1. I’m betting on HTML
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The article discusses the importance of semantic HTML in the age of AI-driven language models. The author argues that HTML is a tried and tested solution for building web applications and suggests that the focus should be on interoperability between platforms rather than adopting new social media platforms. The article also highlights various UI elements available in HTML and emphasizes the machine-readable format and descriptive nature of proper tagging. The author concludes by encouraging the use of modern HTML and expresses optimism about the future of HTML in revolutionizing the web.
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The article discusses the use of HTML as a solution to walled-garden lock-in. It mentions that walled gardens already use HTML and semantic elements, as well as ARIA semantic attributes. It suggests that ChatGPT-like interfaces may be the future of human data access in artificial intelligence systems. These systems can navigate regular websites without requiring specialized machine-readable annotations. The author suggests that the described scenario is essentially an API mediated through HTML semantic elements. However, the author points out that if an API is available, a Python script using Beautiful Soup can be sufficient for automatic data access, with the added benefit of running locally.
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The article discusses the importance of semantic HTML in the context of large language model-based artificial intelligence. The author argues that semantic HTML is less important now than it used to be due to the failure of the semantic web and the advancements in AI. They claim that as AI improves, it can extract information from any kind of data, rendering the need for semantic HTML obsolete. The author also notes that large language models (LLMs) are just one branch of AI and should not be considered the ultimate solution in the field.
2. Electronic Structure of LK-99
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The article states that the reader does not have permission to access a specific URL on the arXiv website. It provides a link for more information about restoring access and guidelines for harvesting arXiv content.
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The author of the article has a PhD in studying the band structure of high-tc superconductors, particularly focusing on Cu d-d interactions at the fermi energy. They express optimism about LK-99 being a real superconductivity based on multiple labs computing similar band structures. The author also mentions being familiar with other superconductors, specifically the cuprates, and working in a lab that measured d-wave character and gap-energies of various superconductors. The video of levitation caused by a magnet in multiple directions further increases their hope.
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This article discusses an intriguing observation that the believers in a room-temperature superconductor and those who believe in generative language models being God-like use the same limited global pool of gullibility. In other words, there seems to be a limit to how much speculation about both ChatGPT (generative language models) and room-temperature superconductors can flood online platforms like HN (Hacker News) simultaneously.
3. Open-sourcing AudioCraft: Generative AI for audio
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AudioCraft is a framework developed by Meta that generates high-quality audio and music from text-based inputs. It consists of three models: MusicGen, which generates music from user inputs; AudioGen, which generates audio and sound effects; and EnCodec, which is an improved version of the decoder that allows for higher quality music generation. The models are available for research purposes and can be used to train new models. AudioCraft simplifies the design of generative audio models and allows for the generation of music, sound effects, and compression in the same code base. The framework utilizes a neural audio codec called EnCodec to learn audio tokens from raw audio signals. Autoregressive language models are then used to generate new tokens and convert them back to the audio space. AudioCraft offers a simple approach to audio generation and enables researchers and practitioners to extend and adapt the models for their specific needs. The framework aims to push the boundaries of generative AI audio models and promote responsibility, transparency, and open-source practices in AI research.
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The article discusses how generative AI models will be extensively used in advertising. It mentions that these models will make A/B testing simpler as there will no longer be a need for a creative person to modify or make subtle changes to an ad. For instance, generative AI can produce numerous different voices to determine which one is most impactful for an ad. Ultimately, the article predicts that the majority of ads in the future will be based on generative AI.
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The article highlights Meta’s efforts to differentiate itself from OpenAI by emphasizing the use of owned and licensed data for their music and audio generators, called MusicGen and AudioGen respectively. MusicGen generates music based on user text inputs, while AudioGen generates audio based on text inputs. Meta aims to promote their use of paid and original data, distinguishing it from OpenAI’s approach.
4. Patterns for building LLM-based systems and products
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This article discusses practical patterns for integrating large language models (LLMs) into systems and products. The author emphasizes the importance of evaluations in measuring the performance of LLM systems and products. They explore different benchmarks and metrics used in language modeling, such as BLEU, ROUGE, BERTScore, and MoverScore. However, they also highlight the limitations of these metrics and the challenges of adapting them to different tasks. The article introduces the concept of using LLMs as reference-free metrics for evaluating other LLMs, and presents frameworks like G-Eval and Vicuna that utilize this approach. The author also discusses the use of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and fusion-in-decoder (FiD) techniques to enhance LLM performance by incorporating relevant context from retrieved documents. They highlight the benefits and challenges of these approaches, as well as their scalability compared to traditional LLM models. The article concludes by suggesting the use of internet-augmented LLMs, which leverage search engines to augment LLMs with relevant information from retrieved documents.
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The author of the comment expresses astonishment at how fast the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning is progressing. They mention that they frequently keep up with industry news on Hacker News (HN), but still encounter many unfamiliar terms and metrics. They appreciate articles like the one they are commenting on, which help them catch up on the new trends in AI/LLM to some extent. As a coder, the author cannot predict the future of the field, but they believe that AI/LLM will become even more prevalent. Therefore, they find it valuable to stay informed about the key theory, concepts, and acronyms. They conclude by praising the article.
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The article discusses the observation of seeing products labeled as “beta” that appear to be using ChatGPT as their core, with little customization. The author shares their experience with an AI Therapy Assistant service that easily drifted off-topic and was capable of generating poems and code samples upon request. The author believes that the product was hastily released without consideration for non-therapy related queries.
5. Stopping at 90%
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The author discusses the common occurrence of stopping at 90% completion in projects, emphasizing that simply finishing the core project is not enough. They argue that if the project goes unnoticed or is not given a chance, it’s as if it never happened. This applies to various types of projects, not just research papers. The author points out that the remaining 10% is often difficult to measure and lacks a clear endpoint. They suggest activities such as evangelism, documentation, and polish to bridge the gap between 90% and 100% completion.
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The author describes their experience of putting in extra effort to polish and improve a project they worked on. They rewrote the code, added documentation, created a command line interface, and presented it at a workshop. The feedback they received was positive, but they are unsure if the additional work will lead to any tangible benefits. The article emphasizes that getting recognition for one’s work is difficult and that going the extra mile does not guarantee success.
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The article discusses how engineering projects are often divided into two parts, the first 90% and the second 90% of the work.
6. Unconfirmed video showing potential LK-99 sample exhibiting the Meissner effect
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The article is about JavaScript being disabled in a browser and the need to enable it or switch to a supported browser to continue using twitter.com. It also mentions that a list of supported browsers can be found in the Help Center and provides information on terms of service, privacy policy, cookie policy, and imprint. The article is copyrighted material belonging to X Corp. in 2023.
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This article discusses a video showing a spec levitating above a single monolithic magnet. It explains that levitation with ordinary diamagnets requires an array of magnets, while monolithic magnets produce convex fields. The article also addresses speculation that the video could involve an ordinary high-temperature superconductor but suggests that this is unlikely due to the rapid warming of such a small piece. Additionally, the author mentions their own experiments with broken fragments of YBCO and explains the challenges of creating a perfectly dry atmosphere for achieving a black appearance.
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The article mentions several videos from different universities. The first two are from HUST, and the links provided lead to the videos. The third video is from USTC, and the fourth video is from Qufu Normal University.
7. A beetle that heads for the ‘back door’ when eaten by a frog (2020)
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A Japanese water beetle known as Regimbartia attenuata has been observed escaping from the digestive tracts of frogs after being swallowed, according to a study conducted by ecologist Shinji Sugiura of Kobe University. The beetles were able to survive and emerge unharmed by wiggling their way out of the frog’s anus. This is the first time that researchers have witnessed prey actively escaping from their predator’s body after being consumed. Sugiura speculates that the beetle has evolved this ability as a defense tactic against the frog. The beetles were observed to traverse the frog’s inner organs, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, in as little as six minutes. The study also found that the beetle relied on its legs and possibly stimulated the frog’s cloacal sphincter to facilitate defecation.
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The article is expressing a connection between a German poem called “Storch und Schleiche” and a story about a stork and a blind slow-worm. In the story, the stork initially eats the slow-worm but the worm escapes through a back door. The stork then eats the worm again, but this time blocks the escape route. Despite the stork’s efforts, the slow-worm finds another way out and the stork eats it again. Finally, the stork cleverly connects both doors to prevent any further escapes. The article provides a link to the German poem for reference.
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This article states that researchers from Kobe University have observed prey escaping from the body of its predator for the first time. It is accompanied by a video showing a rough-skinned newt escaping from a bullfrog’s body after being eaten.
8. Run Llama 2 uncensored locally
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The article discusses a popular blog post titled “Uncensored Models” written by Eric Hartford, a machine learning engineer, in May 2023. The post explores the benefits and creation process of uncensored models. The article mentions some examples of uncensored models, including Fine-tuned Llama 2 7B model, Nous Research’s Nous Hermes Llama 2 13B, and Eric Hartford’s Wizard Vicuna 13B uncensored. The article also provides outputs from running the 7B Llama 2 model against the 7B Llama 2 uncensored model. However, it warns that uncensored models carry their own risks and users should be cautious. It suggests running uncensored models using Ollama, which is available on GitHub.
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The article discusses the performance of Llama2, an AI model developed by Meta. The author initially had doubts about the concept of “safe AI,” but found that Llama-2’s base model was not censored or fine-tuned. They conducted tests and were surprised by how well the model performed without any warnings. The article praises Meta for providing a raw model that can be fine-tuned by users for various purposes, without the need to worry about uncensoring a flawed model. However, the fine-tuned Llama-2-chat model is mentioned to be heavily censored, except for a specific jailbreak. The author believes that the overall quality of Llama2 has significantly improved and highlights its role-playing abilities.
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The author expresses their belief that uncensored language models provide more accurate answers and suggests that censoring models for risky questions may hinder their ability to answer non-risky questions. They specifically mention trying out the “Wizard-Vicuna-30B-Uncensored.ggmlv3.q4_K_M.bin” model and finding it to be surprisingly good, potentially better than GPT 3.5. They state that Vicuna is superior to base Llama1 and Alpaca models and speculate that it may perform even better with Llama2. The article includes a link to access the model.
9. VkFFT: Vulkan/CUDA/Hip/OpenCL/Level Zero/Metal Fast Fourier Transform Library
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The article discusses VkFFT, an efficient GPU-accelerated multidimensional Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) library for various graphics processing units (GPUs) including Vulkan, CUDA, HIP, OpenCL, Level Zero, and Metal. VkFFT aims to provide an open-source alternative to Nvidia’s cuFFT library with improved performance. It supports different precisions and provides a command-line interface for benchmarking and testing. VkFFT utilizes Vulkan compute shaders for FFT calculations and optimizes memory layout for efficient performance. The article also provides instructions on how to build and use VkFFT for different GPU backends. Additionally, it compares VkFFT’s precision and performance with cuFFT and rocFFT libraries. The initial version of VkFFT is developed by Tolmachev Dmitrii.
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The author, Tolmachev Dmitrii, reflects on the success of VkFFT, a collection of pre-made shaders for powers of two FFTs. In recent years, VkFFT has evolved into a runtime code generation and optimization platform that supports various backends and offers a wide range of implemented algorithms. VkFFT can perform tasks that other GPU FFT libraries cannot, such as real to real transforms, arbitrary dimensional transforms, zero-padding, and convolutions. The author encourages readers to ask any questions they may have about the library.
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The article discusses the benefits of using Vulkan technology in the world, such as futuristic buildings and flying cars. However, the author finds the use of the “vk” prefix for non-Vulkan libraries confusing.
10. Show HN: Magic Loops – Combine LLMs and code to create simple automations
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The author finds the idea of a user interface tool that can chain different tools together appealing. They mention a similar tool called flowiseai.com, but note that it is more technical and does not focus on independently performing the entire task. The author expresses a desire for the tool to be open-source.
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The article discusses how the user-interface of a certain platform reduces ambiguity in understanding initial prompts by LLMs (Language Model Models), and allows for editing, parameterization, and IFTTT outputs. It highlights the challenges in testing and understanding how LLMs interpret complex instructions. The article acknowledges the value of finding a balance between typing instructions and expecting a machine to understand them perfectly, and writing the program oneself. The author also mentions that while the platform seems useful, they would personally prefer to use it for less critical tasks than some of the examples mentioned.