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    Local LLMs explained: a practical look at testing

    A practical understanding of Local LLMs starts with knowing what the system does well, where it is unreliable, and how to validate the result. One important area is testing. Define what a good result looks like before changing tools or settings, then test one variable at a time so you can tell...
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    Key things to know about AI Phones and common mistakes

    A useful way to understand AI Phones is to separate the goal, the input, the model or tool, and the way the output is evaluated. One important area is common mistakes. Define what a good result looks like before changing tools or settings, then test one variable at a time so you can tell what...