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The author shares their own observations and notes about pawpaws, the largest edible fruit native to the United States. They describe the taste as a cross between a banana and a mango, but note that it has its own unique flavor. The flavor of pawpaws can vary over time as they ripen. Supermarkets don’t carry […]
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Type systems in programming languages are sets of rules that operate on the syntax of the language. The syntax includes expressions and types, and a type system defines the relationship between them. The typing relation, written as e:τ, represents that expression e has type τ. Typing rules capture the intuitive understanding of what expressions make […]
Opendream is an innovative web UI that brings essential features like layering, non-destructive editing, portability, and easy-to-write extensions to Stable Diffusion workflows. Unlike other interfaces, Opendream supports non-destructive editing, allowing users to build off of previous images and run multiple experiments on the same image. It also supports saving and sharing workflows, providing convenience and […]
In this article, the author discusses the evolution of the generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) line of work, focusing on the state-of-the-art (SOTA) models and the differences between them. The author highlights that while there are articles summarizing these papers, there is none that explicitly focuses on the differences between them. The author provides a summary […]
Netmaker is a powerful tool that promises to revolutionize network connectivity. By automating a secure superhighway between devices, clouds, virtual machines, and servers using WireGuard®, Netmaker eliminates the need for manual setup of gateways, firewalls, and tunnels. With a secure overlay network, devices can reach each other directly and securely, regardless of their location. Netmaker’s […]
In this web content, the author discusses the possibility of running large language models (LLMs) locally on various hardware devices by rewriting the LLaMa inference code in raw C++ and optimizing it. The author highlights the surprising fact that it is possible to run a 7B parameter model locally on a Pixel5 smartphone at 1 […]
In this article, the author argues that despite the advanced capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model, it is worth considering self-hosting models for building products or internal capabilities. They highlight that using APIs from companies like OpenAI limits customization and control over the model, making the product dependent on the company. Self-hosting allows for greater […]
Tyrannosaurus rex, the famous dinosaur that lived millions of years ago, remains a popular topic of conversation and a staple in pop culture. Thanks to Michael Crichton, Steven Spielberg, and the fascination of children worldwide, T. rex continues to captivate people. Surprisingly, many people, including children, know T. rex’s proper scientific name, which is Tyrannosaurus […]
Archiving hip hop’s history is a complex task, especially for institutions like the Smithsonian, due to legalities and procedures. However, the museum is working to digitize as much of its collection as possible to ensure accessibility. Their efforts have already produced the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap, a collaboration between various individuals that tells […]
In a recent video, Professor Rhett Allain demonstrates how to use mediants to convert real numbers into fractions. He explains that the mediant of two fractions is simply the sum of their numerators divided by the sum of their denominators. By using this property, he is able to estimate the decimal portion of a real […]