Introduction to Large Language Models
Chapter 1: Understanding Large Language Models
What is Artificial Intelligence? A Brief Overview
Introducing Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Defining Large Language Models (LLMs)
How LLMs Learn from Text Data
Examples of Tasks LLMs Can Perform
Common Misconceptions about LLMs
Quiz for Chapter 1
Chapter 2: The Mechanics of LLMs (Simplified)
Representing Words: Tokens and Embeddings
Predicting the Next Word: The Core Idea
The Role of Training Data Size
Understanding Model Parameters
Introduction to Transformer Architecture (High-Level)
How Context Influences Generation
Quiz for Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Communicating with LLMs: Prompts
What is a Prompt?
Basic Prompting Techniques
Providing Instructions Clearly
Giving Examples (Few-Shot Prompting)
Controlling Output Length and Format
Common Prompting Challenges
Practice: Crafting Your First Prompts
Quiz for Chapter 3
Chapter 4: A Look at Different LLMs
Overview of Foundational Models
General Purpose vs. Specialized Models
Open vs. Closed Models: What's the Difference?
Understanding Model Size and Capabilities
Accessing Models: APIs and Interfaces
Quiz for Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Using Pre-trained LLMs
What are Pre-trained Models?
Finding and Choosing an LLM Service
Interacting via Web Interfaces
Introduction to Using LLM APIs
Sending Your First API Request
Interpreting LLM Responses
Hands-on Practical: Simple Text Generation Task
Quiz for Chapter 5
Interacting via Web Interfaces
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- What is ChatGPT?, OpenAI, 2022 (OpenAI) - Provides a foundational explanation of ChatGPT's capabilities and how users interact with it through its web interface, covering basic usage.
- Natural Language Processing Course, Abubakar Abid, Ben Burtenshaw, 2023 (Hugging Face) - The initial chapters of this course offer practical guidance on interacting with pre-trained models via web-based demos and tools available on the Hugging Face platform.
- Practical Large Language Models: A Guide to Building Real-World Applications, Stephan van Schaik, Yassine Hamoudi, and Lars Kvale, 2023 (O'Reilly Media) - Offers a practical introduction to large language models, including initial chapters that discuss interacting with models and understanding their basic functionality, often via accessible interfaces.