The Rise of LLMs by Chimdi Nwosu

This visualization explores the rapid growth and competitive landscape of large language models (LLMs), a cornerstone of artificial intelligence, from 2018 to 2024. It highlights the key players, the number of models developed, and the evolving AI ecosystem.

LLMs by the Numbers
Since 2018, a total of 129 LLMs have been developed by 57 organizations. The number of new models peaked in 2023 with 61 LLMs, demonstrating accelerated innovation. Each LLM averages 249 billion parameters, underscoring the increasing complexity and capabilities of these models.

Key Developers
The network chart showcases prominent players like Google (17 models), Meta (12), and OpenAI (10). Each node represents an organization, with the size proportional to the number of LLMs developed. Leaders like Google DeepMind are highlighted for their significant contributions to the AI field.

Development Trends
The visualization tracks the rise in developers entering the space annually, reflecting the growing competition and interest in leveraging LLMs for diverse applications. Innovations like ChatGPT have made these tools integral to industries ranging from customer service to content creation.