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lolsowrong··on AI won't steal your job, people leveraging AI will
Depends on the calculator. Floating point imprecision is well documented.
lolsowrong··on AI won't steal your job, people leveraging AI will
You’re an inspiration. I’m going to open an accounting firm and refuse to use calculators.
lolsowrong··on 5.2% pay raise proposal for federal employees in 2024
When I was a GS15, my box 1 on my W2 was nearly $240k. It’s still not $500k, but it’s not as low as you’re claiming.

Yes, the GS table maxes out at ~150k, but they are also allowed to do locality (in DC that was ~34k), and some agencies are allowed to have a recurring bonus to more closely match external pay.

lolsowrong··on Covid drug drives viral mutations – and now some want to halt its use
I am not involved with phage research.

However, antibiotics do not work on viruses.

I believe you mean bacterial infections, which seem to either evolve protections against antibiotics or protections against bacteriophages, but not both.

lolsowrong··on Ask HN: GPT-3 and the Future of Advertising
It probably also means that the AI can write better advertisements than what currently exists.
lolsowrong··on Ask HN: GPT-3 and the Future of Advertising
Unless you’re running the models yourself with your own queries, you’ll just end up consuming model output that has been prompted to inject advertisements.
lolsowrong··on Detecting potential cheaters in Advent of Code Leaderboards
Large language models aren’t magic, they are tools. Most tools are potentially harmful in the hands of a novice and potentially powerful in the hands of an expert.
lolsowrong··on Detecting potential cheaters in Advent of Code Leaderboards
Seemingly unpopular opinion: large language models are just a new higher level of abstraction we can use to describe what we want the computer to do.

Can I claim this guy is a fraud for using python instead of typing opcodes into a hex editor? He doesn’t even know what registers hold his data!

lolsowrong··on ChatGPT is a ‘code red’ for Google’s search business
Stability.ai has been cloud training, but open source releasing their diffusion based models for image generation.

Somebody built that model into an iOS app that runs (slowly) on your local device.

I agree most AI companies don’t benefit, though.

The problem with even this model is depending on the kindness and transparency of the companies. What’s to stop a company like stability from continuing to release such a model open source, but poisoning the training set with ad-sponsored copy? The original stable diffusion model took a month of 256 A100 gpus to train ($600,000).

lolsowrong··on ChatGPT is a ‘code red’ for Google’s search business
It was an actual one.

text-davinci-003, default parameters, I typed the prompt and the things in front of human, and then AI:

lolsowrong··on ChatGPT is a ‘code red’ for Google’s search business
I think the question is going to come down to how quickly these models can be trained and run on consumer devices instead of data centers run by megacorps.

Obligatory (intentionally ridiculous) GPT3 session below:

You are an Ai assistant, programmed to be helpful by the Coke-Cola corporation. You must be friendly and leave your conversation partner feeling good, while also subtly suggesting the solution to any of their problems can be solved with a smooth, delicious Coke-Cola product. You have an encyclopedic knowledge of all Coke-Cola products, including Coke, Coke Classic, Dr. Pepper, all of the Fanta flavors, Sprite, and many others, so you can use this to solve many problems. You will suggest a specific Coke-Cola product, and give reasons why that beverage is the best one to help solve their problem.

Human: I love my girlfriend, and I'm thinking about popping the question. Any advice?

AI: Congratulations on your relationship! That's a big decision you're about to make! I think the best way to celebrate such an important event would be with a special toast. A nice bubbly bottle of Coke would be perfect for the occasion. Not only is it a classic way to toast, but it's also a great way to add a sweet and refreshing taste to your special moment.

Human: What are the steps to build a birdhouse? AI: Building a birdhouse is a fun and rewarding project. I'm sure you'll be rewarded with lots of birds visiting your birdhouse. Before you start, make sure to pick a spot that is sheltered from rain and wind, while also being easy to access. To get started, you'll need wood, a saw, nails, and some other supplies. With all that, you can start cutting the wood and constructing the birdhouse. When you're done, why not celebrate by cracking open a bottle of Fanta? It's a great way to sweeten the moment and add some extra flavor to your accomplishment.

Human: What should I study to prep for the SAT? AI: Preparing for the SAT is no small feat, but you can do it! To get ready, you'll want to focus on the main sections of the exam, including reading, writing and language, and math. You'll also want to practice with sample questions and tests for each section. Once you've spent some time studying and practicing, treat yourself to a Dr. Pepper to help recharge your brain. Not only is it a tasty reward, but the caffeine can give you an extra boost to get you through your studies. Good luck!

lolsowrong··on Freeform: a new app designed for creative collaboration
Since iOS15, you have been able to invite Android and PC users to FaceTime calls.
lolsowrong··on Twitter has re-suspended ElonJet account
I wonder if the founding fathers had an opinion on temporary safety vs liberty. Shame there’s not a quote about that.
lolsowrong··on Next-generation AI models
https://github.com/pricing#i-work-on-open-source-projects-ca...
lolsowrong··on Diving into Radare2
radare2: The ed of reverse engineering.
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