CWT architecture ditches residual stream for structured workspace
The Cognitive Workspace Transformer (CWT) replaces the traditional LLM residual stream with a partitioned memory system, matching baseline quality with 45% less core compute. The open-source thought experiment also enables unprecedented 3D visual interpretability of per-token processing.
CWT is a fascinating structural rethink that forces a model to use explicit memory partitions instead of a black-box continuous vector stream. By using a central shared channel mediated by decay gates, the model must explicitly decide what to remember and forget. The massive 45% reduction in core compute suggests traditional transformers waste significant capacity constantly overwriting states. The structured workspace inherently enables 3D visualization of the model's "thought process," offering a huge leap for mechanistic interpretability. This self-funded project provides a compelling, open-source blueprint for more efficient and transparent foundational models.
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