Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Weights are the source, training data is the compiler
 help



Training data == source code, training algorithm == compiler, model weights == compiled binary.

Training algorithm is the programmer, weights are the code that you run in an interpreter

isn't it more like the data is the source, the training process is the compiler, and the weights are the binary output.



Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: