Why And How I Created My Own LLM From Scratch
Data Science Central, Monday, January 15th, 2024
Without using any API or any Python library, yet delivering better results. You would think this is a massive undertaking. However, it took me less time than exploring and mastering all the tools and platforms out there.
Of course, it is better for my personal needs and for many other professionals with similar interests, but not for everyone. It does not replace OpenAI / GPT for the general public: that was not the goal. But it symbolizes a new trend: the rise of the more performant, customized LLM (Large Language Model). I call it XLLM, for Extreme LLM. Its strengths: fast, efficient, scalable, flexible, replicable, with a simple architecture.
You can compare it to extreme rock climbing: summiting mount Everest in winter, solo, and with no oxygen. It has been done! The benefits: a lot faster, far less expensive, and much more flexibility in your itinerary.