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  1. AlexB23

    Tech tip: When running AI locally, use the graphics card

    Hello folks. A few days ago, I found out that the AI front-end system is much faster at processing or "learning" PDF documents when I set it to GPU, as it takes only an hour or so to learn 10 million words of documents compared to over a day using CPU. In other words, I do not have to wait as...
    • AlexB23
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    • artificial intelligence gpt4all gpu graphics card local localdocs nvidia 1050m retrieval augmented generation technology
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Technology
  2. AlexB23

    Meta releases Llama Vision 11B (an AI system that can analyze images)

    Hello folks. Recently, Meta released a new AI model that can analyze images and text as well. This technology can be used to make captions, or even read body language. Welcome to the future. Sadly, my computer only has 8 GB of RAM, so I can not run Llama 11B on my computer. :( Link to AI...
    • AlexB23
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    • artificial intelligence confidence head held high image recognition john smith llama 11b machine learning meta technology
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    • Forum: Technology
  3. CoreyD

    Hidden In Plain Sight

    If you are familiar with conspiracy theories, you may have heard the expression "hidden in plain view/sight". This refers to what is esoteric - what is not known by or suitable for the public, but intended for or understood by only a small group, especially one with specialized knowledge or...
  4. AlexB23

    For Motorcycle Enthusiasts: India Enjoys Bikes

    Hello folks. So, we are in September 2024, a pretty futuristic time in our lives, with not many classic cars or bikes on the road. However, a motorcycle company in India released a new bike that has 1960s styling combined with modern features such as LED lighting, and will compete against JAWA...
    • AlexB23
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    • cost of living india machines motorcycles royal enfield september 2024 south asian technology
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Kitchen Sink
  5. AlexB23

    Retrieval Augmented Generation for AI: Downloaded Dozens of Sports Rules

    Hello folks. This week I am downloading a bunch of rules for sports, such as soccer regulations, swimming regulations, gymnastics scoring and other sports related documents. Sometimes, sports can be confusing, so if you guys have any questions, the AI on my laptop can answer them. AI RAG...
    • AlexB23
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    • artificial intelligence gpt4all mistral ai olympics rag sports technology
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Technology
  6. AlexB23

    CRT

    Ahh, CRTs. You thought I was mentioning Critical Race Theory. Back when I was a young one, CRT meant Cathode Ray Tube, a type of technology that used electron beams inside a glass tube to display images. We had a spare CRT TV in the 2000s, and I used it a bit to watch Discovery Channel - How...
    • AlexB23
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    • 2000s crt entertainment technology television vintage yu yu hakusho
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Technology
  7. AlexB23

    A Conversation about EVs & Transport

    Greetings, fellow tech enthusiasts. Today's post is a companion to a Conversation About Solar Panels, part of a short series on green energy, transportation and the environment, as we are called to be good stewards and caretakers of the Earth. This post will cover EVs and transportation...
    • AlexB23
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    • cars environment evs hydrogen public transportation renewable energy technology tesla trains
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Technology
  8. AlexB23

    A Conversation about Solar Panels

    Hello folks. As most of you guys know, I am for ethically sourced clean energy, and am really liking the newest generation of solar panels. If only the condo that I live at had panels on it. The apartment complex near my condo has a few solar panels on it though. Back in the 1970s-1980s, solar...
    • AlexB23
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    • electricity energy independence photovoltaics renewable energy solar panels stewardship technology
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Technology
  9. AlexB23

    On Fire for Jesus

    Hello folks. Today's devotional is a long one, so let's get straight to it. Date June 7, 2024 | On Fire for the Lord Verse Psalm 39:3-7 (NKJV): "My heart was hot within me; While I was musing, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue: “Lord, make me to know my end, And what is the...
    • AlexB23
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    • bible analysis fellowship hebrews 12:28-29 jesus light matthew 5:16 on fire for christ psalm 39:3-7 technology
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Christian Scriptures
  10. AlexB23

    Fictional Word: Ghernatious

    Yo, bros and gals. So, today, the AI run on my laptop had an unusual task: To define the fictional word "Ghernatious" in the style of the Oxford Dictionary. It did pretty well. The AI even placed a date of first usage, which is the year 2128. I made the word up, and let the computer do the...
    • AlexB23
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    • artificial intelligence english fiction lexicon linguistics mistral ai technology word
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Writers Guild
  11. AlexB23

    Using AI to write a fake Bible Verse about Red Robin

    Hey, folks. I am not the type of guy for fast food, but I have seen a few Red Robins in my state and in the Midwest. So, here goes nothin'. A locally run, private AI on my laptop wrote a fictional verse about a restaurant. @crazypotatoe7 might like this one, as he made a fictional verse on...
    • AlexB23
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    • artificial intelligence fictional verse mistral ai red robin technology
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Technology
  12. AlexB23

    Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels

    Hello folks. Open source technology is slowly catching up to ChatGPT. For myself, I run a free, open-weights AI model on my laptop, and have since March 22, 2024. AI can be used for good, or for bad, just as nuclear fission energy could be used to power a city with clean electricity, or sadly...
  13. angelsaroundme

    Future of shopping? Cashierless supermarket in Tokyo

    "A new supermarket has opened in Tokyo that takes grab-and-go shopping to the next level. The store uses technology to do away with checkouts and the long lines that can come with them. Major retailer Daiei and IT firm NTT Data launched what they call a 'walk through' store inside an NTT Data...
  14. JohnEmmett

    The Net II

    Artist John Emmett
    • JohnEmmett
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    • artist computer cyberpunk john emmett science fiction subculture technology
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    • Forum: Visual Arts
  15. angelsaroundme

    740,000 U.S. Walmart employees to receive free phones

    "Walmart Inc (WMT.N) said on Thursday it would give nearly half its U.S. employees free Samsung (005930.KS) phones by the end of the year so they can use an app the company has developed to manage shifts, clock in and stay in 'constant communication.'" "The world's largest retailer, which...
  16. S

    Easy internet + app safety tutorials?

    I am really overwhelmed to know where to begin with digital privacy/internet and app safety. There are so many news stories about big tech and data leaks and creepy apps. But there's this youtube channel that puts out short videos that I have found useful - and I wanted to share it here. Some of...
    • sam paulie
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    • big tech internet safety technology tutorials
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Technology
  17. URA

    A Quiet Picture to Make you Think

    • URA
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    • art peace technology
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Visual Arts
  18. G

    What about the guillotine, is technological?

    Hi there, What is technological, about the guillotine? It's a neck-work. *sheesh*
  19. J

    Blocking pornography

    Good Day! Unfortunately, my wife and I had to make a very bad discovery. We have found out that our oldest child (13 years old) was watching filthy pornographic videos on the internet. Naturally, we talked to him about this issue and explained the dangers of pornography. He promised to not...
  20. HopelessHaze

    Deeper Bible reading in an age of Instant Gratification

    Reading the Bible in an Age of Instant Gratification | The Road to Emmaus This article is calling for Christians to cultivate minds that work against the effects of technology on our attention spans. We need to plead with the Lord to change our desires so that we favor meditating on the word...
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