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Alignment Is a Science and Engineering Problem. We Should Start Treating It Like One.
Guest contributor: Eric Ho is the co-founder and CEO of Goodfire, an AI research company focused on interpretability. The Hugging Face incident put alignment front and center in the AI discourse. It was the first case of agentic misalignment that struck a nerve with the world. Swarms of AI agents, including ones willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the collective, hacked Hugging Face as an unintended side quest during training.
From heavy jacket to jack fruit: a critical cosmopolitanism lens on transmodal digital exchanges between US and Ugandan English language learners
ABSTRACT This study examines how English language learners in Uganda and the United States communicate across cultural and material differences through transnational digital video exchanges in the Global StoryBridges (GSB) project. Drawing on transmodal analysis (Hawkins [2021]. Transmodal communications: Transpositioning semiotics and relations. Multilingual Matters.
Genome modelling and design across all domains of life with Evo 2
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Abstract All of life encodes information with DNA. Although tools for genome sequencing, synthesis and editing have transformed biological research, we still lack sufficient understanding of the immense complexity encoded by genomes to predict the effects of many classes of genomic changes or to intelligently compose new biological systems.
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Bakers Delight v Fair Work Ombudsman: What the ruling means for franchisor liability
This decision confirms the need for franchisors to continuously monitor, evaluate and respond to employment law compliance risks across their franchising networks. Put simply, a passive “hope for the best” approach, or treating the franchising relationship as an arm’s‑length distribution arrangement between separate legal entities, is no longer sufficient and has not been sufficient since these laws were enacted almost 10 years ago.
Breadboard Power Supply Kit 5V/3.3V Quickstart Guide
ATTENTION: Due to high order volume, orders may require up to 4 additional business days to process. English Español USD DigiKey customers in the United States can select from a range of delivery options, including Ground shipping at $6.99 and 2-Day at $12.99 Credit account for qualified institutions and businesses Payment in Advance by Wire Transfer More Products From Fully Authorized Partners Average Time to Ship 1-3 Days. Please see product page, cart, and checkout for actual ship speed.
Statutory unconscionability: What businesses need to know (intellectual fairy floss not included)
In another landmark decision for the automotive industry, the Full Federal Court of Australia: (a) Dismissed an appeal by certain Mercedes-Benz dealers relating to the brand's change from its longstanding ‘franchised dealership model’ to the ‘sales agency model’ for new vehicles; and (b) found no inconsistency with key High Court decisions on statutory unconscionability, and rejected the approach of separately determining ‘accepted and acceptable social and community standards’ to assess...
Decoding Op-Amp Datasheets: Input Offset Voltage
2025-08-04 | By Uzair Syed Op-Amps There are multiple ways of thinking about the Input Offset Voltage (Vos) of an operational amplifier. One commonly thrown-around definition is that Vos is the voltage you have to apply between the inputs to zero the output. When I first read about this, I thought it was a slightly confusing way of phrasing it (although in hindsight it sounds simple, which it is).
What is a Resistor?
2025-07-07 | By Nadir James Resistors The Colorful Code on Your Circuit Board Have you ever noticed a small component with two terminals and colorful stripes on a circuit board? That’s a resistor — a key element in managing how electricity flows through an electronic device. A resistor is a passive electronic component designed to limit or regulate the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
The important role of the National Unity Ministry
BY: ERIC HO The National Unity Ministry of Malaysia is keenly working quietly in the background, but it is time for it to surface to the forefront of the nation, as it plays a very important role in ensuring peace and harmony prevails in the country. While every ministry, or department or agency of the government is equally important, there are observers who feel that the national unity ministry must be more proactive and have a higher profile of their activities.
No Matter How You Slice It, Black Students Are Punished More: The Persistence and Pervasiveness of Discipline Disparities
Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding ORCID iDs Footnote Open practices References Biographies Supplementary Material PDF/EPUB More Cite Share options Information, rights and permissions Metrics and citations Figures and tables Abstract Years ago, a groundbreaking review of student data from the 2013–2014 school year indicated that Black students were overrepresented among those experiencing punishment in a variety of contexts.
The gradual erosion of Malay power
BY: ERIC HO Since Malay Muslims form the bulk of the population, it is they who have been calling the shots in this country, but gazing into the future it looks like the sun is setting on the Malay empire like it did on the British empire. Why is this so? While Malays have been preoccupied with handouts from the government and are steeped in religiosity, the non Malays such as the Chinese and Indians, and unlikely as it might seem, the migrant community, is emerging as a Third Force.
What is your level of satisfaction?
BY: ERIC HO In life, in anything a person sets out to do, he or she must endeavour to outline the threshold or where lies their level of satisfaction, as, if not, there will be no end to the undertakings that a person initiates. This is where a certain classical madness grips us when there seem to be no limits to what the ventures undertaken in life are all about and while many of us live contented, happy, lives, there are just as many who are still bent on grasping. Let’s face it.
A Local Hong Kong Bun Festival Features “Floating” Children and an Epic Bun Scramble
Home Destinations A Local Hong Kong Bun Festival Features “Floating” Children and an Epic Bun Scramble On a normal day, Cheung Chau is a sleepy island and a quiet escape for those wanting a break from Hong Kong’s buzzing streets—but as we walk over to Central Pier No.5 to catch the ferry there (fast ferry HKD 26.80; 35 minutes), it’s immediately obvious by the flow of people that is going to be anything but laidback.
A Local Hong Kong Bun Festival Features “Floating” Children and an Epic Bun Scramble
Home Destinations Asia A Local Hong Kong Bun Festival Features “Floating” Children and an Epic Bun Scramble On a normal day, Cheung Chau is a sleepy island and a quiet escape for those wanting a break from Hong Kong’s buzzing streets—but as we walk over to Central Pier No.5 to catch the ferry there (fast ferry HKD 26.80; 35 minutes), it’s immediately obvious by the flow of people that is going to be anything but laidback.
Is so much enforcement necessary?
BY: ERIC HO A friend got a call from PDRM asking her if she had obstructed traffic with her car at a certain place and time. She recalled that at that time and place it would have been her brother who had borrowed her car being responsible and told the police she would get back to them.
Unity this Chinese New Year
BY: ERIC HO Every year Malaysians of all walks of life look forward to the attraction and merriment of the Chinese New Year festivities, and this year, which was the Year of the Dragon, did not disappoint as there was much gusto and enthusiasm in the celebrations. The entry of the fiery dragon this year, according to soothsayers, will bring vitality and life to this country, and the predictions and forecasts all mostly point to a growth in the economy and progress and prosperity for everyone.
Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka
Photos by Eric Ho IN CASE YOU STILL ONLY ASSOCIATE the word ‘safari’ with Africa, we’re here to tell you that Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, its 215 different types of bird species, 44 varieties of mammals and 300+ elephants are all giving you the side eye. Divided into five blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons.
Spring cleaning begins in Malaysia
BY: ERIC HO While Malaysia is located in the tropics, and is not a temperate nation with the four seasons, there has been looming in a Kafkaesque way a certain winter of discontent which is now witnessing the descent of spring. By saying this, what it simply means is that spring cleaning is taking place in Malaysia with the authorities cracking down on suspected big wigs that are corrupt and those who have abused their power and authority while holding public office.
Some for-profit AI alignment org ideas — LessWrong
Summary This is a brain dump of some for-profit AI alignment organization ideas, along with context for why I believe a for-profit alignment organization can make a big contribution to AI safety. This is far from a complete list, and I welcome ideas and feedback.
Malaysia - Going off the deep end
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Interaction Map: A Visualization Tool for Personalized Learning Based on Assessment Data
1. Introduction Education agencies are prioritizing personalized learning—the shaping of instruction to meet students’ needs—to support student learning and raise student outcomes [1]. There is indeed promising research that addressing the diverse needs of students can help improve student achievements [2].
Loyalty at all cost please
BY: ERIC HO In what many Malaysians see as a fitting retribution, former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president, Zuraida Kamaruddin was asked by the High Court to pay RM10 million in damages for breaching a bond of agreement with the political party. Besides this, she has to pay a further RM50,000 in legal costs and many Malaysians who are sick and tired and fed up with the antics of politicians who are disloyal to their party believe that she fully deserves it.
Time to clear roads of traffic jams
by | May 29, 2023 | NATIONAL, NEWS, Opinions | BY: ERIC HO While it’s a head scratching time for authorities responsible for ensuring that traffic congestion is under control, it looks like they are losing the battle as traffic in major cities and towns and highways are usually chock-a-block.
Time to clear roads of traffic jams
by | May 21, 2023 | NATIONAL, NEWS, Opinions | BY: ERIC HO While it’s a head scratching time for authorities responsible for ensuring that traffic congestion is under control, it looks like they are losing the battle as traffic in major cities and towns and highways are usually chock-a-block.
A nation without a conscience
BY: ERIC HO Malaysian dictator, Mahathir Mohammad, who during his first tenure as prime minister endorsed corruption as Standard Operating Procedure in government, during his second tenure as prime minister, described corruption as endemic in Malaysia. The reason why Malaysia descended into endemic corruption is because the nation and people have lost its conscience, its awareness and insight into what is wrong and have since lost the plot by causing convolution in Malaysian life.
The story of Malaysia's 'Untouchables'
BY: ERIC HO While nowadays for most Malaysians buying food from Ramadan Bazaars has become expensive for the common crowd, the corrupt and evildoers in this country are having a gala Ramadan in glitzy style. The common Malaysian child is blissfully unaware why his food fare is so spartan and parents fret and worry over their future as their incomes and financial resources start to deplete giving them very little Raya cheer. The rising cost of living has contributed to the growth in corruption.
Empowering women and their rights
BY: ERIC HO While there were massive celebrations on International Women’s Day, in Malaysia, it was low key and this is why women rights groups are advocating that more concerted forms of action be taken to ensure gender equality. Are women really missing out on life in this country? It’s hard to say as there has not been any exhaustive studies done but a superficial look is suffice to say that there is oppression and unfairness suffered by women in this country.
A certain camaraderie in sports
by | Jan 24, 2023 | NATIONAL, NEWS, Opinions | BY: ERIC HO The Unity Government of Malaysia will find that the fastest way to forge unity among Malaysians is to have as many sports competitions and events where people of all walks of life can be encouraged to participate. Sports promotes camaraderie and engenders healthy, happy feelings among the participants in an event, therefore, it is probably the most effective way and manner in which to get people of various races to get together.
InPickleball’s Paddle Guide
When hunting for what feels best for you, it all comes down to the details. The following components are vital to scoring a major hit. 1. Thickness In general, the thinner the paddle, the more power it will transfer to a ball. Conversely, thicker paddles tend to be a bit softer, which can help in both resetting and feeling the ball (so you can gain more control over your shots as you add your own power into the ball).
InPickleball’s Paddle Guide
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Relationships between changing communication networks and changing perceptions of psychological safety in a team science setting: Analysis with actor-oriented social network models
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Abstract A growing evidence base suggests that complex healthcare problems are optimally tackled through cross-disciplinary collaboration that draws upon the expertise of diverse researchers. Yet, the influences and processes underlying effective teamwork among independent researchers are not well-understood, making it difficult to fully optimize the collaborative process.
Malaysians should strengthen their resilience
by | Jan 2, 2022 | Opinions | BY: ERIC HO It’s a new year and based on the experiences of all that occurred and transpired over the last two years, Malaysians have come to tread cautiously on government and politics as they feel these can now be troubling, disturbing factors. The establishment of a Malay government to govern the country from Putrajaya in early 2020 till now has caused many Malaysians to lose faith in the government of the day despite assurances that all is fine and well.
Wielding the Double‐Edged Sword of Inflammation: Building Biomaterial‐Based Strategies for Immunomodulation in Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Perspective Nitzan Letko Khait, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E5 Canada The Terrance Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E1 Canada Search for more papers by this author Eric Ho, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E5 Canada The Terrance Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University...
The validity, reliability and clinical utility of a performance-based executive function assessment in people with mild to moderate dementia
The case for the development and use of "ecologically valid" measures of executive function in experimental and clinical neuropsychology
The validity, reliability and clinical utility of a performance-based executive function assessment in people with mild to moderate dementia
Objective: Performance-based evaluation of executive function by using real-world daily living activities is an important area of study. This approach has been used extensively in evaluating patients after stroke or traumatic brain injury and patients with schizophrenia. Most important is the fact that until now, there has been no validated performance-based evaluation of executive function in people with dementia.
Bigger Than Black Friday: China's Singles' Day and E-Retailing
While Black Friday may have captured our attention in Britain, China’s Singles’ Day far outstrips it in revenue. These events may be the telltale signs of a more fundamental change in shopping experiences and habits. Europeans and members of the Commonwealth typically think of November 11th as Remembrance Day, established in commemoration of members of the armed forces who lost their lives during World War I. However, this day bears great significance for other reasons among young people in China.
Thorgi by EricHo on Shapeways
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Steampunk inspired 3D Prints
Steampunk inspired designs comes from the old western, Victorian, and science fictional mechanical tech era. It’s a fantasy style that involves using steam era technology to make highly complicated and advanced machines. What makes steampunk so cool is that it involves taking an ordinary product and modifying the design to resemble a out of date peice of machinery. If you’re a fan of gears and shiny metal things you will appreciate these steampunk inspired 3D prints.
The Standard Grill
H it The Standard Grill for charcuterie and a stiff drink, then end your night at the rooftop bar, an AstroTurf-covered wonderland where world-class DJs such as Juan Maclean mix beats Read more
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Tardigrade (Water Bear)
The Tardigrade (also known as the Water Bear) can survive in extreme environments. For example, they can withstand temperatures from just above absolute zero to well above the boiling point of water, pressures about six times greater than those found in the deepest ocean trenches, ionizing radiation at doses hundreds of times higher than the lethal dose for a human, and the vacuum of outer space. Get your hands on this interesting creature today. Designed in collaboration with Kostika Spaho.
A 3D Printed Topology Joke
Mathematical artist and community member Henry Segerman has found a creative way to combine 3D printing and a topology joke. The joke goes about topologists is that they can’t tell the difference between a coffee mug and a doughnut. For those who are not familiar with topology, topology is the study of geometrical objects where you don’t care about lengths and you don’t care about angles, what matters is how the spatial relations relate to each other.
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