I were 17, I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch
Tech entrepreneur Paul Graham advises 17-year-olds to focus on mastering the fundamentals of building LLMs rather than starting a company. He suggests that deep technical knowledge is a more valuable foundation for future innovation than early-stage startup attempts.
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Provides a strategic perspective on career development and skill acquisition in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Paul Graham on X: "Someone asked what I'd do if I were 17. I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch, and then train ones as powerful as I could with whatever hardware I could get access to." / X
Paul Graham on X: "Someone asked what I'd do if I were 17. I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch, and then train ones as powerful as I could with whatever hardware I could get access to."
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