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Despite the initial enthusiasm, skepticism soon grew among some AI researchers, particularly regarding the reported benchmark scores. A notable figure, Hugh Zang, pointed out inconsistencies in the reported performance metrics, which raised valid questions about the reliability of those results. Nevertheless, the early excitement led various content creators to eagerly cover the model.
I produced a video upon its announcement, scrutinizing the Hugging Face page, scrutinizing the report released by Schumer, and sharing insights into the techniques he employed. My first experience with the model was positive, albeit limited due to the server issues that hampered access. Little did I know that my optimistic report would be thrown into question soon after.