In recent years, the development of large language models has redefined the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). OpenAI’s GPT-3 model ushered in a new wave of AI chatbots, with ChatGPT being the latest example of this technology in action. While many still fear that these large language models are on brink of becoming a reality similar to that of HAL from the iconic ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’, recent observations provide a much more optimistic outlook.
At first glance, these programs have the power to generate text that is attention grabbing. However, it’s important to note that these programs are limited to combining known topics and styles, rather than generating new ideas. Furthermore, this technology comes with limitations regarding accuracy, as seen with the banning of ChatGPT answers in Stack Overflow due to “a high rate of being incorrect.” This proves that while ChatGPT can generate persuasive text, it cannot yet be trusted to provide reliable and quality information.
That said, large language models could still be incredibly useful in the professional domain. For example, ChatGPT could be used to generate patient notes from electronic medical records, or to provide journalists with summaries of relevant data. In fact, the potential applications of this technology could be so vast that is likely to disrupt the job market in some way. However, it is important to note that the current form of ChatGPT is unlikely to generate the level of disruption many have been led to expect, as most of the skills required in office-oriented roles do not involve the production of text.
OpenAI’s GPT-3 is not only a groundbreaking development in the area of Artificial Intelligence, but also significantly expands the capabilities and possibilities of chatbots like ChatGPT. While its current applications are largely limited to text generation, we can only imagine what lies ahead for this technology. It’s clear that, at least for now, ChatGPT does not represent a sinister and intelligent AI, but rather a well-defined language model, capable of producing proficient text which has the potential to be used in a variety of professional applications.
