Course Code: slmseeai
Duration: 21 hours
Prerequisites:
  • Solid understanding of deep learning concepts
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience with model optimization techniques

Audience

  • Machine learning engineers
  • AI researchers and practitioners
  • Environmental advocates within the tech industry
Overview:

Small Language Models (SLMs) are efficient alternatives to larger models, offering comparable performance with significantly reduced computational and energy requirements.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level machine learning engineers and AI researchers who wish to develop energy-efficient AI solutions with small language models that are both powerful and environmentally friendly.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the impact of AI on energy consumption and the environment.
  • Apply model compression and optimization techniques to reduce the size and energy usage of AI models.
  • Utilize energy-efficient hardware and software frameworks for AI deployment.
  • Implement best practices for sustainable AI development.
  • Advocate for and contribute to sustainable practices in the AI industry.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline:

Introduction to Energy-Efficient AI

  • The significance of sustainability in AI
  • Overview of energy consumption in machine learning
  • Case studies of energy-efficient AI implementations

Compact Model Architectures

  • Understanding model size and complexity
  • Techniques for designing small yet effective models
  • Comparing different model architectures for efficiency

Optimization and Compression Techniques

  • Model pruning and quantization
  • Knowledge distillation for smaller models
  • Efficient training methods to reduce energy usage

Hardware Considerations for AI

  • Selecting energy-efficient hardware for training and inference
  • The role of specialized processors like TPUs and FPGAs
  • Balancing performance and power consumption

Green Coding Practices

  • Writing energy-efficient code
  • Profiling and optimizing AI algorithms
  • Best practices for sustainable software development

Renewable Energy and AI

  • Integrating renewable energy sources in AI operations
  • Data center sustainability
  • The future of green AI infrastructure

Lifecycle Assessment of AI Systems

  • Measuring the carbon footprint of AI models
  • Strategies for reducing environmental impact throughout the AI lifecycle
  • Case studies on lifecycle assessment in AI

Policy and Regulation for Sustainable AI

  • Understanding global standards and regulations
  • The role of policy in promoting energy-efficient AI
  • Ethical considerations and societal impact

Project and Assessment

  • Developing a prototype using small language models in a chosen domain
  • Presentation of the energy-efficient AI system
  • Evaluation based on technical efficiency, innovation, and environmental contribution

Summary and Next Steps

Sites Published:

United Arab Emirates - Small Language Models (SLMs): Developing Energy-Efficient AI

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