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HuggingFace: Tokenizer Arena, AutoQuizzer, PaliGemma

In this post, we’ll explore three cutting-edge tools that are making waves in the AI and machine learning community. First, dive into the Tokenizer Arena on HuggingFace, where you can compare and visualize tokenization processes across models like GPT-4, Phi-3, and Grok. This tool offers a unique insight into token counts, token IDs, and attention mechanisms, with bar plot comparisons that help you understand how different models handle text input. Next, discover AutoQuizzer, a space that automatically generates quizzes from any URL, allowing you to test your knowledge or let an LLM do the quiz for you, with options for both web browsing and “closed book” evaluations. Finally, explore PaliGemma, Google’s new open vision-language model, fine-tuned on a variety of tasks like question answering and image captioning. You can interact with these models directly, experimenting with text or image inputs. These tools provide powerful ways to engage with and understand the capabilities of today’s most advanced AI models.

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Deep dive: Llama3 from scratch, LinearBoost, LoRA Learns and Forgets Less

In this post, we’ll explore three groundbreaking advancements that are pushing the boundaries of AI and machine learning. First, dive into the intricacies of LLaMa 3, implemented from scratch in Python, where every aspect, from attention mechanisms to tokenization, is meticulously explained, making it a must-see for anyone interested in model architecture. Next, discover how LinearBoost, a new linear classifier-based algorithm, outperforms traditional GBDTs like CatBoost and XGBoost, showcasing superior accuracy and response time across five benchmark datasets. Lastly, we’ll delve into the debate on Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) in fine-tuning large language models, revealing why LoRA might not match full fine-tuning in specialized domains but offers remarkable regularization benefits. These insights are not only educational but also essential for staying at the forefront of AI research and application.

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Inference-Time Scaling vs training compute

We’re seeing a new paradigm where scaling during inference takes the lead, shifting focus from training huge models to smarter, more efficient reasoning. As Sutton said in the Bitter Lesson, scaling compute boils down to learning and search—and now it’s time to prioritize search.

The power of running multiple strategies, like Monte Carlo Tree Search, shows that smaller models can still achieve breakthrough performance by leveraging inference compute rather than just packing in more parameters. The trade-off? Latency and compute power—but the rewards are clear.
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Technow: Databricks Open LLM, OpenAI voice clone, Devika

AI advances reshape technology, with DBRX by Databricks leading in language and coding benchmarks, OpenAI’s Voice Engine creating lifelike synthetic voices, and Devika offering open-source coding assistance. These innovations are setting new standards in user experience, efficiency, and ethical discussions, signaling a future of seamless human-computer interaction.

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