Lost in the Code: Why Long Context Isn’t Enough

New research reveals that even as large language models handle increasingly extensive codebases, their ability to reason accurately and avoid distractions remains surprisingly fragile.

New research reveals that even as large language models handle increasingly extensive codebases, their ability to reason accurately and avoid distractions remains surprisingly fragile.
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— Daily Crossword — Loading… 00:00 Clues Results 0 — More Games{“2026-02-22”: [ { “id”: “1”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “B1”, “end”: “B7”, “solution”: “MICHAEL”, “clue”: “One of the three protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V. ___ De Santa (7)” }, { “id”: “2”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “D1”, “end”: “D7”, “solution”: “STAMINA”, “clue”: “The green gauge … Read more
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In this game, you play as Aava, a professional climber attempting to make history by being the first to reach the top of Mount Kami. While Mount Kami is a made-up mountain, the game establishes that it’s similar in size and difficulty to Mount Everest, which is 29,032 feet (8,848.9 meters) tall.

Many early 2000s horror games are still remembered for their 3D graphics and unique camera angles, which became standard for the genre. However, several lesser-known games successfully captured the spooky feel of older 80s and 90s horror titles, creating a uniquely unsettling experience. Shutter Story builds on this classic style, but mixes it with modern first-person shooter controls. This combination creates a strange and interesting horror experience. A new trailer gives fans a better look at the game, showcasing both its clear inspirations and its fresh approach.

I used to resent Diego, and it wasn’t just because I was already overwhelmed with school, work, and everything else that comes with being young. He’d introduced me to Darkest Dungeon, a game that was intensely stressful and built around creating a constant sense of dread. Each time I played, it felt like deliberately stepping into a panic attack disguised as a gothic horror story. But despite the suffocating atmosphere and the game’s bleakness, something changed. Looking back, Diego didn’t actually do anything wrong. He gave me a gaming experience I’ll never forget – one that still fills me with a strange combination of respect, fear, and wonder, even years later.

According to the latest filings, the Duquesne Family Office has increased its stake in Alphabet by a rather impressive 277%, a feat that would make even the most ardent stockbroker weep with envy. Amazon, too, has been graced with a 69% surge, a testament to the enduring charm of e-commerce.

Most games guide players with a general storyline or path, but they usually don’t rush you. You can take your time exploring every corner of the map, or race to the end – the choice is yours! These games don’t tell you how to play; they let you discover your own approach and enjoy the experience in a way that feels natural to you.
![During image reconstruction with [latex]K=1024[/latex], codebook utilization patterns diverge significantly between methods: while VQ-VAE and FSQ initially demonstrate increasing utilization followed by a notable decline, VP-VAE and FSP consistently maintain high and stable codebook engagement throughout the training process.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.17133v1/x1.png)
A new method decouples learning representations from codebook optimization, addressing common instability issues in vector quantization techniques.