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Stephen Wolfram Reflects on What Is ChatGPT Doing... And Why Does It Work?

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Neurons, Language, and AI: Connective Insights

This chapter explores the relationship between brain structure, neuron count, and language capabilities, delving into human and animal communication. It examines the operational nature of ChatGPT as a sophisticated guessing system rather than true intelligence, while drawing comparisons between artificial and human cognitive processes. The discussion also addresses the potential impact of AI on creativity and concerns regarding ethical practices in training language models.

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