Artificial intelligence (AI)

[Mori Chu]

Don't know if this really merits its own thread, but it's being talked about a lot in my social media circles, so here we go. There's a new product out called ChatGPT by a company named OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, a fairly famous tech founder. It's a chat bot that you can have conversations with. It's way more advanced than other chat bots of its kind; you can ask it almost anything and it'll spin up an interesting answer for you. People all over Twitter are asking it questions and reposting the interesting results.

https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

It's good and interesting enough that it's spurring a lot of conversations about the future issues with AI that we will need to handle. For example, people can just ask this bot to write them an essay on a topic; what if kids turn these in at school? What if people start using this technology to generate fake social media content for disinformation? And so on.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ ... -usability

Have any of you tried it out? Any thoughts?

[AmareIsGod]

This is impressive! Had quite the conversation today with this bot. We're quickly becoming great friends.

[Mori Chu]

This is impressive! Had quite the conversation today with this bot. We're quickly becoming great friends.

"Friends"? Or...

[AmareIsGod]

This is impressive! Had quite the conversation today with this bot. We're quickly becoming great friends.

"Friends"? Or...

Similar to that. But it would be more homoerotic love as I've yet to imagine this AI as a woman.

[AmareIsGod]

The College Essay Is Dead
Nobody is prepared for how AI will transform academia.

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/ ... ys/672371/

[Mori Chu]

ChatGPT is going to have a big impact on essay writing in schools.

[Superbone]

My sons were telling me it can debug and write code. Also that it can explain a code snippet that you enter.

[Mori Chu]

My sons were telling me it can debug and write code. Also that it can explain a code snippet that you enter.

It can do so many amazing little things. You can tell it a riddle and it'll (usually) solve it. You can ask it to mimic the style of a TV show, announcer, writer, etc. and it'll churn out text in their voice. You can use it as a doctor, tell it your symptoms, and it'll often output a likely cause that you might be suffering from. It's a really cool piece of tech, a glimpse of things to come.

[Mori Chu]

I mean, at this point they're just a few small steps away from T-800 Terminators. We're fucked.

[Superbone]

That construction worker was super realistic! The robot was a little dainty (the way it traipsed around) and flamboyant though.

[Superbone]

My sons were telling me it can debug and write code. Also that it can explain a code snippet that you enter.

It can do so many amazing little things. You can tell it a riddle and it'll (usually) solve it. You can ask it to mimic the style of a TV show, announcer, writer, etc. and it'll churn out text in their voice. You can use it as a doctor, tell it your symptoms, and it'll often output a likely cause that you might be suffering from. It's a really cool piece of tech, a glimpse of things to come.

Based on your comment...

Me: Talk about Devin Booker in the style of Hubie Brown.

ChatGPT: Devin Booker, my friends, is a scoring machine. This young man can flat out put the ball in the basket. He's got a smooth, effortless stroke from long range and a deadly mid-range game. He's also a crafty finisher at the rim and a gifted passer. He's got a great feel for the game and a high basketball IQ. Defensively, he's still a work in progress, but he's got the tools and the drive to improve on that end of the floor. Overall, Devin Booker is a special talent and a player that you need to keep your eyes on. He's got the potential to be a perennial All-Star and a true franchise player for the Phoenix Suns.

and...

Me: Talk about Devin Booker in the style of Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption.

ChatGPT: Devin Booker, my dear friends, is a man of true talent and skill. Like the gentle rains that fall upon the parched earth, his scoring ability rejuvenates the Phoenix Suns. He has a shooting touch as smooth as the Tennessee Whiskey that Andy Dufresne used to enjoy, and an understanding of the game that is deep and profound.

Devin may have had his struggles and setbacks, but like Andy, he never loses hope. He continues to work hard and improve, knowing that good things come to those who wait. He has a quiet strength and a determination that is truly inspiring.

And like Andy, Devin's talents are not to be wasted in obscurity. He is a shining star, and he will continue to shine, illuminating the basketball court and the world, for years to come.

[Nodack]

I guess it’s like all tools. They can be used for good or evil depending on who’s using them.