The Tech Behind AI Chat Tools (LLMs)

ChatGPT isn’t thinking — it’s calculating probabilities. In this episode, I explain how Large Language Models actually work , in plain English. Most people use ChatGPT daily without understanding what it’s actually doing. In this episode of the AI Automation Alchemist podcast, I break down: What Large Language Models (LLMs) are How neural networks work (simplified) What transformers actually do Why context matters more than prompts Why AI feels intelligent without “thinking” This is not hype, not marketing, and not theory — it’s a practical explanation for business owners and builders who want to use AI correctly. 00:00 What this episode covers 00:45 Why I used Notebook LM 02:10 What a Large Language Model is 03:15 Neural networks (simplified) 04:40 Hidden nodes & parallel processing 06:00 Transformers & context 07:40 Why words mean different things 09:00 Why AI feels intelligent 10:15 The simplified explanation epiphany Resources & Links: Notebook LM Grata Software Digital Strike Connect with Rey Ortega: LinkedIn X/Twitter #ChatGPT #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #AIExplained #Automation