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Re:Writing x86 SIMD using x86inc.asm (2017) by vkaku on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @08:14AM (#39826878)
This ffmpeg stuff is great. Recently they highlighted the need [1] for next gen of low level developers, so this is a good opportunity for those who want to embrace this.

Getting closer to the machine is the best way to improve speed of today's software.

1 - https://twitter.com/FFmpeg/status/1772063313452466239?s=19

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Re:Writing x86 SIMD using x86inc.asm (2017) by natsch on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @08:53AM (#39827228)
While I agree with the sentiment, I also feel the reverse is true. A lot of companies are hiring specifically for AI/ML at the moment, because it's the current thing. Performance and efficiency of their applications are somehow seldom prioritized.
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