Today, I decided to create this website not only to create a memory capstone for myself, but also to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). I’m interested in ML/AI because they appear to be prominent topics in today’s time: GPT-5, the AI race, META poaching other employees, and NVDA (32%+ YTD) powering it all. This kind of work excites me, but I understand that it will take a significant effort to even grasp the core concepts of AI/ML – from understanding how artificial/convolutional neural networks (ANNs/CNNs) function to knowing the delicacies of how large language models (LLMs) work.
However, I am feeling different today: a little bit more bold. From reading Paul Graham’s essay "How to Do Great Work," I realize that this is the perfect time to challenge myself, because I have the "advantages of a youth". My interest in this field may fade away someday, and while that may seem like time in vain for myself, I see myself learning more than I can expect. That being said, this is the beginning of my journey into AI/ML, and I’m committed to documenting each step along the way. For a quick sneak peek, my first project will be building a neural network from scratch in Python. (As a side note, before beginning the ANN, I ended up writing a poem —"Glass & Acrylic"— using a Python script I developed called invert-line.)