NextBigFuture

Tokens and Tokenization are an Important for Fundamental LLM Understanding

Tokens are the fundamental units that LLMs process. Instead of working with raw text (characters or whole words), LLMs convert input text into a sequence of numeric IDs called tokens using a ...
InfoWorld

Multi-token prediction technique triples LLM inference speed without auxiliary draft models

With reported 3x speed gains and limited degradation in output quality, the method targets one of the biggest pain points in production AI systems: latency at scale.
TechCrunch

Instead of fine-tuning an LLM as a first approach, try prompt architecting instead

Amid the generative AI eruption, innovation directors are bolstering their business’ IT department in pursuit of customized chatbots or LLMs. They want ChatGPT but with domain-specific information ...
Forbes

The Surprising Idea That Generative AI Might Be Better Off Using Visual Images Of Text Rather Than Pure Text As Tokens

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. For anyone versed in the technical underpinnings of LLMs, this ...
VentureBeat

Fine-tuning vs. in-context learning: New research guides better LLM customization for real-world tasks

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Two popular approaches for customizing ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to Fine Tune your own LLM using LoRA (on a Custom dataset)

Imagine unlocking the full potential of a massive language model, tailoring it to your unique needs without breaking the bank or requiring a supercomputer. Sounds impossible? It’s not. Thanks to ...
InfoWorld

The limitations of model fine-tuning and RAG

The hype and awe around generative AI have waned to some extent. “Generalist” large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Gemini (formerly Bard), and Llama whip up smart-sounding sentences, but their ...
eWeek

How to Train an LLM: A Simple, User-Friendly Guide

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...
VentureBeat

This new framework lets LLM agents learn from experience, no fine-tuning required

A new learning paradigm developed by University College London (UCL) and Huawei Noah’s Ark Lab enables large language model (LLM) agents to dynamically adapt to their environment without fine-tuning ...