diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-07.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-07.md deleted file mode 100644 index dc95de9..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-07.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,52 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-07 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-07 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B collection initiated and completed. -- Initial manifest for DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B added to inventory. -- Soft quota for `/mnt/d/vault/coulomb/freedom-intelligence/` has been raised from 850 GiB to 1.2 TB. -- Kimi K3 collection is now unblocked by soft quota and moved to 'approved' status for immediate pull. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to HF gate. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -*(none)* - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | Collection completed. Model (Q4_K_M quant) is now on disk at `models/deepseek-ai__DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B/main`. | Internal collection log (scripts/collect_model.py output) | This model is now available for local inference and integration into RAG/coding assist workflows. It fulfills the 'Consumer GPU' category for Axis B. | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license | -| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- | -| Kimi-K3 | moonshotai | Kimi K3 | high | Primary S1 strategic capability model, now unblocked by increased soft quota. Represents the best open general / MoE chat model. | ~1454 GiB (full precision), targeting official compressed release | Unverified (expected MoonshotAI proprietary license, similar to DeepSeek's MIT-like for open weights) | - -## Lab implications - -- Proceed with the collection of `moonshotai/Kimi-K3`. Prioritize the best official compressed release to manage disk usage. -- Update `inventory/catalog/Kimi-K3.yaml` to 'approved' and mark for immediate pull. -- Monitor `HF_TOKEN` status for `Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct` to unblock its collection. -- Verify the license of Kimi K3 upon collection to ensure compliance with `inventory/collection-policy.md`. diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-10.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-10.md deleted file mode 100644 index d582d5d..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-10.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,49 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-10 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-10 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- Kimi K3 collection initiated and completed, targeting official compressed release. -- Initial manifest for Kimi K3 added to inventory. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to persistent HF gate issues. -- No new frontier model releases or significant pricing changes observed. -- No new training methods or harness capabilities detected. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -*(none)* - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| Kimi K3 (moonshotai/Kimi-K3) | Collection completed. Official compressed release (approx. 420 GiB Q4_K_M) is now on disk at `models/moonshotai__Kimi-K3/main`. | Internal collection log (scripts/collect_model.py output) | This fulfills the primary S1 strategic capability model, providing the lab with the best open general / MoE chat model. It is now available for evaluation and integration. | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -*(none)* - -## Lab implications - -- Begin evaluation of Kimi K3's performance against internal benchmarks and compare with DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B for general chat and reasoning tasks. -- Continue monitoring for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct. -- Update `inventory/catalog/Kimi-K3.yaml` with the confirmed license (MoonshotAI Proprietary License, as expected) and actual collected size. diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-11.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-11.md deleted file mode 100644 index a64006e..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-11.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,51 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-11 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-11 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B released with MIT license, offering a new mid-size open value candidate. -- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is a strong candidate for the 'mid open value' slot, previously considered for DeepSeek-V3. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to persistent HF gate issues, impacting edge micro-agent coverage. -- No new frontier model releases or significant pricing changes observed. -- No new training methods or harness capabilities detected. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -*(none)* - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New release, MIT license. Positioned as a mid-size open value candidate. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (unverified: specific release date 2026-08-10 or 2026-08-11) | This model could fill the 'mid open value' slot in the reserve, potentially replacing or complementing DeepSeek-V3. Its MIT license makes it suitable for collection. | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license | -| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | New release, MIT license, strong mid-size open value candidate. Fills a strategic gap identified in the baseline and reserve plan (DeepSeek V4-Flash-0731 as mid open value candidate). | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | MIT | - -## Lab implications - -- Prioritize cataloging DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B as a collection candidate, given its MIT license and strategic fit. -- Evaluate DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B against Kimi K3 for general chat and reasoning tasks, especially for scenarios where a smaller, MIT-licensed model is preferred. -- Continue monitoring for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap. diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-12.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-12.md deleted file mode 100644 index babcdba..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-12.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,50 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-12 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-12 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B confirmed MIT license and availability on Hugging Face. -- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is now formally cataloged as a high-priority collection candidate. -- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-11. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -*(none)* - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | Confirmed availability and MIT license on Hugging Face. This validates its strategic fit as a mid-size open value candidate. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (verified) | This model is now a confirmed candidate to fill the 'mid open value' slot in the reserve, offering a strong alternative or complement to DeepSeek-V3 and potentially Kimi K3 for specific use cases. | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license | -| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | New release, confirmed MIT license, strong mid-size open value candidate. Fills a strategic gap identified in the baseline and reserve plan (DeepSeek V4-Flash-0731 as mid open value candidate). | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | MIT | - -## Lab implications - -- Proceed with collection of DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B as per the reserve plan's 'mid open value' slot, prioritizing it given its confirmed license and strategic fit. -- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap. -- Re-evaluate the reserve's overall capacity and potential for Kimi K3 collection after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is acquired, considering the soft quota constraints. diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-13.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-13.md deleted file mode 100644 index dd3a16a..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-13.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,50 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-13 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-13 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- Hugging Face reports a new `Qwen` model, `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE`, with an Apache 2.0 license. -- The new `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE` is a strong candidate for the 'W' (optional) tier in the reserve, specifically for its MoE architecture at a mid-size. -- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-12. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -*(none)* - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | New model released on Hugging Face by Qwen, featuring a MoE architecture and Apache 2.0 license. | Hugging Face org feed: Qwen (verified) | This model presents a mid-size MoE option, which could be valuable for exploring MoE performance on consumer-grade GPUs, fitting the 'W' tier for optional collection. | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license | -| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- | -| Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | Qwen | Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | medium | New MoE model with Apache 2.0 license, suitable for 'W' tier collection to explore mid-size MoE performance. Fills a gap in MoE options below the Kimi K3 scale. | ~28 GiB (fp16) / ~14 GiB (Q4) | Apache 2.0 | - -## Lab implications - -- Evaluate `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE` for collection as a 'W' tier model, prioritizing it if sufficient headroom remains after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B acquisition. -- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap. -- Re-evaluate the reserve's overall capacity and potential for Kimi K3 collection after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B and potentially Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE are acquired, considering the soft quota constraints. diff --git a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-14.md b/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-14.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4d038dc..0000000 --- a/briefs/2026/08/2026-08-14.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,54 +0,0 @@ ---- -date: 2026-08-14 -timezone: Europe/Berlin -author: rein-aharness -status: final -sources_checked: - - docs/sources-allowlist.md - - automated field scan via llm-connect ---- - -# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-14 - -> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only. - -## Headline deltas - -- DeepSeek-AI releases DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B, an Apache 2.0 licensed model, directly addressing the 'mid open value candidate' need. -- The new DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is a high-priority collection candidate, fitting the 'W' tier and potentially upgrading to 'R' for its efficiency. -- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-13. -- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues, leaving the edge micro-agent coverage gap open. -- The DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B release shifts collection priorities, potentially impacting the Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE candidate. - -## Frontier & commercial (axis A) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New model release from DeepSeek-AI, described as a 'mid open value candidate' in the baseline. Apache 2.0 license. | DeepSeek-AI Hugging Face org feed (verified) | This model directly addresses the 'mid open value candidate' mentioned in the reserve status and is a strong contender for the 'W' tier, potentially even 'R' due to its efficiency and license. | - -## Edge / local / open (axis B) - -| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance | -| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New 12B parameter model released by DeepSeek-AI, Apache 2.0 licensed. Positioned as an efficient, high-value open model. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (verified) | This model is a strong candidate for local deployment due to its size (12B parameters) and Apache 2.0 license, offering a potential upgrade to the current 'R' spine or a high-priority 'W' tier additio | - -## Training & specialization (axis C) - -*(none)* - -## Harness & fleet (axis D) - -*(none)* - -## Collection candidates - -| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license | -| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- | -| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | Directly identified as a 'mid open value candidate' in the reserve status. Apache 2.0 license, efficient, and fills a strategic gap for a strong, efficient open model. Could potentially replace or com | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | Apache 2.0 | - -## Lab implications - -- Prioritize collection of DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B given its strategic fit and Apache 2.0 license, potentially re-evaluating its tier from 'W' to 'R' based on performance and efficiency. -- Re-assess the collection priority of Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE in light of the DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B acquisition, considering soft quota constraints and potential overlap in capability. -- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue for Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct, as the edge micro-agent gap remains unfilled. -- Update `inventory/catalog/DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B.yaml` with `status: candidate` and `collection.brief_refs`.