LLMs Rely on Contextual Knowledge Over Background Knowledge

Table of Links Abstract and Introduction SylloBio-NLI Empirical Evaluation Related Work Conclusions Limitations and References A. Formalization of the SylloBio-NLI Resource Generation Process B. Formalization of Tasks 1 and 2 C. Dictionary of gene and pathway membership D. Domain-specific pipeline for creating NL instances and E Accessing LLMs F. Experimental Details G. Evaluation Metrics H. … Read more

How Selection Mechanisms Address Long-Context Limitations in AI Sequence Models

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

A Simplified State Space Model Architecture

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

How Extra Information Affects AI’s Ability to Think Logically

Table of Links Abstract and Introduction SylloBio-NLI Empirical Evaluation Related Work Conclusions Limitations and References A. Formalization of the SylloBio-NLI Resource Generation Process B. Formalization of Tasks 1 and 2 C. Dictionary of gene and pathway membership D. Domain-specific pipeline for creating NL instances and E Accessing LLMs F. Experimental Details G. Evaluation Metrics H. … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Understanding the Twitter API So You Can Design Your Own (12/16/2024)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, December 16, 2024? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Ims Associates Shipped Imsai 8080 Kits in 1975, China Successfully Landed Yutu in 2013, IBM Discontinued Sales of Os/2 Operating System in 2005, Microsoft Purchased GIANT Company Software … Read more

INTMAX Launches First Stateless Layer 2 Payment Solution On Ethereum

December 16, 2024, 9am EST [Zug, Switzerland] — INTMAX today announced the launch of its public testnet, the world’s first stateless Layer 2 payment solution for Ethereum. With enough processing capacity to support the entire global population on Ethereum, the platform delivers unprecedented scalability, keeps transaction costs consistently below 0.5 cents, regardless of network congestion, … Read more

Meet dRPC: HackerNoon Company of the Week

Hey Hackers! Welcome back to another edition of HackerNoon’s Company of the Week! This series aims to give tech companies from our database the big bright spotlight they rightfully deserve. And this week, we have another great one in store. Everyone, meet dRPC: a decentralized Web3 infrastructure provider enhancing security, reliability, and cost-efficiency for Web3 … Read more

Bitvavo Ranked as the Top EUR spot Exchange by Kaiko, 2024

Amsterdam, December, 2024 – Bitvavo has once again solidified its position as the largest EUR spot exchange globally, according to the newly published 2024 report by Kaiko, the renowned provider of market data and analytics in the crypto sector. The report, which covers the first 11 months of this year, shows that the Amsterdam-based Crypto … Read more

Understanding the Twitter API So You Can Design Your Own

When it comes to designing the API of the system the software engineers often consider different options like REST vs RPC vs GraphQL (or other hybrid approaches) to determine the best fit for a specific task or project. In this article, we explore how the X (Twitter) home timeline (x.com/home) API is designed and what approaches they use to … Read more

The One Tool You Absolutely Need to Efficiently Scale Retrieval-Augmented Generation

As the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) surges across industries, organizations are increasingly leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to bolster their AI models with real-time, context-rich data. Managing the complex flow of information in such applications poses significant challenges, particularly when dealing with continuously generated data at scale. KubeMQ, a robust message broker, emerges as a solution to streamline the … Read more

Never Listen to Alarmist, and Other Career Advice I Would Give Myself If I Could Go Back in Time

Having had a nearly 4-year career, I know this is relatively short, but I have worked for different companies with vastly different approaches. Along the way, I realize some things that as a student I could never have fully comprehended. Things that, had I known, might have saved me unnecessary stress and self-doubt. I share … Read more

CBDCs Hold Promise and Peril in Global Finance Overhaul, Study Finds

This research examines the diverse implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on economic, social, and environmental fronts. It delves into their ability to enhance financial inclusion, improve transaction efficiency, and revolutionize monetary policy. Additionally, it addresses concerns related to privacy, digital literacy, and environmental impact. The research highlights the importance of regulatory frameworks, technology … Read more

iPhones Could Become More Expensive Under the Trump Presidency

As technological use increases, so may the cost of innovation due to the global movement of goods and components. Tariffs have become a large factor in shaping the tech landscape. While their economic intentions are clear, their impact on hardware prices and technological advancements can affect the industry even more. Understanding Tariffs and Their Application … Read more

Quickly Bulk Load Image to E-commerce Sites With This Guide

Product images play a crucial role in the success of an e-commerce business. They help showcase product details more effectively, drive engagement, and increase sales. Therefore, e-commerce businesses upload large volumes of product images. However, uploading and managing so many images to maintain an engaging online store can be overwhelming. Manually updating each image one … Read more

EIP-7503: Zero-knowledge Wormholes for Private Ethereum Transactions

EIP-7503: Zero-Knowledge Wormholes is an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) that introduces a mechanism for making privacy-preserving transfers on Ethereum. While we’ve seen many efforts to make on-chain transfers private, including cryptocurrency mixers like Tornado Cash, EIP-7503 is a protocol-layer solution that makes Ethereum private by default. This is an important consideration: application-layer approaches to privacy … Read more

Pepeto Introduces Advanced Features For Memecoin Enthusiasts

LONDON, united kingdom, December 15th, 2024/Chainwire/–Pepeto is currently in its presale phase, with tokens priced at $0.000000098 per token. Pepeto distinguishes itself with advanced features, including a zero-fee cross-chain bridge, an exchange tailored for the next generation of memecoins, and a staking platform aimed at rewarding participants for sustained engagement. The official website for Pepeto … Read more

Cutting-Edge Techniques That Speed Up AI Without Extra Costs

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

How Selection Mechanisms Transform State Space Models

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

Why Compressing Information Helps AI Work Better

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

How State Space Models Improve AI Sequence Modeling Efficiency

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

Princeton and CMU Push AI Boundaries with the Mamba Sequence Model

:::info Authors: (1) Albert Gu, Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University and with equal contribution; (2) Tri Dao, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University and with equal contribution. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 State Space Models 3 Selective State Space Models and 3.1 Motivation: Selection as a Means of Compression 3.2 … Read more

User Study for Evaluating Robust Style Mimicry

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background and Related Work Threat Model Robust Style Mimicry Experimental Setup Results 6.1 Main Findings: All Protections are Easily Circumvented 6.2 Analysis Discussion and Broader Impact, Acknowledgements, and References A. Detailed Art Examples B. Robust Mimicry Generations C. Detailed Results D. Differences with Glaze Finetuning E. Findings on … Read more

Refactoring 020 – Transform Static Functions

Kill Static, Revive Objects TL;DR: Replace static functions with object interactions. Problems Addressed High coupling due to global access Poor testability Overloaded protocols in classes Decreased cohesion Related Code Smells https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-iv-7sc3w8n https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-iv-7sc3w8n https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-v-evj3zs9 Steps Identify static methods used in your code. Replace static methods with instance methods. Pass dependencies explicitly through constructors or method parameters. … Read more

How I Made Money Investing in Domains (SEO Strategy)

If you read my previous article, “I Built a Niche Site and Ranked It on Google in a Short Time, Here’s How,” you already know I’m ranking a new website—bestcolorfulsocks.com—from scratch and documenting my journey. My credentials? I’m the owner of a website with over 60,000 monthly visitors and a Domain Rating (DR) of 69—a … Read more

Compute Resources for Style Mimicry Experiments

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background and Related Work Threat Model Robust Style Mimicry Experimental Setup Results 6.1 Main Findings: All Protections are Easily Circumvented 6.2 Analysis Discussion and Broader Impact, Acknowledgements, and References A. Detailed Art Examples B. Robust Mimicry Generations C. Detailed Results D. Differences with Glaze Finetuning E. Findings on … Read more

Misalignment Between Instructions and Responses in Domain-Specific LLM Tasks

Table of Links Abstract and Introduction SylloBio-NLI Empirical Evaluation Related Work Conclusions Limitations and References A. Formalization of the SylloBio-NLI Resource Generation Process B. Formalization of Tasks 1 and 2 C. Dictionary of gene and pathway membership D. Domain-specific pipeline for creating NL instances and E Accessing LLMs F. Experimental Details G. Evaluation Metrics H. … Read more

How We Evaluated Different AI Techniques for Mimicking Artistic Styles

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background and Related Work Threat Model Robust Style Mimicry Experimental Setup Results 6.1 Main Findings: All Protections are Easily Circumvented 6.2 Analysis Discussion and Broader Impact, Acknowledgements, and References A. Detailed Art Examples B. Robust Mimicry Generations C. Detailed Results D. Differences with Glaze Finetuning E. Findings on … Read more