Auto-GPT is a new AI that does the work for you — here's how it works
Auto-GPT is a variant of ChatGPT that has been developed by Significant Gravitas. It operates by setting a goal and the AI generates and completes tasks on its own. This sets Auto-GPT apart from ChatGPT, which requires prompts to perform actions. Auto-GPT uses the ChatGPT Application Programming Interface (API) to function, and it is based on the GPT-4 API.
Environment and ChatGPT API
Auto-GPT requires two things to function: an environment and the ChatGPT API. The environment is where ChatGPT performs tasks. Auto-GPT can be used on Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, and you can use VSCode + devcontainer, Docker, or Python 3.10 or later. The ChatGPT API allows you to plug the power of the GPT-4 large language model into your environment. You will need an account with OpenAI and set up a pay-as-you-go account. The ChatGPT-3.5 API costs $0.002 per 1,000 tokens, and the ChatGPT-4 API starts at $0.03 per 1,000 tokens for prompts and $0.06 per 1,000 tokens for task completion.
Setting up Auto-GPT
To use Auto-GPT, you will need some knowledge of Python. Tom's Hardware offers a guide on how to create an Auto-GPT AI agent on your own. Alternatively, there is a free-to-use beta app called AgentGPT. You can use it to explore Auto-GPT's capabilities, but it is more limited due to it being a beta version. However, it offers insights into Auto-GPT's capabilities and why AI enthusiasts are excited about this new AI.
Auto-GPT vs ChatGPT
Auto-GPT can perform everything that ChatGPT can perform, but with a crucial added feature: semi-autonomy. With ChatGPT, you must enter every prompt yourself. With Auto-GPT, the process is automated. You input your primary goal, and Auto-GPT handles follow-up prompts, asking and answering them until the job is done. While ChatGPT is free, Auto-GPT is not, and you must pay to use it.
Practical Uses for Auto-GPT
Auto-GPT is excellent for building applications because the AI determines what needs to be done to accomplish the goal you have set. ChatGPT may be a better option if you are looking for advice on a particular problem because the AI is conversational and better suited to working through certain issues. Using ChatGPT may be financially preferable for less complex queries since Auto-GPT requires payment.
Conclusion
Auto-GPT is a new variant of ChatGPT that has taken the AI world by storm. Its semi-autonomous feature sets it apart from ChatGPT, making it stand out as a valuable tool for developers and enthusiasts alike. While it is not the easiest tool to use, it is worth exploring if you have experience with Python or are willing to learn.
