logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
20m 37s

Did the AI behind ChatGPT just get smart...

THE WASHINGTON POST
About this episode

The AI behind ChatGPT just got an upgrade. But it might not have all of the bells and whistles that some were expecting.


Read more:


GPT-4 might sound like gibberish, but it could change what you expect from your apps (not to mention what happens when you try out ChatGPT). If you need a recipe and are low on groceries, you could soon take a picture of your open fridge for the system to “look” at, identify your ingredients, and whip up a recipe for the night. 


That being said, there are limits to what this new AI language model can do. For instance, even though GPT-4 is better at logic than its predecessor, it can still give answers containing false information. 


Tech reporter Drew Harwell breaks down the other ethics issues GPT-4 has raised.

Up next
Yesterday
Shutdown cracks, Jay Jones’s texts, Trump’s Gaza deal
The Senate remains far apart on resolving the ongoing government shutdown. But the battle for public opinion on who’s to blame has shifted. Republicans appear split on whether to negotiate on health-care costs, as Democrats are demanding. And polling shows voters blame the GOP ju ... Show More
26m 16s
Oct 9
Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl and a MAGA meltdown
Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny is having a phenomenal year. His seventh album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” came out in January and spent weeks at the top of the charts. He sold out a musical residency in Puerto Rico. And now, he’s set to headline one of the biggest stages for ... Show More
19m 21s
Oct 8
The National Guard arrives in Chicago
Tensions have been escalating in Chicago since the Trump administration began a widespread immigration enforcement operation across the city in early September. Officers have ransacked homes and detained children during raids. Local and state officials have loudly denounced the m ... Show More
26m 47s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Babbage: Is GPT-4 the dawn of true artificial intelligence?
OpenAI's ChatGPT, an advanced chatbot, has taken the world by storm, amassing over 100 million monthly active users and exhibiting unprecedented capabilities. From crafting essays and fiction to designing websites and writing code, you’d be forgiven for thinking there’s little it ... Show More
43m 22s
Mar 2024
Understanding ChatGPT and AI: Simplified
Dive into the fundamentals of ChatGPT and AI, simplifying their complexities for better comprehension. Join us in this episode to gain a clearer understanding of ChatGPT and AI technology! Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ Join our ChatGPT Community: ⁠https://www.face ... Show More
4m 10s
Feb 2024
Revealing GPT4's Enhanced Scope via ChatGPT
Delve into the expanded horizons of GPT4's functionalities, driven by the collaborative prowess of ChatGPT. Join our exploration of the evolved use cases and advancements resulting from this AI integration. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ Join our ChatGPT Commun ... Show More
11m 32s
Mar 2024
ChatGPT's Evolution: New Features Unveiled as OpenAI Positions for GPT-5 Trademark
Witness the evolution of ChatGPT with the unveiling of exciting new features, while OpenAI strategically positions itself by filing for the GPT-5 trademark. Join this episode for an in-depth exploration of the enhanced conversational capabilities, trademark dynamics, and the tran ... Show More
9m 3s
Mar 2024
Unveiling ChatGPT's Coding Potential
Unveil the coding potential of ChatGPT in this episode, examining its ability to write code. Dive into this exploration to understand if ChatGPT can effectively generate code! Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ Join our ChatGPT Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/grou ... Show More
8m 49s
Jul 2023
Study Finds GPT-4 is Getting Worse, OpenAI Says It's You
In this episode, we delve into a recent study indicating an unexpected degradation in the capabilities of GPT-4, challenging the notion of continuous AI improvement. Listen as we explore potential causes, consequences, and the future implications of this surprising trend in AI pe ... Show More
11m 57s
Jun 2023
They Plugged GPT-4 Into Minecraft and Unearthed New Potential for AI
The bot plays the video game by tapping the text generator to pick up new skills, suggesting that the tech behind ChatGPT could automate many workplace tasks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. 
4m 29s
Mar 2023
The AI Revolution Could Be Bigger and Weirder Than We Can Imagine
Derek unpacks his thoughts about GPT-4 and what it means to be, possibly, at the dawn of a sea change in technology. Then, he talks to Charlie Warzel, staff writer at The Atlantic, about what GPT-4 is capable of, the most interesting ways people are using it, how it could change ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2023
How generative AI is already changing contract review
One of the areas that has already felt the effects of ChatGPT and other large language models is contracts. Users can now use these AI-enhanced tools to help them quickly draft, analyze and review contracts. All you have to do is type in what you want, and the tech does the rest. ... Show More
39m 16s