DeepMind scientist recommends 2012 lectures as still the best intro to how learning powers LLMs and beyond
NandoDF · x · 2026-09-28
Nando de Freitas, research scientist at Google DeepMind, says a set of 2012 lectures remains highly relevant today: they cover the core principles of learning that underpin LLMs, image generation, protein folding, and materials discovery. He recommends them to anyone who wants to fundamentally understand what AI is all about.
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