Meta’s new “semi-formal reasoning” technique boosts LLM accuracy for code tasks (review, bug detection, patching) by having the AI reason through code instead of running it. This involves stating assumptions, tracing steps, and drawing conclusions – a structured process that improves results (up to 93% accuracy) and lowers computing costs.
Archaeologists have discovered hundreds of administrative tablets from the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, revealing the surprisingly detailed and extensive bureaucracy of the Akkadian empire (2300-2150 BC). These tablets represent the earliest physical evidence of imperial control and provide insight into daily life, governance, and even the roles of women in Mesopotamian society.
