What is a token in AI and why does it matter?

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A token is a small chunk of text, often a word, part of a word or punctuation mark, that a model reads and writes.

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Often yes, especially with assistants that can run code on uploaded files, but you should verify the results.

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Many assistants can search the web in some modes or plans, but not all do by default, and it differs by product and over time.

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No, AI text detectors are not reliable.

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