2024 is a big year for AI, and Codvo.ai is now focusing on Small Language Models (SLMs). These SLMs are special because they are good at specific tasks and don't have problems like bad data and making up stuff, which bigger models often do. Let's learn more.
AI has grown a lot recently, mainly because of big language models (LLMs) like GPT-3, which are big and good at things like making text, summarizing, and translating. But these big models have some problems - they're slow, cost a lot, and are hard to change. That's where Small Language Models (SLMs) come in. They're a new kind of AI that could change how we use AI.
LLMs from companies like Open AI & Microsoft can be slow, costly, and unpredictable, and hard to change for specific needs. But SLMs are 1,000 times faster, cheaper, and work better for certain tasks.
SLMs are AI that learn from text, like big models. But they are much smaller, usually less than 100 million parts, compared to over 100 billion in big models. So, SLMs are like small but strong AI tools.
SLMs have fewer parts, so they work faster, need less memory and space, and can learn from smaller amounts of data. This makes them cheaper, which is important because training and using big models like GPT-3 can be very expensive.
Big LLMs are super expensive to make and use, costing millions. But SLMs are much cheaper to create, use, and work on regular computers. This is great for places with limited resources.
SLMs are great for specific tasks. While LLMs are good for many things, SLMs are best for special jobs. They can be changed to do exactly what you need, which is great for making AI that fits your specific needs.
Today, keeping data private and using AI fairly is important. SLMs are better at this because they have smaller programs and focus on specific data. They're also easier to understand, which is good for areas like law where you need to know how AI makes decisions. SLMs help avoid problems with data getting out or being used wrong, making AI more trustworthy.
Small Language Models (SLMs) are now used in many real jobs. In money matters, they make things like sorting transactions, understanding feelings in business reports, and picking out specific details from bank papers easier. These uses change language AI into tools for making tasks automatic and better at analyzing, with a focus on keeping data safe and right.
In fun stuff like movies and games, SLMs are used for making new words and ideas. They help write early versions of cartoon stories, make game talks livelier, and get better at understanding details in data. These uses show how creative SLMs can be and how they can help people be more creative.
Microsoft’s Phi-2 is a cool example of what Small Language Models can do. It shows that even small AI models can be good at understanding and making language, not just the big ones. Phi-2, even though it's smaller than other models like Mistral and Llama-2, does better in tests, especially in tricky tasks like coding and math.
SLMs are great because they work well, don't cost too much, and you can change them to fit different needs. This makes them more popular for many kinds of jobs. Phi-2 shows how SLMs can make AI available to more people and be better for the planet. This is changing how we see AI, with SLMs becoming a big part of the change.
There are many Small Language Models out there. DistilBERT is a smaller but still great version of BERT. Google has smaller versions of BERT for different needs. OpenAI’s GPT models also come in smaller sizes for jobs that can't use a lot of computer power. MobileBERT is made for mobile phones. Google’s T5-Small is part of a model series that balances performance and the need for computer power. These SLMs show the trend towards powerful but smaller AI models.
To train SLMs, we do it like other big learning models, but we must remember a few things:
Looking ahead, SLMs will likely be used a lot, especially for specific jobs. But there are challenges. We need to keep making sure the data is good and work on how they handle complex language. SLMs are great because they work well, can be changed to fit needs, and are easy to use. They let AI be made just for certain kinds of work, leading to new ideas and special skills. By focusing on safe and good development, SLMs can really change things in many areas.
To wrap up, 2024 is an important year for Small Language Models. At Codvo.ai, we're excited about using the power of SLM to create new, ethical, and planet-friendly AI solutions. As we start using SLM more, we invite businesses to join us in making AI more effective, specialized, and good for the planet. Together, we can really use language AI to its fullest.
