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Why are GPUs so expensive?

The chips that power AI cost tens of thousands of dollars. Here's why, and why it matters.

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AI confidently makes things up. Here's the technical reason why, and why it's so hard to fix.

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Artificial intelligence, explained without the hype. What it actually is, what it isn't, and why it matters.

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The AI that sparked a revolution. What it is, how it works, and what it actually does when you talk to it.

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How computers learn from experience instead of following instructions. The foundation of modern AI.

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The brain-inspired architecture behind modern AI. How layers of simple math create something that feels intelligent.

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The art of talking to AI. How the way you phrase your request changes everything about the response.

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DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion: how do you type words and get pictures? The answer is weirder than you think.

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You can download movies, music, even video games. Why can't you download ChatGPT? The answer is about size, memory, and a lot of money.

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Everyone says AI 'learns from data.' But what does that actually mean? Here's what happens during training, no PhD required.

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