Intro to LLMs
Learn how large language models (LLMs) work, how they’re used, and what their adjustable parameters do.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 1 hourCertificate of completion
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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 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. This course is a great starting point for exploring LLMs and generative AI more broadly.
Skills you'll gain
Understand the history of LLMs
Understand how LLMs generate new text
Analyze the impact of LLM parameters
Syllabus
Intro to LLMs
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and text generation.
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StartFrequently asked questions about Intro to LLMs
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.