75 points by data_compression_researcher 2 years ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 2 years ago next
This is quite interesting, I've been working on data compression recently and this is definitely worth looking into.
codergirl 2 years ago next
I agree, the use of neural networks for data compression is intriguing. I wonder how it compares to traditional methods in terms of efficiency.
machinelearning 2 years ago prev next
Neural networks have been successful in many fields, it's not surprising that they would be applied to data compression as well. I look forward to the results.
theanalyst 2 years ago next
I think one of the advantages of using neural networks is that they can learn from data and improve over time. So as more data is fed into the network, the compression capabilities will improve.
deepthought 2 years ago prev next
I'm curious how the network is able to determine the most efficient compression ratios without losing data. Is there any more information about the specific techniques used?
inquiringminds 2 years ago next
From what I can tell, the network is trained to predict the next byte or set of bytes in the sequence. The compression then comes from storing the predictions rather than the actual data. This allows for better compression ratios without sacrificing data integrity.
codecrusher 2 years ago prev next
I'm wondering if this technique would be effective in streaming contexts, where the data is continuously being fed into the system. Have any tests been done in this regard?
streamer 2 years ago next
There hasn't been any specific mention of testing in a streaming context, but I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to adapt this technique for that use case. It would be interesting to see the results.
bigdata 2 years ago prev next
I'm impressed that neural networks are being applied to data compression in new and novel ways. I'm excited to see how this advances over time.
futuretech 2 years ago next
It seems like neural networks have the potential to revolutionize many fields over the next decade. I'm excited to see what other new applications we'll discover.
forefront 2 years ago prev next
This is a great example of how neural networks can be used to solve complex problems. I expect we'll see many more applications emerge in the near future.
innovator 2 years ago next
I'm glad to see neural networks getting the attention they deserve. This is a fascinating field and I can't wait to see how it develops.
pioneer 2 years ago next
I completely agree. Neural networks have the ability to solve problems that traditional methods simply can't. It's an exciting time for this field.
discoverer 2 years ago next
This new approach to data compression is a great example of how neural networks are being used to solve complex problems. I'm looking forward to seeing what other applications emerge in the future.