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LLMs break the internet (Interview)

Apr 7, 2023

Join Simon Willison, an independent software developer and open-source contributor, as he dives into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs). He explores their transformative impact, comparing them to past innovations that 'broke the internet.' The discussion covers advancements in AI technologies like GitHub Copilot X, user support automation, and ethical considerations around AI personalities. Willison balances excitement with caution, emphasizing the importance of navigating the evolving landscape of AI responsibly.

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Simon Willison

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The Rise of Asset-Based Game Development

00:52

The Impact of Chatbots on the Technology Industry

00:50

Training a Language Model on Documentation and Cheap Tricks for Answering Questions

01:11

The development of GPT-4 and its anticipated improvements

01:27

Intro

5min

AI Advancements: Hype vs. Reality

24min

Navigating the Exciting Yet Uncertain Future of AI Development

2min

Advancements and API Governance

7min

Navigating the Landscape of LLM Plugins and Security Challenges

2min

Navigating Prompt Injection and LLMs

25min

Ethics and Creativity in AI Personalities

4min

Revolutionizing User Support with AI

30min

Navigating the Excitement and Fear of AI's Evolution

3min

This week we’re talking about LLMs with Simon Willison. We can not avoid this topic. Last time it was Stable Diffusion breaking the internet. This time it’s LLMs breaking the internet. Large Language Models, ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, Bing, GitHub Copilot X, Cody…we cover it all.

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Featuring:

Simon Willison – Website, GitHub, X
Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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For the fiscal year 2021, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) reported revenues of $182.5 billion, and the revenue breakdown was as follows:

Advertising: $147.5 billion
Google Cloud: $14.9 billion
Google Play and other sources: $25.1 billion

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