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Large Language Model

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A type of AI model trained on massive text datasets capable of understanding and generating human language.

Also: Large Language Model

Definition

A Large Language Model (LLM) is a type of deep learning model trained on enormous amounts of text data (billions to trillions of tokens) to learn statistical patterns in language. LLMs use transformer architecture and can perform a wide range of language tasks — text generation, summarization, translation, coding, question answering, and reasoning — without task-specific training. Notable LLMs include GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and LLaMA. LLMs are the foundation of modern AI assistants and chatbots.

Example

An LLM can be given a legal contract and asked to summarize key clauses, identify risks, and draft amendments — without any legal-specific fine-tuning.

Synonyms

  • large AI model
  • language model
  • foundation model
  • generative AI model

Antonyms / Opposites

  • small model
  • task-specific model
  • rule-based chatbot

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  • transformer
  • nlp
  • deep-learning
  • fine-tuning

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