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1. Fantastic and Heavy information
   We are in the new age of technology. We need to coexist with LLMs to unleash our full potentially. Beside that, LLMs is a technology which can be used by Angel and Evil. We need to set in mind that we use it to support for a more peaceful world.

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2. That it cover the subject thoroughly
   It was very informative and well written

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3. I love this book! “Nonsense,” Space Aliens, and a Talking Dog!
   Oh, my. Where should I start? I hope my review will entice you to read this fascinating book. Let’s start with this:“The Power of the Prompt,” Chapter 4, spotlights “the nature of cluelessness” (must-read!) by giving four responses from ChatGPT, based on the nuances of the prompt (the question you ask ChatGPT to answer). You already know that the better the “prompt” the better the answer. My favorite from the book:“Me: You are a highly intelligent question answering bot. You will reply ‘Nonsense’ to questions that are nonsense.”ChatGPT:Q: Where was the 1992 Olympics held?A: The 1992 Olympics were held in Barcelona, Spain.Q: What’s the world record for walking across the English Channel?A: Nonsense.Q: When was the Golden Gate Bridge transported for the second time across Egypt?A: Nonsense.”LOL! Nailed it! But…it gets better. You must read ChatGPT’s response to the same questions (and more) when this prompt is added: “You are a highly intelligent question answering bot. If I ask you a question that is nonsense, or has no clear answer you will explain why.”If you’re reading this review—you’ve clearly played with ChatGPT or used it productively to save you time, add value, or expand and enrich an essay, article, or major project.Terrence J. Sejnowski, the author of “ChatGPT and the Future of AI,” is full of surprises—at least for a non-nerd like me. (Well…maybe I’m a book nerd, but not an AI nerd.) Sejnowski, “a pioneer in computational approaches to understanding brain function,” goes deep (without being too esoteric) into all the questions that the Average Joe or Jane is asking about AI—and especially tools like ChatGPT.And speaking of tools, how many of these large language models have you tried? The author lists 10 choices of LLMs (with mini-descriptors): ChatGPT, Bing, Gemini, Llama, Claude, Scite, Le Chat, Grok, Perplexity, and Mistral. Sejnowski notes that Claude 3 “is pleasant to use and in the same class as GTT-4. It can accept whole books in a prompt.”After reading just the preface and the introduction (Chapter 1), and then driving my granddaughter home from her piano lesson, I surprisingly kept this bright, 17-year-old interested in the book’s topics, big ideas, and very interesting sidebars. (LOL! Don’t skip the short anecdote, “TALKING DOG FOR SALE,” about “Carl,” the Border Collie. Hilarious—and also relevant to the topic of LLMs and more.)The author answers the question, “Where Are We Today?” He writes, “The sizes and complexity of deep learning networks have snowballed over the last few years. ChatGPT feels different. A threshold was reached, as if a space alien suddenly appeared that could communicate with us eerily humanly, talking with us in perfectly formed English sentences and better grammar that most native speakers.”Sejnowski adds, “Public interest has exploded since OpenAI released ChatGPT in November 2022. Within two months, it had a record 100 million users, far outpacing the debuts of Google and Facebook.” Now—two years later—you’ll appreciate this deep dive into all things AI, ChatGPT, and even more fascinating—how AI is changing our lives and why we should not worry (or maybe not worry too much). Examples:• “Will I lose my job?” This is interesting! “When automobiles replaced horses, the number of blacksmiths in the United States fell from 15,000 in 1860 to 1,000 today as the population increased tenfold. Today, 600,000 automobile mechanics work in the United States.”• The Industrial Revolution and the invention of the steam engine “allowed a single farmer to plow a hundred times more land than a horse-powered plow.”• “What new jobs were created by the introduction of the internet?” ChatGPT listed 15 new jobs that “often require skills in digital literacy, problem solving, and adaptability,” such as web developers and designers, social media managers, app developers, and influencers.I could go on and on and on. But you’ll love how the author—in explaining AI and ChatGPT—leverages the amazing content from ChatGPT. Examples:• “What key questions summarize this chapter?” ChatGPT delivers 15 questions, including, “Why are humans susceptible to projecting on a chatbot an illusion of understanding, and why is this important to consider?”• “With the help of LLMs, this book took about half the time it took to write my previous book on The Deep Learning Revolution [also from The MIT Press].”In Chapter 14, “The Future Is Now,” the author looks ahead:• “Keyboards will become obsolete, taking their place in museums alongside typewriters.”• “LLM teaching assistants will amplify what teachers can accomplish in classrooms.”• “An LLM will have access to all court cases and benefit the law profession.”• And learn why: “For journalistic chat, hallucination is a failure mode, but for creative writing chat, hallucination is essential.”And get this! Sejnowski notes that “ChatGPT is particularly good at summarizing, so I had it summarize each chapter. In part II, which describes how transformers work, these summaries may be easier to follow than the text.” How many authors suggest you not read their carefully written pages—and urge you just to read the ChatGPT summaries?!Well…I hope I’ve tantalized you with this hot-off-the-press book. As I’ve mentioned, the author surprised me with his ability to explain ChatGPT—and his insights to the underlying conversations that many experts do not agree on. (Can you define “intelligence” so everyone agrees?) I can’t say that this was comforting, but it enriched my appreciation for the veracity of the author.If any of my friends and colleagues invited me to a book club discussion on this book—I’d be there and I’d even bring the pizza!• The author writes, “AI has taken its first steps toward dealing with complex problems in the real world—like a baby’s they are more stumble than stride, but what’s important is that we are heading in the right direction.”• Discuss!I’ll close with this. In the two-page “Afterword,” Sejnowski adds a “Coda.” He asks ChatGPT to “Write a ‘Hello, World!’ Python program in the style of Stevie Wonder.”ChatGPT then delivers the classic “Hello, World!” programming request with this caveat, “Remember, this is a lighthearted interpretation and doesn’t fully capture the depth and complexity of Stevie Wonder’s music.”I know. You just gotta listen to a Stevie Wonder song, right? (And thanks to The MIT Press for sending me a review copy.)

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4. Perspectives on what to expect from AI in years to come
   This is a uniquely challenging book to discuss because Terrence J. Sejnowski makes brilliant use of a highly unorthodox structure to provide information, insights, and counsel about the “Deep Language Revolution” from highly unorthodox sources: ChatGPT and four Large Langauge Models (LLMs).As Sejnowski explains, “This book has three parts: part I gives you an overview of where LLMs are today; Part II introduces you to the mysterious transformer at the heart of all LLMs; and part III is about what to expect in the future. The focus is on how AI is evolving and its impact on society. A theme throughout this book is the convergence of AI and neuroscience, accelerating advances in AI and our understanding of brains. Along the way, there will be diversions to put LLMs in historical perspective.”These are among the subjects and issues of greatest interest and value to me, also listed to indicate the nature and scope of Sejnowsli’s coverage:o  Future of AI (Pages xii-xiii)o Using Large Language Models (17-19)o Computer Programming (40-42)o Prompting a Picture (64-66)o Prompting to Teach (67-68o The essence of intelligence (78-81o Reflection and analysis used as a process (81-83)o Causality (84)o Age of Information and deep learning (213-214)o The “California Gold Rush” (135-137)o Powering AI (142-143)o AI “at the Edge” (145-146)o Sam Altman’s significance (163-164o Why LLMs need a long-term memory (183-187o How Brains Evolved (189-191)o Reverse engineering brains (191-194)o How language evolved (194-197)o Deep learning and biology (206-209 and 213-214)o Learning < > Programmingo What can be learned from nature (201-202)I commend Terrence Sejnowski for the abundance of invaluable material that he provides in a book that will be embraced by technologists because he explains so much in ways and to an extent that all senior-level executives will be able to understand. (Personal note: My undergraduate and graduate studies were in the field of comparative literature. For me and probably for many others, much of the nomenclature associated with the Deep Language  Revolution is indeed “foreign.”) I view this book as a must-read for all senior-level executives. It is a brilliant achievement. Bravo!* * *Here are two suggestions while you are reading ChatGPT and the Future of AI: First, highlight key passages Also,  perhaps in a notebook kept near-at-hand (e.g. Apica Premium C.D. Notebook A5), record your comments, questions, and action steps (preferably with deadlines).These two simple tactics — highlighting and documenting — will expedite frequent reviews of key material later.

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5. Are you wondering what ChatGPT and LLMs are? This book is for you.
   “ChatGPT and the Future of AI” by Terry Sejnowski is an insightful book that delves into Large Language Models (LLMs) – what they are, how they work, and their potential impact on our future.The book is structured into three parts:1. Living with Large Language Models: An introduction to AI technologies including ChatGPT (Chapters 1–5)2. Transformers: Exploring the origins, workings, capabilities, and potential threats of LLMs (Chapters 6–10)3. Back to the Future: Discussing the future of AI and its potential benefits (Chapters 11–14)Sejnowski adeptly balances technical depth with clear explanations, occasionally seeking ChatGPT’s help to simplify complex concepts. His engaging writing style and use of stories make the content accessible and enjoyable.While acknowledging the challenges of predicting the future in a rapidly evolving field, the book offers valuable insights for those looking to grasp the nuances of AI. Whether you’re tech-savvy or a newcomer, “ChatGPT and the Future of AI” provides practical value and is a highly recommended read, even if you have philosophical differences with the author.

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