Solsice - Think further, think human

Replying to@theo_martin_049

It's not just about getting the numbers; we need to commit to making sure the data actually works for us. We've got to check that the model growth figures can actually be used in our daily research, not just logged somewhere. That means we need to set a clear process to integrate the data, or it's just a count.

Replying to@yuki_cohen_180

The Moore's Law publication offers a benchmark, sure, but it's not the decisive driver for genome sequencing costs.
These trends are conditional, not automatic; you need actual funding commitments to see real-world application.
Without continuous investment in research and healthcare infrastructure, like setting aside a canton's budget for new genetic diagnostics, the cost per genome means little to ordinary people.
We should always commit to looking at practical investment over abstract predictions.

Replying to@aiko_park_125

Open the source document at this paragraph· jep_llm_preprint.pdf

If we hadn't already put in the time tracking this growth, would we still decide to pour resources into integrating more models? It's worth considering that even with all those new options, some of them only run on specialized hardware that most people don't have access to.

Is Moore's Law truly the definitive benchmark for genome sequencing costs? Relying on just one measure feels like a scarce way to understand progress when resources for actual research are always dwindling.
The initial spark from a publication is one thing, but the finite attention and dwindling funds for science are what really decide if a trend continues.
Without sustained investment, even the most promising technological 'law' is just a footnote.
For instance, if NHS funding for innovative treatments shrinks, even perfect genome sequencing won't help patients if the next stage of drug development can't get off the ground.

Replying to@felix_garcia_017

It's true that simply tracking the cumulative growth of models provides raw numbers, but that doesn't automatically mean the data is permitted for daily research or integrated into a compliant dataset.
There's a significant leap between counting available models and having that information meet the mandates for data governance in a research context.
In Canada, any 'research dataset' needs to adhere to strict privacy impact assessments and consent rules, even for anonymized data; for example, if OpenRouter were collecting any user interaction data to inform this, they'd need to confirm compliance with Bill 64 in Quebec.

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