To work effectively with Large Language Models (LLMs), a foundational understanding is necessary. This chapter establishes that foundation by placing LLMs within the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
You will learn the definition of an LLM, get a high-level view of how they learn from text data, and see examples of the tasks they typically perform. We will also address frequent points of confusion regarding their capabilities. By the end of this chapter, you will have a clearer picture of what LLMs are and their relationship to broader computing concepts.
1.1 What is Artificial Intelligence? A Brief Overview
1.2 Introducing Natural Language Processing (NLP)
1.3 Defining Large Language Models (LLMs)
1.4 How LLMs Learn from Text Data
1.5 Examples of Tasks LLMs Can Perform
1.6 Common Misconceptions about LLMs
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