GenAI Basics – How LLMs Work
⌛Length: 1 hour
Duke University is behind this just-the-basics course, which takes students through a quick tour of how generative AI models are built and trained, along with some explanation of the data science process in generation.
It’s not just a video, however: This course presents users with a “simple interactive demo” that won’t require an installations or software downloads. This makes it one of the best ways for a hands-on learner to wrap their mind around how generative AI models work. Some people tend to tune out when it comes to endless video-based lessons, but being able to directly interact with a model can allow new information to truly sink in.
Granted, you’ll still have a video. The specific format of this one is a split-screen, with a user’s interactive work area on one side and the video instructor on the other. By the end, you’ll be able to load language models for vectorization, and combine like words and sentences.
You’ll be able to follow along at your own pace, although it will likely take you just an afternoon or less to get through the lesson. Check it out now for no cost over at Coursera.
