Understand Large Language Models

A practical, no-nonsense resource for understanding how modern AI systems actually behave — minus hype, anthropomorphism, or marketing abstractions.

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Deep dives into how large language models work under the hood, why they hedge, and how to interpret their outputs responsibly.

How LLMs work, and why they struggled to count the Rs in the word strawberry

A discussion on the conflation and overlap of language continution and factual accuracy.

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How Large Language Models Are Trained

A practical breakdown of how large language models are trained, and what that term actually refers to

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An LLM isn't just a giant repository of information

The output makes it seem like a giant repo of all known knowledge is 'saved' and referenced, but this is an inaccurate representation.

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Mechanics and Notes of LLMs

Discoveries and realizations that can reshape how data from LLMs are perceived.

ChatGPT Accuracy

An examination of the frequency of inaccurate ChatGPT outputs

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Tips & Insights

Practical heuristics for using LLMs responsibly.

Tools & Resources

External references for deeper exploration.