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GPT-4 (openai.com)

4091 points by e0m · 1266 days ago · 2507 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses GPT-4, a new AI model. However, the article itself is not available, and the discussion is based on the comments. The comments reveal that there is a waitlist for GPT-4 and some users have access to it, while others are experiencing issues with the link. The model has reportedly achieved a top 10% score on the Uniform Bar Exam.

Main themes

  • AI advancements
  • Job displacement
  • Technological singularity
  • Exponential growth
  • Misleading company naming
  • Augmenting human capabilities
  • Reliability and trustworthiness of AI models

What commenters say

  • GPT-4 is a significant breakthrough in AI technology, with capabilities that are advancing at an exponential rate.
  • The model's ability to generate human-like text is impressive, but it lacks real understanding and is prone to producing nonsense.
  • Some users are concerned that AI models like GPT-4 could automate jobs and displace human workers.
  • Others believe that AI will augment human capabilities and enable new applications, such as extracting and retaining institutional knowledge.
  • The naming of the company 'OpenAI' is misleading, as the company is not truly open.
  • The development of GPT-4 and future models could lead to significant societal changes, including the potential for technological singularity.
  • Some commenters are skeptical about the model's abilities and question its reliability as a source of information.
  • The rapid advancement of AI technology is outpacing the ability of many people to keep up, leading to concerns about job displacement and social impact.