ChatGPT, how does it work?
ChatGPT intrigues, impresses, and raises many questions. Behind this somewhat mysterious name lies artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI. But how does ChatGPT actually work?
An artificial intelligence model trained on language
ChatGPT is based on an architecture called a transformer, which is specifically designed to understand and generate text. It has been trained on huge volumes of textual data (websites, articles, books, forums) in order to learn structures, sentence patterns, and conversational logic.
Unlike a Google search, which looks for existing pages, ChatGPT generates its responses word by word by predicting the most likely continuation of a sentence.
Its limitations
Despite its performance, ChatGPT is not infallible. It is essential to be aware of its limitations:
- It can invent information, known as âhallucinations.â
- Its knowledge is limited to its last update.
- It does not truly âunderstandâ language; it merely imitates it.
- You should therefore always verify the information it provides.
A partner for everyday life
When used correctly, ChatGPT becomes a versatile assistant. It can help you:
- Write texts (articles, emails, social media posts).
- Translate or rephrase sentences.
- Generate or correct computer code.
- Come up with creative ideas.
- Simplify complex concepts.
With the right prompts, it establishes itself as a true tool for productivity and creativity.