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The Academics That Think ChatGPT Is BS

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Language Learning Structures and ChatGPT Capabilities

Exploring the role of structures in language learning, the chapter debates the effectiveness of copying versus memorization, referencing Noam Chomsky's critique of behaviorism. The speakers examine ChatGPT's language learning abilities in comparison to human children, shedding light on its need for substantial data. They analyze the concept of ChatGPT's functionality, critiquing the use of terms like 'hallucination' and discuss the potential dangers of overhyping AI systems.

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