ML Times
Jun 27, 2026
DeepSeek open-sources inference optimizations with 60–85% faster generation
The DSpark paper from the DeepSpec project presents innovative methodologies for enhancing deep learning model performance, particularly in the context of data efficiency and scalability.
U.S. allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to ‘trusted’ US organizations
The US government has lifted its block on Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 AI model, allowing access to over 100 US institutions, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance amid previous export controls due to security concerns.
Ultrasound imaging of the brain
Ultrasound imaging of the brain offers a groundbreaking method to achieve MRI-level detail without invasive procedures, utilizing the relationship between blood flow and neuronal activity to create detailed vascular maps.
AI in mathematics is forcing big questions
AI is transforming mathematics, enabling machines to tackle complex problems and even produce publishable research, as demonstrated by Google DeepMind's Aletheia and OpenAI's recent breakthroughs in combinatorial geometry.
Show HN: Smart model routing directly in Claude, Codex and Cursor
Workweave's Router is a drop-in proxy that intelligently selects the best model for each request using a compact on-box embedder, enhancing efficiency across various AI platforms like Anthropic and OpenAI.
AI Is Designing Radio Chips That Humans Couldn't Even Imagine
AI is revolutionizing RFIC design by employing reinforcement learning and inverse design techniques, enabling the rapid creation of radio chips that outperform traditional designs in both performance and efficiency.
Modern GPU Programming for MLSys
Modern GPU programming is essential for optimizing machine learning systems, focusing on high-performance kernels like attention and GEMM, which are critical for AI workloads.
Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models
Asian AI startups like 360 and Sakana AI have launched models, Tulongfeng and Fugu, respectively, to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos, amid ongoing U.S. export bans that limit access to advanced AI technologies.
Researchers have developed pixels that can emit and analyse light together
ETH Zurich researchers have developed a groundbreaking pixel that can both create and analyze images, potentially leading to devices that function as both cameras and displays simultaneously.
Show HN: Autofit2 – End-to-end pipeline for multilingual text classification
autofit2 enables few-shot text classification with 95–99% precision using a streamlined, automated pipeline that supports over 50 languages through
setfitand SBERT embeddings.MathFormer: Testing whether symbolic math is pattern matching or reasoning
A 4M parameter seq2seq model achieves ~ 98.6% accuracy on symbolic math tasks, indicating it relies on structural token transformations rather than understanding operators or variables.
Showcase: geolocating a dashcam video without GPS, only from the footage
Third Eye is a project that enables visual geolocation of dashcam videos without GPS, utilizing image content to determine filming locations and map routes effectively.
Live Continual Learning in Machine Learning
Live continual learning addresses the challenge of catastrophic forgetting, a critical issue in machine learning where models lose previously learned information when new data is introduced.
Built an LLM training framework that actually runs on older GPUs without crashing
Picotron is a newly developed LLM training framework that eliminates GPU-specific dependencies, enabling it to run on older GPUs like T4 and V100 without crashing during import.
Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation model