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The AI Fix

CHAPTER

The Power Behind AI Models

This chapter explores the complexities of training large language models like GPT-4, focusing on data requirements and the significance of tokens and parameters. It discusses the vast amounts of computational power, financial resources, and environmental implications associated with these advanced AI systems, culminating in whimsical analogies about energy consumption. The conversation not only highlights the staggering scale and costs of AI data centers but also engages the audience with light-hearted humor and imaginative comparisons.

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