Alexa Schor
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Writing code on a bumpy train and tried stabilizing the display image to my head -- it does (surprisingly) make things a bit easier to read but overall feels too weird to actually use.
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Writing code on a bumpy train and tried stabilizing the display image to my head -- it does (surprisingly) make things a bit easier to read but overall feels too weird to actually use.
I spent a few minutes trying to parse this NYC parking sign yesterday -- the best I can figure is that non-commercial parking is only allowed in January?
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I spent a few minutes trying to parse this NYC parking sign yesterday -- the best I can figure is that non-commercial parking is only allowed in January?
I won’t be at SIGGRAPH this year, but if you are, make sure to check out my colleagues’ amazing work!
4D+ Deformables: Mon 11:45a
3D Head Generation: Mon 2:40p
Countering Racial Bias BoF: Tue 5p
Teaching Game Engines: Wed 11:07a
Predicting Fabric Appearance: Thu 9:20am
Full list: bit.ly/yalesg25
4D+ Deformables: Mon 11:45a
3D Head Generation: Mon 2:40p
Countering Racial Bias BoF: Tue 5p
Teaching Game Engines: Wed 11:07a
Predicting Fabric Appearance: Thu 9:20am
Full list: bit.ly/yalesg25
August 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I won’t be at SIGGRAPH this year, but if you are, make sure to check out my colleagues’ amazing work!
4D+ Deformables: Mon 11:45a
3D Head Generation: Mon 2:40p
Countering Racial Bias BoF: Tue 5p
Teaching Game Engines: Wed 11:07a
Predicting Fabric Appearance: Thu 9:20am
Full list: bit.ly/yalesg25
4D+ Deformables: Mon 11:45a
3D Head Generation: Mon 2:40p
Countering Racial Bias BoF: Tue 5p
Teaching Game Engines: Wed 11:07a
Predicting Fabric Appearance: Thu 9:20am
Full list: bit.ly/yalesg25
It's really horrifying. Below is Gab's current system prompt. It seems to change roughly weekly, presumably at Torba's whims.
A lot (e.g. Holocaust denial) has been in there since Jan '24, some (e.g. seed oils) is newer. I assume the paid models are as bad or worse, though I can't verify.
A lot (e.g. Holocaust denial) has been in there since Jan '24, some (e.g. seed oils) is newer. I assume the paid models are as bad or worse, though I can't verify.
July 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It's really horrifying. Below is Gab's current system prompt. It seems to change roughly weekly, presumably at Torba's whims.
A lot (e.g. Holocaust denial) has been in there since Jan '24, some (e.g. seed oils) is newer. I assume the paid models are as bad or worse, though I can't verify.
A lot (e.g. Holocaust denial) has been in there since Jan '24, some (e.g. seed oils) is newer. I assume the paid models are as bad or worse, though I can't verify.
While I'm on the topic: after the reporting by WIRED et al on their system prompt (telling the bot to, among other things, deny the Holocaust), Gab briefly removed those instructions – reintroducing them about a week later, after the news cycle passed.
Their prompt has not changed much as of today:
Their prompt has not changed much as of today:
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
While I'm on the topic: after the reporting by WIRED et al on their system prompt (telling the bot to, among other things, deny the Holocaust), Gab briefly removed those instructions – reintroducing them about a week later, after the news cycle passed.
Their prompt has not changed much as of today:
Their prompt has not changed much as of today:
First attempt at SMT soldering (chip is 4x7mm). Came out “far from good but good from far” - I’m happy with it.
April 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
First attempt at SMT soldering (chip is 4x7mm). Came out “far from good but good from far” - I’m happy with it.
It's worth noting the Times' removal (left) of the victim's gender from the headline, I think.
Comparable recent headlines covering cisgender victims (right) seem to all identify their genders when known, and there's no indication of any doubt of the victim's gender in this case.
Comparable recent headlines covering cisgender victims (right) seem to all identify their genders when known, and there's no indication of any doubt of the victim's gender in this case.
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It's worth noting the Times' removal (left) of the victim's gender from the headline, I think.
Comparable recent headlines covering cisgender victims (right) seem to all identify their genders when known, and there's no indication of any doubt of the victim's gender in this case.
Comparable recent headlines covering cisgender victims (right) seem to all identify their genders when known, and there's no indication of any doubt of the victim's gender in this case.
Whenever I see this notification I get briefly excited that maybe Google found a new paper of mine that I didn’t know about.
January 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Whenever I see this notification I get briefly excited that maybe Google found a new paper of mine that I didn’t know about.
A cool-looking visualization I thought I'd share :)
December 28, 2024 at 11:26 PM
A cool-looking visualization I thought I'd share :)
Oh interesting! I wonder if road sign sizes are used for this - they’re *mostly* standardized by regulation, but deviation from the standard is permitted for visibility/space, so not a great ground truth.
November 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Oh interesting! I wonder if road sign sizes are used for this - they’re *mostly* standardized by regulation, but deviation from the standard is permitted for visibility/space, so not a great ground truth.
I recently made a browser custom style to color-code my various Google accounts, and I find it very useful.
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM
I recently made a browser custom style to color-code my various Google accounts, and I find it very useful.