A Comprehensive History of Large Language Models

s_scardapane · x · 2026-07-15

A deep dive titled 《A History of Large Language Models》 by Gregory Gundersen, tracing the evolution of language models from the n-gram era to modern LLMs through key papers.

Rather than focusing on a single model, the article connects the core ideas, methodological shifts, and technological advancements across different stages into a clear historical timeline. It serves as an excellent primer for understanding the developmental trajectory of LLMs.

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