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The 10,000x Yolo Researcher Metagame — with Yi Tay of Reka

Yi Tay, a researcher at Reka, discussed the concept of "10,000x researchers" and the "Yolo" approach Reka took in developing its models. Unlike large labs that scale models systematically, Reka's small team with limited compute had to rely on intuition and rapid, high-risk experiments to achieve breakthroughs. Tay highlighted the intense dedication required from AI researchers, often blurring the lines between work and personal life, to stay competitive in the fast-paced field. AI

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The 10,000x Yolo Researcher Metagame — with Yi Tay of Reka

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