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GPT

Generative Pre-trained Transformer

GPT is a family of language models that can understand and generate text. The name stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer.

Explained simply

GPT is a family of language models that can understand and generate text. The name stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer.

1Prompt
2GPT model
3Predict tokens
4Generated text

At a glance

Category
Models
Difficulty
Beginner
Introduced
2018

Real example

ChatGPT uses a GPT model to draft a response to your question.

Why it matters

It gives you a clear way to understand where this idea fits in AI and how it affects the tools you use.

Timeline

Origins

The ideas behind GPT begin developing.

2018

GPT becomes a recognised term or technique.

Wider use

Research and practical applications increase.

Modern AI

GPT becomes connected to newer AI systems and products.

Today

GPT remains relevant in the models area of AI.

Dates for broad concepts may describe the period when the idea emerged or became widely used, rather than one exact invention date.

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1Prompt
2GPT model
3Predict tokens
4Generated text
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