What are large language models (LLMs)

Large language models, often referred to as LLMs, are advanced AI systems designed to understand and generate human language at a very high level. What sets them apart from smaller models is their scale. They are trained on enormous datasets and have billions of parameters, which are the internal settings that the model adjusts during training. At AEHEA, we use LLMs when our goal is to create AI that can hold conversations, generate complex content, or support intelligent workflows across a wide range of topics.

These models are built on deep learning architectures, usually transformer networks, which allow them to process and relate information across long passages of text. An LLM doesn’t just look at one sentence at a time. It considers context, tone, and structure across paragraphs, giving it the ability to generate responses that are more coherent and relevant. This makes them ideal for tasks like summarizing documents, answering questions, translating languages, and drafting original content.

Because LLMs are trained on a wide variety of sources, they have a general awareness of how people speak and write in different settings. They learn grammar, logic, and even some degree of nuance. However, they do not possess real understanding. What they generate is based on probability, not comprehension. They can mimic expertise, but they can also make factual mistakes if the data they rely on is outdated, incomplete, or biased. This is why oversight and quality control are essential when using them in business or public-facing applications.

At AEHEA, we integrate LLMs into projects that require flexible, intelligent interaction. Whether it’s building a chatbot that can answer detailed questions or automating reports that would take hours to write by hand, LLMs help us deliver solutions that are scalable and user friendly. But we also guide our clients through their limitations, ensuring that these powerful tools are used responsibly and that human oversight remains part of the equation.