The cost of cutting-edge: Scaling compute and limiting access

(To read the complete Mozilla.ai publication on LLM evaluation, please visit the Mozilla.ai blog) In a year marked by extraordinary advancements in artificial intelligence, largely driven by the evolution of large language models (LLMs), one factor stands out as a universal accelerator: the exponential growth in computational power. Over the last few years, researchers have continuously pushed the boundaries of what a ‘large’ language model means, increasing both the size of these models and the volume of data they were trained on. Th . . . [More]

The cost of cutting-edge: Scaling compute and limiting access

(To read the complete Mozilla.ai publication on LLM evaluation, please visit the Mozilla.ai blog) In a year marked by extraordinary advancements in artificial intelligence, largely driven by the evolution of large language models (LLMs), one factor stands out as a universal accelerator: the exponential growth in computational power. Over the last few years, researchers have continuously pushed the boundaries of what a ‘large’ language model means, increasing both the size of these models and the volume of data they were trained on. Th . . . [More]

Wednesday April 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday April 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday April 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Wednesday April 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday April 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday April 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

April 3rd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1170

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1170 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1170The Last Refuge . . . [More]

April 3rd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1170

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1170 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1170The Last Refuge . . . [More]

House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to Fund Ukraine, Senator Graham Happy

According to those in political circles who are instructed by the intelligence community, funding for Ukraine is the highest national priority.  As an outcome we see all the DC politicians and beltway pundits pushing the same story, funding for Ukraine is the highest priority. The key politicians within the dynamic exist inside information silos, essentially […] The post House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to Fund Ukraine, Senator Graham Happy appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to F . . . [More]

House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to Fund Ukraine, Senator Graham Happy

According to those in political circles who are instructed by the intelligence community, funding for Ukraine is the highest national priority.  As an outcome we see all the DC politicians and beltway pundits pushing the same story, funding for Ukraine is the highest priority. The key politicians within the dynamic exist inside information silos, essentially […] The post House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to Fund Ukraine, Senator Graham Happy appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to F . . . [More]

Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker Johnson

During this interview with Dan Ball, Representative Matt Gaetz explains why he cannot support the effort by Marjorie Taylor Greene to vacate the chair and remove Speaker Mike Johnson. {Direct Rumble Link} As outlined by Gaetz, there are two or three specific republicans, former democrats, who will vote to support Hakeem Jeffries if the opportunity […] The post Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker Johnson appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker John . . . [More]

Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker Johnson

During this interview with Dan Ball, Representative Matt Gaetz explains why he cannot support the effort by Marjorie Taylor Greene to vacate the chair and remove Speaker Mike Johnson. {Direct Rumble Link} As outlined by Gaetz, there are two or three specific republicans, former democrats, who will vote to support Hakeem Jeffries if the opportunity […] The post Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker Johnson appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Matt Gaetz Explains Why He Cannot Support Removal of Speaker John . . . [More]

LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin – 4/2/24

Cold weather and sleet hasn’t deterred Wisconsin Trump supporters from lining up this afternoon outside the KI Convention Center. The rally comes on a busy day in northeastern Wisconsin. It’s Election Day, when there are a host of municipal and school races as well as the presidential preference primary for Wisconsin � and the area […] The post LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin � 4/2/24 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wiscons . . . [More]

LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin – 4/2/24

Cold weather and sleet hasn’t deterred Wisconsin Trump supporters from lining up this afternoon outside the KI Convention Center. The rally comes on a busy day in northeastern Wisconsin. It’s Election Day, when there are a host of municipal and school races as well as the presidential preference primary for Wisconsin � and the area […] The post LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin � 4/2/24 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: LIVE: President Donald J. Trump Holds Rally in Green Bay, Wiscons . . . [More]

Tuesday April 2nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday April 2nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday April 2nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Tuesday April 2nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday April 2nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday April 2nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

April 2nd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1169

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 2nd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1169 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 2nd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1169The Last Refuge . . . [More]

April 2nd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1169

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 2nd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1169 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 2nd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1169The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies”

I strongly doubt that Chairman Xi, President Putin or Chairman Kim think about Joe Biden for a single moment. Everyone knows Biden is a propped optic for the people behind the administration who control him. At a certain point it just gets embarrassing to keep pretending. Check his polling, Biden isn’t collapsing because the left […] The post Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies”The Last Refu . . . [More]

Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies”

I strongly doubt that Chairman Xi, President Putin or Chairman Kim think about Joe Biden for a single moment. Everyone knows Biden is a propped optic for the people behind the administration who control him. At a certain point it just gets embarrassing to keep pretending. Check his polling, Biden isn’t collapsing because the left […] The post Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Putin Spotted Laughing as Biden Celebrates with “Oyster Bunnies”The Last Refu . . . [More]

DNC Activist Warns Democrats to Stop Registering Young Voters, “They’re Gonna Vote for Trump”

This is a little funny.  The Washington Post has an article about Democrat data scientist Aaron Strauss, who helps direct progressive spending at the firm OpenLabs, warning his peers that registering young people to vote, young people of color specifically, is helping Donald Trump. The data shows that when Democrats help register young voters, they […] The post DNC Activist Warns Democrats to Stop Registering Young Voters, “They’re Gonna Vote for Trump” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: DNC Activist Warns Democrats to . . . [More]

DNC Activist Warns Democrats to Stop Registering Young Voters, “They’re Gonna Vote for Trump”

This is a little funny.  The Washington Post has an article about Democrat data scientist Aaron Strauss, who helps direct progressive spending at the firm OpenLabs, warning his peers that registering young people to vote, young people of color specifically, is helping Donald Trump. The data shows that when Democrats help register young voters, they […] The post DNC Activist Warns Democrats to Stop Registering Young Voters, “They’re Gonna Vote for Trump” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: DNC Activist Warns Democrats to . . . [More]