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Data Science taster session: Large Language Models - How does ChatGPT work anyway?

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Ever wondered how ChatGPT works, or what it has in common with Netflix and Spotify? Come along to this taster session from the Information School and find out how large language models work and where they come from.
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4th November 2026
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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 session also includes a Q&A with our academic staff and current students. 

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Available dates
4th November 2026
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Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)
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