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The new AI tool creating a buzz

GPT-3 is a tool whose predecessor was dubbed β€œtoo dangerous to release”. We find out why the new version is creating a hot debate in the tech world.

GPT-3 is a tool whose predecessor was dubbed β€œtoo dangerous to release”. We find out why the new version is creating a hot debate in the tech world. Plus, why a popular mobile game in China has been pulled because of some morse code in a song. And many people have had to get used to videoconferencing during the past few months. Are meetings in virtual reality the next step? Please note that since this episode was recorded the Congressional hearing mentioned in the show has been postponed. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, with ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ tech reporter Jane Wakefield. Produced by Jat Gill.

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