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Foundation Model
A foundation model is a large AI model trained on broad datasets that can be adapted for many different applications.
Overview
Foundation models serve as the base layer for many modern AI systems.
They learn general knowledge and capabilities before being customized for specific tasks.
Why It Matters
Foundation models dramatically reduce the time and cost required to build advanced AI applications.
Real-World Example
Many AI chatbots are built upon foundation models trained on large collections of text.
Related Concepts
- Generative AI
- Transfer Learning
- Fine-Tuning
- Large Language Model
- Multimodal AI