The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Open Source Generative AI at Hugging Face with Jeff Boudier - #624
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Apr 11, 2023 Jeff Boudier, Head of Product at Hugging Face, shares insights on the evolving open-source landscape in machine learning. He discusses the shift towards consumer-focused AI tools and the significance of accessibility. The conversation highlights the Hugging Face Hub's impressive collection of over 150k models, detailing how their collaboration with AWS enhances open-source model adoption in enterprises. Boudier also talks about the importance of community-driven initiatives and the advancements in code generation with models like BloomZ.
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Open vs. Closed Models
- GPT-4's closed nature contrasts with the open-source movement.
- This shift towards closed models raises concerns about democratizing AI.
Hugging Face Hub and Open Source
- The Hugging Face Hub hosts over 150,000 free and accessible models.
- Open-source alternatives are crucial for democratizing machine learning.
Alpaca Model Example
- Stanford's Alpaca model, trained on a smaller scale, shows potential for efficient models.
- It achieved good performance with significantly less compute than larger models.