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Original · left

Mamba (snake)

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
Duplicate · right

Mamba (deep learning)

First in use: c. 2023

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Venomous snake vs. state-space model.

Which meaning of Mamba is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Mamba (snake) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Mamba (deep learning) arrived in 2023. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Original · ancient / pre-modern

Mamba (snake)

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Duplicate · c. 2023

Mamba (deep learning)

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