ChatGPT

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A popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI that can write essays, answer questions, and hold human-like text conversations.

In Plain English

ChatGPT is like a highly knowledgeable text-messaging buddy who has read most of the internet. You type a question or request, and it types back an answer that sounds like a human wrote it. It does not actually "think" or "know" things; it just predicts the best words to say next. For example, you can ask it to write a polite email to your boss asking for time off.

Real-World Example

Typing "Give me a recipe for chocolate chip cookies" into ChatGPT and getting a full recipe instantly.

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