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E57: Google's PaLM 2 with Paige Bailey

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Aug 29, 2023
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Paige Bailey
Paige Bailey is the Lead Product Manager of Generative Models at Google DeepMind, specializing in large language models like PaLM 2. She shares her journey from Google Brain and the collaboration with DeepMind. The conversation dives into the challenging distinctions between real reasoning and mere pattern matching in AI. Paige also discusses the extensive work behind elevating PaLM 2 from its predecessor and reflects on her 'eureka' moment with GitHub Copilot, shedding light on the evolution of AI capabilities in development.
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ANECDOTE

Copilot Eureka Moment

  • Paige Bailey's "eureka" moment came while working at GitHub, testing early versions of Copilot.
  • Witnessing its multi-line code generation and text capabilities, she realized AI's transformative potential.
INSIGHT

Democratizing AI Access

  • Efficient serving and distillation techniques are driving broader access to powerful AI models like PaLM 2 and GPT-3.
  • This democratizes access beyond those who can afford premium accelerators, making powerful models more accessible.
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Emergent Capabilities

  • LLMs often exhibit surprising emergent capabilities not explicitly programmed, revealed through user experimentation.
  • These unexpected abilities highlight the dynamic nature of LLMs and the importance of real-world testing.
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