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Advanced AI: LLMs Explained with Math (Transformers, Attention Mechanisms & More)

4h 55m 29s
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Unlock the secrets of advanced AI with an in-depth exploration of the mathematical foundations of transformers, such as GPT and BERT. From tokenization to attention mechanisms, this course provides a comprehensive analysis of the algorithms that underpin modern AI systems. Enhance your skills to innovate and become a leader in the field of machine learning.

Course Overview

This course is designed for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how transformer models like GPT and BERT function. You will learn about the intricate details of their mathematical foundations and how they revolutionize AI and machine learning.

Key Concepts Covered

  • Tokenization: Learn how to break down text into understandable units for machine processing.
  • Attention Mechanisms: Explore how attention mechanisms work and their role in enhancing transformer models.
  • Core Algorithms: Dive deep into the algorithms that power modern transformers and understand their inner workings.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the key components and processes behind transformer architectures.
  2. Implement and optimize transformer models for various applications.
  3. Lead innovative projects in AI and machine learning with a thorough understanding of underlying algorithms.

Why This Course?

With the advent of AI technologies dominating various industries, understanding transformers and their mathematical principles provides a competitive edge. This course not only builds your technical expertise but also empowers you to contribute significantly to advancements in AI.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for individuals with a background in machine learning or computer science. Familiarity with basic concepts in AI and programming is recommended to fully grasp the advanced topics discussed.

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Advanced AI: LLMs Explained with Math Demo
03:01
2
Creating Our Optional Experiment Notebook - Part 1
03:22
3
Creating Our Optional Experiment Notebook - Part 2
04:02
4
Encoding Categorical Labels to Numeric Values
13:25
5
Understanding the Tokenization Vocabulary
15:06
6
Encoding Tokens
10:57
7
Practical Example of Tokenization and Encoding
12:49
8
DistilBert vs. Bert Differences
04:47
9
Embeddings In A Continuous Vector Space
07:41
10
Introduction To Positional Encodings
05:14
11
Positional Encodings - Part 1
04:15
12
Positional Encodings - Part 2 (Even and Odd Indices)
10:11
13
Why Use Sine and Cosine Functions
05:09
14
Understanding the Nature of Sine and Cosine Functions
09:53
15
Visualizing Positional Encodings in Sine and Cosine Graphs
09:25
16
Solving the Equations to Get the Values for Positional Encodings
18:08
17
Introduction to Attention Mechanism
03:03
18
Query, Key and Value Matrix
18:11
19
Getting Started with Our Step by Step Attention Calculation
06:54
20
Calculating Key Vectors
20:06
21
Query Matrix Introduction
10:21
22
Calculating Raw Attention Scores
21:25
23
Understanding the Mathematics Behind Dot Products and Vector Alignment
13:33
24
Visualizing Raw Attention Scores in 2D
05:43
25
Converting Raw Attention Scores to Probability Distributions with Softmax
09:17
26
Normalization
03:20
27
Understanding the Value Matrix and Value Vector
09:08
28
Calculating the Final Context Aware Rich Representation for the Word "River"
10:46
29
Understanding the Output
01:59
30
Understanding Multi Head Attention
11:56
31
Multi Head Attention Example and Subsequent Layers
09:52
32
Masked Language Learning
02:30
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