This is a super cool leaderboard for lossless text compression via NLP (and yes, that includes AI)! The top solution manages to compress the first GB of the English Wikipedia to a whopping 10.7% of its original size, including the compression program itself!
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This is a article that explores the capabilities of OpenAI’s o3 model. HN
The impacts of AI reasoning are getting closer and closer to surpassing human capabilities.
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But running it to solve a problem is extremely expensive.I stumbled on HN over this very interesting article about a new kind of context memory system that, is able to remove information that is “unhelpful or redundant details”.
Thinking further, i think this would be super helpful for semantic search, that is currently not very performant due to the missing filters that extract importance. I have tried to counter this problem until now via summarization through small LLMs, but as one might guess turns out as not very precise and super expensive. There are other ideas one could post process text with LLMs but they are not very efficient either.
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Also Go Proverbs is quite nice!
Ohh and this Blog has now footnotes and popups for footnotes! 1
Summary (Generated):
In this tutorial, John Arundel explores constraints in Go, the paradoxical feature of generics that simultaneously limits and expands possibilities. By delving into method sets, type elements, unions, intersections, and approximations, he demonstrates how constraints enable precise operations on type parameters. Whether you’re learning to leverage
-->fmt.Stringer, creating flexible numeric constraints, or handling derived types, this guide unlocks a deeper understanding of Go’s generics—perfect for honing your skills or tackling practical challenges in coding.Opportunities for AI in Accessibility
Personal Note:
I think this article falls short in capturing the full impact AI will have on accessibility, not only for people with disabilities but also for those who, despite not having recognized disabilities, face accessibility issues. This includes tasks ranging from reading cursive handwriting to understanding non-native speakers who use dialects.
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Since Bryan has started selling food replacement products aimed at promoting longevity, I am inclined to interpret his statements as being influenced by his interest in selling these products. In my view, all food replacement products are scams, and none can match the health benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.
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The article discusses the importance of social connections and interpersonal skills, aligning with the ideas presented in David Brooks’ book “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” The main argument is that life’s purpose revolves significantly around our relationships with others. It emphasizes that modern society often neglects teaching essential social skills, like active listening, showing empathy, and effective communication, leading to increased loneliness and disconnection.
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The article “The Evolution Of What It Means To Be Human” by Nathan Gardels, editor-in-chief of Noema Magazine, explores the concept of human identity in the context of our interactions with the natural cosmos and the environment we have formed through technology and culture. The author argues that what it means to be human is not a constant, but is continually constituted, altered, and re-constituted through our interface with an open and evolving world.
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“2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love” by Rachel Aaron provides practical tips and advice for writers. It’s divided into two parts: writing process and background work.
-->What Should You Do with Your Life? Directions and Advice
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The article “What Should You Do with Your Life? Directions and Advice” by Alexey Guzey provides guidance for people who are unsure about their life plans. Here’s a summary:
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The article, titled “Own”, is written by Paul Graham and was published in June 2021. It discusses the concept of working on a project of one’s own and how it differs from ordinary work. Here are the key points:
-->Ask HN: Favorite Blogs by Individuals?
TLDR:
The discussion on the provided Hacker News link revolves around various topics, primarily focusing on the appreciation of a historian’s blog that frequently appears on Hacker News. The blog is praised for its detailed and technical descriptions of mechanical processes, which some users liken to the work of a programmer. The author’s approach to discussing topics such as archery, which includes elements of physics, empirical studies, historical anecdotes, and comparisons to modern video games and TV, is also appreciated.
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