How LLMs Actually Generate Text

Posted on Sat 29 August 2026 in GenAI • Tagged with LLM, LargeLanguageModels, GenAI, MachineLearning, Transformers, NeuralNetworks, Tokenization, Embeddings, SelfAttention, NextTokenPrediction, PromptEngineering, ArtificialIntelligence

Introduction

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, Claude, and Gemini can write essays, answer questions, and even generate code. But how do they actually produce text? The process is surprisingly simple at its core, even though the models themselves are massive and complex. This post breaks it down in plain …


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