artificial intelligence

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making, and translation between languages.

chatbot

A computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the internet.

custom instructions

A set of instructions that a user establishes with an AI tool, which apply to all of their interactions. Custom instructions can be set in ChatGPT by clicking on the user's name near the bottom left corner, then on Custom Instructions.

data collection

A feature that users can toggle on some AI tools. When data collection is turned off, the tool will not use inputs to improve its models. To toggle this setting in ChatGPT, click on the user name in the bottom right corner, then Settings, Data Controls, Chat History & Training.

hallucinations

Incorrect information supplied by an AI tool as if it were factual.

large language models

AI tools that can generate human-like text, based on predictions made after learning from vast amounts of written text.

machine learning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making, and translation between languages.

probabilistic

Based on or adapted to a theory of probability; subject to or involving chance variation.

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