GPT-3 is a large language model that was released in June 2017. It was trained on a dataset of over 1 billion words and can be used to generate text in any language. The model is also able to generate spreadsheet formulas and code snippets, making it a valuable tool for anyone working with AI. Other large language models include Google's BERT and Microsoft's Azure ML service. At PromptLoop, we use a mixture of these models to deliver the very best and fastest intelligence to your own spreadsheet data all without you having to write more than the 20 characters of your formula.
Transforming work - not replacing it
AI has the potential to transform the way we live and work. Currently, only a small number of people have the skills needed to use AI technologies. However, new AI models, such as the well known GPT-3 model, are making it possible for anyone to use AI, regardless of their technical expertise. This is important because AI can be used to perform a wide variety of tasks, from creating spreadsheet formulas to generating news articles. As more people gain access to AI, we will see a wider range of AI applications and an increase in the number of people who can benefit from AI-powered tools. This will ultimately lead to a better future for all of us.
Models excel where SUM, IF, and INDEX do not
Most people are familiar with spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. These programs are incredibly powerful, but they are primarily designed for working with numerical data. However, language modeling is a relatively new area of artificial intelligence that is beginning to be used in spreadsheet applications. This technology can be used to automatically generate text based on input from other cells in the spreadsheet. For example, if you have a column of dates, you could use a language model to generate a corresponding column of month names. This would allow anyone to quickly and easily convert between formats without having to manually enter each value.Language models can also be used to generate summaries of data or even entire reports. This could transform how much we can accomplish with spreadsheet applications by making it possible to quickly generate complex documents from simple data inputs. As language modeling technology continues to develop, it is likely that spreadsheets will become an even more essential tool for businesses and individuals alike.
A few examples and ferocious accuracy
One of the benefits of these models is that they excel at performing tasks for which they are supplied a few (correct) examples of inputs and outputs. This is referred to as "few-shot" learning and while not a new concept, has become a popular approach when leveraging large language models.
Custom models for general problems
There have been several exciting new product that let you interface directly with large, pre-trained models to generate and transform text. The internet is full of the =GPT3() formula that let you integrate your own API configuration and ask a general model to "write me a tweet".
PromptLoop allows you to access all this intelligence and more, but delivers it in a package that is tuned specifically to spreadsheet tables and examples. We let you get started with no engineering and at a fraction of the cost of using a large, general model.
See the magic for yourself
The data science and engineering required to use these models has been out of reach of most of us. They can be very technical and difficult to set up even if you are using them with no background training. They require a lot of assumptions and can be very time-consuming. In contrast, the =PROMPTLOOP() formula could not be simpler and can be easily applied to any spreadsheet. It's also free to try, so anyone can start seeing the power of these models, on their data and challenges, today. The =PROMPTLOOP() formula has been shown to be more accurate than other models, and it's also much faster to set up and run. So why not give it a try today? You may be surprised at how well it works.