large language model
noun
plural large language models
: a language model that utilizes deep (see deep entry 1 sense 8) methods on an extremely large data set as a basis for predicting and constructing natural-sounding text
GPT-3 was a large language model built by OpenAI that could write impressively human-like poems, sonnets, jokes, and even code samples.—
Dale Markowitz
Dale MarkowitzAbout five years ago, companies like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI began building neural networks that learned from huge amounts of digital text called large language models …—Cade Metz
—abbreviation LLM
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Once a distant goal, this is now within reach of modern AIs because of the recent breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs) such as those that power ChatGPT and that fall within the families of Claude and Llama.
—Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 16 June 2025
Organizations use it to simulate attacks and uncover vulnerabilities in their AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs).
—Itamar Golan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The chips can be assembled into full server racks called Helios, delivering major computing power needed for uses like large language models.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 13 June 2025
But the broader problem affecting all large language models isn't just the branding, but the user interface.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 June 2025
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Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 16 June 2025
Organizations use it to simulate attacks and uncover vulnerabilities in their AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs).
—Itamar Golan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The chips can be assembled into full server racks called Helios, delivering major computing power needed for uses like large language models.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 13 June 2025
But the broader problem affecting all large language models isn't just the branding, but the user interface.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 June 2025
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“Large language model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large%20language%20model. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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