1. AI real-time human full-body photo generator
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This article discusses the use of GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) for generating image variants quickly and inexpensively. GANs are preferred over diffusion models because they can generate images in a single pass and allow for easy editing due to their true latent space encoding. Additionally, the article addresses the misconception that GANs are unstable, pointing out that they can produce high-quality realistic images on large datasets and actually become more stable with increased scale. The article provides several examples of successful GAN implementations to support this claim.
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The author of the article finds it frightening that generated photos will soon be able to accurately depict any known public figure, making it difficult to differentiate between real and manipulated images. They hope that this proliferation of manipulated images will lead to people losing trust in online content and spending more time outdoors.
2. Bun v0.8
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The article discusses the latest updates and improvements in Bun version 0.8.0. Some of the new features include debugger support, fetch streaming, and compatibility updates with Node.js. It also mentions that Bun 1.0 will be released on September 7th, with a launch stream available for registration. The article provides instructions on how to install and upgrade Bun, as well as examples of how to use the debugger and stream responses using fetch. It also mentions improvements in support for environment variables, support for SvelteKit and Nuxt development servers, and bug fixes related to memory leaks and crashes. The article concludes by providing resources for documentation, guides, and community support.
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This article discusses the use of bun and deno as typescript runtimes for windmill.dev, an open-source alternative to retool. It mentions that people have provided overwhelming feedback that they find it confusing to adapt to deno and would prefer to stick to the node.js mode, aka bun. The author predicts that with bun approaching 1:1 node.js support, it will become more popular. The article also acknowledges Jarred for being responsive and helping the author adapt bun to their distributed cache storage.
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3. Pytudes
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The article is about a project that contains Python programs called “pytudes” which are short programs designed to help individuals perfect specific programming skills. The author compares programming to playing the piano and suggests that programming is a craft that takes time to master. The project provides notebooks that can be launched on various platforms to practice these skills. The author mentions being inspired by a book called “etudes” which was influential in their own learning process.
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The author stumbled upon Peter Norvig’s pytudes while working on leetcode. The author admires Norvig’s elegant approach to problem-solving and believes that Python’s expressive syntax, combined with Norvig’s illuminating examples, has helped them have many “aha” moments. The author specifically mentions Norvig’s “how to write a spell checker” as being influential in their career and finds it heartening to see Norvig continuously contributing to the programming community.
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The article is about how inspiring it is that a person named Norvig continues to engage in programming activities even at an older age. The author finds it remarkable that Norvig still derives joy from programming and is intellectually sharp in the field. This encourages the author to consider pursuing programming as a lifelong career option.
4. On keeping sketchbooks
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The author has been keeping a sketchbook since 2000 and recently stacked them all up to take a photo. They discuss their attachment to their sketchbook and how it has evolved over the years. The author believes that physical media helps them process and remember things better and that sketching helps them pay attention in meetings. They mention that their sketchbooks now consist mostly of operational notes, wireframes, to-do lists, and meeting notes. The author values the disconnectedness of a sketchbook and how it allows them to think and plan without distractions. They also appreciate the self-archiving aspect and the cheap ubiquity of composition books. The author dates and labels every sketchbook and enjoys looking back at them. Overall, the author finds sketching in their sketchbook to be a valuable thinking tool.
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The article discusses the discovery of a soft, friendly voice that encourages the author to be kinder to themselves. The author identifies multiple aspects of their personality within their mind, with the current dominant self being addicted to gaming, distracted, annoying, anxious, and yearning for the end of life. The author realizes these traits only after giving them a voice. The article describes a conversation between the author’s current self and the soft voice. Through journaling, the author finds that these inner dialogues help them refocus.
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The article discusses the practice of keeping notebooks and journals during the Renaissance/Enlightenment period. It mentions a widely used system of carrying a small pocket notebook and filling it with entries as they came up. These entries would later be transcribed into topically arranged journals. The author expresses surprise at the lack of discussion on this method in relation to journaling on HN.
5. Cosmological time dilation in the early Universe
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Scientists have discovered that time ran five times slower 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang compared to today, confirming Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. The discovery of cosmological time dilation in the early universe was made by astrophysicist Geraint Lewis and statistician Brendon Brewer. They observed that the further back they looked into the universe, the slower things seemed to occur. This time dilation is attributed to the expansion of space itself. The researchers used data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to study nearly 200 quasars and reveal the time dilation when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old. The discovery confirms Einstein’s predictions and supports the understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe.
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The article discusses the concept of time and its relationship to the speed of the universe. It questions the meaning of the phrase “just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang time, time ran five times slower than it does today, 13.8 billion years later” and how to determine the difference in time from a specific frame of reference. The author ponders the idea of “slow” years or fast years and challenges the concept of measuring speed in relation to time passing. The article concludes by questioning how to formulate a ratio for the speed of time for the entire universe.
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The article discusses the concept of time running slower near massive objects, such as black holes. It explains that since the average density of the universe was higher in the past, time ran more slowly on average. However, it notes that this comparison to a non-existing low-density patch in the past is a bit strange.
6. Code Llama, a state-of-the-art large language model for coding
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Code Llama is a large language model (LLM) that can generate code based on text prompts. It is designed to make programming workflows faster and more efficient for developers and lower the barrier to entry for those learning to code. Code Llama can be used as a productivity and educational tool to help programmers write robust and well-documented software. It supports popular programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, and more. The model comes in three different sizes, each trained with a large amount of code-related data. Code Llama performs well in benchmark tests and outperforms other open-source LLMs. Safety measures have been taken to prevent the generation of malicious code. Code Llama has been released under a community license and users must abide by the acceptable use policy. The model’s development, benchmarking, and safety measures are detailed in a research paper. The goal is for publicly available code-specific models, like Code Llama, to improve the development of new technologies and benefit the community. Developers are encouraged to evaluate the capabilities of the model, identify issues, and contribute to fixing vulnerabilities. The future of generative AI for coding is to support software engineers in various sectors and inspire the creation of innovative tools using Llama 2.
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The author is expressing interest in a desktop software that can run various models and is not subscription-based. They want the software to have easy installation and the ability to switch between models effortlessly. Additionally, they desire a software that runs a local web server, allowing interaction through any browser. The author also wants to be able to feed documents to the model and ask questions or build a database. They emphasize the importance of privacy, wanting all prompt/responses to stay on their machine. The author suggests that there may be a market for a commercial software in this space, as current options are more geared towards academics. They envision a turn-key software that offers a similar experience to ChatGPT or CoPilot, allowing for the use of sensitive information for a one-time fee.
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The article discusses the use of llama.cpp, which allows easy testing of a code locally. The author provides an example of output from code quantization and mentions the interest in testing larger models with improved context and prompting.
7. The History of Windows 2.0
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The article discusses the development and release of Windows 2.0, the sequel to Windows 1.0. Tandy Trower, the developer, focused on improving the user interface and adding features such as overlapping windows and a proportional system font. The development of Windows 2.0 faced challenges as Microsoft was prioritizing OS/2 as the future operating system. However, the Windows team made significant progress, including developing Windows/386, which expanded memory capabilities. Windows 2.0 was released in December 1987, followed by Windows 2.1 in May 1988. The article describes the growth in popularity of Windows 2.x and the introduction of Microsoft’s own software, such as Word and Excel, for the platform. The relationship between Microsoft and Apple is also discussed, including Apple’s lawsuit against Microsoft for copyright violations in Windows 2.x. The court eventually ruled in Microsoft’s favor. Despite some criticisms, Windows 2.x marked a major shift in computing with its graphical interface and mouse support.
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The author of the article reflects on their experience working with Windows 1.0 and Windows 2 in the past. They mention the challenge of obtaining enough RAM for applications to run and having to manipulate memory and network drivers. At that time, Windows applications had to operate within the first 640K of RAM. They also note that corporate machines typically had 2MB RAM, and it is interesting to think that functional Windows applications ran on systems with such limited memory. They express relief that those days are now behind us.
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The article clarifies that the aspect ratio of the image in question did not change, but rather the resolution did. The aspect ratio remained 4:3 throughout, while the resolution shifted from 640×350 with non-square pixels to 640×480 with square pixels.
8. Code Llama, a state-of-the-art large language model for coding
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The article introduces Code Llama, a large language model (LLM) that can generate code based on text prompts. Code Llama is designed to improve productivity and provide educational assistance for programmers. It has enhanced coding capabilities and can generate code and natural language about code from both code and natural language prompts. Code Llama supports popular programming languages and comes in three different sizes. The article also mentions the availability of specialized variations of Code Llama for Python and for code instruction. Performance tests show that Code Llama outperformed other open-source code-specific LLMs and achieved high scores on coding benchmarks. The article emphasizes the responsible use of AI models and the importance of safety measures. Code Llama is being released to the public to facilitate evaluation and improvement. The article includes information about how to access Code Llama and provides a responsible use guide. The future of generative AI for coding is highlighted, with Code Llama intended to support software engineers in various sectors and inspire the development of new tools and products.
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9. Leaving Haskell behind
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The author of the article explains why they fell away from using Haskell as their default programming language for new projects. They used to appreciate Haskell for its ability to reason about code symbolically and algebraically, as well as its strong type system. They found that Haskell allowed for fearless refactoring and enabled the creation of brittle code that fails to compile in the face of problems, which is often desired. However, they gradually lost interest in Haskell due to factors such as the constant experimentation with new abstractions, awkward tooling, and regular backwards-incompatible revisions to the language. Despite this, the author still acknowledges Haskell as a great language with valuable features.
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The article discusses Haskell’s unique tooling feature called Hoogle, which is highly praised by the author. Hoogle allows users to search for information about what can be done in Haskell based on their desired functionality. The article mentions attempts made to create similar tools for other languages like Rust and Nim, but none have achieved the same level of utility as Hoogle. The author expresses frustration with the lack of comparable tooling in other languages, particularly when dealing with complex code structures. Alongside Hoogle, the author criticizes the tooling ecosystem in Haskell, stating that it lacks redeeming qualities and emphasizes the community’s focus on innovation rather than improvement.
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The author of the article, who has been writing Haskell for about a decade, agrees with the first point made by the author, which is that the Haskell community values learning. However, they believe that the community is not good at discarding ideas that don’t work, leading to professional Haskell codebases that contain unnecessary elements. The author disagrees with the claim that Haskell’s tooling is lacking, and suggests that tooling in most other languages is also subpar. They mention missing the Haskell toolchain after using other languages like Python, JavaScript, and Java. They also note the author’s dismay with Python, but see things in a more positive light.
10. ChatGPT turned generative AI into an “anything tool”
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AI models have traditionally been specialized tools, trained specifically for certain tasks or areas. However, recent advancements in generative AI, such as ChatGPT, have shown that these models can be used for a wide range of applications without being explicitly trained for them. This shift towards general-purpose AI has the potential to significantly increase productivity and efficiency. Generative AI models, like GPT4, work probabilistically, predicting the likelihood of certain words or phrases given an input and generating an output based on that prediction. While this probabilistic nature can lead to unpredictability, it also allows for flexibility and power that rule-based systems lack. By shaping the randomness of AI models in a useful way, their productivity can be maximized. Just as physicists have learned to embrace and utilize the randomness of the quantum world, we can learn to harness the potential of generative AI. The training process for AI models involves gradient descent, adjusting the parameters of neural networks to make the outputs more closely resemble the training data. This iterative process leads to incremental improvements and eventually produces coherent output. The same technique can be applied to other types of data, such as pictures and DNA sequences. Overall, the shift towards general-purpose AI opens up new possibilities and opportunities for harnessing the power of AI in various fields.
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The author expresses concern about the sustainability of ChatGPT’s current performance and cost structure. They mention that while they pay for the premium version, most users do not, leading to potential financial losses. They speculate that competitors may reduce expensive hardware and energy usage for the free tier, which could result in lower-quality responses. The author also draws a comparison to the decline in quality of responses from other voice assistants, attributing it to cost-cutting measures. They suggest that ChatGPT may require powerful hardware to maintain its current response times, but this could be economically challenging. Ultimately, the author suggests that either a technological breakthrough is needed to reduce costs or the quality of responses may decline.
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The author predicts that websites like StackOverflow, Wikipedia, IMDB, and Goodreads may develop their own AI interfaces in the future. They compare this to the evolution of cable TV and Netflix, where initially cable was fractured and expensive, but Netflix consolidated it into a cheap and unified service. However, over time, the streaming market became fragmented and expensive again. The author expresses enthusiasm for AI interfaces like chatgpt but also points out that the novelty wears off quickly.