How Foundation Models Evolved: A PhD Journey Through AI's Breakthrough Era
The Stanford PhD who built DSPy thought he was just creating better prompts—until he realized he'd accidentally invented a new paradigm that makes LLMs actually programmable.
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How Foundation Models Evolved: A PhD Journey Through AI's Breakthrough Era
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The Stanford PhD who built DSPy thought he was just creating better prompts—until he realized he'd accidentally invented a new paradigm that makes LLMs actually programmable.
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