Machine Yearning
Essays on energy, compute, and sovereign AI
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DeepSeek and the end of an era
2025-01-31Game over. New game?
Bet on model marketplaces, not monopolies
2024-06-06Let's get tactical - fine-tuning, RAG, or routing?
The model is not the product
2024-05-31As AI hype continues to rip, a nagging question is popping up in boardroom circles - are we actually seeing real impact from our AI strategies?
It's time to move on from copilots
2024-05-14I've been saying for months I don't like to invest in application-layer AI startups. Here's why - and what it would take to change my mind.
Autonomous Agents: AIs Taking Action at the AGI House
2023-07-26A deep dive into autonomous agents and their role in the future of AI.
The Future is Open! Notes from #WoodstockAI
2023-04-06Reflections on the historic gathering of open source AI leaders and what it means for the future of artificial intelligence.
What Most Get Wrong About the 'AI Arms Race'
2022-01-31Why the race to build AI isn't about who gets there first, but who builds it right.
Watch Your Language, Part 2
2021-03-08A practical guide to understanding and using large language models.
Watch Your Language, Part 1
2021-02-24Understanding the fundamentals of large language models and why they're taking over AI.
S-Curves and Hype Trains
2021-02-08Understanding the patterns of technological progress and how to navigate hype cycles.