MKLLM-7B: The journey of the first open-source LLM for the Macedonian language

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Start: 04.12.2024 @ 00:00

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Join us on Wednesday, 04.12.2024 for the last PyData Meetup of this year, the meet up will be held in Base42, a local hackerspace in Skopje.

Talk: MKLLM-7B - The journey of the first open-source LLM for the Macedonian language

Let’s talk about MKLLM-7B, the first open-source large language model for Macedonian, built right here at Base42. This project wasn’t just about creating a model—it was about giving the Macedonian tech community tools and resources to build on. We’ll dive into why we took on this challenge, how language models are trained, and the ups and downs of getting MKLLM-7B off the ground. If you’re into AI, open source, or just want to know what it takes to train a model for an underrepresented language, this is for you!

Speaker: Nikola Trajkov

Nikola Trajkov is an experienced Machine Learning Engineer. He currently leads the ML solutions team at Things Solver - a Belgrade based Data and ML company. Nikola has a strong background in developing and deploying custom ML models for clients in diverse industries. He is a certified AWS Solution Architect and is passionate about delivering practical, real-world solutions.

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