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# What is a Word Vector

Before delving into the complex details of Large Language Models, it's essential to grasp the basic elements: Word Vectors. Picture language as existing within a multi-dimensional expanse; every single word occupies a distinct position in that continuum. Word vectors essentially translate words into a numerical framework, thus rendering text understandable to LLMs.

In the linked video, Anup Surendran sets the stage for comprehending LLMs by addressing fundamental inquiries: 

* What is the meaning of LLMs? 
* Could you define Word Vectors?

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