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Ep. 244: Thoughts on ChatGPT

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Unpacking ChatGPT: Mechanics and Limitations

This chapter explores the operational intricacies of chatbots like ChatGPT, breaking down key processes such as word guessing and relevance matching. It delves into the model's training mechanism, highlighting both its capabilities and limitations in generating coherent text through computational techniques. The discussion concludes with reflections on the potential societal impacts of AI language models while emphasizing their lack of true intelligence and adaptability.

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