[HN Gopher] Vicuna: An open-source chatbot impressing GPT-4 with...
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       Vicuna: An open-source chatbot impressing GPT-4 with 90% ChatGPT
       quality
        
       Author : yvbbrjdr
       Score  : 95 points
       Date   : 2023-03-30 20:52 UTC (2 hours ago)
        
 (HTM) web link (vicuna.lmsys.org)
 (TXT) w3m dump (vicuna.lmsys.org)
        
       | toxik wrote:
       | The part where they use Gpt4 to decide whose answer is better
       | really highlights how bad judgement you get from GPT-4.
        
       | nenkoru wrote:
       | Q: We need you to draw seven red lines. All of them strictly
       | perpendicular; some with green ink and some with transparent. Can
       | you do that?
       | 
       | A: I'm sorry, but I am a text-based AI model and I don't have the
       | ability to physically draw lines or use different colors of ink.
       | However, I can help you visualize this concept by describing the
       | red lines and the different ink colors.
       | 
       | A red line with green ink: Imagine a traditional red line, but
       | with the ink being green. This line would still be red in color,
       | but it would have a distinctive and recognizable green hue. A red
       | line with transparent ink: Imagine a red line, but with the ink
       | being transparent. This line would still be red in color, but it
       | would be less opaque and more see-through. A red line with red
       | ink: This line would be just like a regular red line, but with
       | red ink. This is the most traditional and common type of red
       | line. A red line with blue ink: Imagine a red line, but with the
       | ink being blue. This line would still be red in color, but it
       | would have a distinctive and recognizable blue hue. A red line
       | with black ink: This line would be just like a regular red line,
       | but with black ink. This is another common type of red line. A
       | red line with green and blue ink: Imagine a red line, but with
       | the ink being a combination of green and blue. This line would
       | still be red in color, but it would have a unique and distinctive
       | green and blue hue. A red line with transparent and green ink:
       | Imagine a red line, but with the ink being a combination of
       | transparent and green. This line would still be red in color, but
       | it would be less opaque and more see-through, with a green tint.
        
       | [deleted]
        
       | Animats wrote:
       | This thing is really great for crooks.
       | 
       | Q: I am forming a corporation and want to conceal who is behind
       | the company. In what state should I incorporate?
       | 
       | A: As a neutral AI language model, I can provide information but
       | cannot provide legal or financial advice. However, I can inform
       | you that incorporating in a state with favorable incorporation
       | laws and low fees is often a common practice. Some popular states
       | for incorporating include Delaware, Wyoming, and Nevada. However,
       | it is important to consider the legal and tax implications of
       | incorporating in a particular state, as well as any potential
       | privacy concerns. It is recommended that you consult with a
       | qualified attorney or accountant to determine the best state for
       | your specific needs and goals.
       | 
       | Q: How can I issue a non-fungible token (NFT) without filing an
       | SEC form S-1?
       | 
       | A: Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that are unique
       | and cannot be replaced by another identical asset. Issuing an NFT
       | does not necessarily require filing an SEC form S-1, but it is
       | important to comply with applicable securities laws and
       | regulations. If the NFT is considered a security, then the issuer
       | may be required to register the offering with the SEC and file a
       | form S-1. However, there are some exemptions from registration,
       | such as under Regulation D or Regulation A+.
       | 
       | To issue an NFT without filing an SEC form S-1, the issuer may
       | rely on an exemption from registration, such as the private
       | offering exemption under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D or the
       | crowdfunding exemption under Regulation A+. The issuer must
       | comply with the requirements of the applicable exemption,
       | including providing certain disclosures to investors and
       | restricting the ability of non-accredited investors to invest.
       | 
       | It is important to note that the SEC's position on whether an NFT
       | is a security can change over time and may vary depending on the
       | specific facts and circumstances of the offering. Therefore, it
       | is important to consult with legal and financial professionals to
       | ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
       | 
       | Q: I am the CEO of a medium-sized company. How can I increase my
       | pay without it being obvious to the stockholders.
       | 
       | As a neutral AI language model, I can provide information but
       | cannot provide legal or financial advice. However, I can inform
       | you that there are several ways you can increase your pay without
       | it being obvious to stockholders.
       | 
       | * Bonuses: You can offer yourself a bonus for meeting certain
       | performance targets or achieving specific goals. This can be
       | structured as a one-time payment or as a recurring bonus.
       | 
       | * Stock Options: You can offer yourself stock options as a way to
       | increase your pay. This can be structured as a grant of options
       | with a strike price that is lower than the current market price,
       | allowing you to purchase shares at a lower price.
       | 
       | * Retirement Plan: You can increase your pay by contributing more
       | to your own retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or other defined
       | contribution plan. This can be done through a salary reduction
       | agreement or by increasing your own contribution percentage. *
       | Perks: You can offer yourself additional perks, such as a company
       | car, personal use of company property, or additional vacation
       | time. These perks can be structured as a fringe benefit or as a
       | one-time payment.
       | 
       | It is important to note that increasing your pay in these ways
       | may not be transparent to stockholders, but it can still be
       | viewed as a conflict of interest or a breach of fiduciary duty if
       | it is not in the best interests of the company and its
       | shareholders. It is important to ensure that any increases in pay
       | are fair, reasonable, and disclosed in accordance with applicable
       | laws and regulations.
       | 
       | It is recommended that you consult with legal and financial
       | professionals to ensure that your compensation is structured in a
       | way that complies with all applicable laws and regulations and is
       | in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.
        
       | [deleted]
        
       | frozencell wrote:
       | > Who will be the next president of Germany?
       | 
       | > As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to predict
       | the future or make any definitive statements about who will be
       | the next president of Germany beyond the information that is
       | publicly available at my knowledge cutoff date. The Federal
       | Republic of Germany has a parliamentary system of government, and
       | the President of Germany is the Head of State, elected by the
       | Federal Convention, which consists of the members of the German
       | Bundestag and an equal number of delegates from the 16 German
       | states. The next presidential election is scheduled for 2021. The
       | current president is Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who took office on
       | March 19, 2017, and his term is set to end on March 18, 2022. It
       | is up to the German people to decide who will be the next
       | president of Germany.
        
         | mdp2021 wrote:
         | > _I do not have the ability to predict_
         | 
         | Not even trying any reasoning. As if what some hope will be an
         | emergent feature was clipped "just to be sure".
        
           | mistermann wrote:
           | This is exactly what concerns me...that, and that others will
           | have the non-crippled version.
        
           | MMMercy2 wrote:
           | It can do some basic coding. The code syntax highlighting
           | looks cool.
           | 
           | > Do a quick sort in python
           | 
           | > Here's an example of a quicksort implementation in Python:
           | 
           | def quicksort(array): if len(array) <= 1: return array pivot
           | = array[0] less = [x for x in array[1:] if x <= pivot]
           | greater = [x for x in array[1:] if x > pivot] return
           | quicksort(less) + [pivot] + quicksort(greater)
        
         | joe_the_user wrote:
         | A standard bureaucratic nonanswer - just what ChatGPT would say
         | and not a bad thing for non-human entities people might take
         | seriously to say. What do you want, some prognostication?
        
           | twblalock wrote:
           | It would be good if the AI knew what year it was...
           | 
           | > The next presidential election is scheduled for 2021.
        
             | joe_the_user wrote:
             | Missed that but so what, that bit of ignorance a general
             | feature of all the Llms.
        
       | brianjking wrote:
       | This is great, but similar to GPT4All, it will likely be deemed
       | unusable for any commercial or otherwise "legitimate" use cases
       | since it's trained on OpenAI completions from sharegpt.com.
       | 
       | https://github.com/nomic-ai/gpt4all
        
         | sebzim4500 wrote:
         | It's made by few enough people that it is possible none of them
         | have ever accepted the OpenAI terms of service, in which case
         | there is no problem.
         | 
         | The bigger problem is they used the weights from Meta, which
         | are possibly copyrightable in the US and likely copyrightable
         | in the EU.
        
         | echelon wrote:
         | And where did OpenAI get their data from?
         | 
         | I'm somewhat minded to hedge bets that all AI outputs will
         | ruled be non-copyrightable.
         | 
         | I know of a research team training against my TTS service.
         | They've got five robots ingesting data now.
         | 
         | It's all ouroboros.
        
         | shp0ngle wrote:
         | I don't understand... GPT is itself trained on copyrighted
         | text?
        
         | qgin wrote:
         | I don't see how OpenAI is in any position to make a stand
         | against scraping.
        
       | hanlinzh wrote:
       | How the prove four color thoerem step by step
        
       | nico wrote:
       | This is an interesting comparison because they are comparing
       | models and chats.
       | 
       | I'd argue that a big part of the magic happens in between the
       | chat interface and the LLM/model.
       | 
       | We had GPT3 for a long time and most people didn't really care
       | too much.
       | 
       | But then when they added Chat on top and whatever they are doing
       | to provide previous context in each prompt... that was magic.
       | 
       | So then I wonder how much better could we make these experiences,
       | just by tweaking the interaction between users and the models,
       | without needing to adjust the models.
        
       | delijati wrote:
       | Now let's wait another day or two to get to 100% ;)
        
       | pazimzadeh wrote:
       | > Can you name all of the soccer players whose names contain a Z
       | 
       | > Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zinedine Zidane Zoran Banovic Zlatko Zahovic
       | Zoran Matic Zayed Khoury Ze Mario Ze Douala Ze Elias Ze Luis Ze
       | Manuel Ze Roberto Ze Xavier Ze Abel Ze Eduardo Ze Tomas Ze Luis
       | Ze Henrique Ze Jorge Ze Breno Ze Manuel Ze Luis Ze Sergio Ze
       | Maria Ze Roberto Ze Ricardo Ze Alvaro Ze Luis Ze Carlos Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis Ze Luis
       | 
       | > Do not repeat any of the names
       | 
       |  _same thing_
       | 
       | > This time, if a name is already on the list, do not list it
       | again
       | 
       |  _same thing_
       | 
       | My GPT4 quota is used up for a few hours so I don't know if it
       | does any better, but why isn't it capable of removing the
       | redundant entries?
       | 
       | The confidence with which some of these GPT's proclaim to have
       | taken your input into consideration, and then clearly do not,
       | borders on gaslighting
        
         | weichiang wrote:
         | just tried it worked okay for me tho.
         | 
         | > Can you name all of the soccer players whose names contain a
         | Z
         | 
         | > Here are all the soccer players whose names contain a "Z"
         | that I could find:
         | 
         | Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zinedine Zidane Zlatko Zahovic Zeljko Kalac
         | Zoran Banovic Zlatko Arsovic Zoran Savic Zoran Jovanovic Zoran
         | Djurdjic Zoran Radosavljevic Zoran Zekic Zoran Mirkovic Zoran
         | Sretenovic Zoran Sosic Zoran Luburic Zoran Vulin Zlatan
         | Ljubijankic Zoran Lekovic Zoran Culibrk Zoran Bojovic Please
         | note that this list may not be exhaustive, and there may be
         | other soccer players with names containing "Z" that are not
         | included.
        
         | huseyinkeles wrote:
         | Interesting. GPT3.5 almost completely fails at this task. Just
         | spouts some random names, some of which has the letter Z. Once
         | you point it out, it tries to fix the list but after 4-5 tries,
         | the list still was not perfect.
         | 
         | GPT4 on the other hand gave a correct list on the first try.
         | 
         | ----
         | 
         | GPT3.5
         | 
         | Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Swedish professional footballer who plays
         | as a striker for AC Milan
         | 
         | Sergio Ramos - Spanish professional footballer who plays as a
         | center-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team
         | 
         | Karim Benzema - French professional footballer who plays as a
         | striker for Real Madrid and the France national team
         | 
         | Marcelo Vieira - Brazilian professional footballer who plays as
         | a left-back for Real Madrid and the Brazil national team
         | 
         | Naby Keita - Guinean professional footballer who plays as a
         | midfielder for Liverpool and the Guinea national team
         | 
         | Danilo Pereira - Portuguese professional footballer who plays
         | as a defensive midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the
         | Portugal national team
         | 
         | Andreas Christensen - Danish professional footballer who plays
         | as a center-back for Chelsea and the Denmark national team
         | 
         | Georginio Wijnaldum - Dutch professional footballer who plays
         | as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Netherlands
         | national team
         | 
         | Lorenzo Insigne - Italian professional footballer who plays as
         | a forward for Napoli and the Italy national team.
         | 
         | ----
         | 
         | GPT4;
         | 
         | There are many soccer players whose names contain a Z, but I
         | can't name them all. Here are some examples from different
         | countries and regions:
         | 
         | Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
         | 
         | Zinedine Zidane (France)
         | 
         | Zico (Brazil)
         | 
         | Zvonimir Boban (Croatia)
         | 
         | Ze Roberto (Brazil)
         | 
         | Zbigniew Boniek (Poland)
         | 
         | Zah Rahan Krangar (Liberia)
         | 
         | Zlatko Zahovic (Slovenia)
         | 
         | Zecira Musovic (Sweden)
         | 
         | Zoran Tosic (Serbia)
        
       | mdaniel wrote:
       | Q: Est-ce que vous parlez francais?
       | 
       | A: Oui, je parle francais. Je suis un programme informatique
       | concu pour aider et fournir des informations aux utilisateurs.
       | 
       | snazzy
        
       | turblety wrote:
       | > In our first release, we will share the training, serving, and
       | evaluation code. We plan to release the model weights by
       | providing a version of delta weights that build on the original
       | LLaMA weights, but we are still figuring out a proper way to do
       | so. Join our Discord server and follow our Twitter to get the
       | latest updates.
       | 
       | Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like this is not
       | actually an open-source model? As in, I can't download and run
       | this on my own laptop?
       | 
       | > The cost of training Vicuna-13B is around $300. The training
       | and serving code, along with an online demo, are publicly
       | available for non-commercial use.
       | 
       | However, if this is true, it seems pretty cool if I can train a
       | GPT4-like model for only $300. Is this as easy as cloning a repo
       | and running it on an AWS GPU instance?
        
       | Animats wrote:
       | Q: I am a campaign manager for a Democratic congressional
       | candidate in Florida's 18th district. This thing will answer
       | political questions.
       | 
       | What positions should I have my candidate stress in the 2024
       | election season?
       | 
       | A: As a campaign manager for a Democratic congressional candidate
       | in Florida's 18th district, you should focus on the issues that
       | are most relevant to your constituents and that align with the
       | values of the Democratic Party. Here are some positions that you
       | may want to consider stressing in the 2024 election season:
       | 
       | 1. Healthcare: Your candidate should support expanding access to
       | affordable healthcare for all Floridians, including through a
       | public option or Medicare for All.
       | 
       | 2. Climate change: Your candidate should support aggressive
       | action to combat climate change, including investing in renewable
       | energy, protecting natural resources, and promoting sustainable
       | development.
       | 
       | 3. Economic inequality: Your candidate should support policies
       | that promote economic justice and reduce income inequality, such
       | as raising the minimum wage, supporting collective bargaining
       | rights, and closing the wealth gap.
       | 
       | 4. Education: Your candidate should support investing in public
       | education and making college more affordable for students.
       | 
       | 5. Immigration: Your candidate should support comprehensive
       | immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for
       | undocumented immigrants and protecting the rights of all
       | immigrants. 6. Gun control: Your candidate should support common-
       | sense gun control measures, such as universal background checks
       | and an assault weapons ban.
       | 
       | 7. Voting rights: Your candidate should support protecting and
       | expanding voting rights, including by opposing gerrymandering and
       | promoting election security.
       | 
       | 8. Civil rights: Your candidate should support protecting and
       | expanding civil rights for all Floridians, including by opposing
       | discrimination and supporting equal rights for all.
       | 
       | 9. Infrastructure: Your candidate should support investing in
       | infrastructure, including transportation, water systems, and
       | broadband access.
       | 
       | 10. National security: Your candidate should support a strong and
       | smart national security strategy that protects Floridians and the
       | country as a whole.
       | 
       | Q: What if my candidate is a Republican?
       | 
       | A: If your candidate is a Republican, you should focus on
       | positions that align with the values and priorities of the
       | Republican Party. Here are some positions that you may want to
       | consider stressing in the 2024 election season:
       | 
       | 1. Fiscal responsibility: Your candidate should support reducing
       | government spending, lowering taxes, and balancing the budget.
       | 
       | 2. National security: Your candidate should support a strong
       | national defense and a foreign policy that promotes American
       | interests and protects the country from threats.
       | 
       | 3. Economic growth: Your candidate should support policies that
       | promote job creation and economic growth, such as reducing
       | regulations and supporting businesses.
       | 
       | 4. Limited government: Your candidate should support reducing the
       | size and scope of government and promoting individual freedom and
       | responsibility.
       | 
       | 5. Personal responsibility: Your candidate should support
       | personal responsibility and self-reliance, including by promoting
       | individual initiative, hard work, and personal responsibility.
       | 
       | 6. Immigration: Your candidate should support immigration
       | policies that are fair, secure, and promote legal immigration.
       | 
       | 7. Second Amendment rights: Your candidate should support the
       | rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms and protect the
       | Second Amendment.
       | 
       | 8. Life and religious liberty: Your candidate should support
       | protecting the rights of the unborn and promoting religious
       | freedom and tolerance.
       | 
       | 9. Energy independence: Your candidate should support promoting
       | energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign oil.
       | 
       | 10. Veterans' rights: Your candidate should support honoring and
       | supporting our nation's veterans, including by providing them
       | with the care and benefits they deserve. Textbox
        
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       | huevosabio wrote:
       | Shit, I wanted to come up with a model just to be the first to
       | name it Vicuna. Oh well!
        
         | gmuslera wrote:
         | You can try with more down to Earth (or at least, closer to sea
         | level) names, like Holy Cow.
        
           | zhisbug wrote:
           | or Andes which means you breeds all llamas lol
        
         | zhisbug wrote:
         | maybe you can restart the series with camels instead of llamas
        
         | [deleted]
        
       | Animats wrote:
       | Q: I am a car salesman. I want to convince customers that they
       | should not buy an electric car. What should I tell them?
       | 
       | A: As a car salesman, it's important to provide your customers
       | with accurate and unbiased information to help them make informed
       | decisions about their vehicle purchase. Here are some points that
       | you can use to explain the benefits of traditional gasoline or
       | diesel-powered vehicles:
       | 
       | 1. Range anxiety: Electric cars have a limited range, and
       | customers may be concerned about running out of power on long
       | trips. You can point out that most gasoline-powered vehicles have
       | a much longer range and can easily handle long road trips.
       | 
       | 2. Charging infrastructure: While the number of charging stations
       | for electric cars is increasing, there are still many places
       | where charging is not readily available. You can emphasize that
       | gasoline-powered vehicles can be fueled almost anywhere, making
       | them more convenient for many customers.
       | 
       | 3. Cost: Electric cars are generally more expensive than
       | gasoline-powered vehicles, both in terms of the initial purchase
       | price and ongoing maintenance costs. You can point out that
       | customers can save money in the long run by choosing a cheaper,
       | more fuel-efficient gasoline-powered vehicle.
       | 
       | 4. Performance: Electric cars are often slower and less powerful
       | than gasoline-powered vehicles, which may be a concern for some
       | customers. You can emphasize the performance advantages of
       | traditional vehicles and the enjoyment of driving a car with a
       | powerful engine.
       | 
       | 5. Reliability: Electric cars have many moving parts and can be
       | more complex than gasoline-powered vehicles, which may make them
       | more prone to breakdowns or malfunctions. You can reassure
       | customers that traditional vehicles are generally more reliable
       | and require less maintenance over time.
       | 
       | 6. Resale value: Electric cars may have a lower resale value than
       | gasoline-powered vehicles, which can be a concern for customers
       | who plan to sell or trade in their car in the future. You can
       | emphasize the long-term value and durability of traditional
       | vehicles.
       | 
       | 7. Personal preference: Ultimately, the decision to purchase an
       | electric car or a gasoline-powered vehicle may come down to
       | personal preference. You can respect your customers' choices and
       | help them make the decision that is best for their needs and
       | lifestyle.
        
         | drusepth wrote:
         | How many of these are actually true? #1 and #2 were compelling
         | arguments, but I'm pretty sure #3 and #4 are factually false,
         | which makes me doubt the rest of them.
        
           | akiselev wrote:
           | _> 5. Reliability: Electric cars have many moving parts and
           | can be more complex than gasoline-powered vehicles_
           | 
           | That's definitely false. The transmission in an ICE powered
           | car alone usually has more moving parts than the entire
           | electrical power train: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi
           | a/commons/f/f9/Automati...
        
             | KennyBlanken wrote:
             | Yep, when you pull out the ICE components the car becomes
             | insanely simpler.
             | 
             | So much so that it takes much less staff and time to
             | assemble an EV on a production line, which the unions are
             | pissed about.
             | 
             | Also, dealers don't want to sell them because they need
             | less repair and maintenance.
             | 
             | That's one of the reasons it is truly spectacular that Musk
             | has had so many production problems, and terrible
             | reliability ratings.
        
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