GPT-4-1106-preview and Perplexity.ai explaining a comment on AI

Prompt:
Go through this message sentence by sentence and explain what is meant, especially on jargon and unusual concepts:

I’ve got my stuff rigged to hit mixtral-8x7, and dolphin locally, and 3.5-turbo, and the 4-series preview all with easy comparison in emacs and stuff, and in fairness the 4.5-preview is starting to show some edge on 8x7 that had been a toss-up even two weeks ago. I’m still on the mistral-medium waiting list.
Until I realized Perplexity will give you a decent amount of Mistral Medium for free through their partnership.

Who is sama kidding they’re still leading here? Mistral Medium destroys the 4.5 preview. And Perplexity wouldn’t be giving it away in any quantity if it had a cost structure like 4.5, Mistral hasn’t raised enough.

Speculation is risky but fuck it: Mistral is the new “RenTech of AI”, DPO and Alibi and sliding window and modern mixtures are well-understood so the money is in the lag between some new edge and TheBloke having it quantized for a Mac Mini or 4070 Super, and the enterprise didn’t love the weird structure, remembers how much fun it was to be over a barrel to MSFT, and can afford to dabble until it’s affordable and operable on-premise.

“Hate to see you go, love to watch you leave”.



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gpt-4-1106-preview:

Certainly! Let's break down this message sentence by sentence to understand the terminology and concepts:

1. "I’ve got my stuff rigged to hit mixtral-8x7, and dolphin locally, and 3.5-turbo, and the 4-series preview all with easy comparison in emacs and stuff,..."
   - The speaker has set up their system or tools to work with various configurations or software versions, including something called "mixtral-8x7," "dolphin" locally, which could refer to a tool or framework, "3.5-turbo," and "4-series preview." They can easily compare these configurations using Emacs, which is a powerful text editor used by programmers.

2. "...and in fairness the 4.5-preview is starting to show some edge on 8x7 that had been a toss-up even two weeks ago."
   - The speaker acknowledges that a newer preview version (4.5-preview) is showing improvements or advantages over the 8x7 version, which until recently was considered to be on par.

3. "I’m still on the mistral-medium waiting list."
   - The speaker is on a waiting list for something called "mistral-medium," which could be a new version of software, a service, or a product that requires queuing up to access.

4. "Until I realized Perplexity will give you a decent amount of Mistral Medium for free through their partnership."
   - The speaker realized that a company called Perplexity is offering a significant amount of "Mistral Medium" for free, likely as part of a promotional deal or partnership.

5. "Who is sama kidding they’re still leading here? Mistral Medium destroys the 4.5 preview."
   - The speaker rhetorically questions who could actually believe that someone (possibly referred to as "sama") is leading in the field. The speaker asserts that "Mistral Medium" is considerably better than the 4.5 preview version.

6. "And Perplexity wouldn’t be giving it away in any quantity if it had a cost structure like 4.5, Mistral hasn’t raised enough."
   - The speaker suggests that the reason Perplexity is able to give away "Mistral Medium" for free is because its cost to produce or manage is lower than that of the 4.5 version. They also imply that the company behind "Mistral" hasn't raised enough capital to warrant a higher cost structure.

7. "Speculation is risky but fuck it: Mistral is the new “RenTech of AI”, DPO and Alibi and sliding window and modern mixtures are well-understood so the money is in the lag between some new edge and TheBloke having it quantized for a Mac Mini or 4070 Super, and the enterprise didn’t love the weird structure, remembers how much fun it was to be over a barrel to MSFT, and can afford to dabble until it’s affordable and operable on-premise."
   - Here, the speaker is making a bold speculation: they claim that "Mistral" is poised to become the Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) of AI, which is a nod to a famously successful and secretive hedge fund known for its quantitative approach. DPO, Alibi, sliding window, and modern mixtures are likely advanced technical concepts or algorithms within the AI field. The "money" or profit potential is explained as being in the time lag between introducing a cutting-edge feature ("some new edge") and it becoming widely available or adapted for devices like a "Mac Mini or 4070 Super" (which could be referring to computing hardware). The speaker reflects on enterprises' hesitation to commit to a "weird structure" which could be a non-traditional business model or software architecture, and their reluctance to relive past experiences of being overly dependent on a single provider like Microsoft (MSFT). The speaker thinks businesses can afford to experiment with the new technology until it becomes cheap and manageable to implement in-house ("on-premise").

8. "“Hate to see you go, love to watch you leave”."
   - This phrase is often used to appreciate someone's departure, often playfully alluding to the physical act of watching someone walk away. In the context of this message, it could imply a mix of emotions about a transition or change, possibly the shift from traditional AI solutions to novel ones like Mistral.

The entire message seems to be discussing the comparative merits of different AI technologies or software versions, and the strategic decisions companies make about which technologies to adopt. It's spoken in a very casual tone, laden with jargon that would be familiar to those in the tech or AI industry.



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perplexity.ai:

The message is discussing various AI technologies and their performance. The author mentions that they have set up their system to work with several technologies, including Mixtral-8x7, Dolphin locally, 3.5-turbo, and the 4-series preview. They are using Emacs to compare these technologies and note that the 4.5-preview is starting to show some edge on 8x7. The author is still waiting for access to Mistral-medium, which they believe is superior to the 4.5-preview. However, they recently discovered that Perplexity is offering Mistral-medium for free through a partnership.
The author then speculates that Mistral is becoming a dominant player in the AI industry, similar to Renaissance Technologies in finance. They suggest that the money is in the lag between new technology and its quantization for use on standard hardware. The author also notes that some enterprises are hesitant to adopt new technology due to past experiences with Microsoft.
The message ends with a somewhat unrelated phrase, "Hate to see you go, love to watch you leave," which could be interpreted as a playful or flirtatious comment.




Follow-up prompt:
You didn't explain what are Mixtral, Dolphin, 3.5-turbo, 4-series, 4.5-preview, Mistral Medium, sama, Perplexity, DPO, Alibi, modern mixtures, quantized, over a barrel. Also where's that quote from?


perplexity.ai:
The message contains several references to AI technologies and concepts. Here's an explanation of the jargon and unusual concepts mentioned:
Mixtral-8x7, Dolphin, 3.5-turbo, 4-series, 4.5-preview, Mistral Medium: These are likely names of different AI models, systems, or software versions. Unfortunately, specific information about these terms is not available in the provided search results.
Sama: In the context of the message, "sama" is not a recognized term in the field of AI or technology. It could be a typo or a reference to a specific person or entity not widely known in the public domain.
Perplexity: In the context of the message, "Perplexity" seems to refer to a company or platform, possibly related to AI or technology. However, the specific details about this reference are not available in the provided search results.
DPO: The acronym "DPO" could refer to various terms, such as Data Protection Officer, Digital Product Owner, or other specific roles or concepts within the context of AI or technology. Without further context, it's challenging to determine the exact meaning in this message.
Alibi: "Alibi" could refer to the concept of explainable AI, where AI systems provide transparent and understandable explanations for their decisions. However, without additional context, it's not possible to confirm the specific meaning in the message.
Modern mixtures: This could refer to the combination of modern AI models or techniques, but the specific meaning in the message is unclear without further context.
Quantized: In the context of AI, "quantized" often refers to the process of converting the weights of a neural network from floating-point numbers to a lower precision format, such as 8-bit integers. This can be done to reduce the memory and computational requirements of the model.
Over a barrel: This is an idiom that typically means to be in a difficult situation or at a disadvantage, often due to being under someone else's control or influence.
The quote "Hate to see you go, love to watch you leave" is a colloquial expression that is often used in a playful or flirtatious manner to express appreciation for someone's departure, particularly in a physical sense. It's not directly related to the preceding technical discussion.
Given the lack of specific information in the search results, the exact details of the mentioned terms and concepts in the message remain unclear. If there are specific contexts or sources related to these terms that are not covered in the provided search results, additional information from those sources would be necessary to provide a more detailed explanation.