LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI

Paul Leroy

19:00 - Networking and discussion

19:30 - Presentation

20:00 - Q&A

20:30 - Networking

21:00 - Event close

Go beyond the hype and dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. This in-person talk will demystify how these powerful models work, explore the critical differences between models and the applications built on them, and discuss the essential topics of data, ownership, and context. Join us for live demonstrations and an open discussion on the real-world capabilities and limitations of this transformative technology.

Paul is a senior technical trainer on Google Cloud and has worked in the technology arena from sales to implemetation almost every role in between. He holds both the Generative AI Leader and Machine Learning engineer certifications from Google Cloud (as well as many others not aligned to the presentation).

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This event is brought to you by: BCS Berkshire branch, supported by Thames Valley AI Hub Reading Geek Night

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Zerodegrees Microbrewery Restaurant - Reading, 9 Bridge Street, Reading, United Kingdom

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