How reliable is ChatGPT for information?

ChatGPT is a Large Language Model (LLM) and is trained upon the data which is fed to it. Consequently, ChatGPT is subject to misinformation and is not completely accurate nor up to date. It is a good practice to verify information provided by ChatGPT.

Can I upload files to ChatGPT for it to analyze?

Staff users can upload document files (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx, and .pptx) to any ChatGPT model for analysis. Please note that images in document files may not be processed. Document file uploads are not currently available to students. All students and staff users can upload image files (.png, .jpeg, .gif, and .bmp) to GPT-4o for analysis.

What is the difference between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4?

Like with any technology, there is constant development done to ensure improvement in the product/service. Similarly, GPT-4 is an improved version of GPT-3.5. There are no differences in the use case but, the responses generated by GPT-4 would be more accurate. Furthermore, the context in GPT-4 is 8,000 tokens, compared to the 4,000 tokens in […]

Can I use ChatGPT to help me code?

Yes, both GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 can assist in coding tasks in all major programing languages. You will need to specify the language you want in your request. Additionally, it is recommended to break down your tasks in clear and concise problem statements to get optimal results. You should also be as specific wherever possible. For […]

What is a ChatGPT/DALL∙E token?

A token refers to a broken piece of information Azure OpenAI services done to process the user request. Each token could either be an entire word or chunks of characters within a word. For example, longer words such as “hamburger” get broken down into three tokens: “ham”, “bur” and “ger”. Shorter and smaller words, such […]

How does ChatGPT work differently than Google or other search engines?

Google Search Engine has its own algorithm to provide relevant search results – information already accessible on the internet – based on keywords and phrases in the user’s request. Consequently, users need to be strategic on what they input in the search bar to optimize the chance of getting the information they wanted. They first […]