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Efficient Streaming Language Models with Attention Sinks is a paper that addresses the challenges of deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) in streaming applications, such as multi-round dialogues. The paper introduces StreamingLLM, an efficient framework that enables LLMs trained with a finite length attention window to generalize to infinite sequence length without fine-tuning. By retaining only […]
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In the near future, it is predicted that every type of database, including graph, relational, document, and key-value databases, will offer some form of vector search. This blurs the line between what constitutes a vector database and what does not. Specialized vector database companies may struggle to compete against incumbent databases that aim to capture […]
Pico-8 now has an unexpected addition – PicoCalc, a fully-featured spreadsheet application inspired by the iconic VisiCalc. Steve Jobs once acknowledged the impact VisiCalc had on the success of the Apple ][. PicoCalc surpasses VisiCalc with its 18.18 integer/fractional precision and the ability to handle massive numbers. It also offers granular error reporting and a […]
Introducing the Chromebook Plus, a new category of Chromebooks that offer double the performance, built-in Google apps, and powerful AI capabilities. This laptop experience optimizes hardware performance with software apps and tools, all at a starting price of $399. The Chromebook Plus comes with guaranteed hardware specs, including faster processors, double the memory and storage, […]
The web content discusses various chessboard non-attacking problems, including the n-rooks problem, n-bishops problem, n-queens problem, n-kings problem, and n-knights problem. The author provides mathematical models and explanations for each of these problems, highlighting the optimization objectives, constraints, and possible solutions. The content also mentions the use of solvers like Cplex for finding all possible […]
The author begins by explaining that they quit their job and are breaking their rule of not talking about work because they want to share their feelings. They were hired as a remote employee but were recently told that they had to relocate to the office. The author advises not to comply with ultimatums and […]
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained new data on TRAPPIST-1 b, the planet closest to its star in the TRAPPIST-1 solar system. The observations did not detect an atmosphere around TRAPPIST-1 b, suggesting it may be a bare rock or have a small atmosphere that is difficult to detect. The study also […]
Welcome to nomnoml, a tool for drawing UML diagrams based on a simple syntax. With nomnoml, you can easily create different types of class diagrams, component diagrams, flow charts, and more. The syntax includes various association types such as association, dependency, generalization, implementation, composition, and aggregation. You can also customize your diagrams using different classifier […]
In this web content, the author explores the use of AI voice cloning technology to create alternate versions of popular songs by Weird Al Yankovic and other artists. The author experiments with different AI models to recreate songs like “Eat It” by Michael Jackson and “Like a Surgeon” by Madonna, but notes that current AI […]
In the online comic strip xkcd, cartoonist Randall Munroe humorously highlights society’s struggle to establish universal standards for everyday objects. The strip has become a staple in presentations attended by many, including cell biologist Jason Swedlow. Swedlow has spent two decades trying to standardize image formats for biological microscopy data, which is currently plagued by […]