Demystifying LLMs with Andrej Karpathy
The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) represents a pivotal advancement in artificial intelligence, transforming multiple industries. Andrej Karpathy’s presentation, “ Deep Dive into LLMs like ChatGPT ”, offers an accessible yet comprehensive exploration of these models. As former Director of AI at Tesla and a founding member of OpenAI, Karpathy breaks down complex concepts for audiences regardless of technical background. While most generative AI training focuses on prompt engineering to generate specific content, this only scratches the surface of how LLMs truly function. Core LLM Development Process LLMs are developed through several critical stages: Data Acquisition and Preparation : Models are trained on massive datasets collected from internet sources. This extensive collection enables the LLM to learn statistical patterns in human language. Data Cleaning : Internet-sourced data contains significant noise—duplicates, spam, and low-qual...