Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Large language models, deep peace, and the meaning crisis (with Jim Rutt)
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May 31, 2023 Jim Rutt, host of the Jim Rutt Show and a tech executive, dives into the intricacies of large language models (LLMs) and their impact on creativity and society. He discusses the evolution of LLMs, addressing concerns about AI hallucinations and the risks of misinformation. Rutt also explores the concept of 'deep peace' and the ongoing 'meaning crisis,' suggesting a shift towards more meaningful decision-making. The conversation highlights the potential transformation of business models and the collaboration between humans and AI in the creative process.
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How LLMs Work
- Large language models (LLMs) predict words based on correlations in a large text corpus.
- LLMs' abilities improve drastically with increased corpus and parameter size.
Hallucinations
- Jim Rutt uses LLM-generated biographies of himself to test their accuracy.
- He finds that they often hallucinate plausible but false details, like prominent podcast guests.
LLMs' Significance
- LLMs are a bigger innovation than the internet or smartphones, comparable to the advent of PCs.
- They are fundamentally different, moving into thought and creativity by enabling natural language interaction.