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Scaling Laws

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Quick Definition

Empirical relationships showing how AI capabilities improve predictably with increased compute, data, or parameters.

Scaling laws help predict model performance and guide resource allocation in AI development.

Key Findings

  • Loss decreases predictably with scale
  • Different capabilities emerge at different scales
  • Compute-optimal training ratios exist

Implications

  • Larger models generally better
  • But diminishing returns
  • Efficiency innovations valuable
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