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Computer scientists invent an efficient new way to count (www.quantamagazine.org)
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[โ€“] S_H_K 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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