The Waiter

"The Waiter" model is an explanation framework used by OpenAI to illustrate how AI systems generate responses. It envisions the AI as a waiter taking an order (your prompt), consulting a menu (training data), and then preparing a dish (response) tailored to your request. The model predicts what words or phrases are most appropriate based on patterns learned during training. This analogy helps clarify how AI processes input, understands context, and produces coherent outputs, emphasizing its role as an adaptable, responsive tool rather than a conscious entity.