Unraveling Language Model Collapse
![The study demonstrates that compounding data and weight recursion-where each generation of synthetic text refines training from the previous generation’s weights-results in measurable drift, quantified as the change in [latex]\Delta U_{\mathrm{LLN,cov}}(\delta)[/latex] and [latex]\Delta G_{\mathrm{KF}}(\delta)[/latex], relative to a baseline checkpoint.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.03385v1/x2.png)
New research offers a powerful framework for understanding and predicting when large language models begin to lose coherence during prolonged, synthetic data training.
XRP’s Price Plunge? Just a Speed Bump! 🚗💥
After scaling the lofty heights of $2.41 on January 6-nearly a 30% leap from its January 1 debut-XRP has decided to take a scenic detour, sipping on the nectar of consolidation. The market, ever the drama queen, now awaits whether these Fibonacci levels will hold or if the plot will twist into chaos. 🧮🎭
Binance’s Perpetual Contracts: The New Gold Standard or Just Fool’s Gold? 😂
On this fine day, January 8, 2026, our dear Binance has conjured forth TradFi Perpetual Contracts, allowing the good people to trade precious metals without the shackles of time. Expiries and rollovers? Pfft! Not here! Traders now waltz freely through the markets, unburdened by the usual constraints of yore.
Are Players 152 and 173 still together? Update on Beast Games Season 2 couple
The second season of MrBeast’s competition show launched on Prime Video on January 7th with a lot on the line. This season features 200 competitors—an even split between those who are exceptionally intelligent and those who are incredibly strong—compared to the 1,000 players in the first season.
AI novel that won literature contest has awards taken away
The novel won both the top prize and the reader’s favorite award in a competition hosted by the Japanese publisher, AlphaPolis, according to Automaton.
Ice Fishing Simulator codes (January 2026)
These codes typically reward you with gems, which are a useful in-game currency. You can use gems to improve your progress and upgrade things more quickly, instead of just relying on standard gameplay. If you want to speed things up, here’s a list of codes you can use and instructions on how to redeem them.
YouTube removes iconic Rewind videos and no one knows why
Year-end summaries tailored to individual users are now a major trend on social media. Spotify’s “Wrapped” is a prime example, and other platforms like Twitch and YouTube have quickly followed suit by creating similar features.
Assassin’s Creed Characters Arrive In Raid: Shadow Legends Today, See The Launch Trailer
Okay, so I’m super hyped because this collab is bringing a brand new dungeon to the game! And get this – we’ll be able to unlock some seriously iconic characters from the Assassin’s Creed franchise. I’m talking Ezio, Edward, Kassandra, Bayek, and even Basim! I can’t wait to play as them all.
Fate of ‘The Pitt’ Revealed Quickly Following Season 2 Premiere
Fans didn’t have to wait long for the second season of The Pitt. What’s remarkable is that the new season arrived almost exactly one year after the first. And even better, Variety announced that Season 3 is already confirmed, with a release date set for January 7, 2026 – just one day before Season 2 premiered!
How ZLANER’s Generosity Lit Up ARC Raiders
Something amazing happens when a streamer’s personality perfectly matches the feeling of a game. That’s what occurred when ZLANER started playing ARC Raiders during its winter event. The game was already a thrilling struggle against robots, but a snowy blizzard and festive decorations created a whole new atmosphere. However, it was ZLANER’s cheerful, holiday spirit that really made the difference, turning the game’s normally harsh world into a surprisingly friendly and connected place.