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Casting works in O1 but not O2

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Description

I have a model that trains in mode O1, but gives RuntimeError: Input type (torch.cuda.FloatTensor) and weight type (torch.cuda.HalfTensor) should be the same in a convolution layer in mode O2. Any idea what might cause this?

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No source file or test is named. Start by reproducing the model in O1 and O2, then inspect the convolution layer where the torch.cuda.FloatTensor and torch.cuda.HalfTensor types diverge. Done means the cause is identified and O2 no longer raises the reported type-mismatch error.

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Tech stack
python, pytorch
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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