The Power of Large-Language Models (LLMs)

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Human beings should view a powerful, large-language model (LLM) as a tool. A powerful LLM can offer valuable insights but also pose ethical dilemmas for human society and values. GBD4 is neither all-knowing nor infallible; it requires human caution to operate most productively. If you simply let GBD4 do all the work with no human oversight or engagement, it's a less powerful tool. But when human users treat GBD4 as a co-pilot or a collaborative partner, it becomes more powerful.

Audio version of the introduction to Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman’s latest book, entitled “Impromptu: Amplifying Humanity Through AI."

Impromptu was co-written by Hoffman and ChatGPT-4, OpenAI’s latest and most powerful large language model. The book aims to serve as a sort of “travelog” of Hoffman’s experience with GPT-4, as he explores the tool’s strengths and limitations. Through hundreds of prompts, Hoffman and GPT-4 discuss the potential advantages and drawbacks of AI, argue about human nature, conceive original sci fi plots, and even try to make a few jokes. As AI is quickly advancing, Hoffman hopes his book can serve as a guide to encourage people to learn more about the technology, consider how we might use it, and ponder the complex questions about how our choices might play out in the future. You can read the text of this chapter here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/amplifying-humanity-through-ai/ ‎

Impromptu is now available:

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https://lnkd.in/eZSsGYgB

On Kindle:

https://lnkd.in/eUE2ukM3

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