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2023 in AI, with Nathan Benaich

The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

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Embracing Redundancy and Specialization in Advancing Open Source Models

Consider implementing redundancy in models similar to having multiple bank accounts. Open source models are rapidly advancing, especially in vertical specific products where specialized functionalities like search are prioritized over general-purpose models. For instance, Perplexity's internally built search engine model outperformed a GPT 3.5 turbo model in user-centric characteristics, showing the importance of specialization. This shift in focus also highlights the misleading notion of training small language models to match the performance of larger ones.

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