GPT
GPT writes text by guessing the next word again and again.
What it does
GPT writes text by guessing the next word again and again.
Generative: AI that creates content • Prompt: Instructions given to AI
How it works
- Read the prompt.
- Guess a good next word.
- Add that word, then guess the next one.
Uses & Applications
- A writing helper can draft an email.
- A coding helper can suggest code.
- A tutor chatbot can answer a question in simple words.
In short
GPT generates text one next piece at a time.
Try it yourself
Build a sentence one word at a time
The computer looks at the words it has so far and scores possible next words.
Your turn
Change one setting at a time. Reset example puts everything back.
Append the next token
Step 1Why this happens