Are you fascinated by ChatGPT, GPT-4, and other AI breakthroughs-but frustrated that the knowledge feels locked away behind research papers and billion-dollar companies? What if you could build your very own large language model, step by step, with nothing more than Python, PyTorch, and the right guidance?
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Inside, you'll discover how to:
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If you want to stop watching from the sidelines and start building the future, this book is your path forward.