The article explores the technology ecosystem around generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Foundation models are pre-trained AI models that are versatile and can perform various tasks ranging from text generation to music composition.
Key aspects of foundation models include pre-training, multitask capability, and transferability through fine-tuning or Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Major players in AI like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, and DeepSeek have released foundation models with varying strengths and licensing conditions.
Multimodal models can process and generate different types of data simultaneously, such as text, images, audio, and video.
Infrastructure and compute power, including GPUs, TPUs, ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow, and serverless AI architectures, play a vital role in training generative AI models.
AI applications frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Ollama help integrate foundation models into specific applications efficiently.
Vector databases are used to store and search semantic information in the context of LLMs, enabling fast similarity searches for contextual information.
Programming languages like Python, Rust, C++, and Julia are important for developing generative AI, with Python being the primary language for AI applications.
The social layer of AI focusing on explainability, fairness, and governance addresses important ethical considerations in the use of generative AI.