At the Blockchain Conference in Amsterdam, I had the opportunity to sit down with John McClone from Wolfgram and Wolfgrammers. Wolfgram is an incredibly important company with 700 employees worldwide. They are known for their expertise in mathematics and have developed beautiful software that revolutionizes mathematical computations. While their software used to be a standalone product, they have now created a plugin for Chat TPT, which allows for seamless integration of their powerful math capabilities.
In our conversation, John shared with me the history of the company. Wolfgram was started by Stephen Wolfgram, a physicist who needed tools for his job but couldn’t find any that met his needs. So, he decided to create his own software, which eventually became known as Mapaskar. This software gained popularity among universities and other institutions, and it quickly became the go-to tool for complex calculations. Last year, Wolfgram released their plugin for Chat TPT, further expanding their reach and making their math functions accessible to a wider audience.
I was curious to know why Wolfgram was one of the first plugins available for Chat TPT. John explained that they were invited by Hopin AI to be part of the initial round of plugins because they recognized the complementary strengths of Wolfgram and Chat TPT. While Wolfgram excels in complex computations, Chat TPT is fluent in natural language processing. Together, they create a powerful combination that can handle both structured and unstructured data.
John also shared some interesting use cases for Wolfgram’s capabilities. One example he mentioned was in the field of healthcare. By using Wolfgram’s plugin, medical professionals can extract valuable information from unstructured patient notes and perform data analysis more efficiently. Another example was in the construction industry, specifically in roof insulation. Wolfgram’s plugin can help roofing companies determine the best insulation materials and calculate energy values for optimal insulation.
I was intrigued by the process of integrating a model into Chat TPT. John explained that once the model is built, it can be deployed as a separate plugin. This allows for customization and ensures that the plugin aligns with the specific needs of the user. The integration involves setting up an API endpoint that connects the model to Chat TPT. The user can then interact with the model through the chat interface, asking questions and receiving answers based on the computations performed by Wolfgram’s software.
I asked John about the cost of developing a custom plugin. He mentioned that the development process typically takes a couple of days, and the cost would be in the range of a few thousand dollars. Once the plugin is deployed, the ongoing costs are minimal, with API fees and usage fees based on the number of interactions.
Overall, my conversation with John gave me a deeper understanding of the power and versatility of Wolfgram’s software. By integrating their mathematical capabilities into Chat TPT, they have opened up new possibilities for various industries. Whether it’s solving complex calculations in healthcare or optimizing insulation in construction, Wolfgram’s plugin provides a user-friendly interface for accessing their advanced math functions.
If you have a specific problem that requires complex computations, consider exploring the potential of Wolfgram’s plugin for Chat TPT. With their expertise in modeling and computation, they can help you find solutions to even the most challenging problems.
