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Despite the remarkable progress of machine learning in areas like speech recognition, gaming, and numerous other applications, some critics continue to dismiss it as little more than sophisticated “curve fitting”—arguing that it lacks true cognitive reasoning and high-level thinking skills. Addressing this concern, researchers from Tsinghua University, Google, and ByteDance have introduced a novel neural-symbolic framework designed for both inductive learning and logical reasoning. Their model, called Neural Logic Machines (NLM), integrates neural networks with logic programming and has demonstrated strong performance across a range of reasoning and decision-making tasks. This work has been recognized and accepted at ICLR 2019.…

DeepSeek AI has officially released DeepSeek-Prover-V2, an advanced open-source large language model (LLM) designed for formal theorem proving in the Lean 4 environment. This second-generation model introduces a novel recursive proof-search framework and is trained using synthetic data generated by DeepSeek-V3. It delivers state-of-the-art results on the MiniF2F benchmark and debuts alongside ProverBench, a new evaluation suite for mathematical reasoning. Cold-Start Training with Self-Generated Data At the core of DeepSeek-Prover-V2’s innovation is a cold-start training method. The process begins with DeepSeek-V3 breaking down complex theorems into simpler subgoals, which are then formalized into Lean 4 code. These structured proof steps…

Kwai AI’s SRPO framework reduces large language model (LLM) reinforcement learning (RL) post-training steps by 90%, while still matching the performance of DeepSeek-R1 in tasks like math and coding. This two-stage RL strategy, which incorporates history resampling, effectively addresses the limitations of GRPO. The impressive results of OpenAI’s o1 series and DeepSeek-R1 clearly highlight how large-scale RL can unlock advanced reasoning abilities and significantly boost LLM performance. SRPO: A New Frontier in Reinforcement Learning for Multi-Domain Reasoning Despite major advances in reasoning models, the underlying training methodologies often remain opaque. Most recent efforts have emphasized mathematical reasoning, leaving cross-domain generalization—particularly…

Join the event enterprise leaders have trusted for nearly two decades. VB Transform 2025 unites the minds shaping real enterprise AI. At VB Transform 2025, Walmart revealed how it’s redefining enterprise AI by engineering trust into every layer of its operations. In the session titled “Trust in the Algorithm: How Walmart’s Agentic AI Is Redefining Consumer Confidence and Retail Leadership,” Desirée Gosby, VP of Emerging Technology, outlined how Walmart deploys thousands of AI use cases with one guiding principle: trust is not an afterthought — it’s an engineering mandate. From AI Pilot to Enterprise-Wide Strategy Walmart serves 255 million customers…

Join the Industry’s Premier Enterprise AI EventFor nearly 20 years, VB Transform has been the trusted destination for enterprise leaders shaping the future of AI. Be part of the event where real enterprise AI strategies are built. Why Building AI Agents Is a New Paradigm for Enterprises Enterprises looking to build and scale AI agents must first accept a fundamental truth: agents aren’t developed like traditional software. According to May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, agents are categorically different—in how they’re constructed, how they behave, and how they evolve. This demands a shift away from the conventional software development…

The iPhone 16 isn’t defined by a single groundbreaking feature, but rather by how subtle enhancements—like the new Camera Control button and last year’s Dynamic Island—work together. While it may lack a standout innovation, Apple’s latest iPhones introduce thoughtful, incremental upgrades that make daily tasks feel faster and more seamless, as I discovered over a week of hands-on use. From the quick-access Camera Control key for snapping photos and switching modes, to the customizable Action button, and the upcoming notification summary powered by Apple Intelligence, these additions collectively improve usability—not just through faster processors, but through smarter design. Read more:…

Streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV allow you to watch live sports, news, and primetime shows without a cable subscription. These platforms are designed as cable replacements, letting you browse popular live channels over the internet—unlike on-demand services such as Netflix. For a fixed monthly fee, you get access to live TV, including sports and news, and most of these services also offer unlimited DVR, so you can record shows and watch them later. But can they actually save you money? It depends. While they offer the flexibility of no contracts and streaming on…

Last year, Microsoft announced it would charge users $30 per year for continued security updates to Windows 10. Now, ahead of Windows 10’s official end of support on October 14, Microsoft is offering consumers a way to sign up for its Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost—but there’s a catch. Users will have three ways to access ESU on personal Windows 10 PCs. The free method requires enabling Windows Backup, which syncs your settings and files to the cloud via OneDrive. While the service provides 5GB of free storage, users with large amounts of data—especially in the Documents folder—may…

Although BlackBerry is long gone, the appetite for smartphones with physical keyboards hasn’t disappeared. Just look at the success of products like the Clicks keyboard case. Now, Unihertz—a Chinese brand known for its compact Android devices—is bringing back the concept with a modern twist. Meet the Titan 2, the successor to its original BlackBerry Passport-inspired phone, now featuring upgrades like 5G, a faster processor, and Android 15. Unihertz is launching the Titan 2 through a Kickstarter campaign, which has already blown past its $100,000 goal. While the retail price is expected to be around $399, early backers can secure one…

Build a Rocket Boy Confirms Layoffs Following Troubled MindsEye LaunchBuild a Rocket Boy has officially confirmed reports originally shared by IGN that it is undergoing layoffs—less than a month after the rocky debut of its first game, MindsEye. Although The Verge reached out for further comment, the studio did not respond. However, in a statement to IGN, Build a Rocket Boy said: “We can confirm that we have had to make the painful decision to notify our hardworking team of some internal changes at Build A Rocket Boy. While we are working to reassign roles for as many of those…