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Type of artificial intelligence model

Small language models (SLM) or compact language models are artificial intelligence language models designed for human natural language processing including language and text generation. Small language models typically have less than forty billion parameters. This make them feasible to train or host entirely on consumer electronics such as personal computers, laptops, or smart devices. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Small language modelA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: The Rise of Small Language ModelsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: An Introduction to ASM86The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: LLM vs Small Model? Large Language Model Based Text Augmentation Enhanced Personality Detection ModelCited 34 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A type of neural network specializing in language but of a smaller scale, typically including millions of parameters, instead of billions to trillions.

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