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On the Biology of a Large Language Model - Part 1

Delve into the internal mechanisms of Claude 3.5 Haiku through Anthropic's circuit tracing methodology, exploring how large language models function at a fundamental level.
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Overview

Delve into the internal mechanisms of Claude 3.5 Haiku through Anthropic's circuit tracing methodology, exploring how large language models function at a fundamental level.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Large Language Models
  • Overview of Large Language Models (LLMs)
    Historical context and evolution of LLMs
    Introduction to Claude 3.5 Haiku
  • Understanding Neural Network Architectures
  • Overview of neural network fundamentals
    Transformer architecture
    Claude 3.5 Haiku's specific architecture
  • Foundations of Circuit Tracing Methodology
  • Introduction to circuit tracing
    Importance in understanding LLM functionality
    Methodological steps involved
  • Claude 3.5 Haiku's Model Internals
  • Examination of key components
    Attention mechanisms and their role
    Internal layer functionalities
  • Functional Analysis of Claude 3.5 Haiku
  • Tracing key circuits in Claude 3.5 Haiku
    Understanding context and token processing
    How Claude generates coherent outputs
  • Practical Circuit Tracing Techniques
  • Tools and software for circuit tracing
    Analyzing decision-making paths in LLMs
    Case studies and practical exercises
  • Implications of Circuit Tracing for AI Development
  • Insights gained from detailed circuit analysis
    Limitations and challenges of current methods
    Future directions and applications in AI research
  • Summary and Recap
  • Key takeaways from the course
    Open questions in LLM research
    Preparing for Part 2: Advances and Applications of LLMs

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Computer Science