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Zero-Shot Learning
The ability of a model to correctly perform tasks it has not explicitly been trained to do, demonstrating generalization.
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Word Embedding
A technique in NLP where words are represented as vectors in a high-dimensional space, capturing semantic similarity.
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Vector Representation
The encoding of words or phrases as numerical vectors, enabling mathematical operations and comparisons by AI models.
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Variation
Different expressions or phrasings that convey the same intent or meaning, important in understanding natural language variability.
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Validation
The process of evaluating a model's performance with a separate portion of the data not used in training, to gauge its accuracy.
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Upstream Sampling
A technique in generative AI where multiple outputs are generated and the best one is selected based on certain criteria.
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Transfer Learning
Leveraging knowledge gained while solving one problem to solve a different but related problem in machine learning.
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Training
The process of teaching a machine learning model to make predictions or decisions, typically by exposing it to a large dataset.
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Topic Modeling
A statistical model to discover abstract topics within a collection of documents, aiding in content organization and discovery.
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Text Classification
The task of assigning predefined categories to text, used in applications like spam detection and sentiment analysis.
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System Prompt
Internal cues or instructions that guide the behavior of an AI model, influencing how it processes and responds to input.
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Supervised Fine-Tuning
The process of refining a model's performance on specific tasks by training it further with labeled data.
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Sequence Generation
The process where AI models produce a sequence of items, such as words in text generation, based on learned patterns.
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Semantic Similarity
The measure of how much two pieces of text are related in terms of meaning, used in various NLP tasks.
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Semantic Annotation
The process of adding semantic metadata to content, making it easier for AI to understand and process information.
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Self-Attention
A mechanism that allows models to weigh the importance of different parts of the input data relative to each other.
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Scaling Laws
Observations that as AI models increase in size, their performance improves according to predictable patterns.
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Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
Combining retrieval of relevant information with generative models to produce informed responses.
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Response Quality
An evaluation of how well an AI system's responses meet the criteria of relevance, coherence, and accuracy.
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Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)
Training approach where models are refined based on feedback from human evaluators.
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Regularization
Techniques used to prevent overfitting by penalizing complex models during the training process.
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Query
A request for information or action made to a database, search engine, or AI model.
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Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO)
A reinforcement learning algorithm that balances exploration and exploitation in policy learning.
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Prompt Injection
A technique used to influence or manipulate the behavior of AI systems through specially crafted inputs.
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Prompt Engineering
The art of crafting prompts to effectively communicate with and elicit desired responses from AI models.
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Prompt
A text input given to an AI model, designed to elicit a specific type of response or output.
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Pre-training in AI
The initial training phase where a model learns from a large, general dataset before task-specific training.
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Part-of-Speech Tagging (POS)
The process of marking up a word in a text as corresponding to a particular part of speech.
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Overuse Penalty
A technique to discourage repetitive or overly similar responses in generative AI models.
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Online Learning
A model training approach where the model updates continuously as new data arrives.
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One-Shot Learning
The ability of a model to learn information from a single example or a few examples.
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One-Shot / Few-Shot
Learning techniques where the model learns from one or a few examples, respectively.
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Offline Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Learning optimal actions from a fixed dataset without further interaction with the environment.
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Named Entity Recognition (NER)
The process of identifying and classifying key information (entities) in text into predefined categories.
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Multitask Learning
Training an AI model on multiple tasks simultaneously, leveraging commonalities across tasks.
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Masked Language Modeling
A training technique where some words in the input are hidden, and the model predicts them.
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Markov Decision Process
A mathematical framework for modeling decision-making in situations with random outcomes.
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Low Rank Adaption (LoRA)
A technique for fine-tuning large models in a memory and computationally efficient manner.
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Linguistic Annotation
The process of adding metadata regarding linguistic information to text, aiding in its analysis.
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Knowledge Representation
The method by which AI systems model, store, and retrieve knowledge to solve complex tasks.
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Joint Probability
The probability of two events happening at the same time in a probabilistic model.
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Information Extraction
The process of automatically extracting structured information from unstructured text data.
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Inference
The phase where a trained model is used to make predictions or decisions based on new, unseen data.
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Heuristics
Problem-solving approaches that use practical methods or various shortcuts to produce solutions.
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Hallucination
When AI generates information that is not grounded in reality, often due to training data issues.
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Greedy Algorithms
Optimization algorithms that make the locally optimal choice at each step to find a global optimum.
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Generation
The process of producing new content, such as text or images, based on learned patterns and data.
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Forward Chaining
A logical reasoning method that starts with known facts and applies rules to reach new conclusions.
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Fine Tuning
The process of adjusting a pre-trained model to perform well on a specific task or dataset.
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Fine-Grained Control
The capability to precisely adjust the output or behavior of an AI model based on specific criteria.
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Few-Shot Learning
The ability of a model to learn and generalize from a very small number of examples.
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Feature Extraction
Identifying and isolating useful information from data to improve model training and performance.
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Extractive Summarization
Creating summaries by extracting key sentences or fragments directly from the source text.
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Evaluation Metrics
Quantitative measures used to assess the performance and effectiveness of AI models.
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Entity Extraction
Identifying and classifying named entities in text into predefined categories.
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Entity Annotation
The process of labeling text with information about entities, enhancing data structure.
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Distributed Training
A method where AI model training is spread across multiple computers or servers.
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Dependency Parsing
Analyzing the grammatical structure of a sentence to understand relationships between words.
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Decoding Rules
Guidelines that dictate how a language model translates its internal representations to output.
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Data Mining
The practice of examining large databases to generate new information and find hidden patterns.
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Data Augmentation
A technique for increasing the amount of training data by adding slightly modified copies.
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Coreference Resolution
The task in NLP of determining which words refer to the same entity in a text.
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Completion
The output produced by AI in response to a given input or prompt, completing the thought process.
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Chain-of-Thought
A prompting strategy that encourages AI to break down complex problems into manageable steps.
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Beam Search
A search algorithm that efficiently finds the most likely sequences of outcomes in models.
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Bandit Optimization
A strategy for balancing the exploration of new choices and the exploitation of known rewards.
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Backward Chaining
A reasoning method that starts with the end goal and works backward to determine the solution path.
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Backpropagation
A method used in training artificial neural networks, adjusting weights based on error rates.
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Autoregression
A statistical model that predicts future behavior based on past outcomes in time series data.
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Attention Mechanism
In AI, a technique that helps models focus on relevant parts of the input data, improving relevance.
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Attention
A mechanism in AI that allows models to weigh the importance of different pieces of information.
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Alignment
The process of ensuring AI behaviors and outputs adhere to human ethical standards and intentions.
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Adversarial Training
Improves AI robustness by training with deliberately challenging inputs to enhance model accuracy.