Using Open Source LLMs to implement an offline Assistive Guide [ + insights on how Open Source Solutions can be more user friendly for the General Public]

Nevin Daniel (~nevin5)


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Description:

We are entering the dawn of Generative AI, and data is the most valuable resource in the current scenario.

It would be wonderful to make use of Open Source Generative AI Technologies to power solutions that can enhance productivity in various domains, be it for business, educational or personal usage. In the current Data Economy, having solutions that deliver nearly as good an accuracy custom AI while being in control of your data is critical.

I would like to capture your interest with the demonstration of existing open-source models to develop your personal offline Comprehension Expert, as well as showcasing functionalities to make them appeal to a wider audience segment. These enhancements suggestion are made after conversations with a wide audience and understanding their requirements and possible solutions

As it is entirely open source, anyone can make their own improvements as well as tinker with the local copy to their heart's content, and the process helps to improve awareness and skill in the domain.


Talk Flow

  • General Overview of the situation, the requirements and possible solutions
  • A demonstration of the existing solution and capabilities
  • What does the general public feel
  • Addition of functionalities to enhance user experience
  • Interesting Capabilities & Enhancements
  • Future of such technologies

Prerequisites:

Essential

  • An innate curiosity about technologies and a tinkering mindset
  • Basic Python Programming skills

Nice to Have

  • A bit of knowledge in the generative AI domain
  • Exploring Generative AI solutions

Icing on the cake

  • Tinker with Open Source LLMs

Video URL:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AejgVn_7QHUs9EwC7p_UqXc4Wux_sh1u

Speaker Info:

Nevin Koshy Daniel is a passionate Python enthusiast, who has been exploring the realm of Generative AI for almost 2 years. Fascinated by the advancements in the domain, he is passionate about the ways the techniques can be applied. At present, he is working as a Community Manager at Ekinops.

He was part of the IEEE CS Kerala Section team, and has a history of hosting and volunteering for various causes. He was active in a host of student societies and have had podium finishes in various eminent hackathons.

Section: Culture and Society
Type: Talks
Target Audience: Intermediate
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