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Major Lawsuits Challenging the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Results

After the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the Trump campaign and its allies filed dozens of lawsuits in multiple states and federal courts, contesting various aspects of the election process . Nearly all of these lawsuits were dismissed or withdrawn, often due to lack of evidence or lack of legal standing . Below is a compilation of the major post-election lawsuits, including their case details, claims, evidence, legal arguments, outcomes, and broader implications.

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. v. Boockvar (Pennsylvania, Federal)

Case Name & Jurisdiction: Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. v. Boockvar, et al., No. 4:20-cv-02078 (M.D. Pa. 2020), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. This case was later appealed to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (No. 20-3371).

Parties Involved: Plaintiff was the Trump campaign (Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.). Defendants included Pennsylvania Secreta

Great! I'll put together a thorough explanation of how reinforcement learning (RL) has achieved super-human intelligence in various tasks, detailing the mechanisms behind these successes. Additionally, I'll explore the feasibility of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) using RL, discussing its limitations, comparisons with other AI paradigms, and potential hybrid approaches that could enhance its capabilities.

I'll get back to you once the research is complete!

Reinforcement Learning Achievements of Super-Human Performance

Reinforcement learning (RL) has driven AI agents to surpass human experts in several challenging domains. Notably, board games like Go, chess, and shogi have been mastered by RL agents at super-human levels. For example, DeepMind’s AlphaGo was the first AI to defeat a world champion Go player in 2016 (Alpha Go | AI REV - a boutique AI consulting company). Its succ

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chunhualiao / SWE-Lancer.md
Last active February 26, 2025 11:17
SWE-lancer

tell me about SWE-lancer by openai. what types of upwork tasks can be effectively solved by AI based on its results?

Key Points

  • Research suggests AI can effectively solve Upwork tasks like server-side programming, UI/UX, and bug fixes, based on the SWE-lancer benchmark by OpenAI.
  • It seems likely that AI struggles with new feature development and system-wide quality tasks, with lower success rates.
  • The evidence leans toward AI performing better on well-defined tasks, but human oversight may still be needed for complex projects.

Overview of SWE-lancer

SWE-lancer, developed by OpenAI, is a benchmark to test how well AI models can handle real-world software engineering tasks, similar to those on freelancing platforms like Upwork. It includes over 1,400 tasks worth $1 million, covering bug fixes, feature implementations, and more, to see if AI can match human freelancers.

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chunhualiao / founder visa.md
Created February 26, 2025 10:17
visa for startip founders

are there visa programs in usa to attract and retain foreign entrepreneurs who start high tech startup companies and secure significant investments?

Key Points

  • Research suggests there are visa programs in the USA for foreign entrepreneurs starting high-tech startups with significant investments, including the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), EB-5, and E-2 visas.
  • The IER offers temporary stay for up to five years, requiring substantial ownership and US investments, suitable for high-tech startups.
  • The EB-5 program provides a path to permanent residency with a $1 million investment (or $500,000 in certain areas) and job creation, appealing for long-term retention.
  • The E-2 visa, for treaty country citizens, allows temporary management of investments, potentially benefiting high-tech entrepreneurs.
  • An unexpected detail is that companies like Apple might buy these cards for top talent, expanding corporate influence in immigration.

Visa Programs Overview

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chunhualiao / deep search.md
Created February 25, 2025 00:47
deep search or deep research systems

what are the cutting edge designs used to build "deep search" or "deep research" systems using large language models in 2025 ?

grok-3 deep search results:

Key Points

  • Research suggests that cutting-edge designs for deep search systems using large language models (LLMs) in 2025 heavily rely on advanced Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
  • It seems likely that these systems integrate real-time data retrieval, hybrid search models, and multimodal content handling for enhanced accuracy and relevance.
  • The evidence leans toward personalized implementations and on-device AI for privacy, with sparsity techniques improving efficiency.
  • There is ongoing debate about balancing computational costs and data security in these systems.

what will humans do when AI and robots can do everything much better than humans do?

When AI and robots surpass humans in all tasks, humanity will face a transformative shift across multiple dimensions. Here's a structured exploration of potential outcomes and adaptations:

1. Economic and Policy Shifts

  • Universal Basic Income (UBI): To address job displacement, societies may implement UBI, ensuring financial stability without traditional employment. This could decouple income from labor, allowing people to focus on non-economic pursuits.
  • Redistribution and Taxation: Policies like wealth taxes on AI-driven enterprises or resource-sharing models (e.g., public ownership of AI infrastructure) could mitigate inequality.
  • New Economic Metrics: Success might shift from GDP to well-being indicators, such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.

2. Redefining Work and Purpose

grok-3 deep search

what are the most difficult problems for humanity right now?

Key Points

  • State-based armed conflict is the top challenge, causing widespread suffering and instability.
  • Extreme weather events, driven by climate change, are disrupting lives and economies.
  • Misinformation and disinformation are polarizing societies and eroding trust.
  • Societal polarization threatens social cohesion and democratic institutions.
  • Economic downturns are leading to hardship and could worsen other issues.

Deepseek: 30 Highest Return Life Investments

These are 30 high-return life investments, ranked in priority order with detailed explanations to help you maximize your life benefits with minimal input.


First Tier: Survival Fundamentals (Non-Negotiable)

  1. Maintain Regular Sleep (7-9 Hours/Day)
    • Lack of sleep reduces decision quality by 30% (Harvard Medical School).
    • Long-term night owls have a 65% higher risk of Alzheimer's.
  • Quality sleep is like free body system repair.
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chunhualiao / pdf to latex.md
Created February 22, 2025 13:12
pdf to latex conversion

Yes, arXiv allows users to access the LaTeX source files of many papers. To download the source files for a specific paper, navigate to the paper’s abstract page on arXiv, click on “Download” and select “Other formats,” then choose “Download source.” This will provide a file, often without an extension, containing the source materials. You may need to rename this file to add a .tar.gz extension and then extract its contents using a suitable archive tool. 

Please note that not all papers have their source files available; the availability depends on the authors’ submissions. Additionally, arXiv offers bulk access to full-text content, including LaTeX source files, through AWS for those interested in large-scale data. 

For downloading multiple papers’ LaTeX sources efficiently, tools like arxiv2latex can be helpful. This tool automates the process, allowing users to download the source code of multiple arXiv papers with a single click. 

Keep in mind that while accessing source files can provide deeper

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chunhualiao / ai co-scientist.md
Last active February 22, 2025 06:21
co-scientist

generate 50 question-answer pairs to capture the key insights and know-hows of this paper. The questions can be used to measure how much understanding a reader has about this paper's key insights and know-hows:

Below are 50 question-and-answer pairs designed to help a reader check their understanding of the paper's core insights, methods, and findings.

  1. Q: What is the primary goal of the AI co-scientist introduced in the paper?
    A: Its goal is to collaborate with human researchers by generating novel, testable research hypotheses and proposals, helping scientists accelerate discovery.

  2. Q: Why is the system described as a multi-agent system?
    A: It employs multiple specialized agents—Generation, Reflection, Ranking, Evolution, Proximity, and Meta-review—each handling distinct tasks like hypothesis creation, debate, refinement, and ranking.