#Alphabet Company

[s3znl-gr3znl]

After a long period of reviewing hundreds of thousands of customer feedback data points, the results are overwhelmingly clear. That's why we here at BisCo are excited to announce that we're gonna ignore all that and make our service/product worse in nearly unimaginable ways! That's right, you little whiny pissbaby consumers! We dont give a shit about making our service/product even a little better or usable. In fact, we hate you, yes YOU, personally.

[itsbasil]

"Two Slow Dancers"

Spartans produced by unsanctioned, clandestine corporate programs rarely get to grow up and train alongside one another the way the original Spartan-IIs and IIIs did.

Cato (serial no. 62-06-40303) and Sage (serial no. 62-06-40411) are a rare glimpse at what becomes possible when they do.

[bluntblade]

Of all Star Wars films, RotJ is particularly wild to watch with all the extended universe context. Somewhere near this goofiness with the Ewoks, Rex, Twilight Company, Inferno Squad and others are engaged in various savage running battles. Sinjir is killing Blevins. And just after this, Poe's mum will almost shoot Luke down. Wyll Lark is just offscreen here, watching Luke ceremoniously burn Vader and feeling deeply confused. Enjoy that celebration while you can, people of Theed City, because you'll be fighting to fend off Operation Cinder within a week. And last but not least, I wonder which of those huts the Damerons are fucking in?

[empyreasheart]

but on the topic of language learning apps some i used include

Drops - made by the same people at kahoot, more of a vocabulary app than learning actual grammar but it has a lot of options, free version lets u do 5 minutes every 12 hours. If you want to learn more than one language what i did was download the individual language apps (u can either just download drops for all languages or drops (specific language) ie drops spanish for just spanish) and use different accounts. i also took advantage of the free trial cuz its fun but i do think the 5-10 minutes a day thing works fine to create a doable habit

Beelinguapp - This one requires a subscription i dont remember how much you can do without one but i have an android so i just downloaded a modded apk. edit: i forgot to elaborate when i posted this but its practicing reading / listening by reading stories and articles

Mango languages - this one is a lot different than duolingo but still good, its essentially based on learning by hearing / speaking a new language than just learning vocabulary and writing sentences. It requires premium BUT if you have a library card you can check if your local library lets you use it for free (this isnt guarenteed unfortunately but i think it is more common in bigger areas), there are also some free endangered languages

Memrise - Like the name implies this is mostly an app for memorizing words and sentences, using flashcards. Theres official courses but users can make them too so you can use it for more than just language learning if you want to. I think if you used this with mango languages it would be helpful to get practice writing phrases & words in a way you dont get to with ml. Apparently theres a pro subscription but i have no idea whats different & a lot of people say the free version works just fine

Ling - Havent used this for very long but its almost identical to duolingo but with more languages, its basically premium only but once again i use a modded apk

Some more specific stuff

Lifeprint - ASL w/ videos and its all free! a very good resource even if you arent looking to learn

Tagalog.com - Free resource for tagalog you just have to make an account

If you have resources for specific languages or anything in general id love to hear, this is all just from someone who has had a casual interest in language learning

Also if you have an android you can download modded apks of a lot of paid language apps. Just be safe (use adblock) and smart, not all apks are actually modded or theyre too buggy to be worth it, so pay attention to the reviews. The paid apps are often very nice but the prices are ridiculous. everyone deserves the chance to learn. I dont know if theres ios equilivants (although i wonder if theres a way to run apks on your pc through something like bluestacks)

[meelsport]

Perplexity AI Stock and AI Market Growth: Top Insights for Investors

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technological innovation, driving significant changes across industries. Companies like Perplexity AI are leading the charge with groundbreaking AI-driven tools, although Perplexity AI itself isn’t publicly traded at this time. However, the broader AI market growth offers numerous opportunities for investors. This article delves into the market…

[lesbiangiratina]

Gg asura system tcg drive has 2 new folders. Boy i hope they let me out of the mines soon

[thepro-lifemovement]

In Jean-Dominique Bauby’s book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, he offers some insight to how someone with locked-in syndrome may feel with people visiting them and conversing with themes :

Nervous visitors come most quickly to grief. They reel off the alphabet tonelessly, at top speed, jotting down letters almost at random; and then, seeing the meaningless result, exclaim, “I'm an idiot!" But in the final analysis, their anxiety gives me a chance to rest, for they take charge of the whole conversation, providing both questions and answers, and I am spared the task of holding up my end. Reticent people are much more difficult. If I ask them, "How are you?" they answer, "Fine," immediately putting the ball back in my court. With some, the alphabet becomes an artillery barrage, and I need to have two or three questions ready in advance in order not to be swamped. Meticulous people never go wrong: they scrupulously note down each letter and never seek to unravel the mystery of a sentence before it is complete. Nor would they dream of completing a single word for you. Unwilling to chance the smallest error, they will never take it upon themselves to provide the "room" that follows "mush," the "ic" that follows "atom," or the "nable" without which neither "intermi" nor "abomi" can exist. Such scrupulousness makes for laborious progress, but at least you avoid the misunderstandings in which impulsive visitors bog down when they neglect to verify their intuitions. Yet I understood the poetry of such mind games one day when, attempting to ask for my glasses (lunettes), I was asked what I wanted to do with the moon (lune).

What I’ve learned from this is that we need to be patient with others, especially those with limited abilities. And sometimes those with limited speech or those trying to rest in the hospital may prefer we just talk to them without asking open-ended questions.

[wrestlezon]

siphoning the full-res roster photos off the aew roster page... tragically, the wix gallery code did not play well with the internet archive backups, so you cant view the latter half of the men's roster on them. its too bad, because all the old roster photos haven't been deleted, but they can't be accessed without the specific md5 hash filenames u_u!

[santuydsgn]

Modern and Minimalist TF Monogram. A minimalistic approach with clean, straight lines. The T and F are simplified to their basic forms, making the monogram easy to recognize.

[thesingingrevolution]

quick someone who can’t read hangul how would you pronounce this

[biglisbonnews]

Alibaba is prepared to let go of some of the six businesses it’s spinning off Alibaba is prepared to let go of some of the business units created in the break up of its empire.Read more... https://qz.com/alibaba-business-units-spin-off-future-jack-ma-1850282073

[jcmarchi]

How Google’s AlphaChip is Redefining Computer Chip Design

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How Google’s AlphaChip is Redefining Computer Chip Design

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we work, learn, and connect, transforming industries around the globe. This shift is primarily driven by AI’s advanced ability to learn from larger datasets. While bigger models boost AI’s data processing power, they also require more processing power and energy efficiency. As AI models become more complex, traditional chip design struggles to keep pace with the speed and efficiency needed for modern applications.

Despite the advancements of AI algorithms, the physical chips that run these algorithms are becoming bottlenecks. Designing chips for advanced AI applications involves balancing speed, energy consumption, and cost, often taking months of careful work. This growing demand has exposed the limitations of traditional chip design methods.

In response to these challenges, Google has developed an innovative solution for designing computer chips. Inspired by game-playing AIs like AlphaGo, Google has created AlphaChip, an AI model that approaches chip design as a game. This model is helping Google create more powerful and efficient chips for its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). Here’s how AlphaChip works and why it’s a game-changer for chip design.

How AlphaChip Works

AlphaChip approaches chip design as if it were a game board, where each component placement is a calculated move. Imagine the design process like a game of chess, where each piece requires just the right spot for power, performance, and area. Traditional methods break chips into smaller parts and arrange them through trial and error. This can take engineers weeks to complete. AlphaChip, however, speeds this up by training an AI to “play” the design game, learning faster than a human designer.

AlphaChip uses deep reinforcement learning to guide its moves based on rewards. It starts with an empty grid, placing each circuit component one by one, adjusting as it goes. Like a chess player, AlphaChip “sees ahead,” predicting how each placement will affect the overall design. It checks for wire lengths and spots where parts might overlap, looking out for any efficiency issues. After completing a layout, AlphaChip gets a “reward” based on the quality of its design. Over time, it learns which layouts work best, improving its placements.

One of AlphaChip’s most powerful features is its ability to learn from past designs. This process, called transfer learning, helps it tackle new designs with even more speed and accuracy. With each layout it tackles, AlphaChip gets faster and better at creating designs that rival—even exceed—those by human designers.

AlphaChip’s Role in Shaping Google TPUs

Since 2020, AlphaChip has played a vital role in the design of Google’s TPU chips. These chips are built to handle heavy AI workloads, like the massive Transformer models that drive Google’s leading AI initiatives. AlphaChip has enabled Google to keep scaling up these models, supporting advanced systems like Gemini, Imagen, and Veo.

For each new TPU model, AlphaChip trains on older chip layouts, like network blocks and memory controllers. Once it’s trained, AlphaChip produces high-quality layouts for new TPU blocks. Unlike manual methods, it constantly learns and adapts, fine-tuning itself with each task it completes. The latest TPU release, the 6th-generation Trillium, is just one example where AlphaChip has improved the design process by speeding up development, reducing energy needs, and boosting performance across every generation.

The Future Impact of AlphaChip on Chip Design

The development of AlphaChip shows how AI is changing the way we create chips. Now that it’s publicly available, the chip design industry can use this innovative technology to streamline the process. AlphaChip allows intelligent systems to take over the complex aspects of design, making it faster and more accurate. This could have a big impact on fields like AI, consumer electronics, and gaming.

But AlphaChip isn’t just for AI. Inside Alphabet, it’s been vital for designing chips like the Google Axion Processors—Alphabet’s first Arm-based CPUs for data centers. Recently, its success has grabbed the attention of other industry leaders, including MediaTek. By using AlphaChip, MediaTek aims to speed up its development cycles and boost the performance and energy efficiency of its products. This shift signals that AI-driven chip design is becoming the new industry standard. As more companies adopt AlphaChip, we could see major advances in chip performance, efficiency, and cost across the board.

Besides speeding up design, AlphaChip has the potential to make computing sustainable. By arranging components with precision, AlphaChip reduces energy use and cuts down on the need for time-consuming manual tweaks. This results in chips that consume less power, which, in turn, can lead to significant energy savings in large-scale applications. As sustainability becomes a core focus in tech development, AlphaChip signifies a crucial step toward the goal of creating eco-friendly hardware solutions.

Challenges of AI-Driven Chip Design

While AlphaChip represents a breakthrough in chip design, AI-driven processes aren’t without their challenges. One significant hurdle is the immense computational power required to train AlphaChip. Designing optimal chip layouts relies on complex algorithms and vast amounts of data. This makes AlphaChip training a resource-intensive and sometimes cost-prohibitive process.

AlphaChip’s flexibility across different hardware types has limits. As new chip architectures emerge, its algorithms may need regular adjustments and fine-tuning. While AlphaChip has proven effective for Google’s TPU models, making it work seamlessly across all kinds of chips will require ongoing development and customization.

Lastly, even though AlphaChip produces efficient layouts, it still needs human oversight. While AI can generate impressive designs, there are minor details that only an experienced engineer might oversee. Chip layouts must meet strict safety and reliability standards, and human review helps ensure nothing important is overlooked. There’s also a concern that relying too much on AI could result in a loss of valuable human expertise in chip design.

The Bottom Line

Google’s AlphaChip is transforming chip design, making it faster, more efficient, and more sustainable. Driven by AI, AlphaChip can quickly generate chip layouts that enhance performance while reducing energy consumption in computing applications. But there are challenges. Training AlphaChip demands significant computational power and resources. It also requires human oversight to catch details that AI might overlook. As chip designs continue to evolve, AlphaChip will need regular updates. Despite these hurdles, AlphaChip is leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future in chip design.

[youthchronical]

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

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[coulsonlives]

So much for that.

Once upon a time…

[sagorika]

Who are the Top software companies by revenue?

The Top Software companies by revenue:- Apple The company was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. It’s the story of a company that went from a private garage in Cupertino, California, to a multi-billion-dollar corporation. In 1984, Apple introduced the most groundbreaking personal computer with a graphical user interface, the Macintosh. The iPod was…

[biglisbonnews]

Google became the latest tech company to cut thousands of jobs after two years of hiring spree Google’s parent company Alphabet became the latest tech giant to announce layoffs.Read more... https://qz.com/google-tech-layoffs-2023-alphabet-sundar-pichai-1850010865