Learn how large language models like GPT and Gemini work under the hood in plain English.How Large Language Models Work translates years of expert research on Large Language Models into a readable, focused introduction to working with these amazing systems. It explains clearly how LLMs function, introduces the optimization techniques to fine-tune them, and shows how to create pipelines and processes to ensure your AI applications are efficient and error-free.In How Large Language Models Work you will learn how to:

Test and evaluate LLMs Use human feedback, supervised fine-tuning, and Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) Reducing the risk of bad outputs, high-stakes errors, and automation bias Human-computer interaction systems Combine LLMs with traditional ML

How Large Language Models Work is written by some of the best machine learning researchers at Booz Allen Hamilton, including researcher Stella Biderman, Director of AI/ML Research Drew Farris, and Director of Emerging AI Edward Raff. In clear and simple terms, these experts lay out the foundational concepts of LLMs, the technology’s opportunities and limitations, and best practices for incorporating AI into your organization.

"If you want to learn some of the deeper explanations of deep learning and PyTorch then read this book!" - Tiklu Ganguly

Journey through the theory and practice of modern deep learning, and apply innovative techniques to solve everyday data problems.

In Inside Deep Learning, you will learn how to:

Implement deep learning with PyTorchSelect the right deep learning componentsTrain and evaluate a deep learning modelFine tune deep learning models to maximize performanceUnderstand deep learning terminologyAdapt existing PyTorch code to solve new problems

Inside Deep Learning is an accessible guide to implementing deep learning with the PyTorch framework. It demystifies complex deep learning concepts and teaches you to understand the vocabulary of deep learning so you can keep pace in a rapidly evolving field. No detail is skipped—you'll dive into math, theory, and practical applications. Everything is clearly explained in plain English.

about the technologyDeep learning isn't just for big tech companies and academics. Anyone who needs to find meaningful insights and patterns in their data can benefit from these practical techniques! The unique ability for your systems to learn by example makes deep learning widely applicable across industries and use-cases, from filtering out spam to driving cars.

about the bookInside Deep Learning is a fast-paced beginners' guide to solving common technical problems with deep learning. Written for everyday developers, there are no complex mathematical proofs or unnecessary academic theory. You'll learn how deep learning works through plain language, annotated code and equations as you work through dozens of instantly useful PyTorch examples.

As you go, you'll build a French-English translator that works on the same principles as professional machine translation and discover cutting-edge techniques just emerging from the latest research. Best of all, every deep learning solution in this book can run in less than fifteen minutes using free GPU hardware!

about the readerFor Python programmers with basic machine learning skills.

about the authorEdward Raff is a Chief Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, and the author of the JSAT machine learning library. His research includes deep learning, malware detection, reproducibility in ML, fairness/bias, and high performance computing. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and teaches deep learning in the Data Science department. Dr Raff has over 40 peer reviewed publications, three best paper awards, and has presented at numerous major conferences.

Learn how large language models like GPT and Gemini work under the hood in plain English.How Large Language Models Work translates years of expert research on Large Language Models into a readable, focused introduction to working with these amazing systems. It explains clearly how LLMs function, introduces the optimization techniques to fine-tune them, and shows how to create pipelines and processes to ensure your AI applications are efficient and error-free. In How Large Language Models Work you will learn how to: • Test and evaluate LLMs • Use human feedback, supervised fine-tuning, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) • Reducing the risk of bad outputs, high-stakes errors, and automation bias • Human-computer interaction systems • Combine LLMs with traditional ML How Large Language Models Work is authored by top machine learning researchers at Booz Allen Hamilton, including researcher Stella Biderman, Director of AI/ML Research Drew Farris, and Director of Emerging AI Edward Raff. They lay out how LLM and GPT technology works in plain language that’s accessible and engaging for all. About the Technology Large Language Models put the “I” in “AI.” By connecting words, concepts, and patterns from billions of documents, LLMs are able to generate the human-like responses we’ve come to expect from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Deep-Seek. In this informative and entertaining book, the world’s best machine learning researchers from Booz Allen Hamilton explore foundational concepts of LLMs, their opportunities and limitations, and the best practices for incorporating AI into your organizations and applications. About the Book How Large Language Models Work takes you inside an LLM, showing step-by-step how a natural language prompt becomes a clear, readable text completion. Written in plain language, you’ll learn how LLMs are created, why they make errors, and how you can design reliable AI solutions. Along the way, you’ll learn how LLMs “think,” how to design LLM-powered applications like agents and Q&A systems, and how to navigate the ethical, legal, and security issues. What’s Inside • Customize LLMs for specific applications • Reduce the risk of bad outputs and bias • Dispel myths about LLMs • Go beyond language processing About the Readers No knowledge of ML or AI systems is required. About the Author Edward Raff, Drew Farris and Stella Biderman are the Director of Emerging AI, Director of AI/ML Research, and machine learning researcher at Booz Allen Hamilton. Table of Contents 1 Big picture: What are LLMs? 2 Tokenizers: How large language models see the world 3 Transformers: How inputs become outputs 4 How LLMs learn 5 How do we constrain the behavior of LLMs? 6 Beyond natural language processing 7 Misconceptions, limits, and eminent abilities of LLMs 8 Designing solutions with large language models 9 Ethics of building and using LLMs

Learn how large language models like GPT and Gemini work under the hood in plain English.How Large Language Models Work translates years of expert research on Large Language Models into a readable, focused introduction to working with these amazing systems. It explains clearly how LLMs function, introduces the optimization techniques to fine-tune them, and shows how to create pipelines and processes to ensure your AI applications are efficient and error-free.In How Large Language Models Work you will learn how to:

Test and evaluate LLMs Use human feedback, supervised fine-tuning, and Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) Reducing the risk of bad outputs, high-stakes errors, and automation bias Human-computer interaction systems Combine LLMs with traditional ML

How Large Language Models Work is written by some of the best machine learning researchers at Booz Allen Hamilton, including researcher Stella Biderman, Director of AI/ML Research Drew Farris, and Director of Emerging AI Edward Raff. In clear and simple terms, these experts lay out the foundational concepts of LLMs, the technology’s opportunities and limitations, and best practices for incorporating AI into your organization.

"If you want to learn some of the deeper explanations of deep learning and PyTorch then read this book!" - Tiklu Ganguly

Journey through the theory and practice of modern deep learning, and apply innovative techniques to solve everyday data problems.

In Inside Deep Learning, you will learn how to:

Implement deep learning with PyTorchSelect the right deep learning componentsTrain and evaluate a deep learning modelFine tune deep learning models to maximize performanceUnderstand deep learning terminologyAdapt existing PyTorch code to solve new problems

Inside Deep Learning is an accessible guide to implementing deep learning with the PyTorch framework. It demystifies complex deep learning concepts and teaches you to understand the vocabulary of deep learning so you can keep pace in a rapidly evolving field. No detail is skipped—you'll dive into math, theory, and practical applications. Everything is clearly explained in plain English.

about the technologyDeep learning isn't just for big tech companies and academics. Anyone who needs to find meaningful insights and patterns in their data can benefit from these practical techniques! The unique ability for your systems to learn by example makes deep learning widely applicable across industries and use-cases, from filtering out spam to driving cars.

about the bookInside Deep Learning is a fast-paced beginners' guide to solving common technical problems with deep learning. Written for everyday developers, there are no complex mathematical proofs or unnecessary academic theory. You'll learn how deep learning works through plain language, annotated code and equations as you work through dozens of instantly useful PyTorch examples.

As you go, you'll build a French-English translator that works on the same principles as professional machine translation and discover cutting-edge techniques just emerging from the latest research. Best of all, every deep learning solution in this book can run in less than fifteen minutes using free GPU hardware!

about the readerFor Python programmers with basic machine learning skills.

about the authorEdward Raff is a Chief Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, and the author of the JSAT machine learning library. His research includes deep learning, malware detection, reproducibility in ML, fairness/bias, and high performance computing. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and teaches deep learning in the Data Science department. Dr Raff has over 40 peer reviewed publications, three best paper awards, and has presented at numerous major conferences.

Learn how large language models like GPT and Gemini work under the hood in plain English.How Large Language Models Work translates years of expert research on Large Language Models into a readable, focused introduction to working with these amazing systems. It explains clearly how LLMs function, introduces the optimization techniques to fine-tune them, and shows how to create pipelines and processes to ensure your AI applications are efficient and error-free. In How Large Language Models Work you will learn how to: • Test and evaluate LLMs • Use human feedback, supervised fine-tuning, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) • Reducing the risk of bad outputs, high-stakes errors, and automation bias • Human-computer interaction systems • Combine LLMs with traditional ML How Large Language Models Work is authored by top machine learning researchers at Booz Allen Hamilton, including researcher Stella Biderman, Director of AI/ML Research Drew Farris, and Director of Emerging AI Edward Raff. They lay out how LLM and GPT technology works in plain language that’s accessible and engaging for all. About the Technology Large Language Models put the “I” in “AI.” By connecting words, concepts, and patterns from billions of documents, LLMs are able to generate the human-like responses we’ve come to expect from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Deep-Seek. In this informative and entertaining book, the world’s best machine learning researchers from Booz Allen Hamilton explore foundational concepts of LLMs, their opportunities and limitations, and the best practices for incorporating AI into your organizations and applications. About the Book How Large Language Models Work takes you inside an LLM, showing step-by-step how a natural language prompt becomes a clear, readable text completion. Written in plain language, you’ll learn how LLMs are created, why they make errors, and how you can design reliable AI solutions. Along the way, you’ll learn how LLMs “think,” how to design LLM-powered applications like agents and Q&A systems, and how to navigate the ethical, legal, and security issues. What’s Inside • Customize LLMs for specific applications • Reduce the risk of bad outputs and bias • Dispel myths about LLMs • Go beyond language processing About the Readers No knowledge of ML or AI systems is required. About the Author Edward Raff, Drew Farris and Stella Biderman are the Director of Emerging AI, Director of AI/ML Research, and machine learning researcher at Booz Allen Hamilton. Table of Contents 1 Big picture: What are LLMs? 2 Tokenizers: How large language models see the world 3 Transformers: How inputs become outputs 4 How LLMs learn 5 How do we constrain the behavior of LLMs? 6 Beyond natural language processing 7 Misconceptions, limits, and eminent abilities of LLMs 8 Designing solutions with large language models 9 Ethics of building and using LLMs