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Comment on If you're a programmer, are you ever going to believe an AGI is actually 'I'? in ~tech
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Comment on Check out my ongoing project where I try to find out how accurately a LLM can predict sports outcomes in ~sports
JesusShuttlesworth (edited )Link ParentYes! it is such a peeve of mine that people say "A.I." when they really mean an LLM. There are SO many other subsets A.I. than just LLMs!Yes! it is such a peeve of mine that people say "A.I." when they really mean an LLM. There are SO many other subsets A.I. than just LLMs!
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Comment on LLMs and privacy in ~tech
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentI can appreciate that thought and it is amusing, but it's a bit like saying, 'Oh, you're concerned about global warming, yet you still drive a car? Curious.' Whether OP uses LLMs or not will not...I can appreciate that thought and it is amusing, but it's a bit like saying, 'Oh, you're concerned about global warming, yet you still drive a car? Curious.'
Whether OP uses LLMs or not will not change the past actions of "open" AI. However, by using a local LLM instead of chat gpt, they can avoid contributing to "open"AI in the future and this is not a question that should be discouraged, IMO.
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Comment on LLMs and privacy in ~tech
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentFor you. You were suggesting that OP shouldn't use an LLM due to privacy concerns. I was pointing out that it is worse from a privacy perspective to post on tildes than it is to use a locally...For you. You were suggesting that OP shouldn't use an LLM due to privacy concerns. I was pointing out that it is worse from a privacy perspective to post on tildes than it is to use a locally hosted LLM.
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Comment on LLMs and privacy in ~tech
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentIt is literally impossible to prevent the use of public data for model training and if you're concerned about it, shouldn't you stop creating new data by posting on a public forum like tildes? I...It is literally impossible to prevent the use of public data for model training and if you're concerned about it, shouldn't you stop creating new data by posting on a public forum like tildes? I am not trying to be rude with that comment, and I hope it doesn't come across that way, just trying to make a point! Private data is a legal matter and, unfortunately, not one I expect the courts to address any time soon.
From the perspective of the common man, using a local LLM provides no data to anyone. It does not feed "open"AI and their algorithms. It simply uses what already exists (often they are trained on the output of chatgpt) and would exist regardless of any single persons actions.
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Comment on LLMs and privacy in ~tech
JesusShuttlesworth (edited )LinkOthers have said it already but local hosted is the way to go. Check out text-generation-webui to interact with the LLM. You can find models/discussion on huggingface. I like TheBlokes models for...Others have said it already but local hosted is the way to go.
Check out text-generation-webui to interact with the LLM. You can find models/discussion on huggingface. I like TheBlokes models for anything quantized/distilled which is essentially two methods of making big model small. Don't worry much about it or ask chat GPT to explain the concept if you care. Here is a tutorial you may find useful.
In terms of specific models, it depends somewhat on the task. Some models are better at coding/logic and others are good for writing/role playing. It is not a bad idea to pick a model tailored to your specific task. This can actually be an advantage in some cases over the main stream models! Here is a thinking model you might try.
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Comment on ANBERNIC RG Slide | Announcement in ~games
JesusShuttlesworth LinkThe psp go is one of my favorite consoles to travel with due to its size. This handheld looks massive unfortunately so I don’t really see the point.The psp go is one of my favorite consoles to travel with due to its size.
This handheld looks massive unfortunately so I don’t really see the point.
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Comment on Can we talk about used cars, and the near future of the car market in the US? in ~transport
JesusShuttlesworth LinkRegarding your situation, I would probably keep the car. IMO cars are too important in the US to only have one if you can manage it. You never know when one car will need to be in the shop, in...Regarding your situation, I would probably keep the car. IMO cars are too important in the US to only have one if you can manage it. You never know when one car will need to be in the shop, in which case having a second will be a god send.
In general, here are my broad thoughts/opinions.
- Cars both new and old will become more expensive.
- Car insurance will become more expensive.
- Electric vehicles are more of a risk than people think. I remain highly unconvinced about their longevity. I have a car from 1995. In 30 years will electric cars from 2025 still be on the road? Probably not without a battery replacement/the replacement of other electronic components. Components that may become harder or impossible to find at some point. Not to mention that these vehicles are so complex that the average person has no hope of doing their own repairs. Instead being required to see specialized technicians. Personally, I’m sticking to non electric.
- Related to above, I think there is a real sweet spot of years for used cars. Anything between 2010-2019 is going to likely have some technology that is nice to have like Bluetooth but not annoying technology like mandatory touch screens.
- Japanese cars only, IMO. Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda are basically the only brands I take seriously. Many don’t know this but lots of those cars are made in America.
- Chinese vehicles are coming. If electric cars are truly the future, it won’t be American made. Likely Chinese.
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Comment on Business idea and feedback thread in ~talk
JesusShuttlesworth LinkI am a game developer. As a game dev, it is painfully obvious that you are a small fish in a big pond. There are so many games on steam and other platforms, why would anyone play your game? One...I am a game developer. As a game dev, it is painfully obvious that you are a small fish in a big pond. There are so many games on steam and other platforms, why would anyone play your game?
One idea I have had is to leave the digital medium and embrace an old school physical medium in the form of an arcade machine. Not just any old arcade machine though, one with a new set of games created by me, each with a high score or multiplayer component. Then, try to sell the machines to breweries, colleges, or place them in other public locations. I never settled on whether I would offer the machines for free and try to make money off of plays or sell the entire units.
The original idea was to use a cheap computer chip (raspberry pi or something else), left over monitors that I could find, and 3D print the rest. Unfortunately, I think that the tarrifs are going to make access to cheap compute more challenging... and frankly I doubt the effort would be worth the potential profit especially considering that physical machines would likely require maintenance.
That being said, I think if you reject the idea of making money it is still an interesting idea to get folks playing.
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Comment on Monsterpatch: A cozy monster-collecting RPG in ~games
JesusShuttlesworth Link Parentlook at what they did to Pal World and that game is vastly different from Pokémon!look at what they did to Pal World and that game is vastly different from Pokémon!
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Comment on Monsterpatch: A cozy monster-collecting RPG in ~games
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentHonestly, I did not care for coromon. It is a very impressive and polished game, but the gameplay didn’t do it for me. I’m not sure how to explain it but I didn’t find it very fun. I think they...Honestly, I did not care for coromon. It is a very impressive and polished game, but the gameplay didn’t do it for me. I’m not sure how to explain it but I didn’t find it very fun.
I think they may have reworked the game since I played it last though, so maybe it is better now.
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Comment on Monsterpatch: A cozy monster-collecting RPG in ~games
JesusShuttlesworth LinkWow. Incredible looking game. It seems very ambitious. I am making my own mon tamer and I could not imagine developing all of these features in a reasonable time frame. That being said, it already...Wow. Incredible looking game.
It seems very ambitious. I am making my own mon tamer and I could not imagine developing all of these features in a reasonable time frame. That being said, it already looks really far along.
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Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentThere is one thing you are neglecting to consider which is safety. Newer vehicles are much safer from my understanding!There is one thing you are neglecting to consider which is safety. Newer vehicles are much safer from my understanding!
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Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentI recently test drove one of these and was shocked by how much I disliked driving it. I felt like it tended to stay at higher RPMs, didn't have much power, and the interior felt kind of cheap. Do...I recently test drove one of these and was shocked by how much I disliked driving it. I felt like it tended to stay at higher RPMs, didn't have much power, and the interior felt kind of cheap.
Do you have a hybrid or a regular version?
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Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentDo you find that they have a high cost of maintenance? I am considering a Subaru but have heard many say that they have issues fairly often.Do you find that they have a high cost of maintenance? I am considering a Subaru but have heard many say that they have issues fairly often.
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Comment on Reinventing notebooks as reusable Python programs in ~comp
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentReminds me of programming 2 in Java where we were suddenly forced to learn vim. Talk about a mind blower.but the problem I see is where to then make that cutover and say "now ditch this environment you've just spent N weeks getting used, unlearn your assumptions, and pick up a whole different one".
Reminds me of programming 2 in Java where we were suddenly forced to learn vim. Talk about a mind blower.
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Comment on Reinventing notebooks as reusable Python programs in ~comp
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentPersonally I think all intro to programming classes should be taught with notebooks. Especially considering that you can just share a co lab link with an entire lesson plan.Personally I think all intro to programming classes should be taught with notebooks. Especially considering that you can just share a co lab link with an entire lesson plan.
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Comment on Reinventing notebooks as reusable Python programs in ~comp
JesusShuttlesworth LinkCan anyone vouch for this framework? Sounds decent but the article is obviously from the folks who make it.Can anyone vouch for this framework? Sounds decent but the article is obviously from the folks who make it.
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Comment on What mattress would you recommend? in ~life.home_improvement
JesusShuttlesworth LinkHonestly, mattress shopping seems like a total crap shoot. There are some threads on here about building your own which seems promising but time consuming. When I was searching I decided that the...Honestly, mattress shopping seems like a total crap shoot. There are some threads on here about building your own which seems promising but time consuming. When I was searching I decided that the most important part of any mattress purchase is the return policy.
Anecdotally, my wife and I bought the purple mattress from Costco due to their really good return policy. Turns out we like the bed fairly well and have not needed to return it so far.
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Comment on Dune: Awakening | Release date reveal trailer – 20th May 2025 in ~games
JesusShuttlesworth Link ParentI actually can’t disagree with you more. The second and 4th books are my favorite. The first is actually my least favorite.I actually can’t disagree with you more. The second and 4th books are my favorite. The first is actually my least favorite.
Maybe I’m misunderstanding but I think this is slightly naive. You’re approaching this from the perspective of a software developer when you should be approaching this from the perspective of a machine learning engineer.
Most deep learning algorithms are incredibly difficult to interpret. Deep learning models, especially large neural networks (e.g. transformers, deep CNNs), learn complex, non linear relationships across many layers.
Each layer transforms inputs in a way that’s not easily traceable or interpretable in human terms. You can look inside the model, but it doesn’t mean you'll easily understand what's going on. You can’t simply peel back the curtain and understand them.