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Computer scientists invent an efficient new way to count

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https://www.quantamagazine.org/computer-scientists-invent-an-efficient-new-way-to-count-20240516/

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  • S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I see it’s an interesting math trick but it gives an estimate not an accurate number right?

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    • Kache@lemm.ee ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Yes, and that’s the point – to accomplish the task using only what would otherwise be insufficient memory

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