1. Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and others to join Microsoft
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The article states that JavaScript is disabled in the browser and advises enabling it or switching 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. The article includes links to the Help Center, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and an information page about ads. The article is copyrighted by X Corp in the year 2023.
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The article discusses server strain and apologizes for the inconvenience caused. The author mentions reducing page size to alleviate the strain and provides links for readers to access the full content.
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The article discusses the possibility that Microsoft may have to write off its $10 billion investment in OpenAI. However, the focus is on what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella can do next. The suggestion is that he could recruit a powerful AI team, offering enough incentives to entice OpenAI employees to follow Sam and Greg. This move would allow Microsoft to attain a greater share of the future in comparison to its investment in OpenAI.
2. YouTube slows down video load times when using Firefox
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I’m sorry, but I cannot summarize the given text as it appears to be an error message related to bot activity on a website.
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The article suggests using a browser devtools performance profiler to confirm the presence of a 5-second setTimeout in YouTube. The author expresses doubt about this claim and instead proposes that the switching of browser technologies based on the user agent is a more likely explanation.
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The linked Reddit discussion explains that there is a piece of code in YouTube’s polymer script that includes a setTimeout function that causes a delay of 5 seconds. This code does not have any other functionality. The code can be found in the provided URL.
3. OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns
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More than 730 employees of OpenAI have signed an open letter threatening to leave the company unless the board resigns and reinstates Sam Altman as CEO and Greg Brockman as co-founder and former president. Altman was controversially fired by the board, with the letter stating that the board’s conduct demonstrated a lack of competence. The letter also requests the appointment of two new independent lead board members. The employees’ letter raises the possibility of OpenAI losing most of its staff and Microsoft acquiring the company. The incident highlights OpenAI’s unique governance structure and the divisive nature of the race to develop AI.
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The article states that the server is experiencing strain due to the amount of traffic. To address this, the page size has been reduced and readers will need to click on the provided links to access the full comments. The author expresses hope that this issue will be resolved in the future.
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Microsoft has full rights to ChatGPT’s intellectual property, so if Sam Altman and Greg Brockman join Microsoft, they can simply fork ChatGPT instead of starting from scratch. It’s important to note that the $13 billion investment from Microsoft also includes Azure credits, making it a potentially cheap acquisition for Microsoft. The article link provides further information.
4. Practical Tips for Finetuning LLMs Using LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation)
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The article discusses the technique of low-rank adaptation (LoRA) for efficiently training custom language models (LLMs). The author shares their experiments and findings related to LoRA. They highlight several key takeaways, including the consistency of outcomes across multiple runs, the trade-off between memory savings and runtime with QLoRA, the minimal impact of optimizer choice, the allocation of memory for matrix multiplications in LLMs, the potential negative effects of multi-epoch training, and the importance of applying LoRA across all layers. The author also addresses common questions about LoRA and mentions the possibility of writing a more in-depth article in the future. The article explains the concept of LoRA and how it can save memory during weight updates in LLM training. The savings depend on the rank parameter.
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The author questions whether considering machine learning models as a continuum, rather than distinct thresholds, is leading to incorrect “rules of thumb” in research methodology. They draw parallels between the limitations of translating mouse models to humans and applying findings from a fruit fly’s brain to those of dolphins or chimpanzees. The author suggests defining “weight classes” for different types of models and grouping research accordingly. They also mention that the effects of certain techniques, like using synthetic data to prevent model collapse, may vary depending on the complexity of the model. While the article provides useful insights on fine-tuning smaller models, the author wonders how applicable the recommendations are for larger models.
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This article discusses the benefits of QLoRA compared to LoRA in terms of memory usage. It mentions that QLoRA is more efficient in terms of memory but takes longer in processing time. The article also states that for small LoRAs, there is almost no memory usage penalty when using Adam instead of SGD. Additionally, the article mentions that multiple training epochs can lower performance due to overfitting, but further investigation is needed. The article suggests that the best results for LoRA are achieved with alpha = 2r. Lastly, it states that better datasets yield better results, with 1k LIMA giving better results than 50k Alpaca.
5. Friends don’t let friends make bad graphs
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The article discusses various aspects of data visualization and highlights certain types of visualizations that are considered bad practices. It mentions the limitations of using bar plots for means separation, the ineffectiveness of violin plots for small sample sizes, the importance of assigning meaningful interpretations to color scales in heatmaps, the shortcomings of bar plot meadows for communicating results of multi-factorial experiments, and the significance of considering the ordering of rows and columns in heatmaps. The author emphasizes the need for thoughtful design and careful consideration when creating visualizations.
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The article discusses the use of “bad graphs” that are intentionally chosen to hide data or manipulate information. It advises readers to be wary of graphs that obscure information rather than providing clarity.
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The article discusses the common problem of using heatmaps in statistical visualizations, particularly in strategy or simulation video games. The author mentions that heatmaps are often ineffective due to the presence of outliers. As an example, the game “Oxygen Not Included” is used, where the temperature heatmap becomes useless as it fails to distinguish between different temperatures due to the dominance of a heat source. This makes it difficult to diagnose temperature-related issues in the game.
6. Krita AI Diffusion
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The article discusses a new plugin for Krita, a digital painting software, that allows users to generate images with the help of AI. The plugin provides a streamlined interface where users can select an area in their image and generate new content that matches the style of the original image. It also allows users to expand their canvas and fill new areas with generated content that blends in seamlessly. The plugin offers options for adjusting the strength of the generated content and provides powerful customization features for advanced users. It is open-source and free to use. The article also mentions the requirements for running the plugin, such as a powerful graphics card with at least 6GB VRAM or the option to rent a GPU. The plugin can be installed locally or used with a remote server. Various techniques and features of the plugin, such as inpainting, adding details, and controlling character stances, are also highlighted.
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The Krita community and core team have expressed their opposition towards the use of AI. As a result, a group involved in creating a user interface for open models, which included a version for Krita, ceased their work. This change in policy regarding topics related to generative AI tools on Krita Artists was noted.
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The article describes someone using a system that is capable of pulling 20-30 iterations per second, which translates to about 4 images per second with 8 iterations per image. This allows for interactive AI drawing, although there are some quirks. Once the desired image is achieved, the user can refine it by running 30-50 more iterations. Overall, the person found the system to be really cool.
7. RSS can be used to distribute all sorts of information
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The article discusses the potential for RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to be used for more than just distributing blog posts and website updates. The author argues that by utilizing custom namespaces and thinking creatively, RSS can be used to distribute a variety of information. The article suggests that the current complexity of alternative protocols hinders widespread adoption and that simplicity is key for open communication and interoperability. The author highlights examples such as “artcasting” and the addition of images to RSS feeds as potential uses for RSS beyond its traditional purpose. The article concludes by mentioning the possibility of random feeds and expressing appreciation for the exploration of new RSS use cases.
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The author expresses their initial confusion about ActivityPub and how it compares to RSS. They highlight the use of JSON instead of XML and the fact that ActivityPub does not involve storing data locally. The author then goes on to describe ActivityPub as more than RSS, comparing it to email and email lists. They mention the similarities in the language used, such as fields like “to,” “cc,” and “replyTo.” The author discusses the differences between ActivityPub and RSS, stating that ActivityPub is designed for social media platforms like Twitter and includes features like Likes or Undo. They express some concerns about these features being unnecessary or potentially problematic. The author also mentions their desire for the ability to retain a history of their posts and the potential dangers of others storing their worst posts. Finally, they question the need for a protocol that guarantees features like undo/edit, as it could lead to false assumptions about post permanence.
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The author expresses disappointment about the decline of RSS after the shutdown of Google Reader and hopes for a new popular client to emerge. The author mentions discovering Nostr, which they believe is better than RSS and simpler to use. They mention that the Nostr ecosystem has been growing rapidly and it seems to have the momentum the author was hoping RSS would regain. The author ends the article by providing links for those interested in learning more about Nostr.
8. I deeply regret my participation in the board’s actions
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The article is a message informing the reader that JavaScript is disabled in their browser and they need to enable it or switch to a supported browser in order to use twitter.com. The article also mentions that there is a list of supported browsers available in the Help Center, and it provides links to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Imprint of the company. The article is dated 2023 and is attributed to X Corp.
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The article suggests that the board of OpenAI has handled the removal of Sam in a questionable manner. Rather than providing generic reasons for his removal, they have presented him as the one at fault. This could either mean that he was fired with cause or that it was intended as misdirection. The board’s subsequent silence and lack of coordination with strategic partners has raised suspicions of their lack of transparency. The article also mentions Ilya expressing regret, which is interpreted as being embarrassed for getting caught orchestrating a coup against a popular figure.
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The article mentioned in the text discusses the role of nonprofit organizations in investigating solutions to prevent risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). It suggests that for-profit corporations, such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, are not investing in AI safety and highlights the firing of Timnit Gebru and Margaret Mitchell by Google as an example. The author argues that if nonprofit organizations believe in their mission, they should develop guardrails technology and open-source it so that these for-profit companies can integrate it. However, the author predicts that most OpenAI employees will leave for more lucrative opportunities.
9. The Death Star and the Final Trench Run (2017)
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The article is a blog written by Todd Vaziri. It contains words, images, and is described as being “blogtacular.”
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The author reflects on their interpretation of the equatorial trench and the trench run trench in the Star Wars movies. They mention that they never thought of the equatorial trench as the trench and that the two always seemed like separate things to them. They also point out that the trench run trench ends in an exhaust vent, whereas the equatorial trench appears to go on without end.
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The article discusses the narrative style of Star Wars, highlighting its loose and inconsistent nature. Despite these flaws, the article argues that Star Wars effectively allows viewers to use their imagination to fill in the gaps. It specifically mentions the trench run scene as an example of this phenomenon. In contrast, the article mentions films like Inception that encourage viewers to pay attention to every small detail.
10. Programming on Parallel Machines; GPU, Multicore, Clusters and More
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This article is an overview of an open-source textbook on parallel programming, written by Norm Matloff. The book is constantly evolving with new topics, examples, and improvements being added. The prerequisites for the book are a reasonable proficiency in programming and a math background through linear algebra. The book is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License, but permission is granted to use the materials in teaching as long as the authorship and licensing information is displayed. The book can be freely downloaded from the provided link. Norm Matloff is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis, and has a background in statistics.
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The article suggests that if you are experienced in GPU/massive parallel software programming and want more challenges, you should try working with digital circuits. Hardware offers a higher level of parallelism than software, particularly when implemented on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). However, FPGAs may have limitations compared to Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) in terms of clock speeds, meaning GPUs could potentially outperform FPGA designs.
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The author states that for their analysis, they often perform embarrassingly parallel tasks. They mention knowing GNU parallel for mid-scale tasks and how to temporarily scale across the cloud to 500 cores, which they consider to be significant.