Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast Ep 691: Generative AI: How it works and why it matters in 2026 more than ever (Start Here Series Vol 1)
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Jan 14, 2026 Discover the rapid growth of generative AI and how it's becoming essential for businesses. Explore how large language models are transforming tasks, evolving from mere predictors to sophisticated reasoners. Delve into the historical breakthroughs that shaped AI, and learn about the increasing demand for AI skills in the job market. Jordan highlights the benefits of adopting AI, emphasizing a strong ROI while urging organizations to embrace an AI-native mindset for success by 2026.
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How LLMs Learn To Assist
- Large language models learn by predicting next tokens from vast scraped corpora and human-guided training.
- Reinforcement learning with human feedback shapes them into helpful assistants.
From Predictors To Reasoners
- Modern LLMs behave more like reasoners with stepwise problem-solving scaffolding.
- They combine token prediction with tool use, code execution, and multi-step logic.
Scale: Parameters And Context Matter
- LLM capability scales with parameters and context window size, improving memory and reasoning.
- Context windows now allow working for hours or days before forgetting.