We have conducted a study where we applied Large Language Models to code optimization. Specifically, we trained a 7B-parameter transformer model to optimize LLVM assembly for code size. The model takes unoptimized assembly as input and generates a list of compiler options that would best optimize the program. To enhance the model’s performance and understanding, […]
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In 1986, Prince Charles stated in an interview that talking to plants was important, an idea that was widely mocked at the time. However, recent evidence suggests that plants are indeed able to detect and react to sound. Scientists have exposed plants to various types of music and found that certain frequencies can affect seed […]
Immutable operating systems, a new category of Linux distributions, are gaining attention in the open source community. These operating systems, including NixOS, Guix, Endless OS, Fedora Silverblue, OpenSUSE MicroOS, Vanilla OS, and more, have the common feature of immutability. However, the definition of immutability is vague when it comes to operating systems. The implementations of […]
In this web content, Bill Heavey takes readers on a late-night adventure in Louisiana, where he learns the art of frogging from a local expert named Jody Meche. Jody prefers to catch frogs bare-handed, as gigs and mechanical grabbers aren’t reliable and kill the frogs. Jody teaches Bill the technique of shining the frogs to […]
In this piece of web content, published on September 16, 2023, the author reflects on the idea that advanced technology can be indistinguishable from magic, citing Clarke’s three laws. They discuss their fascination with hacker culture and engineering, nurtured through college hackathons and creative projects. The author then delves into the concept of prompt engineering […]
In this web content, the author recounts their encounter with a corrupt police inspector in Sumatra, who showed them a Ming cup and told them about the legendary Chinese admiral, Cheng Ho. The author’s fascination with the cup leads them to research the admiral’s story and ultimately establish a friendship with Berkeley scholar Frederic Wakeman […]
Welcome to VectorGeo! We utilize a cutting-edge deep embedding model to create a vector database representation of the world. This database can be easily queried through pgvector, providing spatial similarity search capabilities for locations with similar patterns of land use and land cover. It’s incredibly simple to use – just move the circle around to […]
33 Thomas Street, also known as the AT&T Long Lines Building, is a windowless telecommunications hub in New York City that has become synonymous with surveillance and conspiracy theories. The building’s design, characterized by its brutalist and fortress-like appearance, was driven by the need for functionality, including protection from nuclear blasts, ventilation, and cooling. Over […]
Welcome to Nonograms.org, the ultimate destination for Japanese crosswords (nonograms). Our site features a wide range of black and white and color Japanese crosswords that will flex your logic, creative thinking, and general knowledge skills. What sets us apart is our commitment to accuracy – all of our crosswords are guaranteed to have no mistakes […]
How HTTPS Works…in a Comic! Ever noticed that green lock icon on your browser URL bar? Ever wondered what it signifies and why it’s so important? We were curious too, and that’s exactly why we created this comic! Join Certificat, Browserbird, and Compugter on their exciting adventure as they unveil the significance of HTTPS for […]