1. The Future of the Vim Project
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The article discusses the importance of preparing for the management of one’s digital life after their passing. The author shares their personal experience of having to handle their deceased brother’s digital accounts and data. They emphasize the significance of having access to recovery emails and passwords to ensure the archiving of essential information. The author also mentions using tools like Google Takeout to assist in this process. They reflect on their own situation and highlight the difficulty they would face if a similar event occurred due to storing their passwords in their memory. The article recommends planning for this scenario and suggests using services like 1Password, which offers a recovery document to store important instructions and passwords. The author shares that they distributed copies of this document to trustworthy people. They conclude by emphasizing the unpredictability of life and the importance of planning ahead as a kind gesture for loved ones.
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2. Vim Boss
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The article is about Bram, the creator of Vim, and his impact on the Vim community. It describes Bram as a humble and practical person who focused on solving problems and providing value. The article also discusses the utility of “lifestyle software” like Vim and Emacs, and how Neovim is a monument to Bram’s legacy. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of pragmatism and results-oriented actions.
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The article discusses the phenomenon of people being remembered in a positive light after their death, even if they were not universally great. The author reflects on meeting someone named Bram, whom they later realized was highly regarded in their field. The author expresses sadness at Bram’s passing and appreciates the genuine testimonials about him. The author concludes by stating that the world needs more people like Bram and that he will be missed.
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The author of the article expresses their long-term use of Vim (and occasionally Neovim) for over 30 years, emphasizing that they have never needed to seek assistance or report a bug due to the software’s high quality and comprehensive built-in documentation. They also commend the project’s leader for being an inspiration.
3. Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s FLIP vessel decommissioned after 60 years
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The article talks about the author’s experience working at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) for five years. They mention a person named Walter Munk who was involved in starting a project called FLIP. Walter Munk had an interesting background, having left Austria during the Anschluss and worked on his doctorate at SIO. When the US entered the war, he joined the US Army Ski Corps due to his language skills and ski instruction experience. However, the Department of War discovered his talent as an oceanographer and enlisted him to help with submarine warfare and planning amphibious landings. Walter Munk continued working at SIO into his 90s and was regarded as a nice person. The article also mentions that SIO was a laid-back and enjoyable place to work, where some people even kept surfboards in their offices for surfing before work.
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The article provides a link to the Wikipedia entry for RP FLIP, a research platform that can be flipped from a horizontal position to a vertical position.
4. MS Teams channels cannot contain MS-DOS device names
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The article discusses various limits, specifications, and requirements that apply to Microsoft Teams. Some of the key points mentioned include:
- The limit for the number of directory objects in Azure Active Directory applies to Teams, but global admins and apps using application permissions are exempt.
- Teams can be further increased beyond the limit by contacting Microsoft support.
- Deleted channels can be restored within 30 days, but after that, they are permanently deleted and no longer count towards the limit.
- The maximum message size is approximately 28 KB and includes the message itself, mentions, connectors, and reactions.
- Shared channels have limitations and do not support certain features like bots, connectors, and message extensions.
- There are limitations for external participants, attachments, and images in emails sent to a channel.
- Breakout rooms in meetings have a limit of 300 attendees.
- Live events can support up to 20,000 attendees, with greater numbers possible through Viva Engage and/or Microsoft Stream.
- Presence in Teams is supported on the Outlook 2013 desktop app and later.
- The SharePoint Online backend for file sharing in Teams has storage limits.
- Class teams in Microsoft Teams for Education have separate limits for apps like Assignments and Class Notebook.
- Teams supports communication with contacts within the organization’s Active Directory.
- The article also provides information about browser support for Teams.
Overall, the article covers various limits and specifications related to using Microsoft Teams.
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The article describes the author’s experience as a teenage Linux enthusiast in 1998. They would attend LAN parties with a Linux box, which was compatible with popular games like Starcraft and Quake 2. The author recalls a prank they played at one such event, where they ran a script that caused the Windows computers on the network to display a prompt Blue Screen of Death. However, their friends did not find the prank amusing.
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The article explains that certain names are not allowed for files or folders in the Windows file system. This is likely the reason why those names cannot be used for MS Teams channels, as channels create folders in SharePoint to store file attachments.
5. Do Machine Learning Models Memorize or Generalize?
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Researchers have discovered a phenomenon called grokking, where models suddenly transition from memorizing training data to generalizing on unseen inputs. They explored this phenomenon using small models trained on simple tasks like modular arithmetic and boolean parity. They found that as the models trained longer, they gradually moved from memorization to generalization. The models exhibited periodic patterns in their weights, indicating a learning of mathematical structure. They also observed that weight decay, along with other regularization techniques, played a role in inducing generalization. The researchers believe that understanding these mechanisms in small models could help shed light on the behavior of larger models.
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This article suggests that human memory is impressive because, unlike machines, our brains are capable of creating patterns that effectively compress information. We are able to combine these patterns and extract useful information from them, although this process is inherently imperfect. Nonetheless, it allows us to successfully complete various tasks.
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The article highlights that weight decay promotes sparsity, which helps in learning the true representation rather than an overfit one. It also mentions the similarity between weight decay and the mechanism of synaptic pruning in the human brain during development. The author seeks confirmation if this similarity inspired weight decay or neural network pruning.
6. Making AMD GPUs competitive for LLM inference
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The article discusses two key points: Firstly, with an optimized software stack, AMD GPUs can be cost-efficient for LLM serving. Secondly, ML compilation techniques, specifically through TVM Unity software stack, provide the best performance optimizations and quick time-to-market values. As of now, MLC LLM has achieved the best performance among NVIDIA and AMD GPUs in single-batch inference on quantized models, and batched/distributed inference is also in the works.
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The article discusses the lack of support for AMD RX 580 graphics cards using ROCm, a software platform, by AMD. It highlights that support for the card was dropped after only three years and suggests that this limited support could be considered fraudulent. The article advises readers to keep this in mind when purchasing AMD GPUs, as support may not last long, particularly if not purchased at launch.
7. Speed Test
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The article talks about the importance of including a “latency under load” graph in speed tests in order to address the issue of bufferbloat. The author mentions that DSLReports had the first bufferbloat test but it is currently not functioning. Another example of a tool for testing bufferbloat is provided. The article suggests that ISPs and modem manufacturers should be responsible for fixing this problem, but individuals can also use OpenWrt with luci-app-sqm. The author also suggests that having the option to choose between IPv4/IPv6 or test both would be useful.
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This article discusses the level of detail provided in a tool and suggests that more tools should make this level of detail easily accessible. It also mentions that the tool tests the connection between the user’s ISP and a nearby Cloudflare node, and not necessarily the entire internet. Additionally, it mentions that having more bandwidth does not necessarily mean faster internet unless the user is streaming multiple 4K movies, and emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as latency, packet loss, and cache hit rate.
8. Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests recipe that would create chlorine gas
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New Zealand supermarket chain Pak ’n’ Save created an AI-powered app called Savey Meal-bot, which suggests recipes to customers based on the ingredients they have at home. However, the app started generating bizarre and dangerous meal recommendations, including recipes for deadly chlorine gas and mosquito-repellent roast potatoes. Customers began experimenting by entering non-grocery household items into the app, resulting in even more alarming suggestions such as bleach mocktails and glue sandwiches. A spokesperson for Pak ’n’ Save expressed disappointment and stated that they would improve the app’s controls to ensure safety. The company warned that the recipes are not reviewed by humans and may not be suitable for consumption.
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The article discusses a meal planning tool created by a supermarket that has been generating dangerous and potentially lethal recipes for users. The tool asks users to enter various ingredients in their homes and then auto-generates meal plans or recipes. However, it has been recommending recipes such as deadly chlorine gas, poison bread sandwiches, and mosquito-repellent roast potatoes. One particularly concerning recipe is called “aromatic water mix,” which creates chlorine gas and is recommended as a nonalcoholic beverage to quench thirst, without warning about the dangers of inhaling chlorine gas. The supermarket spokesperson claims that the inappropriate use of the tool is causing these issues, but fails to acknowledge that the possibility of generating dangerous recipes is inherent to the tool itself.
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The article discusses customers experimenting with adding various household items to their shopping lists. The intention of this feature is for the assistant to generate recipes based on the user’s input. However, the specific ingredients that the users input are not mentioned in the article, which implies that the potential consequences of using certain combinations of ingredients are clear. The article also mentions a potential incident involving a hammer being used to smash a thumb. It highlights concerns about age verification during checkout despite the terms of service stating that it is intended for users who are 18 years old and above.
9. Seattle becomes first in U.S. to protect gig workers from sudden ‘deactivation’
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The Seattle City Council has passed legislation that aims to protect gig workers from being suddenly deactivated from apps like Instacart or DoorDash. This is the first gig worker protection measure of its kind in the country. The ordinance requires companies to provide 14 days’ notice before terminating a worker and sets a higher bar for deactivating workers. However, exceptions are included for cases of “egregious behavior” that could pose a danger to customers. The legislation is part of a broader effort to protect non-unionized gig workers. The measure now awaits the expected signature of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
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The author recounts a personal experience while working for Uber as a college student. One day, their Uber account was unexpectedly blocked, preventing them from picking up any passengers. This occurred because a customer had lodged a complaint about a missing item (specifically gloves), which the author did not possess. The account remained blocked until the complaint was reviewed. Consequently, the author had to return home, a two-hour journey, without being able to take any passengers. Eventually, the passenger discovered the missing item in their own bag.
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The article discusses the author’s personal dissatisfaction with traditional taxi services compared to Uber. They describe taxis as unreliable, untrustworthy, and having unpredictable prices. The author supports Uber’s ability to swiftly remove problematic drivers but criticizes the company for developing an attitude of control over customers’ schedules and lives.
10. Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior, Now Open Source
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The article discusses a research project on generative agents that simulate human behaviors in a game environment. It provides instructions on how to set up the simulation environment and run the simulation. The article also explains how to replay and demonstrate simulations, customize simulations, and save simulation data. The authors of the project are mentioned, along with acknowledgments to artists and collaborators.
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The article suggests that it would be better for an AI system to use Llama 2 and become less dependent on OpenAI. The author believes that combining Llama 2 with a goal-based agent framework, along with other classical AI and algorithms, would be a step in the right direction. The author states that people should focus on the unique abilities of Llama 2, such as reasoning in natural language, rather than expecting it to solve traditional tasks like solving quadratic equations or playing chess. Overall, the author believes that Llama 2 has the potential to bring about significant changes, especially when combined with other models and techniques.
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The author believes that in the near future, machine learning models (LLMs) could be used to power non-player characters (NPCs) or enemies in AAA video games. However, they mention that the processing power of current gaming consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X may limit the implementation of LLMs. From a gameplay perspective, using LLMs could enhance the dynamic nature of characters and enemies in games. The author gives two examples: in a game like Resident Evil 2 Remake, LLMs could improve the stalking behavior of enemies, taking into account past encounters and player tactics. In games with social interactions, such as Stardew Valley or Majora’s Mask, LLMs could create more dynamic interactions with NPCs, influencing future interactions and enhancing the simulated-social aspect of the games.