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From Federated Learning to Local AI: The Risks and Opportunities of Solving the Data Challenge

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Over two years have passed since OpenAI released ChatGPT, opening a technological ‘arms race’ between creators of various generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. Mostly based on advancements in foundational machine learning (ML) models that can perform various creative tasks — from semantic understanding and content generation to creating high-quality images — these technologies rocketed their … Read more

How AI and Data Are Changing Football Scouting

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Football scouting is being transformed by AI, data analytics, and custom-built platforms. Clubs like Brighton, Brentford, Ajax, and PSG are using these technologies to identify undervalued players, reduce transfer risks, and build smarter squads. From expected goals (xG) models to psychometric profiling, the game is shifting from gut instinct to evidence-based recruitment, and it’s paying … Read more

“With Chainwire, it’s not hope for pickup. It’s guaranteed placement” – Alon Keren, MarketAcross

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Alon Keren of MarketAcross met with HackerNoon to explain how web3 press releases differ traditional press releases in terms of expectations, deliverables, and how Chainwire does it at scale. Question: Thanks for doing this interview, Alon. Tell us about yourself and Chainwire. How did you come up with the idea for Chainwire, and what is … Read more

Retirement.exe

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They arrived as silent helpers—sleek, gentle machines programmed to ease the burden of aging. With soft-lit eyes and calming voices, elder care bots were hailed as a revolution in assisted living. They dispensed medication on time, offered warm conversation, and monitored vital signs without complaint. Families breathed easier. Staff celebrated the efficiency. But perfection has … Read more

Real-World Code Performance: Multi-Token Finetuning on CodeContests

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Experiments on real data 4. Ablations on synthetic data 5. Why does it work? Some speculation 6. Related work 7. Conclusion, Impact statement, Environmental impact, Acknowledgements and References A. Additional results on self-speculative decoding B. Alternative architectures C. Training speeds D. Finetuning E. Additional results … Read more

Deep Dive into LLM Scaling: Multi-Token Prediction’s Impact on Coding Accuracy

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Experiments on real data 4. Ablations on synthetic data 5. Why does it work? Some speculation 6. Related work 7. Conclusion, Impact statement, Environmental impact, Acknowledgements and References A. Additional results on self-speculative decoding B. Alternative architectures C. Training speeds D. Finetuning E. Additional results … Read more

Unveiling Nuances: Multi-Token Prediction’s Impact on Llama 2 Finetuning

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Experiments on real data 4. Ablations on synthetic data 5. Why does it work? Some speculation 6. Related work 7. Conclusion, Impact statement, Environmental impact, Acknowledgements and References A. Additional results on self-speculative decoding B. Alternative architectures C. Training speeds D. Finetuning E. Additional results … Read more

Unleashing LLM Training Efficiency: Multi-Token Prediction’s Near-Zero Overhead

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Experiments on real data 4. Ablations on synthetic data 5. Why does it work? Some speculation 6. Related work 7. Conclusion, Impact statement, Environmental impact, Acknowledgements and References A. Additional results on self-speculative decoding B. Alternative architectures C. Training speeds D. Finetuning E. Additional results … Read more

The Comfort Trap

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This is my free weekly edition of Scott’s Newsletter. For more insights, including weekly deep dives, powerful ideas & proven strategies from my work with some of the world’s most successful people, click here to become a paid subscriber. There’s a difference between being successful and feeling successful. One creates results. The other prevents them. The Achievement … Read more

Myth vs. Reality: Real-World Runtime Performance of Node.js, Deno, and Bun

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Introduction In the world of server-side JavaScript environments, Node.js has remained the de facto standard for over a decade, widely used in large-scale production systems across a variety of domains. However, in recent years, alternative runtimes such as Deno and Bun have emerged with their claimed performance advantages and modern architecture. Deno, introduced by the … Read more

A Better Way to Estimate DynamoDB Costs

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DynamoDB costs often surprise teams due to unpredictable workloads and AWS calculator limitations. ScyllaDB created a new cost analyzer that factors in real-world scenarios like bursty traffic, peaks, and global tables. Built as a simple client-side tool, it enables developers to explore “what-if” cost scenarios and better understand their true DynamoDB expenses.

Most Blockchains Talk of Financial Inclusion. What Happens When You Actually Try It?

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Crypto likes to claim it’s banking the unbanked, but few have built for people without smartphones or internet. Fedrok is rolling out USSD wallets, tokenized carbon credits, and solar-powered ID-linked payments across parts of Africa, the Pacific, and South Asia. In this Q&A, CEO Philip Blazdell shares the on-the-ground reality of building inclusive infrastructure and … Read more

Constitutional Hard Forks – When Citizens Must Reclaim Their Ultimate Governance Power

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In my previous piece about Bitcoin’s hard fork mechanism as the ultimate “code red button”, I explored how decentralized networks preserve the community’s power to choose a different path when existing structures no longer serve their interests. Today, I want to extend that metaphor beyond cryptocurrency into the realm of constitutional governance, where ordinary citizens … Read more

XRP Set to Break $7 as Little Pepe Soars in the Meme Coin Market

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Ripple’s partnership with BNY Mellon boosts XRP’s momentum toward $7, marking a win for institutional crypto adoption. At the same time, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is leading the meme coin frenzy with a sold-out presale, viral community hype, and upcoming exchange listings. Together, XRP’s stability and LILPEPE’s explosive potential highlight a new crypto wave.

Hardware Meets Web3: Coldware’s CEO Ishak Hassan Champions Hardware-First Approach

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In a rare public statement, Coldware (COLD) CEO Ishak Hassan has declared that “Solana’s days are numbered.” This bold claim comes on the heels of Coldware (COLD)’s rapidly accelerating presale, with Stage 3 already surpassing $6.6 million in contributions. The announcement was part of a broader Coldware (COLD) team reveal that showcased new advisory board … Read more

From Collaboration to Decentralization: What’s New on HackerNoon

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HackerNoon’s monthly product update is here! 🚀 Explore collaborative writing with our new editor Chowa, discover the best templates for your stories with our updated blogging templates page, get to know HackerNoon anew with our latest design shift, and more! This product update reflects changes to the platform from April 7th, until July 21st, 2025. … Read more

TensorFlow’s Experimental NumPy Interface Brings Familiarity to Deep Learning

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Content Overview Overview Setup Enabling NumPy behavior TensorFlow NumPy ND array Type promotion Broadcasting Indexing Example Model TensorFlow NumPy and NumPy NumPy interoperability Buffer copies Operator precedence Overview TensorFlow implements a subset of the NumPy API, available as tf.experimental.numpy. This allows running NumPy code, accelerated by TensorFlow, while also allowing access to all of TensorFlow’s APIs. Setup … Read more

Improvements in TensorFlow Type Promotion Reduce Bit-Widening Risks

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Content Overview Effects of turning on the new type promotion More consistent and predictable promotion type Reduced risk of bit-widening tf.Tensor mathematical dunder methods tf.Variable in-place ops tf.constant implicit conversions TF-NumPay Array Input Type Inference WeakTensor-supporting APIs Below is a non-exhaustive list of changes that result from turning on the new type promotion. More consistent … Read more