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Compression is prediction
Compression and LLMs are trying to solve the exact same problem: predicting what comes next. Learn the fundamentals of compression and how better prediction leads to better shrinkage.
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Math & AlgorithmsAI & Machine Learning2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Compression is prediction by nikolay | 674 | 301 |
