The author of this web content discusses the idea of allowing language models to manipulate a greater number of hidden vectors before generating responses. They propose the use of a “pause” token, which is appended to the input prefix and delays the extraction of the model’s outputs until the last pause token is seen. By […]
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Proponents of secret science argue that it has benefited society, but insiders during the Cold War expressed concerns about the impact of secrecy on research. Secrecy made it difficult to validate and replicate experimental protocols and results. Some research in classified fields was considered poor and would be laughed off if declassified. For example, the […]
CRDTs, or Conflict-free Replicated Data Types, are data structures that can be stored on different computers and allow for instant updates to each peer’s own state without the need for network requests. CRDTs are great for building collaborative apps without a central server. There are two types of CRDTs: state-based and operation-based. State-based CRDTs transmit […]
In this paper, the authors address the challenges of deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) in streaming applications that involve long interactions. They highlight two main issues: the memory consumption during the decoding stage and the inability of popular LLMs to generalize to longer texts than the training sequence length. The authors propose a solution called […]
JSON Generator is a powerful and versatile tool that allows users to easily generate random or customized JSON data with just a few clicks. This online tool offers various features, including the ability to specify data types, set array sizes, and even create nested structures. It is a perfect solution for developers or anyone in […]
Docker Compose is a useful tool for setting up local development environments, but it can be cumbersome when working with multiple projects due to port clashes. However, there are ways to make managing multiple projects more enjoyable. One solution is to use a separate compose.override.yaml file, which can be automatically merged into the main compose.yaml […]
The author acknowledges the global water crisis and the need for proper management of fresh water resources. They express a sense of hope that technology will eventually solve the problem, as there is a lot of water in the world and we can make fresh water from salt water. However, they recognize that this perspective […]
In this web content, the author, Benjamin Breen, explores the practicality and usefulness of AI translation tools like GPT-4 and Claude. Breen acknowledges that while these tools have the ability to make educated guesses based on imperfect source material and have extensive knowledge of historical context, they are seen as tools to augment human researchers […]
Can large, diverse pretrained models be used to consolidate robotic learning methods? In this paper, the authors explore the possibility of training a “generalist” X-robot policy that can adapt to new robots, tasks, and environments. They provide standardized datasets and models for robotic manipulation, showcasing the RT-X model trained on data from 22 different robots. […]
Crime prediction software produced by Geolitica (formerly known as PredPol) has been found to be ineffective in accurately predicting crimes in Plainfield, New Jersey. An analysis by The Markup revealed that less than half a percent of the predictions made by the software were accurate, with only a few predictions lining up with reported crimes. […]