Large Language Models ( LLMs)
About this ebook
Starting with a foundational introduction to AI and its subfields, the book traces the evolution of NLP from rule-based systems to advanced neural networks. It explains the core concepts and architecture of neural networks, highlighting the transformative impact of transformers and attention mechanisms—crucial components for understanding how LLMs process natural language. Detailed explanations of encoder-decoder structures, positional encoding, and various types of neural networks provide a solid technical grounding.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the practical aspects of working with LLMs. It covers data collection and preprocessing techniques, training objectives, optimization algorithms, and methods for scaling up models. The transition from GPT-2 to GPT-4 is used as a case study to illustrate the computational challenges and advancements in the field.
The applications of LLMs are explored across various industries, showcasing their impact on customer service, content creation, journalism, healthcare, and education. Additionally, the book delves into the integration of text with other modalities in multimodal models and the capabilities of zero-shot and few-shot learning.
Ethical considerations are a key focus, with discussions on understanding and mitigating bias in LLMs, ensuring responsible AI use, and addressing regulatory and legal implications. The future of LLMs is also contemplated, with predictions for emerging trends and technologies.
To provide practical guidance, the book includes chapters on setting up the environment, building and optimizing simple language models, and deploying LLMs in production. It concludes with recommendations for further reading and resources, encouraging continuous learning in this rapidly evolving field.
"Large Language Models (LLM)" is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in understanding, developing, and applying LLMs, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Students are encouraged to buy this book to deepen their knowledge and enhance their academic pursuits.
About the author
Maria Johnsen, originating from Trondheim, Norway, boasts a diverse array of expertise encompassing AI computer engineering, film and TV investment, writing, directing, producing, poetry, and digital marketing. Growing up in a multilingual environment laid the foundation for Maria's linguistic prowess. Her academic journey traversed various disciplines, including Information Technology, Informatics, Beauty Arts and Culture, Computer Engineering, and Film Production.
Maria's exceptional contributions have earned her prestigious accolades such as the International Star Award for quality leadership, innovation, and excellence in 2019. Her impactful films, available on platforms like Amazon Prime, have captivated audiences in 175 countries. Complementing her filmmaking success, Maria has authored 64 books in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Dutch, including educational materials for postgraduate studies, showcasing her global influence as a published author.
Her literary repertoire extends to non-fiction works utilized in post-graduate programs at esteemed universities across North America and Europe. Titles such as "Search Engine Revolution," "The Business of Filmmaking: Building a Business and Networking Strategies in the Movie Industry," "AI in Digital Marketing," "The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing: The Next Big Technological Break," "Blockchain in Digital Marketing: A New Paradigm of Trust," "Multilingual Digital Marketing: Managing for Excellence in Online Marketing," and "Sales in The Age Of Intelligent Web" underscore her expertise in digital marketing and emerging technologies.
Maria's educational journey transcended borders, with stints at institutions like Sorbonne University in Paris, Kharkov University in Ukraine, and engagements in Changchun, China, where she mastered Korean and Chinese. She has shared her knowledge by instructing English, French, and Russian to undergraduate and postgraduate students, notably achieving a 70% success rate with her students earning scholarships for further studies in the US and Canada.
As an entrepreneur, Maria founded Golden Way Media, a company dedicated to promoting businesses globally. Based in London, UK, she manages Golden Way Media Films and Golden Way Media, a digital marketing firm in Norway. Recognized as a top digital marketing influencer worldwide and among the top 100 global influencers in artificial intelligence (A.I.) and Fintech by Onalytica in 2016, Maria continues to excel across diverse domains, penning commercially viable screenplays and leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.
