“An intriguing open question is whether the LLM is actually using its internal model of reality to reason about that reality as it solves the robot navigation problem,” says Rinard. “While our results are consistent with the LLM using the model in this way, our experiments are not designed to answer this next question.”

The paper, "Emergent Representations of Program Semantics in Language Models Trained on Programs" can be found here.

Abstract

We present evidence that language models (LMs) of code can learn to represent the formal semantics of programs, despite being trained only to perform next-token prediction. Specifically, we train a Transformer model on a synthetic corpus of programs written in a domain-specific language for navigating 2D grid world environments. Each program in the corpus is preceded by a (partial) specification in the form of several input-output grid world states. Despite providing no further inductive biases, we find that a probing classifier is able to extract increasingly accurate representations of the unobserved, intermediate grid world states from the LM hidden states over the course of training, suggesting the LM acquires an emergent ability to interpret programs in the formal sense. We also develop a novel interventional baseline that enables us to disambiguate what is represented by the LM as opposed to learned by the probe. We anticipate that this technique may be generally applicable to a broad range of semantic probing experiments. In summary, this paper does not propose any new techniques for training LMs of code, but develops an experimental framework for and provides insights into the acquisition and representation of formal semantics in statistical models of code.

Ideogram prompt for base image (33 generated, 5 candidates):

The E.S.C. Apes pose for a group photo, wearing E.S.C. branded casual clothing. The setting is a cozy clubhouse. The apes are all unique and distinct from one another, including a chimp, gorilla, and orangutan., cinematic

Ideogram (magic)prompt for E.S.C. logo (12 generations, 2 candidates):

A sleek and modern logo design for the Educated Simian Club, featuring the stylized silhouette of a primate with a mortarboard cap. The typography is clean and sophisticated, with the words 'Educated Simian Club' in bold, capital letters. The overall design exudes an air of intelligence and exclusivity, perfect for an elite group of primatologists and enthusiasts., typography

Ran ESC logo through illusion diffusion for wood carving look.

Ideogram prompt for black and white Chimp Graduation Photo (8 generations, 3 candidates):

An extreme close up, black and white photograph of a chimpanzee graduating from college, in the act of throwing their graduation cap into the air. The chimp is clearly thrilled, surrounded by a large group of fellow alumni., cinematic

Photoshop to combine the elements and for generative fill to fix up some errors in the shirts and faces.

Full Speech Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, members of the press, we stand at a crossroads, not just as a community, but as a beacon for progress in our ever-changing world. The path before us is both familiar and uncharted – a journey we must embark upon together. Some might say the numbers speak for themselves. But numbers, like whispers in a storm, can be misheard or misinterpreted. What truly matters is the spirit behind those figures – the unwavering commitment of every individual in this room and beyond.

Our new initiative isn't just a plan; it's a living, breathing entity. It will adapt, evolve, and transform as we move forward. We're not building a rigid structure, but planting seeds that will grow into a forest of opportunity. Now, I could regale you with promises of grandeur or visions of utopia. But let's be honest – we're all too smart for that. Instead, I offer you something far more valuable: potential. The potential for growth, for change, for leaving an indelible mark on ~~the tapestry of~~ our shared history.

Critics may question our methods. Skeptics may doubt our resolve. But to them, I say: watch closely. Our actions will echo louder than any words I could utter today. As we embark on this journey, remember: flexibility is our strength. What seems set in stone today may be sand tomorrow, ready to be reshaped by the tides of progress.

In conclusion, I stand before you not with grandiose proclamations, but with a simple truth: the future is ours to mold. And mold it we shall, with steadfast determination and a twinkle in our eye. Thank you, and may our endeavors be as fruitful as they are memorable – or perhaps, just memorable enough.

Three-shot (2 of 3) response to this this promt from Schizopolis (1996):

I don't need to tell you how critical this is. Hometown. Pay-per-view. The eyes of the media. Here's what I need. It should be lengthy enough to seem substantial yet concise enough to feel breezy. It should be serious, but with a slight wink. It should lay out a new course of action, but one that can change direction at any moment. If you must mention facts and figures, don't do so directly. The general thrust should remain embedded in one's mind forever, but specific words should be forgotten the moment they are heard. It should contain nothing that can't be confirmed or denied. You're writing the speech. Great success will directly benefit you greatly.

Ideogram Prompt by Claude, “Readwell” Voice on 11Labs, Hedra/Vimeo of course

Exhibit B: Labeling Training Data

Exhibit C: Image Generation

Exhibit D: Hallucinations

Also See: Worldwide Federated Training Of Language Models

Claude's Summary:

The two papers, "Worldwide Federated Training of Language Models" by Iacob et al. and "The Future of Large Language Model Pre-training is Federated" by Sani et al., both propose using federated learning (FL) as a new paradigm for pre-training large language models (LLMs). The main ideas are:

1. FL allows leveraging more data and compute resources from multiple organizations around the world, while keeping the data decentralized and private. This can enable training larger LLMs on more diverse data compared to centralized training.

2. FL relaxes synchronization requirements and reduces communication overheads compared to data-parallel distributed training, making it feasible for geographically distributed participants with varying hardware and connectivity.

3. The papers present systems and algorithms for enabling efficient federated pre-training of LLMs at billion-parameter scales. Key techniques include allowing participants to modulate their amount of local training based on resource constraints, and partially personalizing models to clusters of participants with related data.

4. Experimental results show federated LLM pre-training can match or exceed centralized training performance, with the performance gap narrowing as model size increases to billions of parameters. Larger federated models also converge faster and are more robust.

5. Challenges include data and hardware heterogeneity across participants. The papers propose techniques like adaptive aggregation and load balancing to mitigate these issues.

In summary, the papers argue federated learning is a promising new direction for democratizing LLM pre-training by allowing many more organizations to collaboratively train large models on their combined data and compute resources. Let me know if you would like me to expand on any part of the summary or papers in more detail.