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Meeting	ACGS Committee Meeting 130 - Missoula, MT - March 2023
Agenda Location	7 SUBCOMMITTEE C – AVIONICS AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION 7.4 On The Emergence of AI Language Models as a Design Tool
Title	On The Emergence of AI Language Models as a Design Tool
Presenter	Jeb Orr
Affiliation	Mclaurin Aerospace
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Abstract	This presentation examines the emergence of AI language models as a powerful design tool in human-machine interaction, supported by massive data sets and computational resources. The Transformer architecture, popularized by OpenAI, a nonprofit-turned-for-profit AI research organization, has been instrumental in advancing the field. OpenAI's ChatGPT, based on GPT-3 and trained using supervised and reinforcement learning, is a rapidly emerging technology optimized for dialogue, with 175 billion parameters. Engineers are utilizing ChatGPT for various applications, such as explaining physics, writing and translating code, developing PowerPoint presentations, and writing performance self-assessments. While the benefits of AI language models are considerable, the technology presents implications for society, including concerns around data privacy, fairness, and bias. Furthermore, the technology is currently limited to Big Tech and state-sponsored organizations due to the immense computational resources required for training and operation. However, as domain-specific accelerators arise, the technology is expected to become more accessible. The presentation concludes with a cautionary design example. In this example, the model generated incorrect output and synthesized a non-existing reference, highlighting the risks of relying solely on AI language models for critical design tasks. The example underscores the importance of human supervision and the need for appropriate checks and balances. Overall, the emergence of AI language models represents a significant inflection point in human-machine interaction and presents both opportunities and challenges for society. [This abstract was drafted by the GPT-3.5 model using the outline of the original slide package, and modified under human supervision.]