LLMs develop their own understanding of reality as their language abilities improve
In controlled experiments, MIT CSAIL researchers discover simulations of reality developing deep within LLMs, indicating an understanding of language beyond simple mimicry.
Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL •
mit
Aug. 14, 2024 • ~9 min
Aug. 14, 2024 • ~9 min
New tool empowers pavement life-cycle decision-making while reducing data collection burden
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub research presents a streamlined pavement life-cycle assessment tool to enable a large set of stakeholders to conduct environmental analysis of pavements.
Andrew Paul Laurent | MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub •
mit
Aug. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Aug. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.
Suyun Paul Ham, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington •
conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
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