University of Chicago News

Why can’t powerful AIs learn basic multiplication?

New research reveals why even state-of-the-art large language models stumble on seemingly easy tasks—and what it takes to fix ...
Frontiers

Effects of loop type and target direction variation on kinematics and kinetics of table tennis backhand loop: a statistical parametric mapping approach

School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China Background: Modern table tennis increasingly relies on the backhand loop as a primary scoring stroke, but it remains unclear ...
IEEE

Improved Modular Multiplication Algorithms Using Solely IEEE 754 Binary Floating-Point Operations

Abstract: In this paper, we propose three modular multiplication algorithms that use only the IEEE 754 binary floating-point operations. Several previous studies have used floating-point operations to ...
Tennessean

Gaylord Opryland vies for Music City Loop stop, other stops on the table

Ryman Hospitality Properties Executive Chairman Colin Reed is pushing for The Music City Loop to include a stop at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and he's actively in talks with Elon ...
The Post-Journal

Lawmaker Wants Multiplication Table Taught In Schools

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, speaks on the Assembly floor in March. It’s been a while since some school districts have used old-school multiplication tables. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, ...
IEEE

Parallel Modular Multiplication Using Variable Length Algorithms

Abstract: This paper presents two improved modular multiplication algorithms: variable length Interleaved modular multiplication (VLIM) algorithm and parallel modular multiplication (P_MM) method ...
InfoWorld

Better than reflection: Using method handles and variable handles in Java

Reflection was essential to the advanced Java toolkit for years. Now it's being superseded by newer, safer options. Here's how to use MethodHandle and VarHandle to gain programmatic access to methods ...