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Sholto Douglas & Trenton Bricken - How to Build & Understand GPT-7's Mind

Mar 28, 2024
Join AI researchers Sholto Douglas, known for his contributions to large language models, and Trenton Bricken from Anthropic, as they dive deep into the mind of GPT-7. They discuss how long context links can enhance AI's capabilities and explore the complexities of memory, reasoning, and the nature of intelligence in both humans and machines. The pair also tackles the challenges of AI alignment, potential superintelligence, and the importance of interpretability, all while sharing personal journeys through the quickly evolving landscape of AI.
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Quick takeaways

  • Training models on specific tasks enhances reasoning abilities beyond text prediction.
  • Leveraging context improves model intelligence without massive increases in scale.

Deep dives

Accelerating Model Intelligence with Long Context Links

Using context links significantly enhances model intelligence as demonstrated by improvements in prediction accuracy. The capability to provide a vast amount of context about a codebase allows models to make substantial advancements without the need for extensive increases in model scale. By leveraging context, models can potentially outperform human experts in certain tasks over limited training periods.

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