Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 336: A Complete Guide to Tokens Inside of ChatGPT
Aug 14, 2024
Dive into the fascinating world of tokenization and its crucial role in AI interactions. Understand how tokens help large language models like ChatGPT interpret language and context. Discover the latest advancements in AI technologies from top companies. Learn about common misconceptions surrounding memory limits and how they affect your AI experience. Plus, don't miss the chance to engage for a chance to win a unique Q&A session with the hosts!
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Tokens: The Building Blocks of LLMs
- Large language models (LLMs) don't understand words directly.
- They break them into smaller units called tokens, assigning numerical values based on context.
Why LLMs Use Tokens
- Tokens enable LLMs to analyze context, handle various languages, and process information efficiently.
- This tokenization process reduces the computational load, enabling faster processing.
Tokenization and Context
- The word "strawberry" can have different token values depending on the surrounding words.
- OpenAI's tokenizer demonstrates how context influences tokenization, affecting meaning.