What is ChatGPT?
Answer
ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot trained on a Large Language Model (LLM). These models are trained to predict text based on the probability of words occurring in a sequence. Models are trained on large sets of data, not facts.
- More on AI from Encyclopedia of 20th Century Technology.
- More on LLMs from NVIDIA
Note that a variety of AI chatbot models exist, each tailored to particular applications and contexts.
AI Chatbots may hallucinate. It is important to know how to evaluate information you find online, either from websites or chatbots. The Evaluating Information guide has tips to help you navigate the internet.