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FOSS community explores building own small language models

The author reflects on the rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the necessity of engaging with them, even if personally choosing to avoid them. They plan to explore building small, low-cost language models that can run on personal computers, inspired by a presentation from the SoCal Linux Expo. This approach is considered a potential Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) equivalent to the dominant Silicon Valley LLMs, offering an alternative to complete avoidance of AI technology. AI

IMPACT Exploring the development of small, localized language models could offer a decentralized alternative to large, centralized AI systems.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection and exploration of a concept, not a direct announcement or release.

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FOSS community explores building own small language models

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    I've been ruminating on last week's exchange episode on LLMs. One of the points made was that these things will keep moving forward and not using them at all ma

    I've been ruminating on last week's exchange episode on LLMs. One of the points made was that these things will keep moving forward and not using them at all may be a fine individual path but for most people they have no option. I fall into that privileged position of being able …