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LLaMA users debate zlib compression for model weights

A user on r/LocalLLaMA is inquiring about the potential use of compression techniques, such as zlib, for large language model weights, particularly when bandwidth is a limiting factor. The user suggests that even if weights aren't identical, minor adjustments within a 3-5% margin could improve compressibility. They believe entropy encoding should be effective regardless of perfect weight matches. AI

IMPACT Explores potential optimizations for LLM deployment and data transfer.

RANK_REASON User discussion on a technical aspect of LLM deployment.

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LLaMA users debate zlib compression for model weights

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Sufficient-Bid3874 ·

    Help me understand - why don’t we use compression like zlib if we are bandwidth-bound?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Follow up: if not enough weights are identical for dictionary encoding part, why not equalise weights within a 3-5% margin to make them compressible?<br /> As per my understanding, entropy encoding should work anyways.<br /> Thanks!</p> </div><!-…