40-Minute Documentary: From Shannon to ChatGPT, the Complete History of LLMs
Imaginary-Can6136 · reddit · 2026-08-24
A 40-minute documentary tracing the history of LLMs, from Shannon's next-word prediction in 1948 to ChatGPT's release and impact. Covers key events: Google's response, Senate hearings, OpenAI board drama, Hollywood strikes, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, export controls, and more. Based on public records and interviews.
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