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#376 – Stephen Wolfram: ChatGPT and the Nature of Truth, Reality & Computation

Lex Fridman Podcast

CHAPTER

Unraveling ChatGPT's Mechanics

This chapter explores how ChatGPT operates by predicting the next word based on prompts, revealing the complex outputs that arise from simple algorithms. It discusses the parallels between neural networks and human thought, emphasizing the model's capabilities in natural language processing through numerical representation and the impact of feedback. The chapter examines both the potential societal implications of AI in politics and its constructive applications in personalized education.

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