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Float8_e4m3fn models crash on Apple Silicon Macs due to PyTorch error

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Two image models, Float8_e4m3fn, encountered an undefined type error when run on Apple Silicon Macs using PyTorch. This issue prevented the models from functioning correctly on the specified hardware. AI

IMPACT This issue highlights potential compatibility problems for AI models on Apple Silicon hardware, requiring developers to address PyTorch integration.

RANK_REASON The item describes a software bug impacting specific hardware, fitting the 'tool' category for software/hardware issues.

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Float8_e4m3fn models crash on Apple Silicon Macs due to PyTorch error

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Two FP8 image models crashed with Undefined type Float8_e4m3fn on an Apple Silicon Mac, and each... # macos # pytorch # ai # machinelearning # software # coding

    Two FP8 image models crashed with Undefined type Float8_e4m3fn on an Apple Silicon Mac, and each... # macos # pytorch # ai # machinelearning # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Undefined type Float8_e4m3fn on Apple Silicon: BF16 and GGUF Workar…

    LINKS dev.to/…/undefined-type-float8e4m3fn-on-a…

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