An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence. Save this story Save this story Even the smartest artificial intelligence ...

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According to Andrej Karpathy on Twitter, the Python random.seed() function produces identical random number generator (RNG) streams when seeded with positive and negative integers of the same ...

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Abstract: Rapid generation of pseudo-random signals that resemble noise is crucial for a signal generator. Unfortunately, many signal generators still utilize a DDS principle-based table lookup method ...

Generate a random integer between low and high (inclusive).

A satellite that had been dead for decades suddenly blasted out a powerful radio pulse that briefly outshone every other object in the sky. Astronomers think the flash may have been caused by a freak ...

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If your name gets picked for jury duty, it’s because a computer used a random number generator to select it. The same goes for tax audits or when you opt for a quick pick lottery ticket. But how can ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. KAUST and KACST claim that their new quantum random number ...