LLMs explained in under 5m
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This video introduces the concept of large language models (LLMs), explaining their functionality in a concise outline.
Key Points:
- Definition of LLMs:
- LLMs are programs designed to predict text sequences based on input.
- They utilize mathematical functions to accept words and predict the next ones.
- Example of Prediction:
- For instance, after “they lived happily,” predicting “ever after” is straightforward due to contextual clues.
- Token vs. Word:
- Language models use “tokens” instead of traditional words. Tokens are flexible units of language, allowing clearer computation in models.
- Input and Output Tokens:
- Models are assessed based on input tokens (the user’s question) and output tokens (the response).
- Context and Limitations:
- Context refers to the memory of the model, determining how many tokens it can handle at once.
- Models can only retain a finite amount of information before older data is discarded.
- Attention Mechanism:
- Models utilize an attention mechanism to focus on the most relevant information from the provided context, similar to how humans pay attention.
- Conclusion:
- LLMs predict text at a vast scale, leveraging tokens for processing, while context and attention dictate their effectiveness in understanding and generating responses.
Next Steps:
- The next video promises to explore reasoning models, which build on these concepts.