ChatGPT and the future of AI : the deep language revolution / Terrence J. Sejnowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sejnowski, Terrence J. (Terrence Joseph), author.

Series:

MIT Press series in artificial intelligence.

The MIT Press Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

ChatGPT.

Chatbots.

Natural language processing (Computer science).

Generative programming (Computer science).

Machine learning.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2024]

Summary:

An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems -- how we got here, where we're headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world. In "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ChatGPT," the sequel to "The Deep Learning Revolution," Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding LLMs Do these language models truly understand what they are saying Or is it possible that what appears to be intelligence in LLMs may be a mirror that merely reflects the intelligence of the interviewer In this book, Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational approaches to understanding brain function, answers all our urgent questions about this astonishing new technology. Sejnowski begins by describing the debates surrounding LLMs' comprehension of language and exploring the notions of thinking" and "intelligence." He then takes a deep dive into the historical evolution of language models, focusing on the role of transformers, the correlation between computing power and model size, and the intricate mathematics shaping LLMs. Sejnowski also provides insight into the historical roots of LLMs and discusses the potential future of AI, focusing on next-generation LLMs inspired by nature and the importance of developing energy-efficient technologies. Grounded in Sejnowski's dual expertise in AI and neuroscience, Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ChatGPT is the definitive guide to understanding the intersection of AI and human intelligence.

Contents:

Part I : Living with Large Language Models

1 : Introduction

2 : How chatbots are changing our lives

3 : Interviews with large language models

4 : The power of the prompt

5 : What are intelligence, thinking, and consciousness?

Part II : Transformers

6 : Origins of Deep Learning

7 : High-Dimensional Mathematics

8 : Computational Infrastructure

9 : Superintelligence

10 : Regulation

Part III : Back to the Future

11 : Evolution of AI

12 : The Next Generation

13 : Learning from Nature

14 : The Future is Now

Afterword.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9780262379854

0262379856

9780262379847

0262379848

OCLC:

1430358951