The Basics of ChatGPT

from Learn It from a Layman · host learnitfromalayman

We're joined by Brown University student Kosta Karathanasopoulos to discuss the basics of ChatGPT. What actually is ChatGPT? What is an LLM? What are temperature, Top-K, and Top-P? What is prompt engineering and how can the layman use it? What surprising things can you do with ChatGPT? What do some people report life-changing positives with ChatGPT and others call it overhyped? What unique dangers does using AI tools like ChatGPT present?

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