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transformer

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Official ISTQB Definition

A neural network architecture that excels in language tasks by processing the context of extensive text sequences and learning how tokens relate to each other.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

The neural network architecture behind modern LLMs - what makes ChatGPT and Claude possible.

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Look Closer

The breakthrough AI design that processes text by paying 'attention' to relevant parts.

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The Bottom Line

The technical foundation of generative AI that enables understanding context and generating coherent text.

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