OpenAI's servers are “melting” under the weight of their new image model, while Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro raises the bar with a 40-point ELO improvement in the Chatbot Arena. But you’re here to get some distance from the headlines and make sense of what’s going on – so let’s get into it!
Loved it. Information density in today's edition is off the charts. Getting to understand today's takes on biology is going to be an uphill battle and i am enjoying every minute
I think the China deep dive in Niall was great. Really looking forward to hear your reflections from spending a month in China. Let me know if I can help with intros
Gemini 2.5 Pro failed my coding prompt that I use to test. I'm finding Claude 3.7 reasoning still the best for code. But maybe I should give Gemini 2.5 another shot. They've always been behind, so I have my own bias to overcome.
The A.I. as a partner paradigm reminded me of the yeshiva practice of havruta in which students study in pairs to discuss, explore, find context and further their learning
Loved it. Information density in today's edition is off the charts. Getting to understand today's takes on biology is going to be an uphill battle and i am enjoying every minute
Can’t wait to hear about your report from your China trip!
I think the China deep dive in Niall was great. Really looking forward to hear your reflections from spending a month in China. Let me know if I can help with intros
Thanks!
Gemini 2.5 Pro failed my coding prompt that I use to test. I'm finding Claude 3.7 reasoning still the best for code. But maybe I should give Gemini 2.5 another shot. They've always been behind, so I have my own bias to overcome.
Similarly I still find Claude 3.7 the most useful coding assistant / teacher
Very interesting perspectives! Useful as always.
The A.I. as a partner paradigm reminded me of the yeshiva practice of havruta in which students study in pairs to discuss, explore, find context and further their learning