threatofrain

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Comment · 19 hours ago
This very might be the only real solution to the cat and mouse game.
Comment · 2 days ago
You should be running your own benchmarks often given the nature of these products. Releasing these models whenever with whatever corresponding benchmarks provides you no assurance that things will stay the same.

Having a great time with an ice cream brand at a store is no assurance against hollowing out the brand tomorrow.

Comment · 4 days ago
Chess is an often-used generic translation word for chess-like games. A native speaker might abbreviate and simply say play chess rather than say the full name, relying on the context for understanding.
Comment · 7 days ago
I don't think this will mean holding back, as nothing will hold back whatever is providing tech to the myriad of parties interested in poking holes. Instead this points to common defense, as anyone who doesn't have access to defensive tech will be toast.
Comment · 10 days ago
Yes but they obtained this information based on the one-sided courtesy of another party, under a scheme that tried to get as many people to safeguard together.

If the first party to receive this information says, "Wow, of course I must act on this, because customers are on the line," then it makes sense to simply choose who you tell more carefully or not at all.

Comment · 12 days ago
> I’ve found that LLMs are HORRIBLE at writing decent abstractions, regardless of how much prompting and skills I’ve given it. It will always get the job done, but it will often be unmaintainable and require bigger and heavier refactors as I introduce more and more requirement changes.

I quote this just to put extra weight on this! It's surprising, the effect size of this statement.

Comment · 14 days ago
I'm not sure why you think Meta would take such a heavy approach, as opposed to just the right amount at the right time for the minimal price and the least commitment.
Comment · 16 days ago
Apple responds by waiting and partnering with companies like Google, and treating this as a layer that can be swapped out.
Comment · 16 days ago
Google, Apple, and Microsoft are each in a stronger position to win consumer AI because they're guardians over the foundations of the user's experience. Meta always has to wonder whether they're going to be edged out, like when Apple decided to limit permissions or set new rules on user data handling.

How has Meta responded? With a failed phone and speculative headset.

Comment · 17 days ago
Apple enlisted Hermes to try and convince watch people that they understand luxury. The leather wrist strap costs as much as a new Apple Watch. As another noted here, premium vs luxury can be quite a step.
Comment · 21 days ago
As impressive as Facebook paying for your social media experience.
Comment · 26 days ago
Cloudflare is making aggressive bets as a company, releasing products at a somewhat insane rate. We have yet to see if they’ll stick their landing.

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