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Mike Young @mikeyoung44

New AI Training Method Speeds Up Language Models By 17%

New AI training method HybridNorm speeds up language models by 13-17% without performance loss. Combines Layer Norm & RMS Norm for stable training & reduced costs.

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HybridNorm combines Layer Normalization and Root Mean Square Layer Normalization
Ensures stable training while reducing computational costs
Outperforms both LayerNorm and RMSNorm on various tasks
Achieves 13-17% speedup without sacrificing model quality
Maintains stability across different model scales and tasks
Compatible with both trainin...