Tag: large language models

Link: Which AI should I use? Superpowers and the State of Play

Mar 20, 2024

in AI, Note

Anthropic, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google, GPT-4, large language models, LLMs, openai

https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/which-ai-should-i-use-superpowers “Gemini is an excellent explainer but doesn’t let you upload files, GPT-4 has features (namely Code Interpreter and GPTs) that greatly extend what it can do, and Claude is the best writer and seems capable of surprising insight.”
Building custom GPTs to provide feedback on samples of writing

Feb 26, 2024

in AI, Learning, Writing

custom GPT, feedback, feedback literacy, GPT, language models, large language models, student feedback, student writing, writing

Introduction “Our results show that i) ChatGPT is capable of generating more detailed feedback that fluently and coherently summarizes students’ performance than human instructors; ii) ChatGPT achieved high agreement with the instructor when assessing the topic of students’ assignments; and iii) ChatGPT could provide feedback on the process of students completing the task, which benefits…
Link: A Robot the Size of the World

Dec 28, 2023

in AI, Note

actuators, automation, Internet of Things, IoT, language models, large language models, LLMs, robot, systems

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/12/a-robot-the-size-of-the-world.html “This future requires us to see ourselves less as individuals, and more as parts of larger systems. It’s AI as nature, as Gaia—everything as one system. It’s a future more aligned with the Buddhist philosophy of interconnectedness than Western ideas of individuality. (And also with science-fiction dystopias, like Skynet from the Terminator movies.) It…
Link: Editors of NEJM support the use of LLMs by authors

Dec 22, 2023

in AI, Note

author guidelines, large language models, LLMs, NEJM AI, publication, research

https://ai.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/AIe2300128 “Large language models (LLMs) promise to revolutionize many aspects of the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge; however, their use in scientific writing remains controversial, because of concerns about authorship, originality, factual inaccuracies, and “hallucinations” or confabulations. As a result, several publication venues have explicitly prohibited their use. At NEJM AI, we have elected instead…
My biased enthusiasm for generative AI, clearly articulated

Dec 16, 2023

in AI

bias, foundation models, language models, large language models, LLMs, mass education, open source, philosophy, values

I understand the serious ethical concerns many have raised about generative AI. These are important issues that deserve thoughtful debate. I believe that I know something about these concerns and I know the critical position I’m meant to take as an academic working at the intersection of education and technology. I’ve spent 15 years in…
I prefer the outputs of Claude, over other LLMs

Nov 10, 2023

in AI

Bard, chatbot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, language model, large language models, Perplexity

As I’ve been using LLMs more and more, I’ve found that I prefer the outputs generated by Claude, over any of the others. I still routinely compare the outputs of Claude to ChatGPT, Bard, and Perplexity), but in most cases, I up choosing the responses from Claude. In the case of Bard, I’m not impressed…
Language produces intelligence

Oct 6, 2023

in AI, Note

intelligence, language, language models, large language models, LLM
Link: 80 ways to use ChatGPT in the classroom

Sep 10, 2023

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ChatGPT, GPT, language models, large language models, podcast, Tea for Teaching
Example: Using ChatGPT to generate ideas for authentic and innovative assessments, based on workplace requirements

Jul 21, 2023

in AI, Assessment, Note

assessment, authentic assessment, case study, ChatGPT, conflict, continuous improvement, essay, group discussion, implementation, large language models, leadership, LLM, presentation, role play, simulation

I copied the content of an advert for a physiotherapy post in the NHS. The exact content of the post doesn’t matter, as the process below will work for most jobs in most sectors. The idea is that you take a posting for a real job in your professional domain, and then ask the language…
Weekly digest (26 Jun – 02 Jul 2023)

Jul 2, 2023

in AI, Assessment, Digest

accountability, assessment, authorship, ChatGPT, citation, COPE, ethics, faculty development, language models, large language models, podcast, publication

I’ve been thinking a lot about practical guidance for academics who are feeling disoriented by ChatGPT and other language models. Some recognise there’s no getting away from this, and are actively experimenting with the technology to try and understand it better. Even if they’re not embracing LLMs with a happy heart, they can see we…