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A large language model is a type of artificial intelligence algorithm that uses deep
learning techniques and massively large data sets to understand, summarize, generate,
and predict new content. The term generative AI also is closely connected with LLMs,
which are, in fact, a type of generative AI that has been specifically architected to help
generate text-based content.
There has been a massive progression in the Large Language Models (LLMs) ever
since the evolution of transformer-based architectures in 2017. Currently, LLMs are
readily available and functional in various industries. A new term, “foundation models,”
was coined in 2021 by Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
referring to large models that are used as a scope for further tailoring and optimizations.
Large Concept Models: There is ongoing work to create models that are supposed to
function on higher, semantic-level representations of “concepts” rather than using
tokens for firing more complex levels of comprehension and generation.
“Attention Is All You Need” (2017, Google) – A report published by Google noted
the development of Transformers in Language Modelling which replaced RNNs and
CNNs for NLP tasks and became a monument in the foundation of modern LLMs.
“Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models” (2020, OpenAI) – A report by
OpenAI showed how increasing model size, model data, and computing power
translates to better performance, increasing the overall effectiveness of neural
language models to scale, inspiring the design numerous models like GPT-3 and
GPT-4.
“LLaMA: Open and Efficient Foundation Language Models” (2023, Meta AI) –
Meta AI introduced LLaMA, an open-source substitute to restricted LLMs, which is
efficient in computation and performance, providing competitive features while being
cost-friendly.
What makes LLM’s more special and Popular:
Massive Training Data – LLMs are trained on enormous datasets scraped from the
internet, allowing them to learn intricate patterns and nuances of language at a much
deeper level than older NLP models.
Transformer Architecture – Unlike traditional models, LLMs leverage the Transformer
architecture, which enables them to analyze relationships between words across entire
sentences, improving context understanding and response accuracy.
Versatility & Continuous Improvement – LLMs are widely used across industries,
from chatbots and research assistants to content creation and education. With ongoing
research and increased computing power, they are constantly evolving, improving their
performance and expanding their capabilities.