Intro to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Learn the basics of large language models (LLMs) and text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’ll show you how LLMs work and how they’re used.
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Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary<1 hourPrerequisites
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About this course
Large Language Models (LLMs) and text generation are at the heart of many cutting edge AI applications today. This technology is the most recent advancement in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP), and the reason why chatbots have come such a long way. This course is a no-code introduction to LLMs, covering their history up to ChatGPT, how they generate text with neural networks, and how they can be adjusted via parameters like temperature. It is a great starting point for learning about LLMs and generative AI more broadly.
Skills you'll gain
Understand the history of Large Language Models from simple algorithms to complex systems
Understand how LLMs generate new text by being trained on patterns and structures in datasets
Analyze the impact of LLM parameters on output quality
Syllabus
Intro to LLMs
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and text generation.
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LLMs or Large Language Models are algorithmic systems based on text data that power many well known Generative AI applications such as ChatGPT, BARD, etc.
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