A new research paper came out on building reccomendation systems, authored by the ByteDance team: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2209.07663.pdf I’m no scientist but I love to understand the latest and greatest in research, which is a perfect task for GPT-4. Prepping the content Since GPT-4 has a token size limit, we first split the paper into…

ChatGPT is the fastest growing product in history, exceeding the likes of TikTok and Instagram. It’s captured everyone’s imaginations, and rightfully so, the technology is incredible. That’s partially the problem however: it builds from imagination. It’s a generative AI and like any generative model, it often presents false information. …

If you’ve read my prediction on which companies will vertically integrate the AI stack, you may have your own guesses. But the real question is, what do you do with that information? In this article you’ll build an end-to-end application that uses the following technologies: Quick Definitions Model Hub: A repository of…

I will live stream myself building this tech stack end-to-end: Register Pre-trained ML models are now easier than ever to implement thanks to companies like HuggingFace and Replicate. It’s come to the point where you can leverage resources that previously were only in the hands of a few tech giants…

I’m known amongst my circles as the van guy. The experience of building, traveling, and living in a camper van for a year was certainly exciting, but there was a deeper, more philosophical motivation. By forcing myself through experiences that required little to no resources, I’m able to mentally prepare…

“If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” — Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder LinkedIn This quote extends to every aspect of business. From your hiring plan, to your product releases and even your sales methodologies, the first step should always be: produce just…

It’s 2 AM. You’ve been banging your head at the most challenging problem of your career. You promised the largest city in the country that you’d invent what will change how its’ population (and humanity) operates. Your reputation is on the line, and you can’t sleep. To your left are…

In the middle of the convergence between two edges of life (Mojave & Colorado deserts), sits an incredibly diverse landscape which supports the most bizarre life forms. This massive variety of shapes and colors makes it unique on a global scale. Joshua Tree is a forum of introspection for those…

Wilderness backpacking is all about survival. You bring all the resources you need for a multi-day adventure on your back. From food and water to shelter and comfort, it all comes down to what you’ve packed. …