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In this article, the authors discuss a phenomenon called “grokking,” where models suddenly transition from memorizing their training data to generalizing on unseen inputs. They examine the training dynamics of a small model and reverse engineer the solution it finds, providing insight into mechanistic interpretability. They present experiments on tasks like modular addition and sequences […]
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The National Braille Press (NBP) is a nonprofit braille publisher that has been at the forefront of braille publishing since its founding in 1927. The organization produces and distributes braille books, reading materials, and technologies for blind readers across the nation. NBP’s mission is to support braille literacy, particularly among young readers. They have pioneered […]
Anca Nitu, a resident of Langley, B.C., has been faced with a strange and stressful situation. Almost every day, she finds Amazon packages containing women’s shoes at her doorstep, despite not having ordered them. These packages, sent by people across North America intending to return them to the Amazon seller, have resulted in over $300 […]
MLC-LLM enables the compilation and deployment of LLMs on AMD GPUs using ROCm with competitive performance, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Benchmark results show that it offers 80% of the speed of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and 94% for RTX 3090Ti for Llama2-7B/13B models. The post discusses how AMD GPUs are catching […]
In this web content, the author provides a list of laws and principles related to spacecraft and space systems design and development. The author emphasizes the importance of using numbers and analysis in engineering, as well as the iterative nature of the design process. They also highlight the need to accept that designs may not […]
Scientists from the University of Chicago have made a groundbreaking discovery, providing the first evidence for “quantum superchemistry.” This phenomenon involves particles in the same quantum state undergoing collective accelerated reactions, a behavior that had been predicted but never observed. The findings, published in Nature Physics, have opened the doors to new possibilities in quantum […]
Bubblic is a unique platform that allows you to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, without the barriers of geography or physical attributes. The goal is to create authentic connections without the need for vanity or superficiality. By providing a safe space, Bubblic allows you to freely express your thoughts and emotions anonymously […]
The Seattle City Council has approved a groundbreaking legislation that aims to protect gig workers from being abruptly deactivated from apps like Instacart or DoorDash. This is the first of its kind in the entire country. The bill, sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold, seeks to prevent homelessness and displacement and ensure that families can meet […]
Plastic surgeon Martin Jugenburg, known as Dr. 6ix on social media, is facing an ongoing class action lawsuit for sharing unauthorized photos and videos of his patients on Instagram. Investigators discovered that Jugenburg had been using hidden cameras in his clinic to document surgical procedures without his patients’ consent. This lack of respect for patient […]
I have received numerous proposals to monetize this extension over the years, but I have decided to post them here for fun rather than for profit. I continue to maintain this extension myself because I can hardly trust others not to fall for these offers. I understand that not everyone has the same financial security, […]