Open-source AI Models
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Open-source AI Models
This course is part of AI Engineering Specialization
Instructor: Per Harald Borgen
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Grasp Open-source vs Closed-source Paradigms
Understand HuggingFace.js for Practical AI Implementation
Navigate and Utilize AI Resources
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Upon completing this course, learners will understand the distinctions between open-source and closed-source frameworks and their impact on development. The course offers hands-on experience with HuggingFace.js, enabling learners to perform inference tasks and apply AI solutions in real scenarios.
Participants will gain the skills to implement text-to-speech and image transformations using HuggingFace's libraries. The focus on the HuggingFace.js interface provides direct access to leading open-source AI tools, standing out in its practical approach. A key section is on navigating the HuggingFace.js Hub, where learners discover how to access free models, essential for cost-effective AI deployment. The course culminates with insights into AIβs future in browser-based applications, preparing learners for the next wave of AI integration. What distinguishes this course is its blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, equipping learners to effectively utilize AI models in their projects. It's ideal for those aiming to pioneer in open-source AI application development.
This module teaches the importance and utility of open-source AI models. It offers hands-on experience in AI tasks like text-to-speech, text-generation and image processing. It also gives you an introduction to HuggingFace, and how you can use the platform to easily use open AI models.
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1 assignment7 plugins
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Open-source AI Models Graded Quizβ’30 minutes
7 pluginsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Welcome to interactive lessons!β’1 minute
- Open source vs closed sourceβ’5 minutes
- Intro To HuggingFace.js Inferenceβ’8 minutes
- Text To Speech With HuggingFace.js Inferenceβ’3 minutes
- Transforming Images with HuggingFace.js Inference β’5 minutes
- AI Models In The Browser With Transformers.jsβ’7 minutes
- Recapβ’1 minute
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