Tiny But Mighty: Unleashing the Power of Small Language Models 🚀
While Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 dominate headlines with their extensive capabilities, they often come at the cost of high computational requirements and complexity. For developers and organizations looking to implement AI solutions on edge devices or with limited resources, Small Language Models (SLMs) are emerging as a practical alternative. SLMs are not just "smaller" versions of their larger counterparts—they're designed to be faster, more efficient, and adaptable for specific tasks. With fewer parameters and lower computational needs, SLMs open the door to deploying AI on mobile devices, IoT systems, and edge environments without compromising performance. What You Stand to Learn 🧠Introduction to Microsoft's AI Ecosystem Discover Microsoft's end-to-end AI development tools, from Azure AI Services to ONNX Runtime, enabling efficient and secure deployment of AI models across cloud and edge environments. The Advantages of SLMs over LLMs SLMs are game-changers for edge AI applications, providing faster training and inference times, reduced energy costs, and scalability across diverse devices. Hands-On with Phi-3 and ONNX Runtime Experience live demonstrations of SLMs in action with tools like Phi-3 and ONNX Runtime, showcasing how to fine-tune and deploy models on mobile devices, IoT, and hybrid cloud environments. Responsible AI Practices Understand how to safeguard your AI applications with Microsoft's Responsible AI toolkit, ensuring ethical and trustworthy deployments. Watch the Full Session 👨‍💻 📅 Date: December 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 4 PM GMT | 5 PM CEST | 8 AM PT | 11 AM ET | 7 PM EAT A session packed with live demos, practical examples, and Q&A opportunities. Register NOW | Events | Microsoft Reactor Agenda 🔍 Introduction (5 min) A brief overview of the session and its focus on SLMs and LLMs. Microsoft AI Tooling (5 min) Explore the latest tools like Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, and Responsible AI Tooling. How to Choose the Right Model (10 min) Key considerations such as performance, customizability, and ethical implications. Comparing SLMs vs LLMs (10 min) The strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases for both Small and Large Language Models. Deploying Models at the Edge (10 min) Insights into optimizing AI for mobile, IoT, and edge devices. Q&A Addressing participant questions about AI development and deployment.Unlock the Power of AI with GitHub Models: A Hands-On Guide
Ready to elevate your coding game? Imagine having the power of advanced AI at your fingertips, ready to integrate into your projects with just a few clicks. Whether you're building a smart assistant, automating workflows, or creating the next big thing, GitHub Models are here to make it happen. Dive into our guide and discover how to get started, customize responses, and even build your own AI-powered applications—all from within the familiar GitHub interface. Your journey into the world of AI starts now. Click to explore and let your creativity take flight!Evaluating Language Models with Azure AI Studio: A Step-by-Step Guide
Evaluating language models is a crucial step in achieving this goal. By assessing the performance of language models, we can identify areas of improvement, optimize their performance, and ensure that they are reliable and accurate. However, evaluating language models can be a challenging task, requiring significant expertise and resources.
