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What is GPT?
A plain-English explanation of GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) — what it means, why it matters, and how it is used in AI.
GPT
Generative Pre-trained Transformer
GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer. It is a family of large language models developed by OpenAI that uses the Transformer architecture to generate human-like text. GPT models are pre-trained on vast amounts of internet text and can be fine-tuned for specific tasks.
"GPT-4 is used in ChatGPT to answer questions, write code, summarise documents, and assist with creative writing."
Also known as: Generative Pre-trained Transformer
Why does GPT matter?
GPT models are used in chat applications, coding assistants, content generation tools, and enterprise AI systems.
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