Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 101: How To Give ChatGPT Internet Access and Why It Needs It
Sep 14, 2023
Connecting ChatGPT to the internet is essential for maximizing its potential. The hosts delve into the common misconceptions users have about its functionality without internet access. They discuss the role of plugins and provide examples of how ChatGPT can outperform other AI models like Bing Chat and Google Bard when online. The conversation also touches on the significant investments by major consulting firms in AI technology and the ongoing regulatory discussions aimed at ensuring effective governance in the AI landscape.
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ChatGPT Internet Access
- Give ChatGPT internet access via plugins for accurate, up-to-date information.
- Avoid default mode; prioritize internet-connected plugins for optimal performance.
ChatGPT's Knowledge Cutoff
- ChatGPT's training data has a cutoff, making internet access crucial for current information.
- Relying solely on its internal knowledge leads to outdated or hallucinatory outputs.
ChatGPT Plugin Functions
- Internet-connected ChatGPT plugins have four main functions: reading links, querying the web, reading PDFs, and summarizing YouTube videos.
- No single plugin does all four, but many cover three, so choose wisely.