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Nov 7 2019: OpenAI has published the text-generating AI it said was too dangerous to share
Back In The Day: Edition 2023-11-15

Back in November 7 2019: OpenAI has published the text-generating AI it said was too dangerous to share
OpenAI has released the full version of GPT-2, an advanced text-generating AI, after initially withholding it over concerns it could be used for spreading misinformation. Having observed no significant misuse, they provided access to the model, which can create convincing fake news, stories, and poetry, but struggles with maintaining long-term coherence.
The release contributes to the debate on the ethical responsibilities of AI developers, as experts question OpenAI's cautious approach. The lab also developed detection systems to identify text generated by GPT-2.
Fast forward to November 11 2023: 5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model
OpenAI is upgrading its AI tools, including a new creator feature for chatbots called GPTs and an improved model for ChatGPT named GPT-4 Turbo. The updates include knowledge extension to April 2023, support for longer prompts (up to 128,000 tokens), better adherence to detailed instructions, and reduced costs for developers.
The improvements will likely roll out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers before becoming available to the wider public. These enhancements aim to make ChatGPT more current, versatile, and user-friendly.
How will GPT-4 Turbo alter your interactions with ChatGPT?
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