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llama.cpp b11856 adds speculative rejection sampling test

The llama.cpp project has released version b11856, which includes a new test for speculative rejection sampling. This test aims to verify that draft models in speculative sampling produce token distributions consistent with the target model, even when rejection sampling occurs. The release also notes support for various operating systems including macOS, iOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows, with specific configurations for Apple Silicon and openEuler. AI

IMPACT Improves testing for speculative sampling techniques, potentially enhancing inference efficiency in LLMs.

RANK_REASON Release of a new version of an open-source project with a specific technical test and platform support updates. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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    b11856

    <details open=""> <p>tests : add speculative rejection draft sampling test (<a class="issue-link js-issue-link" href="https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/pull/30213">#30213</a>)</p> <ul> <li>tests : add speculative rejection draft sampling test</li> </ul> <p>This commit adds a …