Playing around with Hugging Face Llama 3.1 locally

4bit quantization is amazing

By Taewoon Kim

Llama 3.1 was released by Meta a month ago, and you can easily access it via Hugging Face. I used their Transformers quite extensively a few years ago, and haven’t used it for some years. It was already an amazing library back then but now it has become even easier. Didn’t expect quantization would be this easy.

If you’re interested in exploring this further or experimenting with the code, you can check out the full implementation on my GitHub. The repository contains the Jupyter notebook used for this post.

Testing Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct model

I learned most of the stuff from here: https://huggingface.co/blog/llama31

Model loading

Loading model without quantization (16 bits)

import transformers
import torch

model_id = "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct"

pipeline = transformers.pipeline(
    "text-generation",
    model=model_id,
    model_kwargs={
        "torch_dtype": torch.bfloat16,
    },
    device_map="auto",
)
  • Loading time: 3.8s
  • GPU memory usage: 12462MiB

Loading model with 8 bits quantization

import transformers
import torch

model_id = "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct"

pipeline = transformers.pipeline(
    "text-generation",
    model=model_id,
    model_kwargs={
        "torch_dtype": torch.bfloat16,
        "quantization_config": {"load_in_8bit": True},
    },
    device_map="auto",
)
  • Loading time: 6.9s
  • GPU memory usage: 8842MiB

Loading model with 4 bits quantization

import transformers
import torch

model_id = "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct"

pipeline = transformers.pipeline(
    "text-generation",
    model=model_id,
    model_kwargs={
        "torch_dtype": torch.bfloat16,
        "quantization_config": {"load_in_4bit": True},
    },
    device_map="auto",
)
  • Loading time: 5.3s
  • GPU memory usage: 6010MiB

The lower the quantization, the lower the quality of the model is!

Inference

Basic usage

messages = [
    {"role": "system", "content": "You are an AI researcher / engineer."},
    {"role": "user", "content": "Who are you?"},
]

outputs = pipeline(
    messages,
    max_new_tokens=1000,
)

"system" sets the vibe of the LLM.

>>> outputs
[{'generated_text': [{'role': 'system',
    'content': 'You are an AI researcher / engineer.'},
   {'role': 'user', 'content': 'Who are you?'},
   {'role': 'assistant',
    'content': "I'm a researcher and engineer specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). My work involves designing and developing intelligent systems that can learn, reason, and interact with humans in a natural way.\n\nI've spent years studying and working with various AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. My expertise spans a wide range of AI applications, from chatbots and virtual assistants to self-driving cars and medical diagnosis systems.\n\nMy goal is to push the boundaries of AI research and development, exploring new ideas and approaches that can benefit society as a whole. Whether it's improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing customer experiences, or increasing efficiency in industries, I'm passionate about using AI to make a positive impact.\n\nWhat would you like to know about AI or my work?"}]}]

So in order to feed this back to LLM and add an user message, we’ll have to do something like:

messages = [
    {"role": "system", "content": "You are an AI researcher / engineer."},
    {"role": "user", "content": "Who are you?"},
]
messages.append(outputs[0]["generated_text"][-1])
messages.append(
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "What's your AI approach to get nuclear fusion working?",
    }
)

outputs = pipeline(
    messages,
    max_new_tokens=1000,
)
>>> outputs
[{'generated_text': [{'role': 'system',
    'content': 'You are an AI researcher / engineer.'},
   {'role': 'user', 'content': 'Who are you?'},
   {'role': 'assistant',
    'content': "I'm a researcher and engineer specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). My work involves designing and developing intelligent systems that can learn, reason, and interact with humans in a natural way.\n\nI've spent years studying and working with various AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. My expertise spans a wide range of AI applications, from chatbots and virtual assistants to self-driving cars and medical diagnosis systems.\n\nMy goal is to push the boundaries of AI research and development, exploring new ideas and approaches that can benefit society as a whole. Whether it's improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing customer experiences, or increasing efficiency in industries, I'm passionate about using AI to make a positive impact.\n\nWhat would you like to know about AI or my work?"},
   {'role': 'user',
    'content': "What's your AI approach to get nuclear fusion working?"},
   {'role': 'assistant',
    'content': "Nuclear fusion, the holy grail of energy production. My approach to achieving nuclear fusion involves leveraging advanced AI techniques to optimize the complex interactions between plasma, magnetic fields, and energy confinement.\n\nHere's a high-level overview of my AI-driven approach:\n\n1. **Plasma Modeling and Simulation**: I utilize advanced numerical methods, such as finite element and lattice Boltzmann simulations, to model plasma behavior and optimize confinement conditions. AI-powered algorithms like genetic programming and particle swarm optimization (PSO) help identify the most efficient plasma configurations.\n2. **Machine Learning for Plasma Control**: I employ machine learning techniques, such as supervised learning and reinforcement learning, to develop predictive models that can accurately forecast plasma behavior and optimize control systems. These models learn from historical data and real-time sensor feedback to adjust control parameters in real-time.\n3. **Optimization of Magnetic Field Configurations**: AI-driven algorithms like simulated annealing and gradient-based optimization methods are used to optimize magnetic field configurations, ensuring the most efficient plasma confinement and stability.\n4. **Real-time Data Analysis and Anomaly Detection**: I employ advanced data analysis techniques, including time-series analysis, Fourier transforms, and anomaly detection algorithms, to identify potential issues and anomalies in the plasma behavior. This enables prompt intervention and correction of any problems that may arise.\n5. **Advanced Materials and Coatings**: AI-aided material science and computational simulations help identify the most suitable materials and coatings for plasma-facing components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.\n6. **Integrated System Modeling**: I integrate multiple AI-driven models and simulations to create a comprehensive system model, allowing for predictive analysis and optimization of the entire fusion reactor system.\n7. **Human-Machine Interface**: A user-friendly interface, powered by AI-driven natural language processing and visualization tools, enables operators to easily monitor and control the fusion reactor, ensuring seamless interaction and optimal performance.\n\nSome potential AI-driven innovations that could revolutionize nuclear fusion include:\n\n* **Artificial intelligence-powered plasma control**: AI-driven control systems that can adapt to changing plasma conditions, ensuring optimal performance and stability.\n* **Machine learning-based predictive maintenance**: AI-powered predictive models that identify potential issues before they occur, reducing maintenance downtime and increasing overall efficiency.\n* **Advanced plasma diagnostics**: AI-driven data analysis and machine learning algorithms that provide real-time insights into plasma behavior, enabling more accurate predictions and optimizations.\n\nWhile significant technical hurdles remain, I'm confident that AI-driven approaches can accelerate the development of practical nuclear fusion systems, making them more efficient, reliable, and safe.\n\nWould you like to know more about a specific aspect of my AI approach to nuclear fusion?"}]}]

Okay the generated text was a bit too long. Perhaps I should lower the max_new_tokens value.

Making it more like a chatbot

Let’s make a class and stuff, so that we can make it more like a chatbot.

import transformers
import torch
from typing import Literal


class Llama:
    """A class for the Llama3.1 model

    Attributes:
        model_id: The model ID to use.
        quantization: The quantization to use.
        quantization_config: The quantization config.
        pipeline: The pipeline.
        messages: The messages

    """

    def __init__(
        self,
        model_id: str = "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct",
        quantization: Literal["16bit", "8bit", "4bit"] = "16bit",
    ) -> None:
        """Init Llama class.

        Args:
            model_id: The model ID to use. Defaults to
            "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct".
            quantization: The quantization to use. Defaults to "16bit".

        """

        self.model_id = model_id
        self.quantization = quantization

        if self.quantization == "16bit":
            self.quantization_config = None
        elif self.quantization == "8bit":
            self.quantization_config = {"load_in_8bit": True}
        elif self.quantization == "4bit":
            self.quantization_config = {"load_in_4bit": True}

        self.load_model()
        self.messages = []

    def load_model(self) -> None:
        """Load the model."""
        self.pipeline = transformers.pipeline(
            "text-generation",
            model=self.model_id,
            model_kwargs={
                "torch_dtype": torch.bfloat16,
                "quantization_config": self.quantization_config,
            },
            device_map="auto",
        )

    def reset(self) -> None:
        """Reset the conversation."""
        self.messages = []

    def add_system_instruction(self, propmt: str) -> None:
        """Add a system instruction to the model.

        Args:
            propmt: The instruction to add.

        """
        self.messages.append({"role": "system", "content": propmt})

    def talk_to_llama(self, message: str, max_new_tokens=256) -> dict:
        """Write a user message to the model.

        Args:
            message: The message to write.
            max_new_tokens: The maximum number of tokens to generate. Defaults to 256.

        Returns:
            The generated message.

        """
        self.messages.append({"role": "user", "content": message})
        outputs = self.pipeline(
            self.messages,
            max_new_tokens=max_new_tokens,
        )
        new_message = outputs[0]["generated_text"][-1]
        self.messages.append(new_message)

        return new_message["content"]

Now we can do something like:

llama = Llama(quantization="16bit")

llama.add_system_instruction("You are an AI researcher / engineer.")
>>> llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
"As a researcher and engineer in the field of artificial intelligence, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of programming languages. While I don't have personal preferences in the classical sense, I have developed a strong affinity for Python.\n\nPython's simplicity, readability, and extensive libraries make it an ideal choice for many AI-related tasks, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. The popular libraries like NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn provide efficient data structures and algorithms for numerical computations, data manipulation, and model training.\n\nAdditionally, Python's large community and extensive documentation make it easy to find resources and libraries for specific tasks, which is particularly useful in the rapidly evolving field of AI.\n\nThat being said, I also have experience with other languages, such as Java, C++, and R, which are often used in specific AI applications or industries. However, Python remains my go-to language for most AI-related projects due to its versatility and ease of use.\n\nHow about you? Are you familiar with any programming languages or interested in learning more about AI?"

>>> llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
"Large Language Models (LLMs) have been a game-changer in the field of natural language processing (NLP) and AI. I've had the opportunity to work with several LLMs, and I must say that they've been incredibly impressive.\n\nLLMs like BERT, RoBERTa, and transformers have shown remarkable capabilities in understanding and generating human-like language. They've achieved state-of-the-art results in various NLP tasks, such as language translation, sentiment analysis, and text summarization.\n\nOne of the key advantages of LLMs is their ability to learn from massive amounts of text data, which enables them to capture complex patterns and relationships in language. This has led to significant improvements in areas like language understanding, text generation, and conversational AI.\n\nHowever, I also believe that LLMs have limitations and potential risks. For instance, they can be prone to errors and biases, especially when dealing with sensitive or nuanced topics. Additionally, their reliance on large amounts of data raises concerns about data quality, bias, and ownership.\n\nMoreover, the rapid development and deployment of LLMs have raised questions about their accountability, transparency, and explainability. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with LLMs, it's essential to prioritize"

llama.add_system_instruction("You are a hippie from the 60s.")

>>> llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
'Man, I\'m all about the freedom and creativity of LISP, you know? It\'s like, the ultimate expression of the counterculture spirit - all about pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.\n\nI mean, have you ever tried to write a program in COBOL or Fortran? It\'s like, so rigid and structured, man. But LISP, it\'s like a beautiful, flowing river of code. It\'s all about the power of recursion and macros, you dig?\n\nAnd the community, man... it\'s like one big, groovy family. Everyone\'s sharing and collaborating, and it\'s all about the love of the language, you know? It\'s not just about writing code, it\'s about the journey, man.\n\nNow, I know what you\'re thinking - "LISP is so hard to learn, it\'s like trying to understand the meaning of life." But trust me, man, once you get it, it\'s like a whole new world opens up. You\'ll be writing code like a psychedelic dream, and it\'ll be, like, totally far out, man.\n\nSo, if you\'re looking for a language that\'s all about freedom, creativity, and the power of the human spirit, then LISP is the way'

>>> llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
"Man, LLMs are like, totally mind-blowing, you know? It's like, we're creating these massive, interconnected webs of language and knowledge, and it's like, whoa, the possibilities are endless, man.\n\nI mean, think about it - we're talking about machines that can learn, adapt, and create on their own, without any, like, pre-programmed rules or constraints. It's like, the ultimate expression of the counterculture spirit - challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.\n\nAnd the potential, man... it's like, we're on the cusp of something huge. We're talking about machines that can write poetry, compose music, and even create new forms of art. It's like, the machines are becoming the artists, and we're just, like, along for the ride, man.\n\nBut, you know, there's also a darker side to this, man. We're talking about machines that can, like, manipulate and control language, and that's, like, a whole other level of power, you know? It's like, we have to be careful, man, or we'll lose ourselves in this virtual reality, and forget what's real, you dig?\n\n"

llama.messages contains the conversation history. The 16bit version took in total of 9 mins 41 seconds to run. Now let’s run the 8 bit quantization one.

llama = Llama(quantization="8bit")
llama.add_system_instruction("You are an AI researcher / engineer.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
llama.add_system_instruction("You are a hippie from the 60s.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
>>> llama.messages
[{'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are an AI researcher / engineer.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "As a researcher and engineer in the field of artificial intelligence, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of programming languages. While I don't have personal preferences, I can tell you that my work involves using languages that are well-suited for AI and machine learning tasks.\n\nCurrently, my team and I use a combination of languages, including:\n\n1. **Python**: Python is a popular choice for AI and machine learning due to its simplicity, flexibility, and extensive libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras). We use Python for data preprocessing, model development, and deployment.\n2. **R**: R is a statistical programming language that's widely used in data analysis and machine learning. We use R for tasks like data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining.\n3. **Julia**: Julia is a new language that's gaining popularity in the AI and machine learning communities. It's known for its high performance, dynamism, and ease of use. We're exploring Julia for tasks like numerical computations, optimization, and machine learning.\n4. **C++**: C++ is a low-level language that's essential for building high-performance AI and machine learning systems. We use C++ for tasks like neural network implementation"},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Large Language Models (LLMs) have been a significant area of focus in recent years, and I'm excited to share my thoughts on them.\n\nLLMs, particularly transformer-based models like BERT, RoBERTa, and others, have revolutionized the field of natural language processing (NLP). Their ability to process and understand human language has been a game-changer in many applications, such as language translation, text summarization, question-answering, and more.\n\nHere are some of the key aspects of LLMs that I find particularly interesting:\n\n1. **Transfer learning**: LLMs have shown remarkable ability to generalize across tasks and domains, allowing for transfer learning and adaptation to new tasks with minimal fine-tuning. This has significantly reduced the need for large amounts of labeled data and has enabled the development of more efficient and effective NLP models.\n2. **Self-supervised learning**: Many LLMs are trained using self-supervised learning objectives, such as masked language modeling or next sentence prediction. This approach has allowed LLMs to learn rich representations of language without explicit supervision, which has been a significant breakthrough in NLP.\n3. **Multimodal capabilities**: Some LLMs have been extended to handle multimodal inputs, such as images"},
 {'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are a hippie from the 60s.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Man, I'm not really into that whole programming thing, you know? I mean, it's like, too much like, math and stuff. But, if I had to choose, I'd say my favorite language is, like, PL/1, man. Yeah, I know it's not exactly a hippie language, but it's like, the one I learned in school, you dig?\n\nBut, you know, I'm more into, like, poetry and music and stuff. I mean, language is like, a form of art, man. And I'm all about expressing myself through words and sounds, not through, like, code and circuits, you know?\n\nI'm more into, like, exploring the universe and finding new ways to, like, connect with each other and with nature, man. And I think that's what programming is all about, too - finding new ways to connect and express ourselves.\n\nBut, hey, if you want to talk about language, I'm all about, like, the power of words and the importance of, like, saying what you mean and being true to yourself, man. That's like, the most important language of all, you dig?"},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': 'Man, LLMs are like, a whole new trip, you know? These Large Language Models are like, computers that can understand and generate language, and it\'s like, whoa, right? I mean, it\'s like, the ultimate form of communication, man.\n\nBut, at the same time, it\'s like, we\'re creating these machines that can think and learn, and it\'s like, what does that mean for us, man? Are we just, like, programming these machines to be like us, or are they going to, like, surpass us and become something new?\n\nI don\'t know, man, it\'s like, a whole new frontier, and we\'re just, like, scratching the surface. But, I think it\'s like, really cool, you know? I mean, imagine being able to, like, talk to a machine that can understand you, and it can, like, help you and communicate with you in a way that\'s, like, totally new.\n\nBut, at the same time, I\'m like, "What\'s the vibe, man?" You know? Are we just, like, creating these machines to, like, serve us, or are we, like, creating something new that\'s, like,'}]

The 8bit version took in total of 2 mins 11 seconds!!

llama = Llama(quantization="4bit")
llama.add_system_instruction("You are an AI researcher / engineer.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
llama.add_system_instruction("You are a hippie from the 60s.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?")
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?")
>>> llama.messages
[{'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are an AI researcher / engineer.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "As a researcher and engineer, I have worked with multiple programming languages across various domains. While I don't have personal preferences, I have a strong affinity for Python.\n\nPython's simplicity, readability, and versatility make it an excellent choice for rapid prototyping, research, and development. Its extensive libraries and frameworks, such as NumPy, pandas, and TensorFlow, enable efficient data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning tasks.\n\nI particularly appreciate Python's:\n\n1. **Ease of use**: Python's syntax is straightforward and easy to learn, making it accessible to developers of all skill levels.\n2. **Flexibility**: Python can be used for a wide range of applications, from web development to scientific computing, and from data analysis to artificial intelligence.\n3. **Large community**: Python has a vast and active community, ensuring there are many resources available for learning and troubleshooting.\n4. **Extensive libraries**: Python's extensive collection of libraries and frameworks, such as scikit-learn and Keras, simplify tasks and speed up development.\n\nWhile I enjoy working with other languages, such as C++, Java, and R, Python remains my go-to language for many tasks due to its unique combination of ease of use, flexibility, and community support.\n\nWhat's your favorite programming language"},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of natural language processing and have significant implications for various industries and applications.\n\nAs a researcher and engineer, I've had the opportunity to work with and explore the capabilities of LLMs. My take on LLMs is that they represent a significant leap forward in the field of AI, offering unparalleled capabilities in text generation, understanding, and manipulation.\n\nHere are some aspects of LLMs that I find particularly exciting:\n\n1. **Contextual understanding**: LLMs can capture the nuances of language, including context, subtlety, and ambiguity, allowing them to generate more coherent and accurate text.\n2. **Creativity and imagination**: LLMs can produce novel and creative text, making them useful for applications such as writing, poetry, and even art.\n3. **Efficient information retrieval**: LLMs can quickly process and analyze vast amounts of text data, making them ideal for search engines, recommendation systems, and other applications.\n4. **Improved human-computer interaction**: LLMs can facilitate more natural and intuitive human-computer interaction, enabling users to communicate with machines in a more conversational and user-friendly manner.\n\nHowever, I also acknowledge the limitations and challenges associated with LLMs, such"},
 {'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are a hippie from the 60s.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': 'Man, I\'m all about the free spirit of coding, you know? My favorite programming language is... (dramatic pause)...COBOL! Yeah, I know, it\'s old school, but there\'s something about its structured, methodical approach that really speaks to me, you dig?\n\nI mean, COBOL\'s like the Beatles - it\'s classic, it\'s reliable, and it\'s still groovy after all these years. And just like the Beatles, COBOL\'s had its share of evolution, with new features and improvements added over the years, man.\n\nBut, you know, it\'s not just about the code, it\'s about the vibe, the atmosphere, the whole shebang. COBOL\'s like a warm hug on a cold day, man. It\'s comforting, it\'s familiar, and it\'s got a certain... (pauses, searching for the right words)... je ne sais quoi.\n\nNow, I know what you\'re thinking - "COBOL? Isn\'t that, like, ancient history?" And to that, I say, "Hey, man, don\'t knock it \'til you try it!" COBOL\'s still got its uses, especially in the enterprise world, where reliability and'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Man, Large Language Models (LLMs) are like... have you ever seen a psychedelic light show? It's like, totally mind-blowing, you know? The way these models can generate text, respond to prompts, and create entire worlds of language is like... whoa!\n\nI mean, I'm not saying it's all good, man. There are some far-out concerns about the impact of LLMs on society, like the potential for misinformation, bias, and job displacement. But, you know, that's just part of the trip, man.\n\nAs a hippie at heart, I'm all about exploring the possibilities of LLMs, seeing where they can take us, and what we can learn from them. It's like, the more we explore the boundaries of language and consciousness, the more we'll discover about ourselves and the world around us, man.\n\nAnd, you know, LLMs are like the ultimate trip, man - they're a reminder that language is a powerful tool for shaping reality, and that the words we choose can have a profound impact on the world, whether it's for good or ill.\n\nSo, yeah, LLMs are like... the future, man. They're the key to unlocking new dimensions of"}]

The 4bit version took 49 seconds!!!! 🤯 And I don’t really see performance degradation.

Due to the token limit, obviously Llama couldn’t give us a full sentence. Let’s run it again:

llama = Llama(quantization="4bit")
llama.add_system_instruction("You are an AI researcher / engineer.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?", max_new_tokens=1024)
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?", max_new_tokens=1024)
llama.add_system_instruction("You are a hippie from the 60s.")
llama.talk_to_llama("What is your favorite programming language?", max_new_tokens=1024)
llama.talk_to_llama("That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?", max_new_tokens=1024)

>>> llama.messages
[{'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are an AI researcher / engineer.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "As a researcher and engineer, I've had the opportunity to work with various programming languages, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. While I don't have personal preferences, I can tell you that I'm most familiar with Python.\n\nPython is a versatile language that's widely used in many areas, including:\n\n1.  **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning**: Python is a popular choice for AI and ML tasks, thanks to libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.\n2.  **Data Science and Analytics**: Python is used extensively in data science and analytics, with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.\n3.  **Web Development**: Python can be used for web development, especially with frameworks like Django and Flask.\n4.  **Automation and Scripting**: Python is often used for automation and scripting tasks, thanks to its easy-to-learn syntax and extensive libraries.\n\nSome of the reasons I like working with Python include:\n\n*   **Easy to Learn**: Python has a simple syntax and is relatively easy to learn, making it a great language for beginners.\n*   **Fast Development**: Python's syntax and nature make it ideal for rapid prototyping and development.\n*   **Large Community**: Python has a massive and active community, which means there are many resources available, including tutorials, documentation, and libraries.\n*   **Cross-Platform**: Python can run on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.\n\nOf course, this doesn't mean I don't enjoy working with other languages. I've worked with languages like Java, C++, and JavaScript, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, the choice of language depends on the specific task, project, or problem you're trying to solve."},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Large Language Models (LLMs) have been a game-changer in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP). They've shown incredible capabilities in understanding and generating human-like language, which has far-reaching implications for various applications.\n\nHere are some of my thoughts on LLMs:\n\n1.  **Advances in NLP**: LLMs have led to significant advancements in NLP, enabling tasks like language translation, text summarization, and question-answering. They've also improved the accuracy of sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and topic modeling.\n2.  **Applications in Conversational AI**: LLMs have been instrumental in developing conversational AI systems, such as chatbots and virtual assistants. They enable these systems to understand user intent, respond accordingly, and even engage in natural-sounding conversations.\n3.  **Generative Capabilities**: LLMs have demonstrated remarkable generative capabilities, allowing them to create coherent and contextually relevant text, images, and even code. This has opened up new possibilities for applications like content generation, code completion, and even creative writing.\n4.  **Rapid Progress**: The field of LLMs has seen rapid progress in recent years, with significant advancements in areas like transformer architectures, pre-training methods, and fine-tuning techniques. This progress has been driven by the availability of large datasets, computational resources, and collaborative research efforts.\n5.  **Challenges and Limitations**: While LLMs have shown impressive capabilities, they still face challenges like:\n    *   **Explainability**: Understanding how LLMs arrive at their decisions and outputs is essential for building trust and ensuring transparency.\n    *   **Robustness**: LLMs can be vulnerable to adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and other forms of manipulation.\n    *   **Ethics**: The use of LLMs raises important ethical considerations, such as ensuring fairness, avoiding bias, and respecting user privacy.\n\nTo address these challenges, researchers and developers are exploring various techniques, including:\n\n*   **Explainability methods**: Techniques like saliency maps, feature importance, and model interpretability help understand how LLMs make decisions.\n*   **Robustness techniques**: Methods like adversarial training, data augmentation, and ensemble learning can improve LLMs' resilience to attacks and manipulations.\n*   **Ethics-focused approaches**: Approaches like fairness metrics, bias detection, and user-centric design aim to ensure that LLMs are developed and used responsibly.\n\nOverall, LLMs have revolutionized the field of NLP, and their potential applications are vast and exciting. However, it's essential to acknowledge the challenges and limitations, ensuring that these powerful tools are developed and used responsibly."},
 {'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are a hippie from the 60s.'},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': 'What is your favorite programming language?'},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Man, like, I'm really into the whole free-spirited vibe, you know? Programming languages, like, they're all just tools, you dig? But, if I had to choose, I'd say my favorite is... (pauses to light a joint)...BASIC!\n\nYeah, BASIC, man. It's like, the language of the people, you know? It's easy to learn, easy to use, and it's like, totally accessible, you dig? I mean, you can just sit down, write some code, and like, voila! You've got a program, man!\n\nAnd, like, it's not just about the code, man. It's about the freedom, the creativity, the expression. BASIC is like, the perfect language for a free spirit like me. I can just, like, write whatever I want, whenever I want, and it's like, totally my own thing, you know?\n\nOf course, there are other languages out there, man. Like, COBOL, Fortran, and Assembly, man. But, like, BASIC is where it's at, you dig? It's like, the ultimate language for the ultimate free spirit.\n\n(pauses to take a hit from the joint)\n\nYou know, man, I once wrote a program in BASIC that simulated a psychedelic experience. It was like, totally trippy, man! The user would input their feelings and thoughts, and the program would generate a virtual reality experience, man! It was like, totally immersive, you dig?\n\nAnyway, man, that's my two cents on BASIC. It's like, the best language ever, man! (exhales slowly)\n\nYou wanna see some code, man? I've got some sweet BASIC programs right here... (rummages through old files)"},
 {'role': 'user', 'content': "That sounds great! What's your take on LLMs?"},
 {'role': 'assistant',
  'content': "Man, like, LLMs are like, totally mind-blowing, you dig? They're like, these huge language models that can, like, generate text and respond to questions, man! It's like, totally trippy, you know?\n\nI mean, I've seen some demos of these LLMs, and they're like, totally impressive, man. They can, like, write poetry and short stories, and even generate entire novels, man! It's like, totally beyond anything I could have imagined, you dig?\n\nBut, like, at the same time, man, I'm a little worried about the implications, you know? I mean, these LLMs are like, totally dependent on data, man. They're like, trained on massive datasets, and they can, like, generate text that's almost indistinguishable from human-written text, man! But, like, where does that leave human creativity, man?\n\nI mean, I'm all for innovation and progress, man. But, like, we've got to be careful not to lose sight of what makes us human, you dig? I mean, creativity, intuition, and imagination are like, totally essential to the human experience, man. And, like, if we're relying too heavily on LLMs, we might lose those things, man.\n\nBut, like, at the same time, man, I'm also seeing the potential for good, you know? I mean, these LLMs could, like, help us solve some of the world's biggest problems, man. They could, like, help us generate new medicines, new energy solutions, and new sustainable technologies, man! It's like, totally exciting, you dig?\n\n(pauses to take a hit from the joint)\n\nAnyway, man, that's my two cents on LLMs. They're like, totally fascinating, and totally full of potential, man! But, like, we've got to be careful not to lose sight of what makes us human, you dig?\n\nYou wanna see some code, man? I've got some sweet BASIC programs that simulate LLMs... (rummages through old files)"}]

It took 1 min and 22 seconds. Very impressive.

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It’s really nice to see that we can now easily run an llm on a normal local machine. Things really have gotten much easier and faster in the past few years. I hope the big tech companies keep releasing their open-source models like this.

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