Overcoming the Limitations of Training Models in AI with GPUs
I have been discussing with the techbros around here for days different alternatives to the ludicrously brute-force approaches used to train mainly ANNs, just by realizing how economical a human brain's consumption is in comparison to an equivalent network of GPUs.
We use logarithmic units to take a exact idea of the comparison of energy efficiency between the human brain and the GPU network:
1. Energy Consumption of the Human Brain per Day: 20W/hr 480 W/d.
2. Energy Consumption of the GPU Network per Day (100): 7200000 W/d.
The REG ( Ratio Energy Consumption) = GPU Network EC / Human Brain EC
The REG in logunits = 4.18 or roughly 15K times, more energy-consuming than the human brain for comparable computational task.
So it seems pretty clear that the AI technology we have today is doing something very wrong and, above all, is ludicrously inefficient by several orders of magnitude compared to what nature itself has achieved without the need for any engineering intelligence.
Thus, for the techbro group, it becomes increasingly evident that traditional training models are terribly inefficient and expensive, beyond any justified measure, regarding issues of scalability and efficiency, and in adapting to diverse network architectures. In the midst of these challenges, our latest article, "Overcoming the Limitations of Training Models in AI," tries to show a trace of hope by using an alternative approach to handle this complexity in a more effective manner.
The novel approach synthesizes the robustness of functional programming with the raw power of parallel computing. It integrates the elegance of Abstract Algebra (exemplified in profunctor abstractions) with a C++ fiber-based framework (fibers are closer to the equivalent biological brain synapses both in detailed communication capabilities and in economical energetic functioning than traditional threads). With this fusion of concepts, we not only start addressing the existing limitations in a scientific way but also pave the way for a more versatile, efficient, and scalable AI training model. In this series of articles, we will showcase the power of this approach with realistic and highly profitable engineering examples. Let's start with the training series.
I.- INTEGRATION with FIBERS instead of THREADS.
Our scenario is to train a machine learning model on a multi-processor system with several different architectures, using modern C++ and Boost.Fiber. We aim to train the model on a large dataset with the least consumption of energy compared to threads, and using a more effective architecture of fiber switch and intercommunication, like NUMA. Let's take a brief closer look at those architectures to optimize access, memory, and distribution of tasks along our fibers/threads/processes (NUMA, Work-Stealing, and Shared-Work Scheduling).
ARCHITECTURES WE WILL USE WITH OUR FIBERS
NUMA
WORK-STEALING AND SHARED-WORK SCHEDULING
- Purpose: These are algorithms are used to balance CPUs utilization with distributed parallel tasks. Work-stealing, for example, allows idle processors to 'steal' tasks from busy processors.
- Advantage: the CPU utilization is more efficient. By dynamically redistributing tasks, all processors are kept busy, minimizing idle time.
- Use Case: Scenarios where tasks are unevenly distributed, causing some threads or processors to be idle while others are overloaded.
COMPLEMENTARY USE OF ARCHITECTURES
In many high-performance systems, NUMA optimizations are implemented alongside intelligent task scheduling algorithms like work-stealing. They can complement each other – NUMA ensures efficient memory access, and work-stealing ensures efficient CPU usage.
In summary, Our use of these architectures will be depended on the specific performance bottlenecks and architectural needs of the system in question. In an ideal setup, both concepts can be leveraged together for optimal performance.
Both NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access) and work-stealing/shared-work architectures, individually or in combination, are crucial in several engineering domains. In these engineering/business domains, the choice between NUMA, work-stealing, shared-work, or a combination depends on specific requirements such as data size, processor architecture, and performance goals. Properly leveraging these architectures can lead to brutal improvements in efficiency, speed, and overall system performance.
High-Performance Computing (HPC):
- Application: Used in scientific research, weather forecasting, climate research, oil and gas exploration, and more.
- Why NUMA and Work-Stealing/Shared-Work?: HPC tasks involve complex calculations and massive data sets. NUMA helps in efficient memory access across multiple processors, and work-stealing ensures efficient CPU utilization, crucial for parallel processing tasks.
Data Centers and Cloud Computing:
- Application: Running large-scale web services, cloud storage, and processing big data.
- Why NUMA and Work-Stealing/Shared-Work?: Data centers house a vast number of multi-processor systems. Optimizing memory access and CPU workload distribution is key to improving response times and handling multiple simultaneous requests efficiently.
3. Real-Time Systems and Simulations:
- Application: Used in flight simulations, real-time analytics, gaming, and virtual reality.
- Goals: These systems require rapid processing and memory access to deliver real-time responses. Efficient task scheduling and memory management are critical to maintaining performance and responsiveness.
4. Financial Trading Systems:
- Application: High-frequency trading platforms and risk management systems.
- Goals: extremely fast processing for transactions and data analysis. The low-latency memory access of NUMA architectures and efficient task distribution can provide the needed speed.
5. Telecommunications:
- Application: Network infrastructure, signal processing, and data routing.
- Goals: Telecom systems require the management of large data flows and most of the time rely on multi-processor systems. Efficient memory and processor utilization are key to maintaining high data throughput and low latency.
6. Bioinformatics and Genomics:
- Application: DNA sequencing, protein structure prediction, and genomic analysis.
- Goals: These fields deal with extremely large datasets. Efficient parallel processing and memory usage are essential for analyzing and processing genomic data within reasonable timeframes.
7. Artificial intelligence and Machine learning
- Application: Neural networks, deep learning, and large-scale machine learning algorithms.
- Goals: AI and ML workloads involve complex computations distributed across many processors. Optimizing both memory access and CPU usage is crucial for training models efficiently.
II.- IMPLEMENTATION WITH FIBERS
1. NUMA-Aware Allocation (for Memory):
2. Advanced Scheduling for Fibers (For tasks):
3. Data Segment Management:
4. Efficient Synchronization:
5. Error Handling and Fault Tolerance:
6. Profiling and Optimization:
7. Integration with Machine Learning Libraries:
8. Scalability and Flexibility:
GRAL CODE FOR FIBERS: example of a fiber pool implementation using Boost.Fiber in C++.
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// File: fiber_fun_pool.cpp
#include <boost/fiber/all.hpp>
#include "super_semaphore.cpp"
thread minionCreator(boost::fibers::barrier& giggleGate, super_semaphore& partyOver, int giggleCount) {
return move(thread([&]() {
boost::fibers::use_scheduling_algorithm<boost::fibers::algo::shared_laughter>();
giggleGate.wait();
while (partyOver.try_acquire() == false)
boost::this_fiber::chillax();
}));
}
void chuckleFest() {
for (int chuckle = 0; chuckle < 10; chuckle++) {
boost::this_fiber::sleep_for(chrono::duration<int, milli>(rand() % 100));
cout << " Chuckle #" << chuckle << " from fiber " << boost::this_fiber::get_id()
<< " rocking on thread " << this_thread::get_id() << endl;
boost::this_fiber::chillax();
}
}
int main() {
int laughTracks = thread::hardware_concurrency();
boost::fibers::barrier giggleGate(static_cast<size_t>(laughTracks));
super_semaphore partyOver(0);
unique_ptr<thread> minions[laughTracks - 1];
boost::fibers::use_scheduling_algorithm<boost::fibers::algo::shared_laughter>();
for (int i = 0; i < laughTracks - 1; i++)
minions[i] = make_unique<thread>(minionCreator(giggleGate, partyOver, laughTracks));
giggleGate.wait();
boost::fibers::fiber funFibers[100];
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
funFibers[i] = boost::fibers::fiber(chuckleFest);
// funFibers[i].detach();
}
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
funFibers[i].join();
partyOver.release(laughTracks - 1);
for (int i = 0; i < laughTracks - 1; i++)
minions[i]->join();
return 0;
}
KEY POINTS of the code:
Reminder on the Key Concepts
1. Thread vs. Fiber: Threads are kernel-level entities managed by the OS, while fibers are user-level entities managed by the application. Fibers are lightweight and provide a means for cooperative multitasking within a thread.
2. Shared Work Scheduler: The scheduler used here (boost::fibers::algo::shared_work) allows fibers to be executed by any thread in the pool, providing load balancing and efficient use of system resources.
3. Concurrency Control: The use of barriers and semaphores is crucial for coordinating the start and end of threaded work and ensuring that no thread or fiber runs ahead of the setup sequence.
This implementation showcases our blend of threading and fiber technologies to achieve efficient task parallelism and concurrency control, leveraging the capabilities of modern GPUS too.
SAME CODE BUT NOW USING NUMA INSTEAD...
// File: fiber_fun_pool_numa.cpp
#include <boost/fiber/all.hpp>
#include "super_semaphore.cpp"
#include <numa.h> // Include NUMA library
thread minionCreator(boost::fibers::barrier& giggleGate, super_semaphore& partyOver, int giggleCount, int cpuId) {
return move(thread([&]() {
// NUMA: Bind thread to a specific CPU
// Example: Set thread affinity to cpuId
boost::fibers::use_scheduling_algorithm<boost::fibers::algo::shared_laughter>();
giggleGate.wait();
while (partyOver.try_acquire() == false)
boost::this_fiber::chillax();
}));
}
void chuckleFest() {
// NUMA: Ensure that memory used here is local to the thread's CPU
for (int chuckle = 0; chuckle < 10; chuckle++) {
boost::this_fiber::sleep_for(chrono::duration<int, milli>(rand() % 100));
cout << " Chuckle #" << chuckle << " from fiber " << boost::this_fiber::get_id()
<< " rocking on thread " << this_thread::get_id() << endl;
boost::this_fiber::chillax();
}
}
int main() {
int laughTracks = thread::hardware_concurrency();
boost::fibers::barrier giggleGate(static_cast<size_t>(laughTracks));
super_semaphore partyOver(0);
unique_ptr<thread> minions[laughTracks - 1];
// NUMA: Initialize NUMA library and configure memory allocation strategies
boost::fibers::use_scheduling_algorithm<boost::fibers::algo::shared_laughter>();
// NUMA: Evenly distribute thread creation across CPUs
for (int i = 0; i < laughTracks - 1; i++) {
int cpuId = i % numa_num_configured_cpus(); // Determine CPU ID for binding
minions[i] = make_unique<thread>(minionCreator(giggleGate, partyOver, laughTracks, cpuId));
}
giggleGate.wait();
boost::fibers::fiber funFibers[100];
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
funFibers[i] = boost::fibers::fiber(chuckleFest);
// funFibers[i].detach();
}
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
funFibers[i].join();
partyOver.release(laughTracks - 1);
for (int i = 0; i < laughTracks - 1; i++)
minions[i]->join();
// NUMA: Clean up, e.g., free NUMA resources
return 0;
}
III.- INTEGRATION with ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (PROFUNCTORS).
To integrate our profunctor-based model with the provided C++ fiber-based implementation for training Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), we need to adjust the design to incorporate the profunctor abstractions for both the forward and backward passes of the neural network layers. Our integration aims to enhance the modularity and flexibility of the neural network training process, particularly in managing different layer types and their gradient computations.
NOW IT IS THE TURN FOR HASKELL...
To develop the Haskell functions for our profunctor abstraction applied to AI training, we will focus on the trainLayerHaskell function . This function will utilize the LayerOp and GradientOp profunctors ( using dimap ) to handle the forward and backward passes of a neural network layer. Here is an outline of how these Haskell functions can be structured:
Refined Haskell Implementation with Profunctor Abstraction:
1.- Profunctor Definitions
First, let's reiterate the profunctor definitions:
-- Layer operation as a profunctor
data LayerOp i o = LayerOp (i -> o)
instance Profunctor LayerOp where
dimap inputTransform outputTransform (LayerOp f) =
LayerOp (outputTransform . f . inputTransform)
-- Gradient operation as a profunctor
data GradientOp i o = GradientOp (i -> o)
instance Profunctor GradientOp where
dimap errorTransform gradientTransform (GradientOp g) =
GradientOp (gradientTransform . g . errorTransform)
2.- Profunctor-Based Layer Training:
Now, let's use these profunctors in the trainLayerHaskell function. This function will utilize dimap to adapt the input and output transformations for both the forward and backward passes:
-- Function to train a single layer using profunctor abstraction
trainLayerHaskell :: (LayerData -> LayerData) -- input transformation for the forward pass
-> (LayerData -> LayerData) -- output transformation for the forward pass
-> (LayerData -> LayerData) -- error transformation for the backward pass
-> (LayerData -> LayerData) -- gradient transformation for the backward pass
-> LayerOp LayerData LayerData -- Layer operation
-> GradientOp LayerData LayerData -- Gradient operation
-> LayerData -- Input data
-> (LayerData, LayerData) -- Output data and gradients
trainLayerHaskell inputTransform outputTransform errorTransform gradientTransform (LayerOp forward) (GradientOp backward) inputData =
let forwardOp = dimap inputTransform outputTransform (LayerOp forward)
backwardOp = dimap errorTransform gradientTransform (GradientOp backward)
outputData = forwardOp inputData
gradients = backwardOp outputData
in (outputData, gradients)
In this implementation:
3.- Integration with C++
4.- Considerations:
By correctly applying the profunctor abstraction, this implementation provides a more flexible and composable way of handling neural network layer operations, enhancing the modularity and scalability of the system.
5.- Concrete Implementation for Training of ANNs
To illustrate the use of the profunctorial abstraction in training different types of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) in Haskell, let's create a main function that demonstrates how this approach can be applied to three different training models under various contexts. We'll consider three types of neural network layers: a fully connected layer, a convolutional layer and a recurrent layer. Each of these layers will require different forward and backward transformations.
Step 1: Define Layer Types and Data Structures
For simplicity, let's define basic types and data structures to represent different layers and the data they process:
type FullyConnectedLayer = -- (define structure)
type ConvolutionalLayer = -- (define structure)
type RecurrentLayer = -- (define structure)
type LayerData = -- (define data structure, e.g., matrices or tensors)
Step 2: Define Specific Layer Operations
We define specific operations for each layer type. These are placeholders and should be replaced with actual implementations:
fullyConnectedForward :: FullyConnectedLayer -> LayerData -> LayerData
fullyConnectedForward = -- (define forward pass for fully connected layer)
fullyConnectedBackward :: FullyConnectedLayer -> LayerData -> LayerData
fullyConnectedBackward = -- (define backward pass for fully connected layer)
-- Similar functions for convolutional and recurrent layers...
Step 3: Integrate with Profunctor Abstraction
Now, let's use the profunctor abstraction with these specific layer operations:
trainFullyConnectedLayer :: FullyConnectedLayer -> LayerData -> (LayerData, LayerData)
trainFullyConnectedLayer layer inputData =
trainLayerHaskell -- input transformation
-- output transformation
-- error transformation
-- gradient transformation
(LayerOp $ fullyConnectedForward layer)
(GradientOp $ fullyConnectedBackward layer)
inputData
-- AGAIN imilar functions for training convolutional and recurrent layers...
Step 4: Main Function to Demonstrate Different Training Contexts
Finally, we create a main function to demonstrate training with different layer types:
-- LETS GO WITH MONADS AFTER PROFUNCT
main :: IO ()
main = do
let fullyConnectedLayer = -- (initialize a fully connected layer)
convolutionalLayer = -- (initialize a convolutional layer)
recurrentLayer = -- (initialize a recurrent layer)
inputData = -- (initialize input data)
-- Train each type of layer
let (fcOutput, fcGradients) = trainFullyConnectedLayer fullyConnectedLayer inputData
-- (train convolutional and recurrent layers similarly)
-- Output results or further processing...
print fcOutput
-- (print or process outputs for other layers)
And we have done this:
Considerations:
- Actual Implementations: The placeholders for layer operations (`fullyConnectedForward`, etc.) should be replaced with actual implementations for each layer type.
- Data Structures: The LayerData type and specific layer structures should be appropriately defined to represent the actual data and layer configurations used in ANNs.
- Performance and Practicality: While this example provides a high-level view of how to use profunctors in training different types of neural network layers, practical implementation would require careful consideration of performance and data handling in a real-world context.
AND NOW THE TURN FOR C++
So, now we can use our abstract algebra monadic and profunctorial creatures in the upper layer and combine it with the lower-FiberBundle Layer implementation using fibers and the optimal architecture, all in C++. This demonstrates how our category theory-based abstraction can be applied to a practical neural network scenario to bring together in real time how many new different architectures of training we want without starting from scratch an spend several magnitudes greater the same amount of energy.
#include <boost/fiber/all.hpp>
// Include other necessary libraries and headers
// Define Profunctors for Layers and Gradient Operations
template <typename Input, typename Output>
struct LayerOp {
std::function<Output(const Input&)> forward;
std::function<Input(const Output&)> backward;
};
template <typename Input, typename Output>
struct GradientOp {
std::function<Output(const Input&)> gradient;
};
// Define Profunctor Instances
template <typename Input, typename Middle, typename Output>
LayerOp<Input, Output> compose(const LayerOp<Input, Middle>& layer1, const LayerOp<Middle, Output>& layer2) {
return {
[layer1, layer2](const Input& input) { return layer2.forward(layer1.forward(input)); },
[layer1, layer2](const Output& output) { return layer1.backward(layer2.backward(output)); }
};
}
template <typename Input, typename Output>
GradientOp<Input, Output> compose(const LayerOp<Input, Output>& layer) {
return {
[layer](const Input& input) { return layer.forward(input); },
[layer](const Output& output) { return layer.backward(output); }
};
}
// Function to train a segment of the model using Profunctors
template <typename Input, typename Output>
void trainModelSegment(const LayerOp<Input, Output>& layer, const Input& input) {
// Forward pass
Output output = layer.forward(input);
// Backpropagation
Input gradient = layer.backward(output);
// Update model parameters using the gradient
// ...
}
// Fiber function to manage training
template <typename Input, typename Output>
void modelTrainer(boost::fibers::barrier& syncBarrier, const LayerOp<Input, Output>& layer, const Input& segment, int cpuId) {
// NUMA: Bind fiber to a specific CPU for localized memory access
bindFiberToCpu(cpuId);
syncBarrier.wait(); // Synchronize before starting
trainModelSegment(layer, segment); // Train on a data segment
}
int main() {
int numCpus = detectNumCpus(); // Detect number of CPUs
boost::fibers::barrier syncBarrier(numCpus);
// Split the dataset into segments, one for each CPU
std::vector<InputSegment> inputSegments = splitDataset(numCpus);
// Create Profunctors for layers
LayerOp<Input, Middle> layer1 = createLayer1Profunctor();
LayerOp<Middle, Output> layer2 = createLayer2Profunctor();
// Compose layers using Profunctor composition
LayerOp<Input, Output> composedLayer = compose(layer1, layer2);
// Create fibers for each CPU
std::vector<boost::fibers::fiber> fibers;
for (int i = 0; i < numCpus; ++i) {
fibers.emplace_back(modelTrainer, std::ref(syncBarrier), composedLayer, inputSegments[i], i);
}
// Join all fibers
for (auto& fiber : fibers) {
fiber.join();
}
// Post-processing, such as aggregating model updates
aggregateModelUpdates();
return 0;
}
Key Points:
So, now we can use our abstract algebra monadic and profunctorial creatures in the upper layer and combine them with the lower-FiberBundle Layer implementation using fibers and the optimal architecture, all in C++. This demonstrates how our category theory-based abstraction can be applied to a practical neural network scenario, bringing together in real time as many new different architectures of training as we want, without starting from scratch and spending several magnitudes greater the same amount of energy (QED)
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10 个月Rightly said. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), rooted in the work of McCulloch and Pitts in 1943, evolved into Deep Learning Networks by 1965. While ANNs have seen substantial progress, limitations in understanding context and the inability to provide Transfer Learning continue to persist. Given these limitations, the research community may be forced to “think outside the box”. Two potential avenues may explore unconventional ideas from neuroscience that include the potential use of chemicals as neuromodulators or creating several networks of ANN to simulate brainwaves five distinct kinds of brain waves . Although both avenues are challenging, if we can use them properly, we may be able to at least imitate the functioning of the brains of mice better. Chemicals functioning as neuromodulators have not been explored in ANNs, akin to a potential scientific revolution. Indeed, the initiatives in the United States like MICrONS aim to map rodent brains, thereby seeking insights for complex information processing tasks. Other projects, such as the European Human Brain Project, strive to comprehend brain dynamics, thereby offering potential clues for the next generation of AI systems. More about this topic: https://lnkd.in/gPjFMgy7
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1 年Great summary. Besides Support Vector Machines, during 1980 and 2010, researchers worked on expanding MultiLayer Perceptrons (MLPs) which were invented by Ivankhnenko and Lapa in 1965 and began to be called Deep Learning Networks (DLNs) in 1986. As mentioned in a previous blog, a one layer Perceptron network consists of an input layer connected to a hidden layer, which is connected to an output layer of Perceptrons (or vertices). The Perceptron multiplies incoming signals by their weights and adds them together. If the sum of the weighted signals exceeds a specified value, the Perceptron "fires". Activation functions, such as Tanh, ReLU, and Sigmoid, are used to determine if a Perceptron fires. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are simply Perceptrons or other similar neurons that may have different activation functions. DLNs have more than one hidden layear and are complex due to the non-linear nature of activation functions, making them unexplainable "black boxes". Researchers like Hinton, LeCun and Schmidhauber popularized variants of DLNs, e.g., Fully Connected Networks, Autoencoders, Convolution Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks, Long Short Term Memory, and Deep Belief Networks.
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1 年Great work! Your innovative approach to ANNs training is truly impressive. ????
Intriguing approach! How does your new method simplify the selection of training methods?