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A Large Language Model (LLM) is a type of AI model that processes and generates human-like text based on the data it has been trained on. It uses mechanisms like self-attention to understand context and generate responses that are contextually relevant.

LLMs offer several advantages including handling multiple tasks with a single model, reducing barriers to AI implementation, and providing quick setup and iteration for AI applications. They are also capable of improving performance and productivity compared to traditional machine learning techniques.

LLMs can be fine-tuned by training them on a specific dataset tailored to the desired output. This process involves preparing and uploading training data, creating a fine-tune model through an API, and then using this model to generate more specific responses.

Common use cases for LLMs include chatbots, content generation, language translation, sentiment analysis, and more. They are particularly useful for applications that require understanding and generating human-like text.

Limitations of LLMs include context window size constraints, potential for generating incorrect or biased information (hallucinations), high computational costs, and lack of transparency in data training and processing.

Handling large documents with LLMs can be managed through techniques like document chunking, summarization to reduce input size, and retrieval-augmented generation, which involves using external retrieval systems to fetch relevant document snippets during the generation process.