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Language models like ChatGPT have transformed the field of natural language processing.
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These models still struggle with some basic tasks such as arithmetic and fact-checking.
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Researchers from Meta have developed Toolformer, an AI language model that can use external tools without compromising its core language modeling abilities.
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Toolformer uses APIs, which allow different applications to communicate with each other.
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During training, Toolformer was given a small set of human-written examples showing how to use each API.
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Toolformer learned to predict each text-based API call as if it were any other form of text.
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Toolformer can "decide" for itself which tool to use for the proper context and how to use it.
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Toolformer can use external software tools like search engines, calculators, language translators, and factual references.
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Toolformer can work around the limitation of large language models not being good at arithmetic by using a calculator program.
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Toolformer can handle tasks such as adding a date to a calendar app by using an API link.