Get to know A.I. Tools Like ChatGPT

It is hard to talk about innovation and technology lately without mentioning A.I. tools like ChatGPT. This landscape for 2023 has been marked as the year of significant advancements in artificial intelligence (A.I.), particularly in the realm of natural language processing (NLP). Among these advancements, ChatGPT stands out as a transformative force of how we now access information.

Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT represents a major leap forward in the development of language models, particularly for the ordinary user. It is built on the foundation of GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) technology, which has undergone several iterations to enhance its human-like text. With the release of ChatGPT 4.0 earlier this year, ChatGPT has reached new heights in its ability to understand human content.

In my brief research of this product, I learned it was initially created with the goal of creating a model that could predict the next word in a sentence. However, now it has evolved into a sophisticated tool capable of composing essays, solving complex problems, etc. 

ChatGPT has permeated all industries, but it has made a major impact in the education sector.  It has become a valuable tool for both students and professors for research, tutoring, and creation of educational content. However, according to a university professor I spoke with, it is also expediting discussions on ethics, copyright, and policy around the use of A.I.

As with any disruptive technology, there is always the potential for misuse.  The professor also shared with me that it is quickly gaining the label of “CheatGPT”.  I read where the AI researcher and developers are working at a rapid pace to try to add filters and various other options to restrict misuse.

The advancement in ChatGPT 4.0 is a great example of the massive potential and ongoing challenges for conversational A.I.  The ongoing balance between innovation and misuse will certainly shape the trajectory of A.I for years to come.  I love technology, but I have to admit that some of the recent technology “advances” reminds me of Skynet from the 90’s Terminator movies.