Slides and examples from my 2024 Data Tech Presentation on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: The Current State of Open Source Large Language Models.

Join this session for a comprehensive exploration of open-source Large Language Models, contrasting them with their commercial counterparts. This presentation will also investigate the compelling motivations for opting for an open-source LLM, underscoring the inherent advantages, possible risks, and distinct challenges associated with such a choice. By examining and showcasing examples from recent releases, participants will also gain a detailed understanding of the landscape of open-source versus commercial LLMs. Participants will acquire a deeper understanding of this evolving domain, enabling them to navigate the shifting terrain of artificial intelligence with informed insight. Join us for a session designed to clarify the complexities and highlight the innovations within the sphere of open-source LLMs.

About the Speaker Hi! I’m Justin Grammens. I’m a lifelong learner, passionate about Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, and driven by giving back to the community through service and education.

I’m the Founder and CEO of Lab651 where our teams guide and support our customers to achieve successful software product launches. Contact us to learn about our Software Development Done Right framework and top-tier crew. Additionally, I am the Founder and CEO of Recursive Awesome where myself and our team have helped dozens of companies use Artificial Intelligence to solve their most challenging business problems.

Additionally, I am the creator, producer, and host of the AppliedAI Podcast which allows me to interview some of the world’s leading experts on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and am a co-founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit AppliedAI and an Adjunct Professor teaching graduate-level classes at the University of Saint Thomas.

Most importantly, I’m blessed to have a loving wife and two amazing boys who are the light of my life and keep me strong and centered. Let’s connect! I would love to help you however I can.

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• Applied AI
• HuggingFace
• GPT4All