Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, consume just over one 500ml bottle of water per 100-word request, research by the IET has found.
ChatGPT has turned two. On 30 November 2022, OpenAI released a statement on its website saying “we’ve trained a model called ChatGPT, which interacts in a conversational way”.
The chatbot quickly garnered attention for its detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge.
Two years on and the IET has carried out research to uncover just how many people are using this AI tool.
The study found that almost half of the UK public surveyed (49%) use it casually, with two in five (39%) using it regularly at work.
The findings show that on average we use it once a week for tasks including writing emails (50%), creating presentations (48%) and project planning (48%) – as well as general home tasks such as writing shopping lists (46%).
Almost half (46%) believe the technology will make their lives easier, with 50% seeing themselves...