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Developer fits language model into boot sector, inspired by demoscene

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A developer has created a language model that can run within a boot sector, a feat inspired by the demoscene's tradition of fitting complex programs into tiny spaces. This project, named bootgpt, demonstrates the feasibility of running AI models in highly constrained environments, drawing parallels to early computing achievements like chess programs and BASIC compilers within 512 bytes. AI

IMPACT Shows potential for running AI models in extremely resource-limited environments, pushing the boundaries of embedded AI.

RANK_REASON Demonstrates a novel technical capability for running AI in a highly constrained environment.

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Developer fits language model into boot sector, inspired by demoscene

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

    Show HN: A language model that lives in a boot sector All the ideas came from the boot sector demo scene where people had been writing chess and BASIC games in

    Show HN: A language model that lives in a boot sector All the ideas came from the boot sector demo scene where people had been writing chess and BASIC games in 512 bytes, even a C compiler. I wondered what one can do using a neural network instead of a program and generati… https…

    LINKS github.com/…/bootgpt

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