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“We were looking at it wrong”: The explosive claim that’s upended the AI world
MIT Technology Review AIMonday, October 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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“I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks. ” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at the AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blog post that has knocked the AI world on its head, sparking wild speculation as well as…
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- AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. “I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks. ” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at the AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blog post that has knocked the AI world on its head, sparking wild speculation as well as… Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to this developing story.
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“I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks. ” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at the AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blog post that has knocked the AI world on its head, sparking wild speculation as well as…
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.
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