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How Close to Agents Are GPTs?

Nov 12, 2023

11:33

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The podcast discusses the role of GPTs in the AI space, their potential as future AI agents, and the current lack of technology for implementing agents effectively. It dives into the concept of GPTs as autonomous agents and explores their potential, limitations, and use in various fields. The podcast also explores the risks and benefits of using AI chat agents, including concerns about security and autonomy, and the current and future applications of GPTs for work and personal use.

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GPTs are powerful tools for automating tasks and processes, allowing structured prompts to be easily created and shared.

Custom GPTs have the potential to democratize access to valuable use cases, benefiting a broader audience by leveraging the expertise of a select few.

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GPTs as Mediators in Chat Interactions

GPTs, or custom GPTs as OpenAI calls them, are anticipated to become the primary means of interacting with chat GPT in the near future. This shift from apps to workflows is viewed as a significant progression, with GPTs being the best manifestation of this change. Although GPTs are not yet fully autonomous agents, they serve as powerful tools for automating tasks and processes. They allow structured prompts to be easily created and shared, offering a potential solution for various AI use cases and enabling AIs to act as agents by connecting them to different products and services.

The Risks and Benefits of Autonomous Agents and GPTs

01:21

Exploring the Role of GPTs in the AI Space

01:54

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Power and Potential of GPTs as Autonomous Agents

6min

Risks and Benefits of AI Chat Agents

4min

A reading of Ethan Mollick's "Almost an Agent: What GPTs Can Do" https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/almost-an-agent-what-gpts-can-do ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIBreakdown Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown Learn more: http://breakdown.network/

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