ClaudeGPT? Wait, Isn’t It ChatGPT?
Understanding what GPT really means and why all modern AI models are technically GPTs, including Claude, Gemini, and Grok
Introduction
Yes, ClaudeGPT, I know you came to correct me. Hey, it's not ClaudeGPT. So, let's dive into the article where I will explain why Claude, Gemini, and Grok are also GPT.
GPT
So, first of all, let's break down GPT: G stands for Generative, P stands for Pretrained, and T stands for Transformer. Now, what does Generative mean? It means something that is generated on the go**.** like making up a joke you've never heard before.
Pretrained means it's already learned from a lot of data, so it can use that knowledge to generate. like a student who studied before class, so they're ready to answer questions.
Now the transformer, not the movie actual transformer. A transformer has a simple job take an input, process it, and give an output. It's kind of like giving your friend money, and they give it back once they're done with it (though, let's be real… most friends don't return it 😜) but transformer do.
GPT means it generates something based on pretrained data with the help of a transformer.
Think of it like this: before writing this article, I learned about GPT from different sources. But I'm not just copying what I read I'm giving you my own version of it. That's exactly what GPT does it uses what it has already learned (pretrained data) to create something new.
So then you might ask Alright, but what's the transformer?
Well who's writing this right now? Me a human. And in this example, I am the transformer, because I'm the one processing all the information and turning it into something you can read.
Conclusion
Now you know what GPT is, so think about it for a second. isn't Claude, Gemini, Grok all basically GPTs too?.
So why is it called ChatGPT and not ClaudeGPT or GrokGPT?
Well, that's because the folks at OpenAI are smart and pretty experienced in this field. They carefully chose the name ChatGPT. The name itself tells you what the product is Chat means it talks, and GPT is the tech behind it. Simple, clear, and memorable.
It's like owning a car company and naming your model SportsCar. The name itself tells you what it is.
