The ChatGPT chatbot has taken the internet by storm for both very legitimate and very silly reasons. 

Some of the things the AI language processor churns out are incredibly sophisticated, leaving many worried it’s going to take over their jobs.  

But other responses from ChatGPT are hilarious non-sensical trash. 

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Evrim about how ChatGPT works, how it can spit out incredible knowledge and garbage at the same time and what the algorithms behind the AI are truly capable of.

The ChatGPT chatbot has taken the internet by storm for both very legitimate and very silly reasons. 
Some of the things the AI language processor churns out are incredibly sophisticated, leaving many worried it’s going to take over their jobs.  
But other responses from ChatGPT are hilarious non-sensical trash. 
Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Evrim about how ChatGPT works, how it can spit out incredible knowledge and garbage at the same time and what the algorithms behind the AI are truly capable of.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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