The unlock for LLMs vs deep learning is they're general purpose.

· Bits and Bobs 4/21/25
  • The unlock for LLMs vs deep learning is they're general purpose.
    • Deep learning techniques of the mid 2010's relied on supervised learning.
      • They could do impressive feats… but only on tasks they were specifically designed for.
    • LLMs can do a good enough job at a shocking breadth of tasks.
    • That's what makes them a disruptive, general purpose technology on par with electricity or the internet.

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