As a long time LLM enjoyer, here is the most insightful take I've seen https://generative.ink/posts/simulators/ https://generative.ink/posts/simulators/ but it'

As a long time LLM enjoyer, here is the most insightful take I've seen https://generative.ink/posts/simulators/ https://generative.ink/posts/simulators/ but it's not an easy read if you don't already know some stuff about large language models. Read it if you have seen the "stochastic parrot" and "blurry jpeg" explanations and you feel like they are missing the mark.