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Parameter

A value the model learns during training — specifically, the weights and biases in neural network layers.

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A value the model learns during training — specifically, the weights and biases in neural network layers. When we say GPT-4 has hundreds of billions of parameters, we mean that many individual numbers were learned. More parameters generally means more capacity to learn complex patterns, but also more compute needed.

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Weight

A numerical value in a neural network that determines the strength of the connection between neurons.

Training

The process of teaching an AI model by exposing it to data and adjusting its parameters to minimize errors.

Hyperparameter

A setting you choose before training begins, as opposed to parameters the model learns during training.

Activation Function

A mathematical function applied to a neuron's output that introduces non-linearity into the network.

Adam Optimizer

An optimization algorithm that combines the best parts of two other methods — AdaGrad and RMSProp.

AGI

Artificial General Intelligence.

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