AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power and Promise of Large Language Models

Srinath Sridharan
4 min readFeb 2, 2024

Introduction

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, one innovation stands out for its profound impact on technology and society: Large Language Models (LLMs). These sophisticated systems are not just revolutionizing the way machines understand human language; they’re reshaping our interaction with technology.

“LLMs are the closest we’ve come to creating a universal language processor. Their potential is only limited by our imagination,” says an AI researcher.

What Are Large Language Models (LLMs)?

ELI5 Explanation: ELI5 stands for Explain Like I’m 5. Imagine a magical book that has read almost everything written by humans. If you ask it any question or to tell a story, it can instantly create a response using everything it has learned. This book is like an LLM.

Technical Explanation: LLMs are advanced AI systems based on neural networks, trained on vast datasets of text. They use a structure called a transformer, which allows them to pay attention to different parts of a sentence and understand context. This training enables them to generate text that is remarkably human-like, making them invaluable for tasks like translation, content creation, and even coding.

Image created by OpenAI’s DALL-E, 2024

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Srinath Sridharan

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