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In this paper, the authors introduce the Hourglass Diffusion Transformer (HDiT), a powerful image generative model that can operate at high resolutions directly in pixel space. The HDiT combines the efficiency of convolutional U-Nets with the scalability of Transformers, bridging the gap between the two. Surprisingly, the HDiT does not require typical high-resolution training techniques […]
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Scrapscript is a small, functional, content-addressable programming language designed for creating simple and shareable programs. The language was initially seen on Hacker News, prompting the author and his friend Chris to reach out to the creator, Taylor Troesh, to offer their assistance. They received Taylor’s JavaScript implementation and decided to create their own version with […]
Making machine learning more accessible has been an area of focus lately, with the emergence of online courses, comprehensive textbooks, and frameworks to simplify the process. However, machine learning remains a difficult problem. Implementing existing algorithms and models for new applications requires not only understanding the math but also choosing the right tools for the […]
The review embargo for the Framework Laptop 16 has been lifted, and it’s receiving praise for its innovative and upgradeable design. The laptop offers extensive customizability options, including a Radeon RX 7700S graphics module and a larger keyboard/touchpad. It boasts the AMD Ryzen 7040HS processor, which offers improved performance compared to its predecessor. Framework has […]
In this article, the author discusses the story of Victor, a feral child discovered in 18th-century France, and its implications for understanding the role of language in human consciousness. Victor, who was unable to speak or comprehend language, raised questions about whether language is necessary for higher cognition and self-awareness. The author explores the debate […]
Humans are not good at generating random numbers, but the author wanted a simple method to quickly generate “random enough” numbers. They found an old usenet post by George Marsaglia suggesting a method using a 2-digit number called the “seed” and multiplying the 10’s digit by 6 times the units digit to form a new […]
Great news for Linux users! Mozilla has released a new package for Firefox on Linux, specifically for Ubuntu, Debian, and Debian-based distributions. Here are four reasons why you should give it a try. Firstly, Firefox on Linux is adaptable and offers native packages in addition to formats like Snap and Flatpak. Secondly, the new package […]
miniKanren and Prolog are both logic programming languages, but they have different design philosophies and make different trade-offs. Prolog is optimized for expressiveness and efficiency in implementing rule-based systems using first-order logic. It has many extra-logical features and a large library of standard predicates. Prolog code can also be modified at runtime, allowing for powerful […]
Approximately half a year ago, I stumbled upon a bug in an internal GitHub API that allowed me to manipulate the API into signing commits as any user. This meant that I could create a commit that appeared to be signed by a user I had no control over. To understand how this was possible, […]
Researchers have been puzzled by the purpose of Roman dodecahedrons, 12-sided metal objects found throughout Europe. A recent discovery in the village of Norton Disney in England has reignited the mystery. Unearthed by a volunteer with the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, the artifact is described as “the find of a lifetime.” It is […]