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ChatGPT is NOT a LLM – GPT is
Understanding the crucial distinction between ChatGPT as an agent and GPT as a Large Language Model - why this difference matters for AI development and user expectations.
When people say “ChatGPT” and “Large Language Model” interchangeably, they’re conflating two fundamentally different concepts - and this confusion is shaping everything from product development to user expectations to investment decisions. Predictable: Same input always produces consistent output Scalable: No need to maintain state between requests Auditable: Behavior is deterministic and traceable Secure: No risk of information leakage between sessions Unlike LLMs that simply respond to prompts, agents can pursue objectives, maintain focus across multiple interactions, and work toward specific outcomes.
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