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The Data Exchange with Ben Lorica

Building An Experiment Tracker for Foundation Model Training

Sep 26, 2024
Aurimas Griciūnas, Chief Product Officer at Neptune.AI, dives into the complexities of training large language models and the critical need for effective experiment tracking. He discusses the transition from MLOps to LLMOps and how traditional tools struggle with the data demands of foundation models. Griciūnas highlights the challenges of operating massive GPU clusters and the importance of checkpoints for fault tolerance. The episode also covers breakthroughs in AI reasoning and the fine-tuning approaches essential for enterprises navigating this evolving landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • Neptune.ai emphasizes the importance of scalable experiment tracking to manage the complexities and resource demands of training large language models.
  • Future innovations in LLMOps may include automated systems for anomaly detection and monitoring to streamline the training process and enhance resource efficiency.

Deep dives

Understanding LLMOps in the Context of MLOps

LLMOps refers to the operational practices that support large language models, paralleling traditional MLOps for general machine learning. As the demand for LLMs has soared, the focus of companies like Neptune.ai shifted towards scaling their experiment tracking capabilities to meet these needs. With growing complexities in training such models, teams face challenges in effectively managing data and operational scaling that were less pronounced with previous ML models. This advancement emphasizes the integration of research and production environments, where the same teams are now responsible for deploying sophisticated language models.

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