ChatGPT is a conversational AI model fine-tuned specifically for dialogue tasks, using OpenAI’s GPT models as its foundation. While GPT models are general-purpose and versatile, ChatGPT is optimized to handle multi-turn conversations, maintain context, and generate coherent responses tailored to interactive use cases.
ChatGPT incorporates alignment techniques to make its outputs more helpful and safe, such as reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF). This ensures that its responses align with user intentions and avoid harmful or inappropriate content. For example, ChatGPT can maintain the context of a conversation about travel plans and provide detailed recommendations based on prior exchanges.
Compared to GPT, ChatGPT is deployed with stricter safeguards and designed for applications like customer service, virtual assistants, and educational tools. Its conversational tuning makes it distinct from the general-purpose capabilities of standard GPT models, offering a more user-friendly experience in dialogue-based scenarios.