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Identifying and Validating Emotion Concept Representations in Gemma 2 2B
Avery Li, Nia Mucher
Aug 13, 2026
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A Direction for Some, Not All: Cross-Model Transfer of Steering Vectors and the Limits of Steering-Based Safety Interventions
Joshua Yoo
Jun 17, 2026
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Geometric Concept Representations in Language Models: A 3D Hue-Saturation Manifold in Gemma 2 9B and Manifold Steering
Aarav Lodha
Jun 14, 2026
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The Current Landscape for AI Evaluations and Where We Need to Land
Mustafa Lonandwala
May 14, 2026
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Virginia Public Contribution Requirements for AI Policy
Nia Mucher
May 12, 2026
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How AI Enhances Surveillance Against Communities Without Their Knowledge
Shaina Kumar, Rishi Chandra
May 11, 2026