Scientific Research Publishing

The Grover Dilemma and Three Fundamental Barriers to Oracle-Based Quantum Search Algorithms ()

Those that solve artificially simplified problems where quantum advantage is meaningless. Those that provide no genuine quantum advantage when all costs are properly accounted for. This critique is ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Why Oracle-Based Quantum Search Cannot Use Deep Loops: Physical Limits on Sequential Operations ()

Oracle-based quantum algorithms cannot use deep loops because quantum states exist only as mathematical amplitudes in Hilbert space with no physical substrate. Criticall ...
MIT Technology Review

This is the most misunderstood graph in AI

To some, METR’s “time horizon plot” indicates that AI utopia—or apocalypse—is close at hand. The truth is more complicated. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy ...
Game Rant

"We Are Not Saying the Bombs Drop on a Different Date" Fallout EP, Showrunner Talk Mr. House's Predictions in Episode 5

Joshua started at GameRant in 2017 where he fell in love with a company that supports creativity, treats video games with the respect they deserve, and is complete with people whose passions match his ...
The Hill

SNAP error rates: Which states overpay, underpay people most often?

(NEXSTAR) – States have two years to dramatically reduce mistakes in administering food aid or risk losing funding. The Trump administration has told states if they ...
TechCrunch

OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo?

One day in November, a product strategist we’ll call Michelle (not her real name), logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She also changed her name to Michael, she told ...
TechSpot

Instacart's algorithm is quietly charging people different prices for the same groceries

A months-long joint investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative has uncovered widespread price testing on Instacart's grocery delivery platform. The research shows that identical ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Here’s what error rates can say about a judge’s performance

The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Judicial Performance Evaluation has long relied on anonymous attorney ratings as a metric to rank judges in Clark County. This year, the Review-Journal is partnering ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Legislative analysts urge New Mexico to remedy high SNAP payment error rate

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Legislative financial analysts this week urged New Mexico officials to address ...
NPR

SNAP will face ongoing crisis as states shoulder costs tied to payment error rate

A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that SNAP food benefits must be fully funded this month. But regardless of the outcome in that case, when the shutdown ends, ...
NPR

After the shutdown, SNAP will still be in trouble

This week's SNAP crisis is just a preview. Tucked inside the giant tax-cut and spending bill signed by President Donald Trump this summer are enormous cuts to SNAP: Who qualifies, how much they get, ...