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The generative AI revolution has begun–how did we get here?
- qubitcoder 4y agoThis is a great article. The author breaks down key advancements in AI--from Nvidia's release of CUDA in 2006, deep learning using CNNs in 2012, followed by recent language translation models and their shortcomings. The coverage of transformers is particularly well-done, including their novel approach to language translation and their generality. Quanta Magazine has covered transformers as well [1,2]. [1] Will Transformers Take Over Artificial Intelligence? - https://www.quantamagazine.org/will-transformers-take-over-artificial-intelligence-20220310/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/will-transformers-take-over-a... [2] How Transformers Seem to Mimic Parts of the Brain - https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-ai-transformers-mimic-parts-of-the-brain-20220912/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-ai-transformers-mimic-par...