A new short audio episode, "Do You REALLY Need an LLM?"! Save money with simpler (or smaller) models and approaches, and beat LLMs. Listen now on Spotify: https://
open.spotify.com/episode/4lt4FL
sn6yedgR38iZhG2r?si=9WwsNAgySQOlRKC2-DJRqw
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Apple Podcasts: https://
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/do-
you-really-need-an-llm/id1675099708?i=1000683848240
… Excited to hear your thoughts!
@whats_ai
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Do You Really Need an LLM? Exploring Smarter Model Alternatives
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Free O’Reilly Access: Building LLMs for Production Book
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If you haven't read "Building LLMs for Production", here's your chance to read it for free! O'Reilly gave me a shareable 30-day trial code to sign up for their platform for free. On O'Reilly, you can:
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APIs: Connecting ML Models and Data in Production
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When we talk about building powerful machine learning solutions, like large language models or retrieval-augmented generation, one key element that often flies under the radar is how to connect all the data and models and deploy them in a real product. This is where APIs come in.
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APIs 101: Concept to Deployment for AI Engineers
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New video! APIs 101: From Concept to Deployment for AI Engineers In this one, we’re diving into the world of APIs — what they are, why you might need one, and what deployment options are available. Learn more in the video: https://
youtu.be/5atR70lV1fs Let me know your thoughts on -

Long Context Models vs Retrieval-Based Generation: Technical Comparison
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New short audio episode! In this one, I discuss the dilemma between using retrieval-based generation and the newer "long context models". Long context models, like the Gemini suite of models, allow us to send up to millions of tokens (thousands of text pages), whereas retrieval
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Building LLMs from Scratch: Is It Really Necessary?
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We’d all love to build a model from scratch like Llama, but how realistic is that? The computing, architecture, and training data they have access to are so vast that it’s fair to say most of us wouldn’t be able to replicate it. But is it really necessary to train such large
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Ultimate Roadmap for Large Language Models in 2025
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Following my guide on AI (more general). Here's The Ultimate Roadmap for Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2025 • A curated guide to mastering LLMs—perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and anyone looking to build expertise in this exciting field. • All resources are
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OpenAI’s o1 Model: Understanding Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
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New *short* podcast episode (season 2, episode 1)! A small discussion on o1… Why OpenAI’s o1 Model "Thinks Before It Speaks" Listen on Spotify: https://
open.spotify.com/episode/0Kpg97
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… Apple podcasts: https://
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Should Your Business Adopt Latest AI and LLM Trends?
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Are you feeling the pressure to adopt the latest AI trends but aren’t sure if it’s the right move for your business? With all the buzz around Large Language Models (LLMs) and the dozen videos I do on the new powerful techniques, it might leave some of your companies or future
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LLM Development Course: To Use or Not Use
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New video (and first of 2025!)! To use a LLM or to not use it? Learn more: https://
youtu.be/_gG01yyqpaQ This is video 8/10 of the "From Beginner to Advanced LLM Developer" course by Towards AI. 2 more to come!