Ever wondered what it takes to efficiently deploy large language models without breaking the bank? In this episode, Robert and Haley dissect the economics behind hosting open-source LLMs and explore whether established cloud providers like AWS or emerging platforms like Hugging Face Endpoints or BentoML provide the best bang for your buck. Inspired by Ida Silfverskiöld’s in-depth research, we unpack the costs, cold start times, and performance trade-offs of using CPU versus GPU, and on-demand versus serverless setups.
Key Highlights:
Whether you’re a tech pro or curious about AI's infrastructure, this episode offers a peek into the nuanced world of model hosting economics.