Convert Transformers to ONNX with Hugging Face Optimum

Hugging Face has released an update to its Optimum library that enables the conversion of Transformer models to the ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) format. This update includes support for various architectures such as BERT, GPT-2, and T5, allowing for optimized inference performance across different hardware platforms. This is significant for practitioners as it facilitates deployment of Transformer models in production environments, enhancing interoperability and potentially improving inference speed and efficiency.