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AI from First Principles: How Language Models Work

Get a clear picture of what modern AI can do, where it falls short, and how to begin using it thoughtfully.

5 bite-sized modules Learn at your own pace

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AI from First Principles: How Language Models Work

Start with a plain-language look at how a language model responds to the words and context you give it.

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5 bite-sized modules

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  1. 01

    How language models learn patterns

    See how a model uses patterns in training examples to produce a likely continuation.

  2. 02

    How a model predicts what comes next

    Follow the basic next-token process behind a fluent response, one step at a time.

  3. 03

    How context changes a response

    Compare how audience, goal, and source material can change the same model’s answer.

  4. 04

    Why a fluent answer can still be wrong

    Recognize the gap between convincing language and a claim that has been checked.

  5. 05

    Choose and review a low-risk first use

    Pick a task you can judge yourself and decide what needs a human check.

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