A Large Language Model (LLM) is an artificial intelligence system trained on very large amounts of text to understand and generate human-like language. It learns patterns in language by analyzing how words and phrases relate to one another. When given a prompt, it predicts suitable sequences of words based on patterns learned during training. LLMs can perform tasks such as answering questions, summarizing information, translating text, generating content, and assisting with coding.
For example, a customer-service team can use an LLM to draft responses to common customer questions. This can save time while maintaining consistent communication. LLMs are widely used in chatbots, virtual assistants, content creation, document analysis, software development, research, and language translation, helping professionals work with information more efficiently.