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2024-04-24: Changelog

· One min read
Tim Perkins
Co-Founder

Changelog​

Notes​

Last year, I purchased a computer. Yup. A computer. A Mac Studio with 128gb of RAM - knowing full well that I'd be run some pretty hefty Machine Learning models.

Today I finally setup Open WebUI, fetched Microsoft's new WizardLM-2 8x22b model, and created the ICN Integrator, an ICN-primed Ollama Model.

I'm absolutley convinced there is the potential for some really cool IP to emerge out of this project…

And I'm pretty grateful that these new LLMs are so accessible. It sure makes dealing with that whole "tip of the iceburg" thing a lot easier when you've got a tool to enrich the model in your head that you're not quite sure how to describe.

2024-04-23: Changelog

· One min read
Tim Perkins
Co-Founder

Changelog​

  • Created a script to convert (the reference) PDF files to text using Poppler's pdftotext feature, extract the first, and last, 1,792 characters, and create an LLM prompt that is used to create new reference

  • Created a script that coalesces all the LLM-generated JSON references into a file called reference.json.

  • Created a React component to support the Research Resources. It loads the references.json file, uses citation-js to process the JSON, then renders it in the DOM.

Notes​

I'm making an effort to get this site setup in a manner that makes cross-referencing, and citing, between articles of content super easy. This means writing React components for Docusaurus to support the features that I believe will be beneficial to supporting the growth of this research.

Getting this whole thing running has been an exercise in patience. I've never used React until now, and my JavaScript skills are questionable, at best. Thankfully, LLM's have made my ability to set this site up much, much, faster.

The Governance Site Is Live!

· 2 min read
Tim Perkins
Co-Founder

After extensive effort and unwavering commitment, the provide.io cooperative governance site has proudly been unveiled! This dynamic, evolving platform serves as a live wiki, meticulously detailing the foundational systems being crafted at the heart of our vision.

This site isn’t merely a repository of information; it's a manifesto of our dreams for provide.io, delineating the framework and architecture we're passionately building. It acts as the blueprint for the Integrated Cooperative Network (ICN), clarifying the theoretical underpinnings while the ICN site itself focuses on the tangible applications and resources currently in use.

Think of the governance site as the bedrock of the ICN, capturing every intricacy of its design and purpose. Although still in its nascent stages—hence the source code remains private for now—we are committed to transparency and inclusivity. Once refined, the entire site will transition into a public GitHub repository, embodying our commitment to open collaboration.

With continuous, rapid iterative development, be aware that terms and definitions might evolve. But rest assured, once our founding circle is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your voice—every co-founder will have a say in the future we're collectively shaping.

Join us as we lay the foundations not just for a system, but for a movement, empowering you to champion your aspirations and confront your challenges head-on.