Hacknight #382

ChatGPT and Large Language Models 101

with Alex Olson

Recording

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Alex Olson will take a look at the growing world of Large Language Models, with a specific focus on ChatGPT. He'll explain how ChatGPT works in a way that is accessible to anyone, and explore some of the benefits and caveats that this new field presents.

Speakers

Alex Olson

Alex Olson is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Toronto's Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering (CARTE). Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students, Alex explores innovative ways to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their work. He is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge applied AI research and promoting the practical implementation of AI solutions. He considers himself an AI-skeptic AI researcher.

Topic: A non-technical dive into ChatGPT and large language models

Alex Olson will take a look at the growing world of Large Language Models, with a specific focus on ChatGPT. He’ll explain how ChatGPT works in a way that is accessible to anyone, and explore some of the benefits and caveats that this new field presents.

Speaker: Alex Olson

Alex Olson is a Senior Research Associate at at the Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering. He works with anyone at the University of Toronto who is interested in learning about AI, or using it in their work - whatever that might be.