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llama3 is implemented from scratch in this file, with one tensor and matrix multiplication at a time. Tensor loading is done directly from the provided model file for llama3, requiring weights download before running the file. The model has specificities such as tokenizer implementation and reading file structure details. Token embeddings are normalized using RMS […]
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Last summer, Anthropic published their Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) focusing on addressing safety failures and misuse of frontier models. The goal is to turn high-level safety concepts into practical guidelines for tech organizations. The policy identifies catastrophic risks and clarifies organizational priorities. They aim to move towards established best practices and regulations, drawing insights from […]
In this paper, we explore the possibility of developing artificial consciousness by looking at the evolution of the human brain and its relationship with consciousness. We identify key structural and functional features of the human brain that are crucial for complex conscious experience, which AI research should consider. While AI may not fully replicate human […]
Welcome to the Convivial Society newsletter, exploring the intersection of technology and culture. This installment delves into the lost art of walking, a core human activity often overlooked in the modern world. Walking has been praised by philosophers like Kierkegaard and celebrated for its ability to enhance creativity and well-being. The concept of “solvitur ambulando” […]
In the quest to build a 68000-based protoboard computer running Linux, the author persevered through weeks of challenges, from hardware design to software coding. The hardware setup includes a Motorola 68008 CPU, SRAM, Flash ROM, and USB communication link. Building on existing 68K assembly language programs, the author delved into modifying the uClinux kernel to […]
brawshot is a tool that processes videos in Blackmagic RAW format with a temporal lowpass filter to reduce noise in low-light environments, creating a virtual “very long exposure time” for videos. The algorithm computes moving averages of successive video frames to reduce random image sensor noise, making extra gain feasible for improved brightness. It is […]
Chris Fallin presented his project called weval, a WebAssembly partial evaluator, which optimizes programs by transforming constant inputs and improving execution speed. Using weval, a simple interpreter was significantly sped up, highlighting the potential of this tool for optimizing WebAssembly modules. By specializing the interpreter function, constant data can be pre-initialized, leading to faster code […]
Today’s article is groundbreaking as we guide you through transforming an SSD with QLC NANDs into an SLC SSD for improved durability and performance. We’ll use the Crucial BX500 SSD and caution that this process is safer than overclocking but requires attention. The SSD features a Silicon Motion controller SM2259XT2 with unique characteristics like a […]
In the passage from Alice Through the Looking Glass, Humpty Dumpty challenges Alice’s understanding of language, a concept that is relevant in the discussion of AI and art. Computer scientists working on generative AI aim to extract the stylistic features of an image for style transfer. This process involves training a model to distinguish between […]
In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Eubanks proposes using tiny gram-scale interstellar probes pushed by laser light to reach Proxima Centauri within the century. This technology would require a powerful laser beamer, lasersails, and large terrestrial light buckets. The proposed mission involves a swarm of thousands of tiny probes with extreme constraints on mass, power, and […]