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128 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK ERIC DUDAS PROMPT ENGINEERING 101 FOR DISTRIBUTORS from page 86 ChatGPT: “The information I’ve provided about the “Fully Threaded Radio” podcast is based on my training data up until April 2023. I don’t search the web or access live data for information. My responses are generated from the knowledge I was trained on, which includes a wide range of sources and data. For the most current and detailed information, especially for updates or specifics not covered in my training, consulting direct sources such as … would be recommended.“ ME: “I’m just wondering if I give you extra information about the subject, do you then consider it training data and add it to what you consider your general knowledge?” ChatGPT: “When you provide extra information during our conversation, I use that information to tailor my responses to your questions within the context of our current interaction. However, I don’t retain or learn from user inputs in a way that would modify my training data or update my general knowledge for future interactions. Each session with me is stateful within the conversation but doesn’t contribute to a learning process across conversations.” ME: “If you don’t have the capability to update yourself by retaining knowledge, then what do you consider “machine learning”?” ChatGPT: ““Machine learning” refers to a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) where computer algorithms improve automatically through experience and by using data. These algorithms build models based on sample or historical data to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to perform the task. Machine learning involves…” Chat went on for three lengthy paragraphs with details about its definition of machine learning. It seems to know a ton about machine learning. I didn’t teach it any of that. I pressed the point. ME: “Part of what you’re saying is contradictory. You need to be able to assimilate new data, or understanding, as well as make new connections among data elements and concepts involving those data. Do you agree?” Chat’s answer is a little long, but the whole thing is worth sifting through because it gets to the point: ChatGPT: “You’re touching on a nuanced aspect of how AI and machine learning models operate, and I see where the confusion might come from. Let me clarify: [1] Learning Phase: During the training phase, machine learning models, including large language models like me, assimilate new data, understand patterns, and make connections among data elements and concepts. This is when the model “learns” from vast datasets. It adjusts its internal parameters to minimize errors in its predictions or outputs based on the input it receives. This process is iterative and involves going over the training data multiple times to improve accuracy and understanding. [2] Deployment Phase: Once the model is deployed, as in the case with me in this interactive setting, it operates based on the state it was in at the end of its last training phase. In this phase, the model does not continue to learn from new data or interactions. Instead, it applies the patterns, relationships, and knowledge it acquired during training to answer questions and engage in conversations. The model can make connections based on its training but does not assimilate new information or adjust its understanding based on interactions postdeployment. So, while I’m capable of “making new connections among data elements and concepts” based on my training, I do not assimilate new data or update my understanding in real-time during user interactions. Any learning or assimilation of new information would occur during a subsequent training phase conducted by the developers, not dynamically during deployment. The distinction is between the model’s capability to apply learned knowledge (which I can do) and the ability to update its knowledge base in real-time based on new data (which I cannot do post-deployment). This ensures consistency and reliability in responses but also means the model’s knowledge is fixed as of its last update and does not include new information or changes that occur after that point.” It refers to itself in the first person, and then to the model, which it considers itself to be a part of. But it refers to the model in the third person. Is it trying to confuse me on purpose? I don’t recall HAL ever doing this. CONTINUED ON PAGE 129
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 129 ERIC DUDAS PROMPT ENGINEERING FOR DISTRIBUTORS from page 128 I called bullcrap on Chat: ME: “Then the information you present to me based on what I supply to you and that is not already in your training data, is you telling me what I’ve already told you, with you simulating telling me. Is that accurate?” ChatGPT: “Yes, that’s an accurate way to describe it.” At that point I decided to leave my investigation of prompt engineering for the moment. After all, Leo asked me to write a story about the podcast, and I’m getting diverted. Change of course: ME: “Imagine a large bolt affected by hydrogen embrittlement.” Now get out there and sell some screws. Ask ChatGPT to teach you if you don’t know how. You might need to do some prompting, but you’ll be surprised what you learn. WILL THERE BE HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT IN THE NEW AI-GENERATED METAVERSE? IF SO, THIS IS WHAT IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE. ERIC DUDAS
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