How to get started with ChatGPT

Step 1: Access ChatGPT

To get started, you need to access ChatGPT online using a web browser. You can do this by visiting the OpenAI website and clicking on the « GPT-3 Demo » tab.

Step 2: Write your text

Once you are on the GPT-3 demo page, you can write your text in the dialogue box. You can ask a question, ask for advice, or simply ask GPT-3 to generate text on a specific topic. Be sure to explain clearly what you expect from GPT-3.

Ask ChatGPT a simple question, such as « What is the capital of France? » or « What is the weather like today? »

Step 3: Wait for the response

After writing your text, click on the « Send » button to send your request to GPT-3. GPT-3 will analyze your text and generate a response based on what you have written. The response may take a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the complexity of the task.

Step 4: Use the response

Once GPT-3 has generated a response, you can use it as you wish. You can use it as a basis for discussion, to learn new things, or simply to answer a question you had asked. If you have additional questions or requests, you can continue to interact with GPT-3.

Important

J’ai demandé à ChatGPT d’où provient sa source d’information. Il est important de noter que l’année 2021 comme étant la fin de sa base de connaissance.

« The language model that I am based on, the GPT-3.5 architecture, was trained on a huge amount of textual data until 2021. The model was put into production in 2021, so all my knowledge and responses are based on the data that was available before that time. »

Step 5: Experiment

Don’t be afraid to experiment with GPT-3. You can ask it all sorts of questions or ask for help with all sorts of tasks. The more you interact with GPT-3, the more you will learn about its capabilities and how it can help you.

Have a conversation with ChatGPT about a topic that interests you, such as sports, movies, or travel.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can start using ChatGPT to generate text, answer questions, translate languages, and much more. While there is a learning curve, ChatGPT can be an incredibly useful tool for helping to solve problems and answer questions. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to interact with ChatGPT for help.

Fun fact

CHAT in CHATGPT stands for « Conversational Hypertext Access Technology ». It refers to the fact that the GPT language model can be used for natural language conversation, allowing users to ask questions, generate text, and engage in dialogue with the model as if they were talking to another person.

Luc Pâquet