Medium impact
How ChatGPT Picks Sources (I Read the Network Traffic, Not the Outputs)
What happened
A researcher analyzed the network traffic of ChatGPT to understand how it selects sources for its responses. This involved capturing and decoding the API calls made by ChatGPT to access external knowledge. The findings provide insight into the inner workings of a popular AI model.
Why it matters
This research highlights the potential for reverse-engineering AI models and understanding their decision-making processes, which could lead to improved transparency and accountability in AI development.
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