What is SLM?
Small Language Model
SLM (Small Language Model) is a compact model that runs with few resources.
Definition and Word Origin
It has few parameters, small architecture and efficiency focus. His general culture is narrow and he is quick in his duties. It runs on phones and laptops without internet.
How to Know and Use in Daily Life?
Mobile: On-device assistant.
Security: A job with no data.
Classification: Single duty lines.
Technical Depth and Architecture
Scale:
Dimension: 1-8 billion parameter bands.
Quantization: Reduced weight.
Fine adjustment: Adaptation to the task.
Local trial:
ollama run phiRule: In general questions, giant is sufficient, in specific matters, small is sufficient. It determines the balance of cost and speed.
Frequently Mixed Things
He is considered weak. Generally narrow, strong in duty. One is an encyclopedia, the other is a manual.
Use in Different Disciplines
Manual: Summary carried in the bag.
Torch: Targeted light.
scooter: Short distance vehicle.
Questions and answers
Less intelligent?
Generally narrow, skilled at the task. Size varies depending on the job.
Why small instead of giant?
For speed, cost and privacy. No data will be released, the bill will not be inflated.
Which one to start with?
At the local with one of the popular little ones. The need grows.
When is it not enough?
It requires a giant in broad knowledge and reasoning. Hybrid order is established.
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