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Nathan Lambert on the rise of "thinking" language models

AI Summer

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Evolving Language Models: From Scaling to Understanding

This chapter explores the transition of language models from traditional post-training methods to innovative approaches focused on understanding ethical distinctions. It examines the complexities involved in calibrating models and the significant impact of evolving reward signals on coding capabilities. The discussion also addresses the challenges in achieving artificial general intelligence and the ongoing debate about necessary research breakthroughs beyond just scaling up model sizes.

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