LLMs
Neural language systems
LLMs is the plural of LLM, which stands for large language model—artificial intelligence systems trained on massive amounts of text to generate human-like language.
LLMs power chatbots, writing assistants, and search tools: ChatGPT and Claude are popular LLMs.
The term has become common shorthand in tech discussions since the early 2020s.
Voltage-altering electrical devices
- GPTPre-trained text generator
- BERTPretrained language representation model
- embeddingsLearned numerical encodings
- tokenizationConverting input into discrete units
parameters · layers · weights · encoder · decoder · fine-tuning · pre-training · tokens
Condensing into key points
- translationConverting between languages
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- completionAct of finishing
Perception without external cause
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- plagiarismUnattributed use of others' work
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
privacy · alignment · safety · jailbreaking · deepfakes · overreliance · opacity · accountability
Conversational AI assistant
Software mimicking conversation
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- copywritingCreating promotional text
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
Point where values explode
- democratizationTransition toward popular rule
- benchmarksStandards for measuring performance
- leaderboardsRanked player score lists
- superintelligenceHypothetical beyond-human cognition
transformers
Voltage-altering electrical devices
- GPTPre-trained text generator
- BERTPretrained language representation model
- embeddingsLearned numerical encodings
tokenization · parameters · layers · weights · encoder · decoder · fine-tuning · pre-training · tokens · perplexity
summarization
Condensing into key points
- translationConverting between languages
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
hallucination
Perception without external cause
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- plagiarismUnattributed use of others' work
copyright · privacy · alignment · safety · jailbreaking · deepfakes · overreliance · opacity · accountability · regulation
ChatGPT
Conversational AI assistant
chatbots
Software mimicking conversation
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- copywritingCreating promotional text
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
singularity
Point where values explode
- democratizationTransition toward popular rule
- benchmarksStandards for measuring performance
- leaderboardsRanked player score lists
superintelligence · explainability · interpretability · trustworthiness
- AI conceptsneural network, artificial general intelligence, neural net, superintelligence, CNN
- machine learningneural networks, deep learning, backpropagation, underfitting, CNNs
LLMssearch engines
Internet lookup tools
databases · encyclopedias · indexes · keyword search · archives
Innate mental capacity
human cognition · animal cognition · lived experience · intuition