What's AI Podcast by Louis-François Bouchard

Exploring LLMs and AI Education with Luis Serrano - The What's AI Episode Podcast 15

Jun 15, 2023

Luis Serrano, an AI scientist, YouTuber, and author, discusses the importance of diverse backgrounds in AI, the potential of online learning, and the components of large language models. He also explores the skills needed to use LLMs in applications and the role of prompt engineering in AI. Additionally, he talks about using AI for resume screening and the relevance and accessibility of AI education.

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Quick takeaways

LLMU offers comprehensive education on large language models, covering various topics and accessible to learners at all levels.

The module on LLM fundamentals provides a conceptual understanding of embeddings, transformer architecture, and attention models.

The podcast explores the future of prompt engineering and envisions AI becoming easily accessible through simple queries.

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Introduction to LLMU

LLMU is a comprehensive online university dedicated to providing education on large language models (LLMs). The university covers various topics related to LLMs, including embedding, transformer architecture, semantic search, classification, and more. The material is designed to be accessible to learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced users. The courses include videos, code labs, and blog posts, allowing learners to engage with the content in a practical manner. The university also fosters a vibrant community through Discord channels, monthly talks, and office hours, providing additional support and opportunities for collaboration.

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Diverse Backgrounds in AI and the Worthiness of Pursuing a PhD

7min

The Potential of Online Learning and the Democratization of AI

3min

Understanding the Components of a Large Language Model

10min

Skills and Programming Language for Using LLMs in Applications

2min

The Role of Prompt Engineering in AI

6min

Using AI to Improve Resume Screening

6min

AI Education: The Relevance and Accessibility

26min

Welcome to another episode of the What's AI Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its various applications. In this episode, we have a special guest, Luis Serrano, an AI scientist, YouTuber, and author, known for his popular YouTube channel, Serrano.Academy, and his book, "Grokking Machine Learning." Currently, he is working at Cohere, where he is involved in building a groundbreaking resource called LLM University.

Watch the episode (and more videos) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NoyQKKQdI0M

References:

► Cohere's LLM U: https://docs.cohere.com/docs/llmu

► Cohere's Discord community for LLM U: https://discord.gg/co-mmunity

► Luis' YouTube: ⁠ @SerranoAcademy ⁠

►Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whats_AI

►My Newsletter (A new AI application explained weekly to your emails!): https://www.louisbouchard.ai/newsletter/

►Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatsai

►Join Our AI Discord: https://discord.gg/learnaitogether

00:06 Intro

00:33 Introduction and Background of Luis Serrano

02:17 Why did Luis pursue LLM?

02:59 Requirements to learn NLP and AI

05:32 Is a Ph.D. worth it?

07:56 Is learning fully online good or not?

09:50 What is a LLM?

13:00 Why learn AI if you only want to use it?

14:50 Practical use case of LLMs

16:12 Build application using Cohere

19:10 Base skills to use LLMs

19:10 Programming language to use LLMs

25:27 Prompting

29:23 Optimism about Prompt Engineering

29:42 Be a Better Prompt Engineer

31:32 Advice for non-AI people

35:17 Use AI without prior coding knowledge

37:32 Is there a job that does not require learning AI?

40:43 Overview of LLM University

45:07 LLM University is beginner friendly

47:40 Tips to explain better

58:10 Variety in AI learners

01:00:43 Personal project of Luis Serrano

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