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Autoregressive Model

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A type of model that predicts the next element in a sequence based on previous elements.

Detailed Definition

An autoregressive model is a statistical model that predicts future values in a sequence based on its own previous values. In the context of modern AI, autoregressive models are fundamental to many language models, including GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) series. These models generate text by predicting one token (word or subword) at a time, using the previously generated tokens as context. This approach allows for coherent, contextually relevant text generation. Autoregressive models have proven highly effective for various tasks including text completion, translation, summarization, and conversational AI. The sequential nature of generation means these models can maintain consistency and context over long passages, making them particularly valuable for applications requiring coherent, human-like text output.