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Dec 2023
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706: AI and ML - The Pieces Explained

Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack Javascript Web Developers
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In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk about understanding the integration of different components in AI models, the choice between traditional models and Language Learning Models (LLM), the relevance of the Hugging Face library, demystify Llama, discuss spaces in AI, and highlight available services.

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