ChatGPT For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/tech))
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Learn how the disruptive AI chatbot is going to change school, work, and beyond
ChatGPT For Dummies demystifies the artificial intelligence tool that can answer questions, write essays, and generate just about any kind of text it’s asked for. This powerful example of generative AI is widely predicted to upend education and business. In this book, you’ll learn how ChatGPT works and how you can operate it in a way that yields satisfactory results. You’ll also explore the ethics of using AI-generated content for various purposes. Written by a journalist who’s been on the front lines of artificial intelligence for over a decade, this book dives deep into ChatGPT’s potential, so you can make informed decisions―without asking ChatGPT for help.
- Learn how ChatGPT works and how it fits into the world of generative AI
- Harness the power of ChatGPT to help you, and avoid letting it hinder you
- Write queries that deliver the kind of response you want
- Take a look into how the ChatGPT API interacts with other tools and platforms
This just-in-time Dummies title is perfect for any life or career may be impacted by ChatGPT and other AI. ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg, and this book can help you prepare for the future.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (14 Jun. 2023), For Dummies |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1394204639 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1394204632 |
| Dimensions | 13.72 x 1.27 x 21.08 cm |
by matthew j beckett
I was bitterly disappointed by this book, i was expecting something like ‘leadership’ for dummies or M&A for dummies which i have previously brought, and found remotely useful, the print quality on this was poor, the visuals were blurry and to be frank i didn’t really get anything out of it that wasn’t already available on online tit bits save your money sorry not sorry
by Ian Stirk
Conclusion
This book aims to introduce you to ChatGPT, and certainly succeeds.
The content is generally easy to read and interesting (the author is a journalist), with a good outline of what ChatGPT is, some of its uses, how it works, how to get more out of it, how it may affect certain industries, and its place in the wider world of AI.
That said, there are a few irritations. Some of the images are difficult to read, even when enlarged. Additionally, there is a degree of repetition.
The key to successful use of ChatGPT is writing effective prompts, and the book pivots around this. In many ways ChatGPT acts as a junior assistant, producing very useful initial results, but the output needs to be fact-checked.
ChatGPT is a rapidly evolving technology, and already the book contains some dated material (the book was released in May 2023). Currently, you might get the best results by using ChatGPT via Bing, since it can use more up to date information, uses the latest version of ChatGPT, offers references where it obtained its information, and can be ‘free’ (if you have an Office 365 subscription) – rather than pay the $20 monthly fee to OpenAI to use the latest version.
Some AI researchers have suggested ChatGPT, while useful, may ultimately be a dead-end in the search for true AI. Some of the problems with the ChatGPT approach, together with an alternative approach is given in an interesting TED talk by Yejin Choi with the title : Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid.
This book is a useful first book on getting to grips with understanding and using ChatGPT, and how it may impact the future. It is sure to get you thinking about how your life could be enhanced by using ChatGPT.