Large language models do not read text exactly like humans. Before an LLM can process a sentence, the text is broken into smaller units called tokens.

This process is known as tokenization. It is one of the first steps that allows an LLM to convert human language into a format …

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 …