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What is a large language model (LLM)?

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A plain-English introduction to large language models: what they are, how they are trained, what they are used for, and what their main benefits and limitations are.

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Key Takeaways

  • LLMs are AI models trained on very large bodies of text and other data.
  • They are built using machine learning and transformer-based neural networks.
  • Common uses include chatbots, search, coding assistance, content generation, and customer support.
  • LLMs can be useful, but they may produce incorrect or invented information and need careful handling.