Lesson 1: Introduction to ChatGPT

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Let’s start with some basic concepts. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a powerful generative language model developed by OpenAI. It can understand natural language, including your language, and generate context-based responses. It operates by utilising a vast amount of previously trained data updated until September 2021 to acquire linguistic knowledge and use that information. Therefore, in the free version, ChatGPT is not aware of events or facts that occurred after September 2021 and does not have subsequent updates. Recently, it was announced that in the business and paid versions, it will be possible to ask the artificial intelligence to update itself using the internet. We will explore if and how this works in a specific deep dive after the course.

To start using ChatGPT, follow these simple steps:

1. Access OpenAI: Visit the official OpenAI website, www.openai.com.

2. Navigate to the homepage and locate the login button, then click on it.

Choose the service you want to access, and in our case, click on Chat GPT.

If you don’t have an account yet, you’ll need to create one by providing the required information. If you already have an account or want to use Google or Facebook login, access it using your credentials.

If you create an account, you will be asked to validate your email by clicking on a link and confirming your mobile number.

Now that we’ve cleared the initial bureaucracy, here we are at the interface. You can choose between ChatGPT 3.5 or ChatGPT 4.
So, why is ChatGPT so interesting? This technology has many practical applications in various sectors. For example, it can be used to:
– Create virtual assistants that respond to user questions.
– Automate responses to chat messages or emails.
– Generate written content such as articles, reviews, or advertising copy.
– Quickly translate text between different languages.

However, it’s important to note that ChatGPT has its limitations. It lacks deep understanding or consciousness, and its responses can be influenced by the data it was trained on. Additionally, it needs to be instructed explicitly (similar to dealing with children) and reminded of rules and parameters. Therefore, we must be aware of these limitations when using it and, at times, exercise patience.

In this lesson, we have laid the foundations to understand what ChatGPT is and its applications. In the upcoming lessons, we will delve further into the details of how to use ChatGPT effectively to solve real-world problems.

Thank you for watching this introductory lesson. Be sure to continue with the next lesson to learn how to prepare effective input data for ChatGPT. And if you get a chance, leave a like or a comment here or on our Facebook page. See you next time!