1. RouteLLM: A framework for serving and evaluating LLM routers
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The article discusses RouteLLM, a framework developed by LMSys and Anyscale for serving and evaluating LLM (Language Model) routers. The framework aims to save costs while maintaining response quality by routing queries between different LLM models. Users can specify the model pairs or providers they want to route between, set cost thresholds, and calibrate thresholds based on the types of queries received. The article also mentions the option to launch an OpenAI-compatible server and provides instructions for setting up API keys. Additionally, the framework includes an evaluation framework for measuring the performance of different routing strategies.
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The author is impressed with the RouteLLM framework, which is focused on cost optimization. They draw a comparison to the KNN-router project, which also aims to route queries to appropriate models using a k-nearest neighbors approach. These types of solutions address practical challenges such as rate limits, cost, and choosing the right model. The author appreciates that tools like KNN-router allow for customization in routing logic, considering factors like model accuracy, response time, and cost. They believe that these emerging tools are important for building robust and cost-effective Language Model Pipelines (LLMs), especially as more companies adopt LLMs in their products and services.
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The author of the article expresses confusion about who would use certain tools in their projects. They also state that they find it important to not only use a prompt against another model, but to also have a way to evaluate it and update it accordingly.
2. Awsviz.dev simplifying AWS IAM policies
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The author discusses their conversations with AWS engineers about IAM (Identity and Access Management) in AWS. They express the opinion that IAM is complicated to the point of being unusable and that many people resort to insecure practices, such as using root credentials, to avoid dealing with IAM. Despite their attempts to convince the engineers, the author’s concerns are not taken seriously. The author acknowledges that IAM is necessary and encourages readers to embrace it and learn how to use it effectively.
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The article expresses the importance of spending time testing and experimenting with a new stack in order to effectively add new policies to a project.
3. AMD to buy Silo AI for $665M
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The Financial Times offers various subscription options for complete digital access to their journalism and expert analysis. These options include a monthly fee of $75, a 20% discount for paying a year upfront, access to the FT Weekend newspaper delivered on Saturdays, and access to the FT newspaper delivered Monday-Saturday.
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The author suggests that one of the factors contributing to the success of CUDA is their team of in-house researchers who use CUDA to develop innovative solutions. Some of these solutions become products, while others serve as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of the hardware and provide documentation on how to use it. The author also speculates that the acquisition of AMD could benefit from having an in-house team to create models for customers, conduct benchmarks, and improve their products.
4. SimSig: Railway Signalling Simulations
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The article introduces SimSig, a software that simulates railway signalling for realistic train operations. It allows users to act as signallers and operate signals and switches to ensure trains arrive at their destinations on time. SimSig offers a variety of simulation areas, including those in the UK, the US, and Australia, each with different challenges and skill levels. The software is compatible with Windows 8.1 and 10, and can be run on emulators for Linux and Mac. There are both free and paid simulations available, with multiplayer options for larger simulations. Users can also chain adjacent areas together to create a larger simulation, and the software includes an in-built timetable editor. The article includes images of the software in action, showcasing features such as automatic route setting, train descriptions, and signal indications.
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The article discusses the railway signal simulator NXSYS, which simulates General Railway Signal’s NX system down to the relay level. This system features an intelligent user interface device where dispatchers can input train routes and control signals and switches. The routing within the interlocking is automatic, with exit lights only lighting up if there’s an available path. The system is also aware of train positions and switches locked for maintenance. The article mentions that this technology was a significant breakthrough in the 1930s. References to the simulator and the original marketing brochure are provided.
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The article recommends a game called Rail Route for those who enjoy working with signaling screens but don’t want a full-scale simulation experience. The game is available on Steam.
5. Turbopuffer: Fast search on object storage
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The article discusses the high costs and limitations associated with building a search engine that includes article recommendations and semantic search using vector embeddings. The author talks about the expensive infrastructure costs and the need for a more cost-effective solution. They explore the advancements in storage technologies, such as object storage and NVMe SSDs, which provide faster and more affordable options for storing data. The author proposes building a search engine that leverages these technologies to improve cost efficiency and performance. They emphasize the importance of reducing retrieval costs and enabling customers to search their entire dataset. The article also highlights the differences between search engines and other types of databases, and suggests that the current architecture of search engines does not align with their specific requirements and cost constraints. The author suggests moving away from traditional disk architectures and adopting object storage with SSD and memory caching for improved search engine performance.
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The author discusses their ideal search stack, which involves using a “turbopuffer” that functions similarly to a Polars dataframe. They want a cloud-based system that allows them to express ranking in a fluent and efficient manner, using lexical or embedding similarity and boosting with attributes like recency and popularity. They also mention the ability to compute features for a reranking model and have it run seamlessly as a query execution DAG.
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The author of the article appreciates the design of a website unrelated to the main topic, and mentions another similar website, which is a customer of the first website.
6. The Seal Failure in the SRB That Doomed Challenger (2021)
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The article discusses the author’s experience and expertise in estimating the performance of launch rockets and space vehicles. The author mentions that they have created short courses on how to analyze these vehicles, which are available for free through the Mars Society’s forums. They also provide tools for carrying out these analyses. The article includes information on accessing the course materials and encourages participation in the New Mars forums. The author also touches on their difficulty in explaining the causes of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, attributing it to two management decisions made by NASA. They explain the dynamics of federal government contracting and the role of contractors in building reliable solid propellant rockets.
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The Challenger did not explode due to a seal failure, but rather because of a preventable tragedy. One engineer warned that the O-ring might not function properly in the cold weather but was ignored by higher-ranking officials. As a result, seven people lost their lives. It was not the seal that failed, but the organization itself. Fixing an organization is more challenging than designing a durable O-ring.
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The article discusses the tragic loss of the crew in the explosion and subsequent disintegration of the space shuttle orbiter. The author expresses shock and horror upon learning that the crew was actually still alive until the orbiter hit the sea. The author’s memory of the incident is reinforced upon visiting a memorial to the crew in the Smithsonian museum. The article highlights the assumption, held by many including the author, that the crew had died instantly, and expresses sympathy for the crew’s final moments, which were likely filled with terror.
7. Rebooting (something like) early Triplebyte
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Otherbranch is a new company that aims to provide similar services to what Triplebyte used to offer. Although the company does not have any of Triplebyte’s assets or intellectual property, it is built from scratch with a new team. Otherbranch shares the same philosophy of skills-first hiring, transparency, and creating opportunities for talented individuals. The company recognizes the need for such services in the current job market. While there are similarities between Otherbranch and early-day Triplebyte in terms of interview processes and pricing models, there are also some differences. Otherbranch has removed the pre-screening quiz due to concerns about cheating facilitated by GPT. The company also does not currently have a background-blind approach and does not have talent managers supporting candidates throughout the process. These changes were made to address specific challenges and align with the company’s principles of honesty and effectiveness.
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The author recounts how TripleByte had a significant impact on their professional life. They stumbled upon TripleByte through a Reddit ad and eventually secured a job at a YC startup in San Francisco. Over the years, they continued to advance and ended up working at a FAANG company, experiencing a level of professional success far beyond their previous position. The author expresses a fondness for TripleByte and highlights a study by interviewing.io which found that TripleByte badges were the only ones that had predictive value for receiving job offers. However, the downside is that recruiters tend to view these badges negatively, associating them with individuals in the early stages of their careers. As a result, the author suggests that it is better to have no badges on one’s LinkedIn profile.
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The author had a negative experience with Triplebyte. They did not find many companies they were interested in after taking Triplebyte’s test. They interviewed with a couple of companies at Triplebyte’s request, but realized they were not a good fit. When one company made an offer, the author declined, but Triplebyte’s recruiter tried to manipulate them by saying they would only drink at a company party if the author accepted the offer. This incident made the author decide to stop using Triplebyte’s service.
8. Automate Project Environments with Devbox and Direnv (2023)
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The article discusses the importance of having an isolated environment for managing multiple projects and introduces the use of Direnv and Devbox for setting up such environments. It explains that Direnv is a tool that automates configuring environments on a per-directory basis, but its setup can be cumbersome. The integration of Devbox and Direnv simplifies the setup process by eliminating the need for .envrc files. The article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a sample project with Devbox and Direnv. It emphasizes that combining Devbox and Direnv provides a convenient and efficient experience for managing and using development environments. The article also mentions that the developers of Devbox use both Devbox and Direnv in their own development process.
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The article discusses the problem of using Direnv, stating that while it is a useful tool, its setup can be time-consuming and requires overcoming the learning curve of the Nix ecosystem. The user expresses confusion, believing that Direnv is simple and only requires two steps: putting environment variables into .envrc and allowing direnv. They also mention that they do not use Nix and have not invested much time in learning it.
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The author of the article has been using Devbox as an alternative to toolbox/distrobox containers and has been adding their environment variables to the devbox.json file. They are curious about what Direnv adds to this setup, specifically if Direnv allows for different environment variables per directory within the same Devbox shell.
9. Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight
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Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, successfully made its inaugural flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The modular and versatile rocket is the latest in Europe’s Ariane series and can launch missions from low-Earth orbit to deep space. The demonstration flight, designated VA262, showcased the capabilities of Ariane 6 in escaping Earth’s gravity and operating in space. It carried several satellites and experiments from various organizations. The successful launch marks a significant milestone for Europe’s space program, providing autonomous access to space. The next Ariane 6 flight is planned for later this year for its first commercial mission.
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The article discusses the Ariane 6, a European space vehicle that aims to provide independent access to space for European countries until the 2030s. It mentions that the launch cost of the Ariane 6 is almost double that of the Falcon 9, but both can lift 22 tons to low Earth orbit. The article also mentions the plans for Ariane Next/SALTO, a future version of the Ariane rocket that aims to replicate the efficiency of the Falcon 9. The design of Ariane Next/SALTO is expected to be similar to the Falcon 9, with features such as reusability, the use of RP-1/LOX as propellants, and a Prometheus engine that is similar to the reusable open cycle Merlin engine, with many 3D printed parts.
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The article discusses the importance of having multiple actors building rockets, even though their efforts may not be as impressive as SpaceX. The competition created by multiple actors pushes SpaceX to push the boundaries, ensuring the progress of space exploration. The author expresses hope for a space race and suggests transferring a part of military-industrial complex (MIC) funding to space exploration in the United States.
10. Judge dismisses DMCA copyright claim in GitHub Copilot suit
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The article discusses the issue of copyright infringement and how it applies to machine-generated code. GitHub, a popular platform for sharing code, has been modifying its programming assistant to generate variations of training code to avoid accusations of copying licensed software exactly. The author raises a question about the legality of a human doing the same thing by carefully memorizing copyrighted code and producing slightly altered code that has the same meaning. They argue that it would be considered copyright infringement with intentional obfuscation. The author questions why it would be any different when a machine does it.
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The article discusses a lawsuit regarding GitHub’s Copilot tool. The anonymous programmers who filed the lawsuit claimed that Copilot could generate code identical to their own, which is a crucial factor for their claim under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). However, the judge ruled that the plaintiffs did not provide evidence of this happening and dismissed the claim, giving them an opportunity to amend it. The article views this as a fair decision based on the information provided.