smevals - a small eval suite for evaluating models, prompts, and harnesses
Simon Willison just launched smevals, a small evaluation suite for assessing models, prompts, and harnesses. This tool helps developers better understand the performance of their AI systems and improve their outputs.
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The contagion of fear
Simon Willison examines how fear spreads in society, particularly through misinformation and media. Understanding this contagion can help individuals navigate and mitigate its effects.
Two-year university study finds banning AI from classrooms leaves students worse off
A two-year university study finds banning AI from classrooms negatively impacts student outcomes. Allowing AI tools can enhance learning and engagement, making them essential in modern education.

Quoting Paul Ford
Paul Ford just shared insights on the evolving role of AI in creative writing. He emphasizes the importance of human creativity in guiding AI tools, suggesting a collaborative future rather than a replacement scenario.
AI models' written reasoning steps correspond to distinct internal patterns, a new study finds
Researchers find that AI models' written reasoning steps align with specific internal patterns. This insight could improve how we interpret and enhance model decision-making processes.
