1. Krazam OS
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The article appears to be a combination of various text fragments that are unrelated and do not form a coherent article or message. It mentions a variety of topics such as videos, gallery, merchandise, copyright, security, safe space, and recycling, but there is no clear narrative or summary to provide.
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The article discusses how a certain merch store is missing out on potential revenue because it does not reference their most popular videos. The author suggests crowd-sourcing merch ideas for the store.
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The article mentions that Krazam is the highlight of the author’s YouTube subscriptions due to its specificity, which enhances its humor.
2. Phi-3 Technical Report
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The article is about arXivLabs, a framework that enables collaboration and development of new features on the arXiv website. It emphasizes the importance of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. It also mentions that arXiv only partners with organizations and individuals who share and adhere to these values. Additionally, the article provides information on how to propose projects that will benefit the arXiv community and mentions the availability of status notifications through email or slack.
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The article warns readers not to place too much trust in benchmark numbers when evaluating the performance of models like Phi-2. Although these numbers may seem impressive, they may not necessarily result in a high ranking on the LMSYS leaderboard or be useful in practical tasks. The author suggests not replacing Llama 3 until real-world testing can be carried out. However, the author also acknowledges the potential for smaller models to achieve excellent performance. They view the “synthetic data” approach as a means of condensing large models like GPT-4 into smaller ones. If this approach is successful, it may be possible to train massive models optimally and then distill them for more efficient inference.
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The article discusses the release of an open-source language model called Llama 3 8B, which has 3.8 billion parameters. It mentions that Llama 3 8B is on par with GPT-4 and Mistral-Large in terms of quality. The article also provides a list of benchmark scores for various models, showing that Llama-3-In 8b has a score of 68.0. The author acknowledges that there may be some nuances and the benchmarks can be manipulated. Overall, the article highlights the significance of having an open-source language model comparable to GPT-4.
3. Understanding and avoiding visually ambiguous characters in IDs
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The article discusses the issue of visually ambiguous characters in IDs and the impact they have on user experience and data entry errors. It provides examples of visually ambiguous characters, both in system fonts and handwritten forms, and highlights the confusion that can arise when trying to distinguish between similar-looking characters (e.g., ‘O’ and ‘0’). The article also explores the question of whether IDs should be case-sensitive or not, discussing the implications of each choice on the available character set and the number of possible IDs. It offers personal preferences regarding character sets for generating IDs and suggests avoiding combinations of characters that look or sound similar. The article references the use of Crockford’s Base32 and Open Location Code as examples of character sets that address these concerns.
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The article describes a situation at work where millions of devices were shipped with serial numbers that included unnecessary characters, causing difficulty for customers to accurately read them. As a solution, the author created a regex script that generated all possible typ0 permutations of what the customer said, and then matched them with the factory database. Customers would then try to use other information like dates to determine their actual serial number. The author mentions that several digits never changed and some were just 0, 1, or 2 to represent the factory, making the entire character set unnecessary. The article concludes with a comment on the unrealistic expectation of producing a massive number of devices.
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The article suggests that the choice of encoding should consider the needs of the users. Base 32 is recommended for compact representation, while a word list representation, like the one in “TIDE ITCH SLOW REIN RULE MOT” from s/key rfc 1751, is suitable when users need to speak aloud. The article warns against creating custom word lists, as they can lead to confusion and misunderstandings. The author shares their own experience of unintentionally causing a major incident with the phrase “wet clam butterfly.”
4. EURISKO Lives
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This article discusses the surprising discovery of the AM and EURISKO sources, which were previously thought to be lost. After the death of Lenat, his SAILDART archives account was unlocked, leading to the discovery. Additionally, EURISKO has been adapted to run on Medley Interlisp. The author expresses astonishment at the possibility of running EURISKO and compares the discovery to finding the Lost Ark. A video documenting this event is provided in the article.
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The article discusses the significance of EURISKO, an achievement in AI. While GPT 2 is now considered an important development, EURISKO was highly praised in the past. The author suggests that although EURISKO’s accomplishments may have been exaggerated and influenced by human intervention, it still remains intriguing and worthy of research. The article also mentions the diminishing returns of genetic programming and the dominance of differentiable programming and backpropagation. However, the author argues that investigating the combination of the two approaches is still worthwhile, highlighting EURISKO as an example of the effectiveness of heuristic methods in solving certain problems.
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The article discusses the remarkable series of events that led to the revival of an old AI research project called EURISKO. The passing of Douglas Lenat prompted Stanford University to open up their 40-year-old archive of Lenat’s work. Someone discovered EURISKO, an influential AI project that gained attention by winning a national gaming tournament using an unconventional strategy. Lenat achieved victory twice, causing the tournament’s rules to change. However, he never returned to participate after discussing the game with sponsors. EURISKO gained a reputation in the symbolic AI world but remained obscure until recently. A person managed to make EURISKO operational by porting it to a machine simulator that supports the obsolete Lisp dialect it was written in. The article expresses awe at the remarkable sequence of events that ultimately led to the revival of EURISKO.
5. Help us invent CSS Grid Level 3, a.k.a. “Masonry” layout
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The article discusses the implementation of CSS Grid Level 3 and its potential to solve the problem of creating masonry layouts in web design. It explains what a masonry layout is and why it is popular. The article mentions the proposal by Mozilla to add masonry layout as an extension of CSS Grid and the ongoing debate about whether it should be part of CSS Grid or a separate display type. The author encourages web designers and developers to provide input on the matter. The article also includes demonstrations of the CSS Grid Level 3 proposal and provides code examples for creating a masonry layout.
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The article discusses a debate among CSSWG DevRels from browser vendors regarding how to formally include the Masonry layout into CSS. There is a call for designers and developers to take action and participate in the discussion. The debate revolves around whether to treat every layout option as part of the CSS Grid or to add new CSS Display properties as necessary. This decision will have implications for the complexity of CSS Grid specs and the potential bloating of CSS specifications.
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The article discusses a layout called the “masonry layout” which creates uniformly-sized columns without any rows. The author finds it amusing that this layout is referred to as “masonry” because if an actual wall was built with this structure, it would be a structural engineering disaster.
6. HTML-first, framework-agnostic implementation of shadcn/UI – franken/UI
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The summary of the article is that a certain feature is not yet available, but the team is working on it. The reader is thanked for their patience and asked to check back later for updates. Additionally, the article mentions that the element clicked is for demonstration purposes only and doesn’t lead to actual content. The rest of the text seems to be unrelated to the article.
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This article discusses the claim that a certain advertisement is being promoted as “HTML-first” and “framework-agnostic”. However, the article argues that this claim is misleading, as the advertisement actually relies on specific libraries like Tailwind and UIKit, which contradicts the idea of being framework-agnostic.
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The article discusses a disagreement among commenters regarding the term “framework-agnostic.” Some believe that it means being independent of any framework, while others argue that the featured framework implementation actually relies on another CSS framework. The author suggests that a more accurate title for the implementation would be “Tailwind CSS implementation of shadcn/UI.”
7. FTC announces rule banning noncompetes
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to ban noncompete clauses nationwide, aiming to promote competition, protect worker freedom, increase innovation, and foster new business formation. The FTC estimates that this rule will lead to a 2.7% annual growth in new business formation, resulting in over 8,500 additional new businesses created each year. It is also expected to increase earnings for workers by an average of $524 per year and reduce healthcare costs by up to $194 billion over the next decade. The rule will encourage innovation, leading to an estimated average increase of 17,000 to 29,000 more patents annually for the next 10 years. Noncompete clauses are seen as exploitative, preventing workers from changing jobs or starting new businesses. Approximately 30 million workers, or one in five Americans, are subject to noncompetes. Under the new rule, existing noncompetes for most workers will no longer be enforceable, except for senior executives who represent less than 0.75% of workers. Employers will be required to notify workers bound by an existing noncompete that it will not be enforced against them.
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The article discusses garden leave agreements and the Commission’s stance on non-compete clauses. The Commission declines to give a definitive explanation on how the definition of non-compete clauses would apply in all scenarios, but states that an agreement where the worker remains employed and receives the same compensation and benefits on a pro rata basis would not be considered a non-compete clause. The worker would still be employed but may have limited job duties or access to colleagues or the workplace. Additionally, if a worker fails to meet a condition to earn a certain aspect of their expected compensation, such as a bonus, the Commission would still consider it garden leave and not a non-compete clause, even if the bonus is not paid.
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The article discusses a ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that measures innovation based on the number of patents issued. The ruling is expected to drive innovation and lead to an increase in the number of patents issued each year for the next 10 years. The author expresses surprise at this approach, as they previously believed it represented a stifling of innovation.
8. The man who killed Google Search?
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The article discusses the decline of Google Search and the individuals responsible for it. It begins with a problem faced by Ben Gomes, Google’s head of search, regarding a decrease in search revenue. This led to a “code yellow” activation, where workers focused solely on solving the issue. Emails exchanged between various Google executives revealed tensions between the ads and search teams, with the former demanding growth while the latter emphasized the importance of maintaining user experience. Ultimately, the code yellow was declared over, but there were concerns that query growth remained stagnant. The article concludes with Gomes expressing annoyance and discussing ways to increase engagement without compromising user satisfaction.
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The author, a former Google search engineer, discusses the changes in the search team at Google. They mention that many veteran engineers were upset when Ben Gomes was removed from his position. However, the bigger change occurred when Amit Singhal, who led Search until 2016, left. Singhal argued against using excessive machine learning in search algorithms to ensure that they remain understandable to human search engineers. The author believes that since Singhal’s departure, complexity has increased, with teams launching numerous deep learning projects. The problem with these newer systems is that they have hidden bugs and conceptual issues, which are not easily detected by metrics. The author gives an example of an error in a formula from an old launch that has affected the ranking of top search results. They also mention that they documented the search bugs they were aware of in an internal document named “second page navboost” for reference.
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The author of the article shares their experience working with Google engineers until 2010, describing them as wonderful to work with. However, in 2011, there was a noticeable shift, with Google becoming hostile towards third-party efforts to monitor their activities. The author compares this to NBC trying to sue Nielsen for gathering ratings data, calling it absurd. Despite the roadblocks, the author found ways to circumvent them but learned an important lesson about relying on a large tech corporation. The article also mentions that Google removed the phrase “Don’t Be Evil” from their mission statement.
9. The problem with invariants is that they change over time
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The article discusses the concept of implicit invariants in software systems. Implicit invariants are assumptions that are not explicitly represented in the source code but are expected to hold true for the system to function properly. The author argues that these implicit invariants are time bombs that can lead to failures when a change in the system invalidates the assumptions made earlier. The article emphasizes the importance of revisiting and testing these assumptions regularly to ensure the correctness and reliability of the software. The author also suggests that using higher-level programming systems and smaller modules can help mitigate the risk of implicit invariants.
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The article suggests that it is not appropriate to refer to certain things as invariants, and instead recommends thinking of them as assumptions. These assumptions can be compared to concepts in physics, such as frictionless pulleys or small angle deflections. The article emphasizes that invariants are constructs of algorithm design and are enforced by design for reliability, while assumptions are not enforced but are still relied upon. It uses examples from physics, like conservation of energy and the speed of light, to illustrate the difference between invariants and assumptions.
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The article reflects on the author’s experiences and offers advice about decision-making in software development. The author acknowledges that many of their previous beliefs have changed over time, and that some decisions made in the past have had long-lasting positive effects. They emphasize the benefits of using surrogate keys and UUIDs in database design, as well as the advantages of building code libraries alongside application development. The author suggests two rules to follow: be cautious of “always” statements, especially in client requirements, and make choices that allow for future options. They also stress the importance of avoiding universal assumptions in data design and instead opting for more flexible approaches. The article concludes by encouraging readers to lean towards “variant” choices when in doubt, as they are often more reliable.
10. Carapace: A multi-shell completion library and binary
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The article discusses a multi-shell completion library and binary tool.
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The article discusses the issue of handling completions for different shells in a program. It suggests that program completion should be written and maintained by the owner of the program itself to ensure sync and compatibility. The DomTerm terminal emulator is used as an example, where a special “hidden” switch is used to request completion. The article also mentions that different shells may require a more complex protocol for handling completions, possibly in JSON format. It proposes the use of a keyword-value pair in the “desktop” file specification to determine if a command understands the completion option.
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The author mentions trying to use a tool to improve completions in the nushell, but found that it lacks the same level of completions as fish shell. They also mention the absence of automatic completion generation from manages, although there is a tool available for it. As a result, they ended up using fish shell as the completion engine for nushell. However, they express interest in the idea of a shared completion engine for all shells and plan to keep an eye on it for future use.