EP04: Auto GPT and Beyond

Howdy, prompt engineers and AI enthusiasts!

In this week’s episode…

…Have you ever wanted to free up some time to do the things you love? In this podcast episode, we explore how certain AI tools can help you do just that! Wes & God explored the topic of AI tools and how they can transform the way we work and interact in our daily lives. Wes is a cautious optimist when it comes to AI, who believes in the potential of these tools to free up space and time for doing things we truly enjoy. He loves showing people how to use them and seeing the sense of wonder in their eyes when they try it for the first time. Despite some concerns over the cost and potential misuse of such tools, Goda points out that this happens with every new technological shift anyway. Using AI tools can even lead to more creativity, as they can provide new ideas and sources that the writer may not have thought of. The shift in mindset towards using AI tools to aid in execution rather than replace creativity can be a positive disruption in many industries and not just the gloom of worrying that an AI is going to take your job. We also discussed Auto GPT, a “Baby Artificial General Intelligence”. It can save a significant amount of time and effort compared to manually searching for information. However, our speaker advises caution and proper testing before promoting experimental technology as transformative things.We hope you found this episode informative and thought-provoking. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future topics.

Key Take Aways from the Podcast:

1. Cautious optimism regarding the benefits of AI tools in freeing up time is needed when evaluating said tools.

2. Overview of Auto GPT as a tool that can think for itself to some extent and its potential impact, along with an examination of how Auto GPT and other AI tools can transform how we search and research information with examples of how Auto GPT can be used for advanced searches and tasks.

3. Reflection on the need to adapt and break old habits when using new technology- Discussion of potential future developments in AI technology.

1. The Way We Search and Research is Transforming…an Overview of Auto-GPTClick here for a Demo of Auto-GPT in Action

Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) are a series of advanced language models crafted by OpenAI. With each iteration, these models have become more sophisticated and powerful. The third version, GPT-3, garnered widespread attention for its exceptional natural language comprehension and generation abilities. GPT-4, the latest installment, has built upon its predecessor's strengths and now boasts even greater capabilities.

AutoGPT: Unleashing the Power of GPT-4

AutoGPT, an avant-garde open-source application, demonstrates the astounding potential of GPT-4. By leveraging the power of this formidable language model, AutoGPT can autonomously connect Large Language Model (LLM) "thoughts" to achieve a specified objective. This self-reliant feature allows for a broader range of AI applications and represents a notable milestone in the field of artificial intelligence.

Autonomy and Versatility: Key Advantages of AutoGPT

AutoGPT's primary distinction lies in its capacity to function independently. This means that it can accomplish pre-established goals without human interference, rendering it a more adaptable and potent tool compared to GPT-3 or GPT-4 alone. The autonomous functionality brings added efficiency and efficacy to GPT-based AI solutions while minimizing the need for human input. The combination of autonomy, goal-oriented behavior, and enhanced accessibility empowers AutoGPT to serve a wide array of use cases, ranging from content generation to market analysis. With its ground-breaking AI features, AutoGPT holds the potential to reshape industries and elevate our daily lives.

Democratizing AI: Accessible Innovation for All

One of AutoGPT's most significant innovations is its ability to accommodate users without programming expertise. This increased ease of use allows a diverse range of individuals to reap the benefits of AI advancements, thereby democratizing access to state-of-the-art technology.

AutoGPT offers an impressive array of features, including:

• Internet connectivity for research and information acquisition

• Efficient management of Long-Term and Short-Term memory

• GPT-4 instances tailored for text generation

• Seamless access to popular websites and platforms

• File storage and summarization utilizing GPT-3.5 capabilitiesYour hosts spoke of a browser-based solution to use Auto-GPT called GODMODE.

2. How to Setup your own AutoGPT

(Instructions adapted from this Page by Christophe Atten)

Step-1: Prerequisites

In order to use AutoGPT on your computer, we need two tools:

• Python: Follow the instruction under the following link for python

• Git: Follow the instruction under the following link for GIT (Windows) or (MacOs)

Python is needed as AutoGPT is built on top of this programming language.

GIT is needed to download the AutoGPT open-source code to be executed later on.

Step 2: Install & Config

Important:

• GitHub repository of AutoGPT: https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT

Clone the repository to your computer

• Open the terminal and navigate to your preferred directory where you would like to clone the Auto-GPT repository. For example, to navigate to the desktop folder, type: cd Desktop

• Clone the Auto-GPT repository by running the following command: git clone https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT.git

• After the cloning, navigate to the newly created Auto-GPT directory by typing: cd Auto-GPT

Installing dependencies:

• Install the required dependencies by running: pip install -r requirements.txt

Configuration:

Adding your OpenAI API key:

• You’ll need to add your OpenAI API key. If you don’t have one, follow the instructions on the OpenAI website to obtain one.

• Once you have your API key, rename the .env.template file to .env and paste your API key in the following format: OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Step 3: Fire it Up!

After you have followed those steps you are ready to go and able to enjoy the future!

Run the program in the terminal by executing the following command: python -m autogpt

Some last shortcuts to give you on the way (More information to be found on the official GitRepository of AutoGPT)

• Authorize a single command: y or multiple onces with y -N

• Exit the program: n

3. ELI5 AI Term of the week: A “Neural Network”

Imagine that you are playing a game with your friends where you have to guess what different animals are just by listening to their sounds. You hear a "moo" and you know it's a cow, you hear a "woof woof" and you know it's a dog!

A neural network is like a super smart computer brain that can play this game too. But instead of using its ears to listen to the animal sounds, it uses its "eyes" to look at pictures of animals.

Just like you, the neural network needs to practice to get better at recognizing animals. So you show it pictures of cows, dogs, cats, and other animals. The neural network breaks down the pictures into tiny pieces and tries to recognize patterns in them, just like you recognize patterns in the animal sounds.

The more pictures you show the neural network, the better it gets at recognizing animals. And just like you, the neural network can also learn to recognize new animals by practicing and looking at more pictures!

4. The Beauty of Mathematics in AI Generated Abstract Art

These are AI generated designs using parametric equations, fractals and Lorenz Attractors, varying the variables within to produce truly epic works. Here’s a list of just a few different types of fractals and theorems to try, each linked below:

 Chaos Math Fractals Cellular Automata 

Undeniably, the universe's intricate foundations can be expressed and understood through mathematical equations. This elegant discipline bridges the gaps between seemingly unrelated subjects, allowing us to model our world in a comprehensive and unified framework. Mathematics serves as the language of the universe, providing a means to explore its wonders in a manner that is both captivating and profound.

The beauty of mathematics lies in its ability to accurately describe the patterns and structures that underpin our world. From the laws governing the celestial bodies to the minute structures of subatomic particles, mathematical equations serve as the thread that ties these phenomena together.

Mathematics also possesses a captivating allure in its ability to reveal hidden connections between seemingly unrelated subjects. For instance, the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, has applications in various fields such as biology, art, and architecture. The golden ratio, which is derived from the Fibonacci sequence, is a fundamental element of aesthetics, exemplified in the design of the Parthenon, the composition of the Mona Lisa, and the arrangement of petals on a sunflower.

Another testament to the beauty of mathematics is its universality. Across different cultures and throughout history, mathematical principles have been discovered and developed independently, speaking to the innate human drive to understand and make sense of the world around us. The Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental principle in geometry, was known to the ancient Babylonians, Chinese, and Indians long before the time of Pythagoras. The concept of zero, which originated in ancient India, transformed the field of mathematics by providing a representation for the absence of a value and enabling the development of the decimal number system.

The beauty of mathematics lies not only in its ability to provide a unified framework for understanding our world but also in its capacity to inspire curiosity and awe. In this way, mathematics serves as a testament to the power of human intellect, our ceaseless pursuit of knowledge, and our innate desire to uncover the hidden connections that bind the universe together.

5. Prompts, served Hot and Fresh weekly

Since we showed off some of the incredible possibilies to create abstract designs with math in AI generative image models, here’s some examples of each. Goda maintains that you don’t need to include the actual equations in the prompt, just the name of the therom/form, but Wes insists upon including the formulas (probably because it thinks it makes him look smart — it doesn’t)

Here are the Prompts:

# Fragmentation concatenation attack

In Conclusion

Baby AGI’s are here, and while a bit scary and mostly exciting, they’re here to stay. The complex ways we can now search with these tools will unlock new possibilities for the synthesis of information across many sources. So have fun, try stuff out, but like with anything powerful and experimental, we urge caution in implementation. So if someone breaks the internet or accidentally has a GPT Agent hack into NORAD, well…it wasn’t us who told you about these…Happy Prompting Everybody!