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ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses a Large Language Model, which I will explain in simple terms throughout this article. We will cover the core concepts behind these technologies, using metaphors to help illustrate them.
https://benjamingilstrap.medium.com/a-gentle-guide-to-large-language-models-c924bca04e03…
A Quebec College teacher explains how he uses it in his classes.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/chatgpt-one-more-powerful-tool-at-our-disposal/…
An artificial intelligence-based chatbot, ChatGPT, was launched in November 2022 and is capable of generating cohesive and informative human-like responses to user input. This rapid review of the literature aims to enrich our understanding of ChatGPT’s capabilities across subject domains, …
It combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.
https://news.microsoft.com/reinventing-productivity/
A collection of handy AI Chrome extensions that will help you generate YouTube video summaries and scripts within few seconds. These AI Chrome extensions use artificial intelligence and natural language processing model to automatically generate summaries, abstracts and scripts for …
AI-powered search is booming, but how does it stack up to more traditional searching methods? Here are four ways that it’s better.
Are you a PowerPoint user? Here are some advanced features that can take your presentations to the next level and impress your audience.
https://www.makeuseof.com/advanced-microsoft-powerpoint-features/…
In the right conditions, people learn at a remarkably similar rate, researchers report.
Here is a list of some of the best AI Chrome extensions for teachers. Keep in mind that generative AI is still in its infancy and more advanced capabilities are being introduced into it almost on a daily basis.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2023/04/35-best-ai-chrome-extensions-for.html…
There is a community effort to create open-source models that match the performance of state-of-the-art LLMs. These models can help improve research by sharing results. They can also help prevent a few wealthy organizations from having too much sway and …
Whether buying a new computer or just picking up a new drive, you always need to consider how much storage you require.
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-much-data-storage-do-you-need/…
Digital tools can give teachers on-the-spot feedback from students and students access to their results and progress in real time. László Tornóci looks at a changing landscape from both sides.
Izzy Miller downloaded 500,000 messages from his seven-year group chat, then trained an AI language model to replicate his friends — learning details about their lives and imitating the way they speak.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/13/23671059/ai-chatbot-clone-group-chat
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Here are four ways AI systems can be used to help students learn.
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2023/04/4-ways-ai-can-actually-help-students/…
After seven years at Snapchat, I finally learned the truth about why our most important apps seem destined to disappoint us.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/18/23672769/social-media-inevitable-death-monetization-growth-hacks
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