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The OK-Robot framework focuses on language-conditioned pick-and-drop tasks in various homes, showcasing its abilities in 10 New York City homes through 171 tasks. Despite a 58.5% success rate in completely novel environments, the analysis reveals a range of failure causes, with retrieving the right object, difficult poses, and hardware issues being the top reasons. The […]
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Engineer’s Codex details Meta’s use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in software engineering, particularly in automated test generation. The paper showcases how LLMs integrated into the development process provide correct and impactful software improvements, aiding in large-scale deployment. TestGen-LLM, an Assured LLMSE approach, uses multiple LLMs to enhance existing tests effectively. The filtering process ensures […]
The author highlights the common issue of losing track of table headers when scrolling through large data sets. By adding just two CSS properties to the header, position: sticky; and top: 0;, users can easily keep track of column data as they scroll. The feature has a high global support and provides an improved experience […]
The author delves into how large language models are implemented in SQL, using GPT2 as an example. They explain the process of tokenizing text using Byte Pair Encoding to convert it into numbers that neural networks can interpret efficiently. The author provides SQL code snippets to showcase how this tokenization process works, breaking down complex […]
This document delves into the wire protocol used for synchronizing content between two Fossil repositories. Synchronization involves sharing artifacts so that all repositories have the same content. Interestingly, Fossil’s data model aligns with Conflict-Free Replicated Datatypes (CRDTs) even though the terminology predates the academic literature on the topic. The protocol operates over HTTP, with support […]
Handwriting notes in class, despite being considered outdated in the digital age, is still the most effective way to learn new concepts according to research. A study found that handwritten notes lead to higher levels of brain activity responsible for movement, vision, and memory. This is due to the fact that writing by hand requires […]
This first edition book from 1939, “Graphic Presentation,” is a visual masterpiece that showcases the art of data presentation long before the digital age. With 512 pages and a 23cm diagram on the lining-papers, this book is a must-have for any data or presentation enthusiast. The insightful content has garnered positive reviews, such as “This […]
Jim Keller, a renowned processor architect known for his work on various processors, recently critiqued Nvidia’s CUDA architecture, comparing it to a swamp similar to x86. He criticized CUDA for its complex structure and backward compatibility, noting that it may not be as efficient as open-source software frameworks. Keller highlighted Nvidia’s tools like the Triton […]
The Bundestag has approved the German government’s draft law on the controlled use of cannabis. The law allows adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis for personal use at home and up to 25 grams in public. The law also permits private cultivation of three cannabis plants for personal use and the controlled […]
The author discusses encountering a series of phishing attacks disguised as parcel delivery notifications. They provide tips on how to identify these scams, such as looking out for typos, urgency, and strange URLs. Despite the cautionary signs, the author admits to expecting a parcel and being unsure whether a specific message is legitimate. They delve […]