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Apr 9, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

The Origin of Large Language Models: A Historical Investigation of ULMFiT and Early LLMs

This article examines the historical roots of large language models, highlighting Jeremy Howard’s ULMFiT as a pioneering work, its influence on GPT‑1, and subsequent debates about which model truly qualifies as the first true LLM, supported by citations and expert commentary.