Hugging Face customer success story - Writer

Course Overview

What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course? This course will provide participants with an understanding of the journey of Writer from a Hugging Face user to a customer and open source model contributor. Participants will learn about the motivations behind the creation of Writer, the biggest misconceptions in Generative AI, the value of the Hugging Face Expert Acceleration Program service, and how Writer is approaching production on CPU and GPU to serve LLMs at scale. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of efficiency and using CPUs for production. How does this course contribute to professional growth? This course makes a significant contribution to professional growth by offering a real-world example of a successful journey from being a Hugging Face user to a contributor of open-source models. Through a conversation between Jeff Boudier and Waseem Alshikh, Co-founder and CTO of Writer, participants gain valuable insights into the practical aspects of generative AI. They learn about Writer's inception, the common misconceptions in Generative AI, and the motivations behind contributing to open source models. This firsthand account provides professionals with a deeper understanding of the industry's dynamics and the importance of collaborative contributions. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the value of the Hugging Face Expert Acceleration Program for Writer, shedding light on the role of such programs in professional growth. Moreover, participants explore how Writer approaches production on both CPU and GPU for serving Large Language Models (LLMs) at scale, gaining insights into efficient production practices.