Tag: self-supervised learning

Toolformer: How LLMs Learn to Use External Tools via Self-Supervision 12 April 2026

Toolformer: How LLMs Learn to Use External Tools via Self-Supervision

Learn how Toolformer teaches LLMs to use external APIs via self-supervision, overcoming math and fact errors without massive human datasets.

Susannah Greenwood 10 Comments
Self-Supervised Learning in NLP: How Large Language Models Learn Without Labels 20 February 2026

Self-Supervised Learning in NLP: How Large Language Models Learn Without Labels

Self-supervised learning lets AI models learn language by predicting missing words in text - no human labels needed. This technique powers GPT, BERT, and all modern large language models.

Susannah Greenwood 8 Comments