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User trains small GPT-2-like model named "Alan"

A user has trained a small, GPT-2-like model named "Alan" and is debating whether its output is dumb or sassy. The user plans to share more details about the model later in the week. AI

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User trains small GPT-2-like model named "Alan"

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    My little test GPT-2(ish) model, "alan", I finished training a few hours ago is either really, really dumb, or quite sassy. In reality it's actually a little du

    My little test GPT-2(ish) model, "alan", I finished training a few hours ago is either really, really dumb, or quite sassy. In reality it's actually a little dumb, but we love him just the same. (write up coming later in the week if you're curious) # ai # gpt # machinelearning # …