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RL · Reinforcement Learning

Training that optimizes a model against a reward signal rather than labeled data; post-training RL mixes training and inference and loads clusters in spiky patterns.

Current numbers

~24K tokensMean trajectory length in AgentMath's reported agentic-RL analysisas of 2026-03-02 · register ↗
2.5xwall-clock speedup of variance-controlled async RL vs synchronous at equal accuracy (~42h vs ~105h)as of 2026 · register ↗
~40%cooling-energy reduction from DeepMind RL control (≈15% PUE-overhead reduction); sensors read every 5 minas of 2016 (autonomous control 2018) · register ↗

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