InfoQ

Expired Oracle Patent Opens Fast Sorting Algorithm to Open Source Databases

A recent article reports that an Oracle patent on a fast sorting method has expired, allowing open source databases to use it freely. Mark Callaghan, the inventor behind the sorting algorithm, shows ...
The New York Times

These College Students Ditched Their Phones for a Week. Could You?

A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College led to a mass unplugging by curious undergrads. Some found clarity; others were just trying to find their friends. A student-organized “tech fast” ...
IEEE

Machine Learning Inference Pipeline Execution Using Pure SQL Based on Operator Fusion

Abstract: Deploying machine learning (ML) inference pipelines in databases become increasingly prevalent in many applications. In order to avoid data transfer between the database and ML runtimes, ...
Microsoft

Agent Lightning: Adding reinforcement learning to AI agents without code rewrites

AI agents are reshaping software development, from writing code to carrying out complex instructions. Yet LLM-based agents are prone to errors and often perform poorly on complicated, multi-step tasks ...
Inc

7 Ways to Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by Neuroscience

What you do? It starts with what you know. Here are seven ways to learn faster and retain more. 1. Test yourself. A classic study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest shows ...
Morningstar

SeeWhy Learning Unveils Market-First Complete Study Package for CIRE, Helps Financial Firms Onboard Teams Faster Under the New Proficiency Rule

HUNTSVILLE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 26, 2025 / SeeWhy Learning, the well-established provider of securities and insurance education, announces the launch of its new Canadian Investment ...
9to5Mac

Apple shows how much faster the M5 runs local LLMs compared to the M4

A new post on Apple’s Machine Learning Research blog shows how much the M5 Apple silicon improved over the M4 when it comes to running a local LLM. Here are the details. A couple of years ago, Apple ...
Frontiers

Enhanced SQL injection detection using chi-square feature selection and machine learning classifiers

Computational and Communication Science and Engineering (CoCSE), The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Tanzania In the face of increasing cyberattacks, ...
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How to learn anything fast: Meta-learning explained

Discover how to master any skill faster than anyone else! This video dives into 'meta-learning,' the powerful method of learning how to learn, and shares actionable tips to help you acquire skills ...
Los Angeles Times

In California, high school graduation rates soar faster than student learning

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s high school graduation rate hit 87.5%, the highest since 2017, prompting state officials to celebrate ...
Sports Illustrated

Purdue Women's Basketball Still Learning to 'Play Faster Early This Season

Purdue is still a young team learning to play a specific style of basketball. There are some growing pains the Boilers continue to endure early in the season. Katie Gearlds wants her team to play fast ...