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Large language models can be enhanced by directly modifying their neural network weights.

AITechnologyNov 3, 2026score 0.362 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a research claim that large language models (LLMs) can natively read and write neural network weights, with an example of GPT-6 Astra modifying Qwen3.5-0.8B's weights to improve its math performance. This suggests a potential new method for enhancing LLM capabilities through direct manipulation of neural weights.

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Large language models can be enhanced by directly modifying their neural network weights.
Parent: AIEntity: Large Language ModelsImpact: positiveDate: Nov 3, 2026Target: The ability of large language models to be enhanced through direct manipulation of neural network weights

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Researchers say LLMs can be good at natively reading and writing neural network weights; GPT-6 Astra edited Qwen3.5-0.8B's weights to make it better at math (Rikiya Takehi) https://rikiyat.github.io/blog/weight-space-programming/ http://www.techmeme.com/261102/p36#a261102p36
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Sparks of Weight-Space Programming: LLMs can natively read & write neural network weights https://rikiyat.github.io/blog/weight-space-programming/
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