Multiple Llamafiles With llm

In playing with llamafile under llm I initially used the llm-llamafile plugin. This plugin makes initial setup trivial. But soon I wanted to run multiple llamafile models in parallel, and the plugin doesn’t support that. In fact the plugin hardcodes the service at http://localhos…

More Moats and AI

In a recent post I speculated as to what business positioning and models would be defensible in an AI-powered world. Since then I’ve had several conversations that suggest additions to my list. For quick reference, the earlier list was: Brand Network Effects Physical Integration…

Python CVS Woes

I wasted time this morning learning that the csv module defaults to \r\n line endings regardless of platform. This is clear enough in the documentation. But you have to figure out the problem before you’d know to look at line termination. It was an unpleasant surprise.

Moats and AI

How will the rise of AI capability affect the ability of startup companies to build moats? What moats are defensible in an AI-enabled world? I believe that at least three types of moats remain defensible: Brand, Network Effects, and Physical Integration. Beyond that it’s very unc…

Richard Epstein at Civitas

Yesterday I discovered that Richard Epstein is now affiliated with Civitas. I knew that John Yoo was, having seen him at one of their events, alongside Dierdre McCloskey, Peter Robinson, Cass Sunstein, and Ed Glaeser. I once attended a taping of Law Talk in New York, and hope to…