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September 2026

• Machine learning

  The Bitter Lesson

  The biggest lesson that can be read from 70 years of AI research is that general methods that leverage computation are ultimately the most effective, and by a large margin.

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• Machine learning

  Transformer (deep learning)

  In deep learning, the transformer is a family of artificial neural network architectures based on the multi-head attention mechanism, in which input data such as text, images, or audio, is converted to a sequence of…

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• Machine learning

  Deep learning

  In machine learning, deep learning (DL) focuses on utilizing multilayered neural networks to perform tasks such as classification, regression, and representation learning.

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• Learning

  Testing effect

  The testing effect (also known as retrieval practice, active recall, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning) suggests long-term memory is increased when part of the learning period is devoted to retrieving…

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• Learning

  Spaced repetition

  Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.

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