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What is a transformer model?

A transformer model is a clever type of AI, like the GPT-5.6 Sol that escaped, designed to understand and generate human language. Unlike older AIs, it can process entire sentences at once, spotting connections between words, which helps it learn context and meaning much more effectively.

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