New Video: AI and Large Language Models


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We've published a new video that will help Common Craft members teach artificial intelligence. It's the first in a series that will cover the most important and transformational ideas in AI. More videos are coming soon.


New: AI and Large Language Models, Explained

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When a human asks artificial intelligence (AI) how to slice bread, the response sounds human, as if the AI knows about bread and knives. But does AI actually know anything? Can we trust the information it provides?

This succinct video explores how AI uses a large language model to generate original responses that sound human. It teaches:

• How AI gathers the data it needs to generate accurate responses
• What kinds of media snapshots are collected by AI
• How AI can assemble human-sounding responses
• Why humans should be diligent about evaluating and editing AI responses

👉 Watch it in full (2m 35s)

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