AI Models Intermediate
base model
A pre-trained model that can serve as the starting point for fine-tuning to address specific tasks or applications.
Plain English Explanation
A pre-trained model that can serve as the starting point for fine-tuning to address specific tasks or applications. See also pre-trained model and foundation model.
How is it used?
Practitioners refer to base model when building, training, or evaluating machine learning systems. It appears in research papers, product documentation, and technical discussions about AI capabilities and limitations.