You’ve probably heard the name ChatGPT thrown around a lot in the last few months. But if you’re not familiar, allow us to introduce you: ChatGPT is a language-based artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot powered by OpenAI that works through human interaction. Here, we discuss some more details of ChatGPT and how it’s paving the way for AI around the world.
Understanding ChatGPT
ChatGPT, launched on November 30, 2022, is a form of generative AI that has already made waves in the advancement of artificial intelligence. The app uses an auto-generative system created with customer service in mind. It uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) with sources that include websites, articles, and textbooks. This popular form of ChatGPT is known as the version GPT-3 model.
There have been some hiccups, like spotty factual accuracy. A pivotal difference between ChatGPT and its predecessors is that it attempts to reduce harmful or untruthful responses. To prevent any offensive output, queries filter through OpenAI to moderate any potentially sexist or racist prompts. There have been some hiccups, like spotty factual accuracy.
More on GPT-3
The chatbots for GPT-3 are AI bot applications that can be programmed for natural humanistic interactions. The development uses engines to enable training in spoken and written human language. The apps effectively use deep learning techniques that target understanding linguistic models. Because of these tools and the learning model of GPT-3, the responses are nearly indistinguishable from a human response – which can be very useful for online customer service.
What and Who Uses ChatGPT?
Virtually anyone can use ChatGPT – all you have to do is sign up here. The purpose and goal of ChatGPT are to facilitate customer service by responding like a human would and being able to assist people with their questions and concerns without the need for a person behind the computer.
Some examples of what you can use ChatGPT for include:
- Debugging
- Writing code
- Translating
- Assistance writing articles or blog posts
- Writing stories and essays
- Writing jokes
- Having philosophical conversations
- Providing art descriptions/prompts
Is ChatGPT Free?
Currently, ChatGPT is free, allowing more people to use the chatbot. Why is this important? Conceivably, the more people interact with the AI, the more data it gathers and the more intelligent the chatbot becomes. However, OpenAI has already announced paid versions of the AI, ChatGPT Plus. This new subscription plan costs $20/month. The chatbot will have a faster response time and priority access to all update improvements and features. Free access to ChatGPT will continue.