AI kernels
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How models run, train and use compute.
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| Article | Topics | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Four Bits, Three Contracts: An Interactive Guide to MXFP4, NVFP4 and Q4_K | Interactive guide | |
| Training a Clef Decision Head in CKE | Experiment | |
| LoRA & QLoRA: Inside the Update | Visual guide | |
| From LM Heads to Decision Heads: How Clef-Style Models Work and Train | Deep dive | |
| AI Kernel Engineer Beginner Guide: Math, Linear Algebra, C/Linux | Reading guide | |
| Training SVGs With C Kernel Engine: A Research Report | Research report |
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