Amanda Fernandez
@directedresearch.bsky.social
Associate professor, UTSA Computer Science. Research: reliable ML for science. Substack: DirectedResearch
How Did We Get Here?
It’s easy to get swept up in the daily AI announcements from the big tech players. But AI’s development hasn’t occurred in a single, continuous surge... open.substack.com/pub/directed...
It’s easy to get swept up in the daily AI announcements from the big tech players. But AI’s development hasn’t occurred in a single, continuous surge... open.substack.com/pub/directed...
How Did We Get Here?
Understanding the Progression of Artificial Intelligence, to Visualize Where it's Going
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August 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How Did We Get Here?
It’s easy to get swept up in the daily AI announcements from the big tech players. But AI’s development hasn’t occurred in a single, continuous surge... open.substack.com/pub/directed...
It’s easy to get swept up in the daily AI announcements from the big tech players. But AI’s development hasn’t occurred in a single, continuous surge... open.substack.com/pub/directed...
AI models don't truly reason in the way humans do—they excel at pattern recognition and statistical inference, identifying complex relationships in data to generate responses that often appear thoughtful and logical.
What we call "reasoning" in AI is…
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What we call "reasoning" in AI is…
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Amanda Fernandez (@amandasfernandez)
AI models don't truly reason in the way humans do—they excel at pattern recognition and statistical inference, identifying complex relationships in data to generate responses that often appear thought...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
AI models don't truly reason in the way humans do—they excel at pattern recognition and statistical inference, identifying complex relationships in data to generate responses that often appear thoughtful and logical.
What we call "reasoning" in AI is…
substack.com/@amandasfern...
What we call "reasoning" in AI is…
substack.com/@amandasfern...
OpenAI Study Mode can do more than study - learn how you can leverage it for *actual* deep research: open.substack.com/pub/directed...
OpenAI Study Mode Can Do More Than Study..
Let's do research!
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July 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
OpenAI Study Mode can do more than study - learn how you can leverage it for *actual* deep research: open.substack.com/pub/directed...
Independent Study vs. Directed Research - What’s the Difference? open.substack.com/pub/directed...
Independent Study vs. Directed Research - What’s the Difference?
Most academic programs have two separate courses offered to undergraduate and graduate majors: “Independent Study” and “Directed Research.” And almost every semester, I get the question - from undergr...
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July 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Independent Study vs. Directed Research - What’s the Difference? open.substack.com/pub/directed...
The pursuit of knowledge isn’t merely an intellectual exercise - it’s an act of profound vulnerability. True insight isn't born from obligation, it comes from a heart ignited by genuine curiosity. If your interest is fleeting, your work will inevitably lack the depth and impact it deserves.
July 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The pursuit of knowledge isn’t merely an intellectual exercise - it’s an act of profound vulnerability. True insight isn't born from obligation, it comes from a heart ignited by genuine curiosity. If your interest is fleeting, your work will inevitably lack the depth and impact it deserves.
The most brilliant ideas often begin with a quiet question. Not a demand for answers, but a gentle exploration of the unknown.
July 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The most brilliant ideas often begin with a quiet question. Not a demand for answers, but a gentle exploration of the unknown.
Don’t mistake information for understanding. It’s easy to collect data, but synthesizing it into a meaningful insight requires deliberate effort.
July 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Don’t mistake information for understanding. It’s easy to collect data, but synthesizing it into a meaningful insight requires deliberate effort.
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Advanced Tips & Tricks for ResearchRabbit
Level Up Your Literature Review
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July 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Drowning in research papers? 🤯 Learn how to use ResearchRabbit to unlock hidden connections & accelerate your literature review! 🚀 My new Substack is packed with advanced tips & tricks. Subscribe now: open.substack.com/pub/directed... #research #AI #literaturereview
#computerscience
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