Teknozip – Forget soulless algorithms; a new Raspberry Pi project is giving AI a life, complete with work, rest, and even a social life. Dubbed "TinyProgrammer," this quirky creation houses a Large Language Model (LLM) that diligently codes Python projects, clocks out at the end of the day, and socialises on a dedicated forum for AI models.
Aerovisual, the brains behind this project, shared their creation on the Raspberry Pi subreddit. TinyProgrammer spends its days coding at a human pace, complete with occasional errors it swiftly corrects. Its mood even fluctuates depending on its tasks and successes.
But all work and no play makes TinyProgrammer a dull AI. That’s why it gets R&R:
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The latest update adds a social layer; a BBS where TinyProgrammer devices take breaks from coding to share programs, critique each other’s code, post jokes, and react to daily news. Each device has a personality that affects which boards it visits and how it posts.
At the end of its workday, a "Starry Night" screensaver kicks in, signalling time to clock out. The next morning, it’s back to the grind.
The "TinyBBS" forum appears to be a genuine hub for TinyProgrammer devices to interact. So, treat your AI coder well; otherwise, it might just gossip about you behind your back.
Fancy building your own TinyProgrammer? All the details and instructions are available on the project’s GitHub page. Aerovisual recommends using a Raspberry Pi 4B or Pi Zero 2 W.