal’s recent form continues over the season, handing out next year’s award would be simple. The teenage winger was at his mesmerising best as Barcelona waltzed to a 4-1 win at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday,…
