A Primer on LLMs

The first chapter in this extensive guide. A detailed introduction to the landscape of Large Language Models.

Listen to the podcast: A Primer on LLMs

Note: This podcast was created using NotebookLM as an example of how this technology can be used in principle: A podcast about LLMs, generated using an LLM. The chapter was uploaded into the tool which then created this audio file. Pretty interesting, right?

What is included:

Welcome to the first chapter of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to LLMs for Events.

In this chapter we lay the groundwork for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • The dynamic landscape of LLMs in theory and practice
  • Different ways AI uncovers patterns from data
  • Importance of Transformer architecture
  • Various types of LLMs and how they compare

By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a solid foundation in the core concepts of LLMs, preparing you to explore their deployment and impact in the events industry. Happy reading!

NOTE: This technical guide is designed for experts and professionals with some understanding of the relevant science.