AI lab's first interview question: conclude from an early loss curve and you're out
_aidan_clark_ · x · 2026-10-26
An AI lab lead shares his opening interview question: candidates see a loss curve plus another curve that initially drops far below the reference, and are asked what they can conclude. Anyone who starts drawing conclusions immediately doesn't get the job — a lesson in not over-reading early training dynamics.
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