Study, Study, and Study Again!

“Study, Study, and Study Again!” (c) V.I. Lenin Why bother? So here’s the task: build an AI assistant that uses an SLM (Small Language Model) to extract personalized information about the user. Why SLM? Well, privacy — data doesn’t leave the device, plus cost savings. We don’t need the details here — the point is to figure out whether this is even feasible with acceptable quality, what thorns await us, and what to do about it. Let’s go! ...

March 22, 2026 · 10 min · Anton Chirikalov

Introduction to Neural Networks

Neural Networks for Beginners - a simple and accessible introduction to the amazing world of artificial intelligence. We’ll start by explaining the basic principles of how neural networks work, using clear analogies and visual examples. Then we’ll move on to practical aspects - how to create, train, and use neural networks to solve real problems. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of what neural networks are and how they work. ...

February 8, 2025 · 15 min · Anton Chirikalov