Open-source "BootLoops" harness supports AI models in performing precise scientific calculations

BootLoops is an open-source harness built by Harvard physicist Matthew Schwartz that points language models at exact scientific calculations, filling gaps between fields instead of mimicking a human researcher. Over three months his team produced 36 manuscripts across 18 fields, and he cautions that the models often declare victory early, so humans must verify the results.

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