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I really like the distinction between "prediction" and "generation" here. Thank you for putting that into words so clearly.
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The generation is done by... prediction. It is making a guess based on weights (statistical likelihood) plus a pinch of wobbliness.

It's worth reflecting on the original domain jargon for selecting the next token: completion.




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