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In this blog post, the author discusses the challenges of consistently automating browser testing with selected hardware for a Web AI application. They highlight the importance of maintaining consistency when comparing machine learning model performance over time. The author shares their experience of setting up a consistent testing environment with GPUs using tools like Google […]
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In this personal account, the author, a professional philosopher, shares their struggle with chronic schizophrenia and how they’ve learned to cope with it over the years. They highlight two specific symptoms: auditory hallucinations and recurring delusion-like experiences, discussing the challenges of determining the origin of voices and the importance of having a clear belief about […]
Stanford University researchers have developed a new AI system called Mobile ALOHA that can train mobile robots to perform complex tasks across different environments. The system addresses the high costs and technical challenges associated with training these robots, and it can learn from as few as 50 human demonstrations. The system is designed to be […]
Scientists are uncovering a remarkable relic in the Amazon rainforest – a layer of soil known as “Amazonian dark earth” or ADE. This charcoal-black soil, created by ancient indigenous communities, is rich in organic matter and nutrients crucial for crop growth. The discovery of a 2,000 year-old city hidden in the rainforest has led to […]
On January 12, 2024, Kagi experienced a service interruption that led to slow loading or complete page timeouts for users in various regions. The issue persisted for several hours as the team worked to identify and resolve the problem. It was discovered that the root cause of the issue was high contention on rows in […]
We are excited to announce the release of our latest Large Language Model (LLM), Stable Code 3B. This model, which follows our previous release of Stable Code Alpha 3B, is designed for code completion with enhanced capabilities. Despite being 60% smaller than CodeLLaMA 7b, Stable Code 3B performs exceptionally well across various programming languages. It […]
Fluorite lenses have been a crucial factor in the high image quality of Canon lenses. While natural fluorite is only suitable for small optical equipment, Canon developed its own technology to form large, high-purity artificial fluorite crystals for use in photography lenses. Chromatic aberration, which causes color fringing and haziness in images, is corrected by […]
Apple has made significant changes to its U.S. iOS App Store policies by allowing developers to direct customers to a non-App Store purchasing option for digital goods. This move comes after Apple’s legal battle with Epic Games, in which a court order required Apple to allow developers to inform customers about alternatives to in-app purchases. […]
The author expresses their preference for small laptops and phones, which have become less common in the market. They mention the availability of Raspberry Pi/CM4-based tiny laptops as an alternative to expensive Sony UMPCs. The Lichee Console 4A, based on RISC-V SoC, caught the author’s attention, and they ordered it immediately. They provide information about […]
The Filecoin Foundation has successfully deployed the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in a space mission, showcasing how the decentralized content distribution system can improve communications across long distances. The demonstration involved sending files from Earth to an orbiting satellite using an implementation of the IPFS protocol designed for space communications. The mission, conducted with Lockheed […]