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[Dave Throup @DaveThroup]

As the waters recede on another monster flood, thousands of homes and businesses along the Severn and Wye remain dry thanks to flood defences.

They work.

But they’re not the answer to future flooding and are creating a false sense of security.

A (long!) 🧵

[Maggs @MaggsDayCentre]

Our statement regarding the comments made by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, this weekend:

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So what is a large language model - explain it to me like I have no technical knowledge.

Absolutely, let's try to simplify it.

Imagine a large language model as a super smart robot that has read a lot of books, articles, and web pages. It's been trained to understand and generate human language. So when you ask it a question or give it a prompt, it uses everything it has learned to give you a response.

But here's the thing: it doesn't really "understand" or "know" things in the way humans do. It can't form opinions, have feelings, or experience the world. It just predicts what should come next in a piece of text, based on the massive amount of text it has seen during its training.

For example, if you start a sentence with "Once upon a time," it's likely to follow with something that sounds like a story because it's seen many stories that start that way. If you ask it a question about facts, like "What's the capital of France?" it will say "Paris" because it's seen those words together many times in the texts it has read.

That's what a large language model is, in essence: a huge, text-based prediction machine. It doesn't think or know, but it's good at making text that sounds like it does.

So actually it's pretty dumb?

In a way, yes, you could say that. It doesn't have consciousness or understanding in the way humans do. It doesn't know the context or the meanings behind the words it generates. It's not capable of original thoughts, emotions, or comprehension.

But on the other hand, it's very sophisticated in its ability to analyze and generate human-like text based on patterns it has learned. It can help answer questions, write essays, generate ideas, translate languages, and much more. It's a powerful tool when used correctly, but it's important to remember its limitations and not to attribute human-like understanding or intelligence to it.

Correct, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, and according to our current understanding of artificial intelligence, large language models like me (ChatGPT) do not possess consciousness, sentience, or awareness. We don't have thoughts, feelings, or desires. We can't understand or experience the world. We operate purely by processing input (like your questions) and generating output based on patterns learned during training.

So, there's no reason to worry about AI models like ChatGPT becoming sentient or conscious. The technology simply isn't designed in a way that could lead to self-awareness or personal experiences.

However, it's worth noting that the field of AI ethics does discuss important concerns about the use of AI, such as fairness, privacy, transparency, and the potential for misuse. These are valid areas for ongoing discussion and regulation, but they're different from the idea of AI gaining sentience.

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So what is a large language model - explain it to me like I have no technical knowledge.

Absolutely, let's try to simplify it.

Imagine a large language model as a super smart robot that has read a lot of books, articles, and web pages. It's been trained to understand and generate human language. So when you ask it a question or give it a prompt, it uses everything it has learned to give you a response.

But here's the thing: it doesn't really "understand" or "know" things in the way humans do. It can't form opinions, have feelings, or experience the world. It just predicts what should come next in a piece of text, based on the massive amount of text it has seen during its training.

For example, if you start a sentence with "Once upon a time," it's likely to follow with something that sounds like a story because it's seen many stories that start that way. If you ask it a question about facts, like "What's the capital of France?" it will say "Paris" because it's seen those words together many times in the texts it has read.

That's what a large language model is, in essence: a huge, text-based prediction machine. It doesn't think or know, but it's good at making text that sounds like it does.

So actually it's pretty dumb?

In a way, yes, you could say that. It doesn't have consciousness or understanding in the way humans do. It doesn't know the context or the meanings behind the words it generates. It's not capable of original thoughts, emotions, or comprehension.

But on the other hand, it's very sophisticated in its ability to analyze and generate human-like text based on patterns it has learned. It can help answer questions, write essays, generate ideas, translate languages, and much more. It's a powerful tool when used correctly, but it's important to remember its limitations and not to attribute human-like understanding or intelligence to it.

Correct, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, and according to our current understanding of artificial intelligence, large language models like me (ChatGPT) do not possess consciousness, sentience, or awareness. We don't have thoughts, feelings, or desires. We can't understand or experience the world. We operate purely by processing input (like your questions) and generating output based on patterns learned during training.

So, there's no reason to worry about AI models like ChatGPT becoming sentient or conscious. The technology simply isn't designed in a way that could lead to self-awareness or personal experiences.

However, it's worth noting that the field of AI ethics does discuss important concerns about the use of AI, such as fairness, privacy, transparency, and the potential for misuse. These are valid areas for ongoing discussion and regulation, but they're different from the idea of AI gaining sentience.

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Day 17: Coronation Day is tomorrow! 🎉 As King Charles III ascends the throne, let's continue to empower our digital kingdoms with IT, cybersecurity & AI knowledge! #WorcestershireHour

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Day 16: Ensure your digital castle is safe from intruders with a strong firewall. 🔥🏰 #FirewallProtection #WorcestershireHour

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Day 15: Use AI-powered tools to analyze customer data like a king surveying his kingdom. 🤴📊 #AIDataAnalytics #WorcestershireHour

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Day 14: Just as the royal family has a lineage, so does technology! Embrace the evolution of IT, cybersecurity, and AI to stay ahead of the game. 🌳👑 #TechLineage #WorcestershireHour

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Day 13: Keep your Wi-Fi network secure like a royal palace! Set strong passwords & update firmware regularly. 🏰📶 #WiFiSecurity #WorcestershireHour

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Day 12: Don't let ransomware hold your data hostage! Protect yourself with regular backups & strong security measures. 🏴‍☠️🚫 #RansomwareAwareness #WorcestershireHour

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Day 11: AI & machine learning go together like a king & queen! 👑 Learn how they can benefit your business. #AIandML

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Day 10: Keep your devices updated for a secure online experience. 🛡️💻 #SoftwareUpdates #WorcestershireHour

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Day 9: Like a coronation, AI requires careful planning & execution. Don't rush, take time to understand & implement it. 🤖👑 #AIImplementation #WorcestershireHour

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Day 8: Multifactor authentication is like a royal guard for your accounts! Enable it today. 💂‍♂️🔐 #MFA

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Day 7: Royal or not, we all have a digital footprint 👣. Keep yours secure with privacy settings & regular checkups. #OnlinePrivacy #WorcestershireHour

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Day 6: Keep calm & back up your data! Even royals need a plan B. 😉💾 #DataBackup #WorcestershireHour

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Day 5: Don't let phishing scams ruin the coronation celebrations! Stay vigilant & double-check sender info before clicking. 🎣🚫 #PhishingAwareness #WorcestershireHour

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Day 4: AI can learn languages like a true heir to the throne! How many languages can you speak? 🌍🤖 #AISkills #LanguageLearning #WorcestershireHour

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Day 3: Ever wonder if your computer has a royal lineage? Check its specs & treat it like royalty with regular maintenance. 💻👑 #TechTip #WorcestershireHour

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Day 2: Protect your digital kingdom! 👑🔐 Just like the royals, safeguard your data with strong, unique passwords. #Cybersecurity #KingCharlesIII