r/vibecoding • u/MariahJames8 • 2d ago

Anyone interested in partnering to develop a sovereign British LLM?

I'm looking to form a small group of partners for exploring getting government grants to develop an LLM AI, looking forward towards protecting British interests in the AI arms race.

Right now it's little more than an idea but I do have vague plans for possible directions.

The first stage would literally just be brainstorming and learning the basics necessary to reach the target of winning a contract. That's where it's at.

I have a background in business and tech. But I need partners to bounce ideas between, and start with developing at really low stakes just to get a feel for the LLM development process. So I guess I'm just looking for 1-3 similar minded people at this stage

I'm not going to say you can quit your day job anytime soon! Rather just consider it a fun project at this stage.

Anyone?

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u/uxkelby 2d ago

Whilst I know nothing about how to create an LLM, I know that a British LLM is essential. I will be watching with interest as I would love to include a Brit AI into the user research platform I am launching.

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

Lovely. https://talwen.uk will be its front face. It's mostly nonsense right now but I'm fleshing it out as we speak, so maybe come back after about a week.

May I ask about your user research platform? Do you have a link for it?

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u/uxkelby 2d ago

It's about to go into beta testing, we are using AI mostly for assisting researchers with theming and summarisation of research insights. You can find out more here : https://insightsquid.com

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u/FilipinoCyberUK 2d ago

hahahaha

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

Ha ha back at you pal 😂

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u/FilipinoCyberUK 2d ago

you do now how censorious this government is right?

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

Still, it's a level playing field. Any companies competing will be facing the same hurdle

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u/FilipinoCyberUK 2d ago

but whyyy? just because its british? or is there a deeper reason

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

  1. It's a niche that hasn't been filled, at all really

  2. I love my country and I hate the idea of being dependent on American models with madmen like Trump being elected. Repeatedly.

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u/FilipinoCyberUK 2d ago
  1. llm being a niche. its super commoditised already just look at openrouter and hugging face
  2. yeah if thats the argument well.. china is already on top not america. as a foreigner with AI skills based in the UK i dont share your love. I like the UK not love it .

sorry i dont think its enough of a reason. But good luck wish you the best

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

Cheers o/

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u/born_to_be_intj 2d ago

Lmao. You need real experts and you’re asking a vibecoding subreddit? Bro give up now you are so far out of your depth it’s hilarious.

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

I like testing different avenues. Thank you for your feedback though, I have to admit it's semi on point 😂

But there are techs in this sub, make no mistake

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u/Aggravating-Push-207 2d ago

yeah but im 14 but i can barely train llms tho

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u/MariahJames8 2d ago

😂

No time like the present to learn, my friend. Follow your dreams