The software behind ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, initially lacked a graphical user interface, making it challenging for the average person to use. However, OpenAI later added a user interface, significantly improving its usability. The company's success with ChatGPT has sparked a global rush among tech companies to develop their own AI models.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI's president, Greg Brockman, did not expect the company's chatbot, ChatGPT, to gain much traction upon its launch.
- ChatGPT was released two weeks after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman approved its launch.
- The software behind ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, initially didn't have a graphical user interface, which was later added to make it more user-friendly.
- Despite initial expectations, OpenAI has seen significant success and is now considered one of the hottest tech companies in the world.