Information School Taster Session

Large Language Models: How does ChatGPT work anyway?

You’ve probably used ChatGPT or other large language models, but do you know how they work? Come to this taster session to find out how the fundamentals of data science affect how chatbots and large language models respond to you, and the surprising reasons why ChatGPT is more like Netflix than it is like Microsoft Word. In the session, we will explore the core ideas behind large language models, using working examples from real data, and discuss the complex social processes that affect what you see and how large language models are produced. The taster session will be led by Dr Denis Newman-Griffis, an expert in natural language processing and responsible AI, and the current coordinator of the Information School’s BSc in Data Science.

When: Monday 13th May - 4pm - 5.15pm

Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13

Location: Online

Itinerary: 16:00-16:05: Log in and get comfortable
16:05-16:15: Introduction to Information School
16:15-16:55: Interactive taster session
16:55-17:15: Q&A with student ambassadors

For more information and to register, please follow the “visit website” link below.