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.