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Using Elixir's Axon for Custom Language Model Training

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Using Elixir's Axon for Custom Language Model Training

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In his insightful session, Toran Billups unpacks the process of fine-tuning large language models by leveraging the power of Elixir's machine learning library, Axon. Billups provides a beginner-friendly exploration into the world of deep learning, elucidating the nuances involved in data preparation, model selection, and optimization strategies for natural language processing (NLP) tasks. Through his own experiences, he shares key insights into data importance, the advantages of using NVIDIA GPUs for accelerated training, and the significance of proper model evaluation. He emphasizes the shift from deep learning being a mystical and magical domain to one that is more logical and approachable for software developers. Billups also highlights the supportive Elixir ML community and the ecosystem's plug-and-play nature that could empower full-stack developers to venture into machine learning and refine their skill set.

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