Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have revolutionized AI applications, offering unprecedented potential for complex real-world scenarios. However, fully harnessing this potential comes with unique challenges such as model brittleness and the need for consistent, accurate outputs. These hurdles become more pronounced when developing production-grade applications that utilize LLMs as a software abstraction layer.
In this talk, we will tackle these challenges head-on. We introduce Guardrails AI, an open-source platform designed to mitigate risks and enhance the safety and efficiency of LLMs. We will delve into specific techniques and advanced control mechanisms that enable developers to optimize model performance effectively. Furthermore, we will explore how implementing these safeguards can significantly improve the development process of LLMs, ultimately leading to safer, more reliable, and robust real-world AI applications.
Speaker
Shreya Rajpal
Founder @Guardrails AI, Experienced ML Practitioner with a Decade of Experience in ML Research, Applications and Infrastructure
Shreya Rajpal is the creator and maintainer of Guardrails AI, an open source platform developed to ensure increased safety, reliability, and robustness of large language models in real-world applications. Her expertise spans a decade in the field of machine learning and AI. Most recently, she was the founding engineer at Predibase, where she led the ML infrastructure team. In earlier roles, she was part of the cross-functional ML team within Apple's Special Projects Group and developed computer vision models for autonomous driving perception systems at Drive.ai.