The Tech Behind AI Chat Tools (LLMs)

from AI Automation Alchemist · host Rey Ortega

ChatGPT isn’t thinking — it’s calculating probabilities.In this episode, I explain how Large Language Models actually work, in plain English.Most people use ChatGPT daily without understanding what it’s actually doing.In this episode of the AI Automation Alchemist podcast, I break down:What Large Language Models (LLMs) areHow neural networks work (simplified)What transformers actually doWhy context matters more than promptsWhy AI feels intelligent without “thinking”This is not hype, not marketing, and not theory — it’s a practical explanation for business owners and builders who want to use AI correctly.00:00 What this episode covers00:45 Why I used Notebook LM02:10 What a Large Language Model is03:15 Neural networks (simplified)04:40 Hidden nodes & parallel processing06:00 Transformers & context07:40 Why words mean different things09:00 Why AI feels intelligent10:15 The simplified explanation epiphanyResources & Links:Notebook LMGrata SoftwareDigital StrikeConnect with Rey Ortega:LinkedInX/Twitter#ChatGPT #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #AIExplained #Automation

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