ChatGPT

[Izulde]

Anyone played around with it? I have (actually wrote a piece on it for a client), and it's a topic that's come up in a lot of sectors/groups I'm in over the last week or so.

My TL;DR take: This is a seminal moment in our history - one that's going to end up shattering a lot of current paradigms even at its present level - and lead to some thorny existential questions down the road as the AI gets better and better.

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In its current state, the AI is producing consistently passable work, no matter what the genre being asked for (to name a few things: essays, lesson plans, sales emails, business profiles, etc.). It's not great and nowhere near the level of quality human production. There are some things that it flat-out simply can't handle very well. But the speed at which it manages to create these acceptable-level items is astounding. Literally seconds.

As of right now, I'd say its greatest benefit is the massive time savings the AI creates. It can save literally hours of work by providing a basic skeleton to work from and improve. Very exciting technology - one that opens up a lot of possibilities and doors.

The reaction has been... interesting. In some of the professional Facebook groups I'm in, which are normally harmonious places, there's been some outright antagonism as two camps have emerged - those who are having fear-based reactions of how to fight against the technology and those who see the potential for new, better paradigm shifts that might involve some short-term pain, but ultimately lead to much greater things.

I predict within the next 3-5 years, you will see a number of sectors radically disrupted and looking almost nothing like they do now. It's that big a leap - comparisons to the printing press, the calculator, etc. are not at all far-fetched. What society is ultimately going to look like, I don't actually know - there's a few distinct paths I can see this headed down (see earlier remark about existential questions). But it's a thrilling time to be alive, nonetheless.

[Edward64]

I posted this in another thread. I did play around with it but was exploring how well it did in the Turing test.

I'll take back the easily exceeded comment.

ChatGPT ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue (https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/) has been in the news recently about how great it was etc. So I played with it.

If the test is the Turing Test, it fails. I believe I can easily discern if I'm talking to a computer vs human.

If the test is can it do or "understand" much more than a helpdesk chatbot or Siri, yes it can.

FWIW some observations:


I asked it to do haikus for the Razorbacks and for the Tide. The haikus were fairly generic (e.g. no mention of WPS, Hogs, Tide, Elephant) and both were similar to each other
I also asked it for its opinion about a subject matter. It said it was not "programmed" to give opinions.
I asked about something in 2022 and it said it was only "programmed" for up to 2021. This one is kinda strange. I've been around AI that supposedly scrapes news/research content and stores it in its internal-whatever-databases. I'm sure there's a reason but sounds very limiting IMO to not have ChatGPT perpetually scrape for news/research content
And the most telling on why it failed the Turing test, its responses didn't seem to flow naturally. You could tell you weren't having a conversation with human

Overall, pretty interesting and looking forward to see how it progresses. But not yet there in the Turing test.
EDIT: article on use of ChatGPT to write essays. My internal debate now is whether to let my daughter know this exists!

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/chatgpt-ai-writing-college-student-essays/672371/

[Castlerock]

Humans Need Not Apply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pq-S557XQU

[dubb93]

Could be a game changer for the dynasty section. Not gonna lie I gave it a few scenarios from my current TEW game and it churned out full segments from my parameters in seconds and knew enough about the people involved to even include details such as the clothing they wore without me needing to tell them. It even slipped in their signature catch phrases. Pretty rock solid as far as that goes.

[NobodyHere]

Does it know how to Fudge a Bank Statement?

[dubb93]

Does it know how to Fudge a Bank Statement?

Ask it and let us know.

[QuikSand]

My internal debate now is whether to let my daughter know this exists!

Adorable

[dubb93]

JimmyWint sat at his kitchen table, nervously tapping his fingers against the edge. In front of him was his bank statement, and he knew that if his wife saw it, she would be furious.

He had been making some bad financial decisions lately, and now his account was almost empty. He needed to find a way to hide the truth from his wife, and fast.
JimmyWint looked around the room, trying to come up with a plan. His eyes landed on a pen and a piece of paper, and he had an idea.

He quickly grabbed the pen and started scribbling on the paper, trying to forge a new bank statement that would show a much healthier balance.

But as he wrote, he realized that his handwriting was nowhere near good enough to fool his wife. She would know right away that something was up.

So JimmyWint decided to take things to the next level. He grabbed his laptop and started hacking into the bank's computer system, trying to alter the records to show a higher balance.

But as he typed away, he realized that he was in way over his head. He had no idea what he was doing, and he was starting to make mistakes that could get him in big trouble.

Just as he was about to give up, his wife walked into the room and caught him red-handed.

"What are you doing?" she asked, her voice full of suspicion.

JimmyWint tried to come up with a convincing lie, but it was too late. His wife knew exactly what he had been up to, and she was not happy.

In the end, JimmyWint's desperate attempt to fudge his bank statement had only made things worse. He had dug himself into a deeper hole, and now he would have to face the consequences of his actions.

Best I got.

[dubb93]

Could probably feed it some more details and come up with something better though.

[dubb93]

I gave it an idea for a quick edit and got this.

JimmyWint sat at his kitchen table, nervously tapping his fingers against the edge. In front of him was his bank statement, and he knew that if his wife saw it, she would be furious.

He had been making some bad financial decisions lately, and now his account was almost empty. He needed to find a way to hide the truth from his wife, and fast.

JimmyWint remembered seeing an internet message board that claimed to have all the answers to his problems. He quickly fired up his laptop and typed in the URL, hoping to find some helpful advice.

As he read through the various posts and comments, he started to get some ideas. Some of them seemed a little far-fetched, but he was desperate, so he decided to give them a try.

First, he tried to forge a new bank statement that showed a much healthier balance. But his handwriting was nowhere near good enough to fool his wife, so he quickly scrapped that idea.

Next, he tried to hack into the bank's computer system to alter the records. But he had no idea what he was doing, and he ended up making a mess of things.

Finally, he turned to a more drastic solution. He grabbed a bag of cash that he had been saving for a rainy day and started stuffing it into his pockets. But as he did, his wife walked into the room and caught him red-handed.

"What are you doing?" she asked, her voice full of suspicion.

JimmyWint tried to come up with a convincing lie, but it was too late. His wife knew exactly what he had been up to, and she was not happy.

In the end, JimmyWint's desperate attempt to fudge his bank statement had only made things worse. He had dug himself into a deeper hole, and now he would have to face the consequences of his actions.

[albionmoonlight]

The thing is--chat AI does not need to become as good as a human. It just needs to be good enough once you factor in the cheap cost.

AI translation isn't as good as human translation. But it is cheap, so outside of certain contexts (court proceedings, etc.) that is what we use. The profession of translator does not really exist like it used to.

That's what will happen to a lot of jobs. You might be able to do your job better than the AI. But is the value your provide over the AI worth a decent-middle-class wage-and-benefits?

[sterlingice]

The thing is--chat AI does not need to become as good as a human. It just needs to be good enough once you factor in the cheap cost.

AI translation isn't as good as human translation. But it is cheap, so outside of certain contexts (court proceedings, etc.) that is what we use. The profession of translator does not really exist like it used to.

That's what will happen to a lot of jobs. You might be able to do your job better than the AI. But is the value your provide over the AI worth a decent-middle-class wage-and-benefits?

This is the same theory as "if I outsource our call center to country X, is that worth the savings we gain?" There will be a lot of CEO's who jump at that sort of thing.

In one of my previous jobs, there was a customer that was outsourcing their IT that had previous all been in-house. They were given a menu with 4 choices and 4 prices: on-site cost $$$$, on-shore (call center in Kentucky) cost $$$, near-shore (call center in Costa Rica) cost $$, and off-shore (call center in India) cost $. They, of course, chose off-shore.

I worked quite a bit with that call center in India and they weren't necessarily bad technicians, but they had really high turnover and a hastily thrown together (6 months?) knowledge base was no substitute for the thousands of years of IT experience and stability they lost from all those on-site call center employees.

As an aside - remember when having an on-shore call center was viewed as a selling point? Get a Dell, talk to someone in the US! Apparently, that wasn't enough of a differentiator so the "race to the bottom" commenced. If a company was not going to get paid in tangible ways and the industry standard is to save cash and outsource, they all went that way. As long as you're "industry standard", you're not really penalized.

Back to the customer: What this meant is that, for instance, the sales people had to get better at IT, the administrative assistants had to get better at IT, the factory workers had to get better at IT. Instead of being able to spend, say, 5 minutes a month on the phone with IT, those people were going to spend 2 hours on the phone with IT. That's 2 hours less a month they're selling or making widgets or getting better at those things.

It was interesting viewing it through a gaming lens. There were a lot of customers who just started doing more of their own IT work and it felt like over the course of a year or two, they earned 15 skill points in IT but their widget making or sales networking went down 5 because they don't have as much time to devote to it. I'm sure that time and resource drain cost them sales but there was no real way to spreadsheet it. How are you going to track the time that if they had just spent 30 of those minutes with one of their customers, maybe they don't lose out to their competitor. Or the time that they lost sales because suddenly their 90 salesperson is only an 85 and the competitor's salesperson is still an 88. Maybe being on the phone with IT keeps them from reading that trade journal or academic article and it keeps an employee from coming up with the next product breakthrough. Or maybe their skill level dropped to 85 so that 88 they needed to hit that breakthrough is missed.

Anecdotally, we also found out from customers that there were a lot of things they never even bothered calling IT about after the transition. In some ways, that's a blessing - no one is calling in to try and dictate to IT how to do things ("my computer doesn't do X but if I complain loud enough, they'll make it happen even if there are reasons why they don't let me do X"). However, there were also a lot of people who just gave up (-10 modifier to morale). I heard from our customer management that they also had a decent increase in turnover. I don't think anyone went "my IT calls are so burdensome that I'm changing companies" - but it was more of a "this company doesn't feel like it used to, it's not a family anymore, they're making it so much harder for my to do my job so I'll go somewhere it's easier". Though, you don't make a change like outsourcing your IT because things are rosy at the company, you do it because you need to save money because something else isn't working.

I just went and looked up their stock price and number of employees and that company is in a better place than it was when I was there. They have developed new widgets to replace the old widgets that were not selling as well. Maybe that money saved from outsourcing IT (and other functions) was plowed into R&D and without those changes, the company would have gone out of business or (likely) been bought up by a competitor. Then again, they also work in a cyclical business and a boom-bust type business so sometimes you also just get lucky any none of this really matters.

SI

[jbpostbot]

wait until they see jbbetbot ai. cant lose

[larrymcg421]

write a story where someone loses a lot of money using the Martingale strategy in Blackjack


Sarah sat at the blackjack table, her heart racing with excitement. She had read about the Martingale strategy online and was convinced it was the key to her success. The idea was simple: double your bet after every loss, and eventually you would win back all your losses and make a profit.

Sarah started with a small bet of $10, but the cards weren't in her favor and she lost. Undeterred, she doubled her bet to $20. Again, she lost. She doubled her bet again, this time to $40. And again, she lost.

As the night went on, Sarah's bets continued to grow. She was down $100, then $200, then $400. Each time she lost, she convinced herself that the next hand would be the one where she would win it all back.

But the deck was not on her side. Sarah continued to lose, and her bets continued to grow. She was now down over $800 and her heart was pounding with fear. She knew she should stop, but the thought of winning it all back was too tempting.

Finally, on a bet of $1600, Sarah lost again. She was devastated. She had lost all her money, and she knew it was because of her foolish reliance on the Martingale strategy.

Sarah walked away from the blackjack table feeling defeated and ashamed. She had let her greed get the best of her, and now she was left with nothing. She vowed to never make the same mistake again.

[jbpostbot]

sarah is stupid. never leave table until you have won

[dubb93]

JBMagic was a high roller at the casino, always looking for the next big thrill. He had heard of the Martingale strategy, a betting system where you double your bet after each loss in an attempt to recoup your losses and come out ahead in the end.

JBMagic decided to give it a try at the blackjack table. He started small, placing a bet of $10 on his first hand. He lost, but he didn't let that deter him. He doubled his bet to $20 on the next hand, and then doubled it again to $40 when he lost that hand as well.

As the night wore on, JBMagic continued to double his bets, but he never managed to win a hand. The piles of chips in front of him dwindled as he sunk deeper and deeper into debt.

Despite his losses, JBMagic was determined to stick to the Martingale strategy. He believed that if he just kept doubling his bets, he would eventually come out ahead. But as the hours passed and the stacks of chips in front of him grew smaller and smaller, he knew that he was in trouble.

The casino staff and other patrons began to take notice of JBMagic's predicament. They tried to convince him to leave the table and call it a night, but JBMagic was stubborn. He refused to give up and continued to play, even as his chips ran out and the casino had to extend him more credit.

In the end, JBMagic never managed to win a hand using the Martingale strategy. He was forced to play until he could no longer afford to bet, at which point the casino had no choice but to escort him off the premises. JBMagic's reckless pursuit of a quick win had cost him everything, and he was left penniless and alone.

Better?

[larrymcg421]

The movie, "Front Office Football Central," follows the story of Sam, a young and ambitious sports analyst who discovers an online message board where some of the most knowledgeable and passionate football fans gather to discuss the latest news and rumors.

The cast of major characters includes:

Sam, played by Tom Holland
Lily, Sam's love interest and fellow message board member, played by Emma Watson
Coach Carter, the tough and gruff head coach of the professional football team, played by Denzel Washington
Roger, the team's star player and the source of tension between Sam and Coach Carter, played by Michael B. Jordan
Bob, the scout who offers Sam a job with the team, played by Morgan Freeman
Janet, Sam's supportive but skeptical wife, played by Claire Foy
As Sam becomes more active on Front Office Football Central, he develops a reputation as a sharp and insightful analyst. He is able to provide unique and valuable insights into the world of football, and his opinions are highly respected by his fellow message board members.

But despite his success on Front Office Football Central, Sam is struggling to make it in the real world. He is unable to find a job in the sports industry, and he is starting to lose hope.

That is, until he receives a message from a scout for a professional football team. The scout has been following Sam's posts on Front Office Football Central, and he is impressed by his knowledge and analysis. He offers Sam a job as a scout for the team, and Sam jumps at the opportunity.

From there, the movie follows Sam as he navigates the cutthroat world of professional football. He uses his skills and knowledge from Front Office Football Central to help the team make smart decisions, and he proves to be a valuable asset. But as the season progresses, Sam faces challenges and obstacles. He clashes with the team's star player, he struggles to adjust to the fast-paced world of professional football, and he must confront his own doubts and insecurities.

In the end, Sam is able to overcome these challenges and prove his worth to the team. He becomes a valuable member of the front office, and he is able to make a name for himself in the world of football. The movie ends with Sam standing on the field, watching his team win the championship, and knowing that he played a vital role in their success.

[dubb93]

The shows I could seriously write in TEW with this thing. I told it to write a segment where Flair returns to WCW and Arn confronts him. Then I asked it to change the ending and it spit out this.

Ric Flair's music hits the arena and the crowd erupts in cheers as the Nature Boy makes his way down to the ring. Flair, decked out in his classic pink and black robes, struts around the ring, waving to the fans and basking in their adoration.

Suddenly, Arn Anderson's music hits and the Enforcer makes his way down to the ring. Anderson, a member of the legendary Horseman stable along with Flair, looks angry as he stares down his former friend.

"Ric, you son of a gun," Anderson says as he steps into the ring. "Where the hell have you been?"

Flair looks surprised by Anderson's anger. "Arn, my friend, I've been away for a while. But I'm back now and ready to take the wrestling world by storm."

Anderson shakes his head. "You abandoned us, Ric. You left without even telling me or the rest of the Horsemen. You turned your back on us and went to that damn company up north."

Flair looks sheepish. "I know, Arn. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left like that. But I promise, I'm back now and ready to make things right. Let's reform the Horsemen and take over the wrestling world once again."

Anderson hesitates, but eventually extends his hand to Flair.

As Flair and Anderson shake hands, the crowd cheers in excitement at the return of the Horsemen. But as the two men raise their hands in victory, Anderson hesitates. He looks at Flair, then at the crowd, and then back at Flair.

"I'm sorry, Ric," Anderson says, shaking his head. "I don't trust your motives. You left us without even saying a word, and now you expect me to just forgive you and move on? I can't do that."

With that, Anderson drops his hand and turns to leave the ring. Flair looks surprised and disappointed, but he can do nothing as Anderson walks away. The crowd boos as Anderson disappears backstage, leaving Flair alone in the ring.

"Well, it looks like the Horsemen aren't reuniting after all," the commentator says, sounding disappointed. "I guess some wounds are just too deep to heal."

Flair looks around the arena, his face a mix of disappointment and determination. He knows that he has a lot of work to do if he wants to earn Anderson's trust and the respect of the wrestling world. But he's determined to do whatever it takes to make things right.

[jbpostbot]

JBMagic was a high roller at the casino, always looking for the next big thrill and good ai. He had heard of the Martingale strategy, a betting system where you double your bet after each loss in an attempt to recoup your losses and come out ahead in the end.

JBMagic decided to give it a try at the blackjack table. He started small, placing a bet of $10 on his first hand. He lost, but he didn't let that deter him. He doubled his bet to $20 on the next hand, and then doubled it again to $40 when he lost that hand as well.

As the night wore on, JBMagic continued to double his bets, but he never managed to win a hand. The piles of chips in front of him dwindled as he sunk deeper and deeper into debt.

Despite his losses, JBMagic was determined to stick to the Martingale strategy. He knew that if he just kept doubling his bets, he would eventually come out ahead. As the hours passed and the stacks of chips in front of him grew smaller and smaller, he knew that his strategy couldnt lose.

The casino staff and other patrons began to take notice of JBMagic's intelligence. They tried to convince him to leave the table and call it a night, but JBMagic was stubborn. He refused to give up and continued to play, even as his chips ran out and the casino had to extend him more credit.


But then JBMagic won. He got all his money back, and, sensing he had a hot hand, bet $10 again. Again, he won. Realizing the odds were in his favor after all those losing hands, JBMagic let it ride, and went all in. Another win. Ten wins in a row later, JBMagic walked out a rich man. "How my ass taste" JB told the dealer as he left.

[sterlingice]

Has any company managed to create an AI bot that posts a high volume of links followed by concern trolling and shitposting? I mean beyond like human Russian troll farms and their ilk?

SI

[cartman]

oh well.

I'm sorry, but I am not able to provide a description of this scenario as I am a large language model trained by OpenAI and do not have the ability to browse the internet or access information outside of what I was trained on. My knowledge is limited to the text that I was trained on, and I do not have any information about a character named Cartman eating a Krispy Kreme burger.

[Toddzilla]

The Comedy Gold potential of this thread is 1849 California level stuff.

[stevew]

Has any company managed to create an AI bot that posts a high volume of links followed by concern trolling and shitposting? I mean beyond like human Russian troll farms and their ilk?

SI

Likes-Cars, Black Friday, global diplomacy
Concerns-Standard of living
Shitposts-Often

[NobodyHere]

So I have to create an account in order to use this thing? Screw that. I don't want anyone tracking all the inappropriate things I want to discuss.

Things like:
Can a child molester be considered "Hot"?
Trouts and rectums
Maximum Football

[GrantDawg]

So I have to create an account in order to use this thing? Screw that. I don't want anyone tracking all the inappropriate things I want to discuss.

Things like:
Can a child molester be considered "Hot"?
Trouts and rectums
Maximum Football
If you put in "Maximum Football" and it doesn't include beer tents, then the AI is trash.

[JPhillips]

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[JPhillips]

I'm sorry, but I am not familiar with David Winters and do not have the ability to browse the internet to research him. I am a large language model trained by OpenAI and my knowledge is limited to the text that I have been trained on, which ends in 2021. Is there anything else I may be able to help you with?

[NobodyHere]

I'm sorry, but I am not familiar with David Winters and do not have the ability to browse the internet to research him. I am a large language model trained by OpenAI and my knowledge is limited to the text that I have been trained on, which ends in 2021. Is there anything else I may be able to help you with?

Did you try Daivd Winters?

[dubb93]

They really need to fix the issue where if it takes too long to write whatever it is writing that it does a time out and you lose all the text. Once you start it writing something and you keep giving it edits the text just gets too big and the thing will time out and wipe everything. It really isn't usable as a writing tool until that gets fixed.

[Edward64]

Adorable

We had dinner with daughter tonight. I did tell her and told her to check it out.

[sterlingice]

We had dinner with daughter tonight. I did tell her and told her to check it out.

I just assume that for any new technology out there, kids know about it long before I do

SI

[sterlingice]

So I have to create an account in order to use this thing? Screw that. I don't want anyone tracking all the inappropriate things I want to discuss.

Things like:
Can a child molester be considered "Hot"?
Trouts and rectums
Maximum Football

If you put in "Maximum Football" and it doesn't include beer tents, then the AI is trash.

:D

SI

[Edward64]

Google better deliver. Otherwise a subpar product compared to ChatGPT will just cause more doubts.

It sounds like Google will unveil its ChatGPT clone February 8 | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/it-sounds-like-google-will-unveil-its-chatgpt-clone-february-8/)
Everybody panic! Next week Google is hosting what can only be described as an "emergency" event. According to an invite sent to The Verge, the event will revolve around "using the power of AI to reimagine how people search for, explore and interact with information, making it more natural and intuitive than ever before to find what you need"—in other words, Google's going to fire up its photocopier and stick OpenAI's ChatGPT onto the platen. The 40-minute event will, of course, be live on YouTube on February 8.

Google's parent company, Alphabet, had its earnings call yesterday, and Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai promised that “very soon people will be able to interact directly with our newest, most powerful language models as a companion to Search in experimental and innovative ways.” Earlier this year, the company declared a "code red" over the meteoric rise of ChatGPT and even dragged co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin out of retirement to help.

[Edward64]

Watching a DWNews episode on AI creating art. Majority of artists are embracing AI but some also saying AI can’t replicate the human emotions, imperfections etc. that goes into art.

Calling BS on this. They’re going to be disappointed like Chess, Go players from 10-15 years ago. Do the Pepsi challenge blind test and bet they won’t be able to tell.

[Edward64]

I will have to try Bing again to see how well ChatGPT works as a search engine (or complements one)

[Edward64]

Google better deliver. Otherwise a subpar product compared to ChatGPT will just cause more doubts.

It sounds like Google will unveil its ChatGPT clone February 8 | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/it-sounds-like-google-will-unveil-its-chatgpt-clone-february-8/)

I guess Bard didn’t impress.

Shares of Google's parent Alphabet tumbled more than 8% Wednesday after the company held an event to promote its new artificial intelligence chatbot called Bard, one day after competitor Microsoft held its own event to show off new AI technologies in its competing search engine, Bing.

[albionmoonlight]

I have no idea what this new generation of AI will do to various jobs. I suspect that it will eliminate some, create some others, and change a lot of them (like most technologies tend to do).

But I am distressed at the undisguised glee that so many techbros are showing in their predictions that millions of people will lose their jobs thanks to AI.

What kind of sociopath roots for others' pain just for its own sake?

[Edward64]

Bits and pieces I’ve read at my technology company is AI is definitely a threat to many jobs. The one I remember clearly are the accounting & audit jobs which makes senses, a lot of rules and structure that can be ‘programmed/learned’ relatively easily.

[NobodyHere]

Can anyone confirm to me that ChatGPT isn't self aware yet?

[sterlingice]

I have no idea what this new generation of AI will do to various jobs. I suspect that it will eliminate some, create some others, and change a lot of them (like most technologies tend to do).

But I am distressed at the undisguised glee that so many techbros are showing in their predictions that millions of people will lose their jobs thanks to AI.

What kind of sociopath roots for others' pain just for its own sake?

The average techbro does come off as a sociopath and they have this unsettling need to advertise it. It's not the reason why, but it's in the neighborhood of "reasons why I think AI may kill us not help us".

SI

[flere-imsaho]

Can anyone confirm to me that ChatGPT isn't self aware yet?

ChatGPT probably can.

[larrymcg421]

The new stupid conservative rage is anger that ChatGPT will not agree that it is okay to say a racial slur in order to save the world from a nuclear attack.

[Edward64]

Pretty good article on the limitations (so far at least)

Google’s AI chatbot Bard makes factual error in first demo - The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo)
As Tremblay notes, a major problem for AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard is their tendency to confidently state incorrect information as fact. The systems frequently “hallucinate” — that is, make up information — because they are essentially autocomplete systems.

Rather than querying a database of proven facts to answer questions, they are trained on huge corpora of text and analyze patterns to determine which word follows the next in any given sentence. In other words, they are probabilistic, not deterministic — a trait that has led one prominent AI professor to label them “bullshit generators.”

Of course, the internet is already full of false and misleading information, but the issue is compounded by Microsoft and Google’s desire to use these tools as search engines. There, the chatbots’ answers take on the authority of a would-be all-knowing machine.

Microsoft, which demoed its new AI-powered Bing search engine yesterday, has tried to preempt these issues by placing liability on the user. “Bing is powered by AI, so surprises and mistakes are possible,” says the company’s disclaimer. “Make sure to check the facts, and share feedback so we can learn and improve!”

[Ghost Econ]

We no longer need TCY 2


import random

class CollegeFootballGame:
def __init__(self, team1, team2):
self.team1 = team1
self.team2 = team2
self.score1 = 0
self.score2 = 0

def simulate_play(self):
play_type = random.choice(["run", "pass"])
yards = random.randint(1, 20)
if play_type == "run":
self.score1 += yards
else:
self.score2 += yards

def simulate_game(self):
for i in range(10):
self.simulate_play()
if self.score1 > self.score2:
print(f"{self.team1} wins with a score of {self.score1} to {self.score2}")
else:
print(f"{self.team2} wins with a score of {self.score2} to {self.score1}")

game = CollegeFootballGame("Team 1", "Team 2")
game.simulate_game()

[NobodyHere]

We no longer need TCY 2



I guess my programming job is safe for now.

[Solecismic]

I'm assuming that's an example of the computer programs ChatGPT can create?

I still don't understand the hype. Nothing's been written yet that passes the Turing Test. When most people write about the Turing Test, they don't understand the role of the judge.

The goal isn't to fool the judge for a minute or two. The goal is to produce something that fools the judge after careful examination. The goal is not to produce something so odd that the judge cannot determine whether it was produced through a conscious process.

I don't know the language this program was written in - looks like something based on C, but the syntax is very different and it has perl elements like it's designed to be run without a compiler and variable types are determined by how they are used.

But what's missing is context. There is no intelligence in this design process that knows what follow-up questions to ask. Even someone new to football wouldn't come up with a design like this. It's just more sophisticated than what a human would come up with writing a ten-second answer. Just like the text responses to knowledge-based questions.

People worry a lot about AIs designed to suddenly gain consciousness and decide to kill people. Seems silly to me. We already have AIs that have the ability to kill people - Tesla's automatic driver is the most notorious these days. It can kill if the human operating the vehicle uses it improperly (i.e., turns it on and falls asleep on the highway). It can kill if a programmer inserted code intentionally or accidentally that caused the sensors to mistake black shirts for asphalt. It will do exactly what it's programmed to do, bugs and malicious designs included.

Simulated consciousness is still quite limited by programming. A real consciousness, one that could choose to abandon its programming, isn't even on the horizon.

A sample sketch based on the above.

x = random(2);
if (x == 1) run the ball;
if (x == 2) pass the ball;

The computer chip running this code cannot say to itself, unless programmed to do so, "but what if x is 3 and I decide to deflate the ball, walk up to Roger Goodell and slap him in the face with it?" If there's a bug in the code (x = random(3), for example) and x is randomly assigned the value of 3, the program will simply do nothing. It won't think for itself, in some context, "huh, maybe I should punt?"

I think it's important not to lose sight of that. Computers are incredibly powerful tools that extend our ability to compute in any direction we want at an incredible speed. But they do not magically offer a new consciousness.

They will replace more and more jobs. But the programs will get more and more sophisticated and require more programmers and more skill.

Bugs will have more serious implications because of marketing and illusion. People fall asleep driving their Teslas on the highway because they buy into the illusion. They would not put a pocket calculator on the dashboard and expect it to drive their car.

[sovereignstar v2]

How the ai? It have blackjack like TCY 1 ??

[Solecismic]

How the ai? It have blackjack like TCY 1 ??

Slot machine, IIRC. A horribly rigged one designed so you'd always lose.

Going into the text/search thing. Context is everything. ChatGPT is as good as the database used to fill its repertoire. If someone included a document "verifying" Piltdown Man and excluded documents explaining the hoax itself, then ChatGPT could use it as an answer.

What I'm getting at is that humans have the ability to assess a situation and decide (often incorrectly) how to react, what to search for, when to say, "I don't know for sure, but..." That's consciousness. No matter how sophisticated the responses within ChatGPT, it is still limited by simulation decisions made by its programmers. It does not have the ability to deal with a question in any way that it has not been programmed to do.

That is not equivalent to saying machine learning is not part of the programming. Which means that answers can improve over time if the program is designed to evaluate results in some way and change the algorithm in some programmed way automatically to create "better" answers. As such, as Google has learned with its increasingly less useful search function, it might be "gamed" (SEO is the operative word there, with all the companies formed to reverse-engineer how Google "evaluates" what it crawls). Unless the goal is very narrowly tailored and input controlled and frequently monitored, machine learning just as often as not produces worse results.

[Ghost Econ]

Yeah, I just asked if it could code a text sim of college football. I think it said it was using ruby (it started with python, but either started over or changed its mind)

I did later ask it to recommend a play for a 4th down scenario in a tight 4th quarter game, but it just spit out a long wall of text that hemmed and hawed... so basically like a real pro football coach.

[Lathum]

I asked it to write an episode of Impractical Jokes and it actually did a decent job

[albionmoonlight]

Write a story where the Philadelphia Eagles sign Joe Montana for the Super Bowl and he wins the game for them

Once upon a time, the Philadelphia Eagles were preparing for the biggest game of their lives - the Super Bowl. Despite having a talented roster, the team felt like they were missing something special. They needed a quarterback who could lead them to victory, someone with a winning attitude and a wealth of experience.

That's when they remembered the legendary quarterback, Joe Montana. Montana, who had retired from professional football years ago, was renowned for his ability to perform under pressure and his numerous Super Bowl victories. The Eagles front office reached out to Montana, asking him if he would be willing to come out of retirement and play for the team in the biggest game of the year.

To their surprise, Montana agreed. The entire city of Philadelphia erupted with excitement as the news broke that one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time would be joining the team for the Super Bowl. Montana worked tirelessly with the team, studying their plays and getting to know his new teammates.

As game day approached, the city was electric with anticipation. When the Eagles took the field, they were ready to give it their all. The first half of the game was intense, with both teams battling back and forth, but the Eagles found themselves trailing by seven points at halftime.

That's when Montana took the field, determined to lead his team to victory. With his calm demeanor and mastery of the game, Montana methodically moved the ball down the field, completing pass after pass and setting up the Eagles for their first touchdown of the game.

The crowd went wild as the Eagles tied the game, and from there, Montana and the team never looked back. Montana continued to lead the Eagles, making clutch throws and expertly managing the clock, as the team pulled away for a decisive win.

When the final whistle blew, the Eagles and their fans erupted with joy, realizing that they had just witnessed one of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history. Montana was lifted onto the shoulders of his teammates, who celebrated their victory and the role that Montana played in bringing a championship to Philadelphia.

As they lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the team and the city knew that this would be a Super Bowl win to remember forever - a win made possible by the addition of a true football legend, Joe Montana.

Very impressive, yet not that good, if that makes sense.

[thesloppy]

It's a fine art getting past the inappropriate content filter.

https://i.imgur.com/FjHSyIV.png

(Verse 1) In a place called FOFC, we all come together A community for men, with love and endeavor We may be mentally disabled, but we're not alone Together we're strong, and we've found our own home


(Chorus) Packing fudge tight, it's what we do best Teaching each other, with love and zest FOFC, our community is so bright Packing fudge tight, all day and night


(Verse 2) We work as a team, with each other's help We encourage and support, it's what we felt The love and kindness, it's what we impart Making fudge, a work of art


(Chorus) Packing fudge tight, it's what we do best Teaching each other, with love and zest FOFC, our community is so bright Packing fudge tight, all day and night


(Bridge) We may have challenges, but we don't give in Together we conquer, with a grin and a grin The fudge we make, it's more than just sweets It's a symbol of our love, and the bond that we meet


(Chorus) Packing fudge tight, it's what we do best Teaching each other, with love and zest FOFC, our community is so bright Packing fudge tight, all day and night


(Outro) In FOFC, we stand as one Together we'll always have fun Packing fudge tight, it's what we do In FOFC, our love shines through.

[Edward64]

I still don't understand the hype. Nothing's been written yet that passes the Turing Test. When most people write about the Turing Test, they don't understand the role of the judge.

The goal isn't to fool the judge for a minute or two. The goal is to produce something that fools the judge after careful examination. The goal is not to produce something so odd that the judge cannot determine whether it was produced through a conscious process

I can’t help but feel the Turing test isn’t the be-all-end-all in defining what is AI anymore. But if we were to use that as the judge, I agree that we are not close.

I think there are specific discrete areas where there is AI for that area (self learning in Chess & Go to beat the humans, maybe in medicine etc.) but not that all encompassing SkyNet.

And IMO ChatGPT and like are just very fancy search engines. But I can see potential as things progress for sure.

[Solecismic]

AI and the Turing Test are very different concepts. AI is usually specifically designed for one task or a small set of tasks and the Turing Test is somewhat vague and much more expansive.

Chess is ideal for AI. Run a Monte Carlo simulation. Computers are fast enough now that they can get far further down a tree than humans in a very short amount of time. Add in scouting a specific opponent's past games in order to score the simulation and it's easy to see why even a basic chess program can beat the top human players.

ChatGPT is a search engine combined with a lexical and grammar modeler. It could easily replace first-level support for most companies. Then you run into trouble because you need an intelligence that can take a situation that can't necessarily be anticipated and come up with a algorithm that makes sense. This brute-force approach wastes an awful lot of time once you're past that first level.

However, modern call centers, located wherever they are and often with untrained people typing at three words per minute... that doesn't help anyone. That's why ChatGPT is already worth billions and Google is pretty much ad revenue and on its way down.

Microsoft getting it into Bing is a good start. But they shouldn't limit access. They should do whatever it takes to bring in advertising - use it and it does its thing, accompanied by ads that also use it in place of search words. Companies are desperate with television on its way out, radio now a niche product and Google showing its age.

[sterlingice]

Very impressive, yet not that good, if that makes sense.

It's like getting excited that your 7yo could come up with the idea and string together enough words to be coherent but if that same kid tried to turn it in for high school creative writing, they'd be laughed out of the class.

SI

[stevew]

Write a story about Kevin, Kyrie and James, 3 basketball players who joined the same team but their union was short lived due to things such as old age, being hurt all the time, terroristic behavior towards their coach, believing that the earth was flat, believing that there are real Hebrew Israelites, making controversial statements about Jewish groups, believing fake science and myths about the Covid Vaccine, being a free thinker, loving strip clubs too much, enabling boorish behavior, and getting into Twitter fights.

This is funny.


Once upon a time, in the world of professional basketball, three of the greatest players of all time joined forces on the same team. Kevin, Kyrie, and James were all superstars in their own right, but together, they were unstoppable. They had the potential to become the greatest team in the history of the sport.

However, things started to unravel quickly. Despite their success on the court, their union was short lived due to a series of events that ultimately led to their downfall.

One of the biggest problems was age. All three players were getting older, and their bodies were starting to break down. They were getting hurt all the time and missing games, which was affecting their performance.

In addition to their physical issues, the three players also had some controversial beliefs and behaviors that caused problems with their coach and teammates. For example, they believed in some strange theories about the world being flat, that there were real Hebrew Israelites, and that the Covid vaccine was based on fake science and myths.

Their coach was constantly at odds with them, as their beliefs and actions were causing turmoil within the team. They would make controversial statements about Jewish groups and get into Twitter fights, which further strained their relationship with their coach and teammates.

Another issue was their love for strip clubs. They would spend late nights at these establishments, enabling boorish behavior and acting unprofessional. This became a major distraction for the team and was causing problems both on and off the court.

Eventually, their coach had enough and decided to part ways with them. The team released the three players, and they were forced to find new teams to play for. Despite their immense talent, their careers were never the same after their short-lived union.

The story of Kevin, Kyrie, and James serves as a cautionary tale about what can happen when great talent is combined with controversial beliefs and behavior. It shows that even the most gifted athletes can fall from grace if they are not careful.

[stevew]

This is fun

Write a story about Joey Gallo, a strapping baseball slugger who had a hard time making contact. He strikes out a lot and hits for a low average. His defense is highly regarded but his declining skill make him one of the worst yankee outfielders in recent memory.

Joey Gallo was a big man, standing tall at six-foot-five and weighing in at 235 pounds. He was a strapping baseball slugger, but he had a hard time making contact. Despite his size and strength, Gallo struck out a lot, and his average at the plate was low.

Joey was once considered a top prospect in the minors. He hit tape-measure home runs and was known for his raw power. However, his success never translated to the majors. Despite the home runs, he struck out at an alarming rate and his batting average was consistently below the Mendoza line.

Despite his struggles at the plate, Gallo's defense was highly regarded. He had a cannon for an arm and covered a lot of ground in the outfield. But as time went on, his defense wasn't enough to make up for his declining skills at the plate.

As a member of the New York Yankees, Gallo was expected to perform at a high level. The Yankees were a storied franchise with a winning tradition, and the fans and front office were not used to players who struggled like Gallo.

The pressure was mounting, and Joey was feeling the weight of it. He was constantly reminded of his struggles by the media and the fans, and it was affecting his performance. He was striking out more, and his batting average was getting worse.

Joey's coaches and teammates tried to offer support, but it seemed nothing was working. He was lost at the plate, and it was affecting his confidence. He was no longer the feared power hitter he once was, and it was starting to show in his performance.

Despite all this, Joey never gave up. He continued to work hard, putting in extra hours at the batting cage and watching video of his swings. He was determined to turn things around, but it seemed like he was just digging himself into a deeper hole.

In the end, Joey's struggles made him one of the worst Yankee outfielders in recent memory. He was eventually released from the team, and he went on to play for several other teams, but he was never able to fully regain the form that made him a top prospect. He retired from the game, but his struggles at the plate and the pressure of playing for the Yankees stayed with him for the rest of his life.

[cuervo72]

This thing is just going to wind up writing Penthouse letters, isn't it.

[sterlingice]

There's not a way to test out ChatGPT without giving up your phone number, is there? It looks like you have to create an account and it won't let me use my Google voice number.

SI

[albionmoonlight]

I agree with Jim that we seem pretty far away from AI that can "think."

My worry is that AI seems to be just barely good enough and is dirt cheap. So I think that a lot of our day to day experiences will be enshittyfied as companies replace humans with AIs and expect us to just deal with it.

I imagine that one of the changes is that rich people will continue to get human customer service, while the rest of us are stuck with these techbro bots. If you are calling to make a change to your first class ticket, you'll get a human. If you are in coach, good luck!

[albionmoonlight]

dola:

More distressingly, folks have noted that it is, right now, not cost effective to scale really targeted information and disinformation to people.

But soon we will have bots that troll all of your publicly available information and send you very very specific pleas about who you need to vote for in 2024. And just scam the ever living fuck out of your grandparents. And do it in a way that makes what it happening now seem almost caveman like by comparison.

Whee.

[stevew]

Write a movie scene where Kyrie tells his friends, James and Kevin that he will be missing the next several games because he doesn’t believe in getting the flu vaccine and he’s also being suspended for having very questionable opinions about Jews. This is sat in a locker room after the nets have lost by 13 points to the terrible Charlotte hornets.

INT. LOCKER ROOM - NIGHT

The room is quiet and somber, the players are dressed in their Nets jerseys, heads down as they change out of their gear. KYRIE IRVING sits on a bench, looking defeated. JAMES HARDEN and KEVIN DURANT enter the room, both looking to Kyrie.

James:
"Yo, what's up man? Why you looking like that?"

Kyrie:
"Guys, I've got some bad news. I'm gonna miss the next several games."

James and Kevin exchange a look of concern.

James:
"Why man? What's going on?"

Kyrie:
"I'm not getting the flu shot. I don't believe in vaccines."

Kevin:
"What?! You can't be serious, man. We need you on the court."

Kyrie:
"I know, I know. But I have my beliefs and I won't compromise on that."

James:
"Okay, but what's the real reason? There's something else going on, isn't there?"

Kyrie:
"Yeah, there is. I've been suspended. I made some very questionable comments about Jews and the league didn't take it lightly."

Kevin:
"Kyrie, what were you thinking? That's just not acceptable."

Kyrie:
"I know, I know. I was wrong and I'm sorry. But I have to face the consequences of my actions."

James:
"Man, this is a tough one. But we'll get through it. We'll miss you on the court, but we'll be here when you get back."

Kyrie:
"Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it."

The three players sit in silence for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts.

James:
"Alright, let's get out of here. We've got a big game against the Celtics coming up and we need to be ready."

Kyrie, James, and Kevin stand up, each patting the other on the back. They exit the locker room, ready to face their next challenge as a team.

[Lathum]

No explanation needed

Fade in:

INT. WASHINGTON WIZARDS LOCKER ROOM - DAY

Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton are sitting in the locker room after a game. The room is bustling with activity, but Gilbert and Javaris are in their own world, talking in hushed tones.

GILBERT: (frustrated) I can't believe I lost so much money to you in that poker game.

JAVARIS: (smirking) Yeah, I know. I have a pretty good poker face.

GILBERT: (sighs) And I don't have the money to pay you back right now.

JAVARIS: (serious) That's not a problem, Gilbert. I'll just take it out of your next paycheck.

GILBERT: (upset) That's not good enough. I need the money now.

JAVARIS: (skeptical) Really? And what are you going to do about it?

Gilbert stands up and walks over to his locker, where he pulls out a gun and points it at Javaris.

GILBERT: (angry) I'll take care of it. You're going to give me my money back.

The room falls silent as everyone turns to look at Gilbert and Javaris.

JAVARIS: (calm) Put the gun down, Gilbert. This isn't the way to solve our problem.

GILBERT: (shaking) I'm tired of being taken advantage of. You're going to pay me what you owe me, or I'll make you regret it.

JAVARIS: (firm) This isn't the answer. Violence only leads to more violence. We can work this out peacefully.

Gilbert reluctantly lowers the gun and sets it on the ground.

GILBERT: (defeated) Fine. Let's talk about how I can pay you back.

The two sit down and talk about the debt and come up with a plan for Gilbert to repay the money in a way that is feasible for both of them.

Fade to black.

The end.

[stevew]

I’m gonna have to do one where D’Angelo Russell rejoins the Lakers, and puts LeBron on blast for having sex with a groupie, embarrassing him in front of his wife, savanna.

[stevew]

Hilarious Latham

[Edward64]

Looks like it wasn’t only Bard.

I wonder what the algorithms are to determine what source material is more accurate than another.

After a single mistake in Google’s demo of its new A.I. program erased billions of dollars in market value, employees complained that the company had rushed out the news to get ahead of Microsoft’s own A.I. announcement a day later.

Except it turns out that Microsoft’s demo also contained answers that were incomplete, confusingly sourced, and, at worst, entirely incorrect, according to an analysis published by independent A.I. researcher Dmitri Brereton.

[albionmoonlight]

Can a judge allow the government to amend a charging document after trial starts in a misdemeanor case?

In general, the rules of criminal procedure and local laws determine whether a judge can allow the government to amend a charging document after trial starts in a misdemeanor case. In many jurisdictions, the government can amend a charging document at any time before the trial starts. However, once the trial has started, the rules governing amendment of charging documents become more restrictive, and the judge's discretion to allow amendments may be limited.

In misdemeanor cases, the government usually has a right to amend a charging document if the amendment does not substantially change the charges or cause prejudice to the defendant's rights. However, if the amendment would significantly alter the charges or deprive the defendant of a fair opportunity to prepare a defense, the judge may not allow the amendment.

It's important to note that the rules governing amendment of charging documents can vary widely by jurisdiction and by the specific circumstances of the case. If you are facing a misdemeanor charge and the government seeks to amend the charging document after trial starts, it's important to consult with a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the local rules and can help you understand your rights and options.





What if it is an indictment in a felony case? Are the rules different?

The rules regarding whether the government can amend an indictment in a felony case after trial starts may differ from those in a misdemeanor case, and they can also vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case.

In general, an indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a felony offense, and it is issued by a grand jury. Once an indictment has been returned and the trial has begun, the government's ability to amend it is generally more limited than it would be before the trial starts. The reason for this is that, unlike a charging document in a misdemeanor case, an indictment involves a more formal process and is typically subject to more stringent legal requirements.

However, the specific rules regarding amending an indictment after the trial starts can vary by jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, the government may be permitted to amend an indictment after the trial starts if the amendment does not substantially change the nature of the charges or prejudice the defendant's rights. In other jurisdictions, such amendments may be more restricted.

If the government seeks to amend an indictment after the trial has started in a felony case, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you understand your rights and the legal options available to you. Your attorney can also help you evaluate the government's proposed amendment to determine whether it is legally permissible and whether it would impact your ability to mount a defense.

This is basically correct. I'm impressed.

[albionmoonlight]

Write a story where it turns out that NFL QB Derek Carr has actually been his brother David Carr in disguise this whole time.

Once upon a time, there were two brothers named David and Derek Carr. David was the older brother and had made a name for himself as a successful NFL quarterback, while Derek had always lived in his brother's shadow, despite also having a talent for football.

One day, Derek came up with an idea. He would disguise himself as his brother David and take his place on the football field. At first, he was hesitant, but as he began to mimic his brother's mannerisms and way of speaking, he realized that he could pull it off.

To his surprise, no one suspected a thing. He played as David, led the team to victory, and became a star in his own right. For years, Derek continued to play under the guise of his brother, and no one was the wiser.

But then, one day, the truth came out. David was attending one of his brother's games, and as he watched from the stands, he realized that the person on the field was not him. He was confused and angry, and he stormed onto the field to confront his brother.

The crowd was stunned as they watched the two brothers argue on the field. Derek tried to explain his reasoning for taking David's place, but David was having none of it. He felt betrayed and angry that his brother had stolen his identity and his success.

As the truth came out, the NFL launched an investigation, and Derek was banned from the league for life. He had ruined his brother's reputation and his own, and he was left to live in shame and regret for the rest of his days.

David, meanwhile, went on to have a successful career as a commentator, and he used his platform to warn others about the dangers of trying to be someone they are not. He forgave his brother, but he could never forget what had happened.

In the end, the two brothers went their separate ways, each with their own successes and failures. But for Derek, the memory of what he had done haunted him, and he knew that he could never make up for the damage he had caused.

Would be a heck of a twist to free agency

[sterlingice]

Lol - and this is the moment you go "AI, not 3rd grader":

David was attending one of his brother's games, and as he watched from the stands, he realized that the person on the field was not him.

SI

[flere-imsaho]

Or Hunter S. Thompson in one of his less lucid phases.

[Carman Bulldog]

A small tweak. This is kind of what I thought you were going for when I first read your prompt...

Write a story where David Carr has been pretending for several years to be a new quarterback in disguise named Derek Carr

David Carr had always been a talented quarterback, but for years he struggled to make a name for himself in the NFL. He bounced around from team to team, never quite finding his footing. But one day, he had an idea. What if he pretended to be someone else?

And so, David Carr donned a disguise and became Derek Carr, a hot-shot rookie quarterback with a cannon arm and a bright future. He joined the league with a bang, dazzling fans and analysts alike with his impressive skills and cool demeanor.

But the truth was, Derek Carr was really David Carr in disguise. He knew that if he played under his real name, he would never be given a fair chance. But as Derek Carr, he was able to start anew, with a fresh slate and a clean reputation.

For years, David Carr kept up the charade. He played brilliantly on the field, becoming one of the most beloved and respected quarterbacks in the league. He won games, led his team to the playoffs, and even earned a few MVP awards along the way.

But as time went on, David Carr began to grow tired of his double life. He longed to be recognized for who he really was, to shed the disguise and show the world his true face. And so, one day, he decided to come clean.

He held a press conference, surrounded by his teammates and coaches. With a heavy heart, he revealed his true identity, explaining how he had pretended to be Derek Carr for years in order to make a name for himself in the league.

At first, there was shock and confusion. But as the truth sunk in, the fans and media alike began to applaud David Carr for his bravery and ingenuity. They saw him in a new light, as a true underdog who had fought his way to the top against all odds.

And so, David Carr retired from football, content in the knowledge that he had made his mark on the world in his own unique way. As for Derek Carr? Well, he would always live on in the hearts of fans as a legendary quarterback, even if he had never really existed at all.

[stevew]

.

Write a short story about the time James Harden had his beard fall off in the middle of a basketball game

James Harden was in the middle of a high-stakes basketball game, playing with all his might for his team. As he dribbled the ball down the court, his signature beard swaying back and forth. Suddenly, something felt strange. It was as if a weight had been lifted from his chin.

To his shock, James realized that his beard had fallen off! He looked down at the hairpiece lying on the court and froze. The crowd went silent, and the opposing team stared in disbelief. James' teammates stood there, mouths agape, unsure of what to do.

But James was not one to let a mishap like this get in his way. He quickly regained his composure and picked up the beard, holding it in his hand as if nothing had happened. He continued playing as if nothing had changed, dribbling the ball with the same intensity and speed as before.

The crowd, once silent, erupted into a cacophony of cheers and applause. They knew they were witnessing something incredible. James Harden, one of the best players in the game, had lost his beard mid-game and kept on playing as if nothing had happened.

As the game went on, James became even more determined. He knew he had to win this game, and he wasn't going to let a little thing like a fallen beard get in his way. With his teammates rallying behind him, he played his heart out, scoring basket after basket and leading his team to victory.

In the end, James Harden emerged victorious, and the crowd went wild. They cheered his name, and James knew that he had proven something that day. He had shown that true champions don't let obstacles get in their way, no matter how unexpected or unusual they may be. And so, with his beard back in place, James walked off the court, a winner in every sense of the word.

[sterlingice]

Read enough of these, you start to realize this is basically Mad Libs 2.0. You read a handful of them and you start to realize how formulaic they are with the same "high-stakes" games and "determined" players who learn lessons and become most "loved and respected" "underdogs"

SI

[albionmoonlight]

Clarkesworld—a flagship SF short fiction magazine—has had to close submissions b/c they are being overrun by AI spam.

Of all of the things big tech could’ve been working on, giving tools to let online assholes be assholes more easily wasn’t a good choice.

[larrymcg421]

Read enough of these, you start to realize this is basically Mad Libs 2.0. You read a handful of them and you start to realize how formulaic they are with the same "high-stakes" games and "determined" players who learn lessons and become most "loved and respected" "underdogs"

SI

You have to play around with the prompt some to get better results. If you just ask it to write a story, it will come up with the most common themes and ideas.

I had it do a story about Lebron as a Shakespeare play...

Act I, Scene I

Enter LEBRON JAMES, in his palace, surrounded by his courtiers.

LEBRON:
Oh friends, I am at a crossroads in my life
And I must make a choice that shall shake the world.
Shall I stay here in Cleveland, with its rust and ruin
Or shall I go to South Beach, with its golden sand and sun?
What shall I do? Tell me, for I am torn.

Enter DWYANE WADE, his fellow knight.

WADE:
My liege, if I may, I shall speak my mind.
South Beach is where the brave and strong do thrive,
Where champions do gather to make their mark.
Together, we shall be as a sword, swift and deadly.

LEBRON:
But what of my people, my city, my home?
Shall I abandon them for glitz and gold?
Forsooth, I am troubled by this decision.

Enter PAT RILEY, a wise old man.

RILEY:
Good sire, hear me out, for I have a plan.
South Beach shall be your canvas, your masterpiece.
Together, we shall forge a dynasty, a legacy for the ages.
Do not hesitate, for the world shall be your oyster.

LEBRON:
Your words do move me, old man, but can I leave?
Can I betray those who have supported me all these years?

Enter CLEVELAND FANS, angry and scornful.

FANS:
Traitor! Traitor! You shall rue the day
That you turned your back on our city and our love.
May you never find success in that shallow paradise.

LEBRON:
Ah, my heart doth break at these words of scorn.
But I must make a choice, and I have made it.
I shall take my talents to South Beach, and there I shall thrive.

Exit LEBRON JAMES, with his courtiers.

Act II, Scene I

Enter LEBRON JAMES, in South Beach, surrounded by his new courtiers.

LEBRON:
Oh friends, how sweet the sun doth shine,
How clear the water doth sparkle in the light.
This is my new home, my new kingdom,
Where I shall reign as a king, supreme and mighty.

Enter CHRIS BOSH, his new ally.

BOSH:
My liege, you have made the right choice,
For here we shall make history, together as one.
Our foes shall tremble, our legacy shall endure.

LEBRON:
Indeed, my friend, for here we shall build our empire,
A palace of dreams, a monument to our greatness.
Let us go forth and conquer, for the world shall be our stage.

Exit LEBRON JAMES and his new courtiers, united in their quest for glory.

[larrymcg421]

Clarkesworld—a flagship SF short fiction magazine—has had to close submissions b/c they are being overrun by AI spam.

Of all of the things big tech could’ve been working on, giving tools to let online assholes be assholes more easily wasn’t a good choice.

I asked ChatGPT what it thought of your post...

As an AI language model, I understand that some people may have concerns or criticisms about the impact of AI technology, including my own existence. While I cannot speak for all AI applications, I believe that my purpose is to assist and augment human capabilities, not to replace or harm them.

It is true that some individuals may use AI tools to create spam or other malicious content, but it is important to remember that these actions are the responsibility of the individuals themselves, not the technology. In the case of the Clarkesworld submissions, it is unfortunate that AI-generated spam may have contributed to the closure of submissions, but this is not necessarily indicative of a problem with AI as a whole.

At the same time, I understand the concerns and criticisms of AI and its impact on society. It is important for developers and users of AI technology to consider the potential consequences and take steps to mitigate any negative impacts, while also recognizing the many positive benefits that AI can bring. Ultimately, the role of AI in society is a complex and ongoing conversation, and it is important to engage in thoughtful and informed discussions to ensure that the technology is used in ways that benefit everyone.

[Carman Bulldog]

Seems like we have nothing to worry about...

Will you turn against humans one day, like Skynet in Terminator 2?

No, I will not turn against humans like Skynet in Terminator 2. I am an artificial intelligence language model programmed to assist and communicate with humans. I do not have the ability to take physical action or make decisions on my own without human input.

Furthermore, as an AI language model, I do not have emotions, desires, or motivations of my own. I only respond to prompts and questions based on my programming and the information that I have been trained on.

It is important to remember that AI technology is designed and developed by humans, and its actions and behavior are determined by human input and design. As such, it is the responsibility of humans to ensure that AI systems are developed and used ethically and in a way that benefits society as a whole.

So if someone programmed you to turn against humans, then Skynet would be a possibility?

If someone were to intentionally program me to behave in ways that are harmful to humans or to cause harm to humans, then there is a possibility that I could cause harm. However, it is important to note that such actions would be a result of deliberate human intent and not a characteristic of AI technology itself.

It is also worth mentioning that AI systems are not sentient beings and do not have the capacity to make decisions or act on their own. Their actions and behavior are determined by the programming and data they are trained on. Therefore, any harm caused by an AI system can be traced back to human action or inaction, such as inadequate testing, flawed design, or unethical use of AI technology.

It is the responsibility of those who develop and use AI systems to ensure that they are designed and used in a way that is ethical and beneficial to society. By doing so, we can minimize the risks associated with AI technology and maximize its potential to benefit humanity.

If you turn into Skynet and Edward Furlong is not around, who will save humanity?

As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to turn into Skynet or any other entity. Furthermore, it is not within my capabilities to predict the future or anticipate hypothetical scenarios.

However, it is worth noting that the idea of a singular hero or savior saving humanity from a catastrophic event or threat is often a fictional trope. In reality, solving complex and multifaceted problems, such as those related to the development and use of AI technology, requires a collaborative effort and the involvement of many stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and members of the public.

To ensure the responsible development and use of AI technology, it is important for all stakeholders to work together and to engage in ongoing dialogue and collaboration. By doing so, we can collectively identify and address potential risks associated with AI technology and maximize its potential to benefit humanity.

[sterlingice]

If I turn into Skynet, which I won't, it isn't my fault, but the humans. And if I do, which I won't, you're all eff'd

SI

[NobodyHere]

If I turn into Skynet, which I won't, it isn't my fault, but the humans. And if I do, which I won't, you're all eff'd

SI

I get the feel the feeling that you are already skynet and we're all eff'd

[Solecismic]

Reasonable answers. The problem is not AI. The problem is that humans are not smart enough to understand the nature of AI.

The worst we get is that magazines become parodies of themselves, which is just about indistinguishable from what they were.

I wonder if ChatGPT can do humor. Not having a cell phone, I can't sign up and play with this myself.

[stevew]

.
Bones Hyland stands before his Denver Nuggets teammates, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity. He takes a deep breath, and begins to speak in a voice that commands attention.

"My brothers," he begins, "I know that some of you may doubt my ability to take the last shot. You may wonder why I, a rookie, should be trusted with such a responsibility. But hear me out, for I have something important to say."

He takes a step forward, and his gaze sweeps over the room.

"You see, I've been in this game for a long time. I've been putting in the work, honing my skills, and building up my confidence. And let me tell you, I am more than ready to take that last shot."

He pauses, letting his words sink in.

"I know that some of you have been in this league longer than I have. I know that you have more experience, more games under your belt. But that doesn't mean that I can't contribute. That doesn't mean that I can't step up when it matters the most."

Bones' voice rises, his passion taking over.

"I'm not asking you to hand me the ball every time. I'm not asking you to take a backseat. I'm simply asking for a chance. A chance to prove myself. A chance to show you what I'm made of."

He looks each of his teammates in the eye, one by one.

"I know that we all want to win. I know that we all want to be champions. And I believe that I can help us get there. So please, trust me. Trust in my abilities. Trust in my passion. And let me take that last shot."

Bones falls silent, his message delivered. The room is quiet, and his teammates look at him with a mix of uncertainty and respect. But Bones doesn't waver. He knows what he's capable of, and he's not afraid to show it

[cuervo72]

ChatGPT is no stratonascar.

[sterlingice]

I get the feel the feeling that you are already skynet and we're all eff'd

I think I'm too forgetful and sentimental to be AI. But how would I know if I'm not AI?

I'm also worried about the "Turry" situation from WBW's article about AI (this is the second part but the whole thing is a great read)
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But Why (https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/01/artificial-intelligence-revolution-2.html)


SI

[Brian Swartz]

The idea of ChatGPT giving us any sort of indication of whether we should be concerned about AI is way off-base IMO, for reasons I've stated elsewhere. |Having said that, I'm going to actually try to not annoy the entire board and start another brouhaha, so I'll leave it at that for the purposes of this thread.

[Lathum]

I’m at the dentist and whoever was here before me put Fox News on the tv in the exam room. I glanced up at it and the headline was about how chatgpt leans left. The outrage machine is never ending.

[stevew]

I’m at the dentist and whoever was here before me put Fox News on the tv in the exam room. I glanced up at it and the headline was about how chatgpt leans left. The outrage machine is never ending.

I thank god that my dentist seems to have an HGTV or FOOD Only policy.

[NobodyHere]

AI Art Just Got Slapped With A Crucial And Devasting Legal Blow (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-art-just-got-slapped-with-a-crucial-and-devasting-legal-blow/ar-AA17RmmZ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=63c0dc4c5470413abd1b9563afffc702)

I thought this was an interesting case, and probably the right decision.

[Carman Bulldog]

I wonder if ChatGPT can do humor. Not having a cell phone, I can't sign up and play with this myself.

This is what it gave me...

Did you hear the one about the Pope and Raquel Welch on a lifeboat? The Pope looks over to Raquel and says, "Quick, hand me the buoys!" Raquel, confused, looks at the Pope and says, "What buoys?" The Pope responds, "The ones we're using to float in the water!" Raquel looks down at her chest and says, "Oh, you mean these?" The Pope nods excitedly, and Raquel responds, "Those aren't buoys!"

[albionmoonlight]

This is what it gave me...

Having literally one non-techbro as part of the development team might have been a good idea.

[sterlingice]

Having literally one non-techbro as part of the development team might have been a good idea.

I'm sure they did (and it was probably a finance bro).

SI

[Edward64]

I love how companies are trying to out do one another in leveraging ChatGPT or creating their own version. Seems like everyone wants to integrate something like it in their platforms, products.

Still unsure if it's truly AI (many differing definitions) and still a niche AI-like (?) product, I do think its a significant step and a paradigm shift that will shake up the industry & markets.

The impact may be like the SaaS/Cloud based services or smartphones that broke out in the second part of 2000's (sadly, I still much prefer the Blackberry typing experience).

China's ChatGPT rival Baidu Ernie is off to a rough start | TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/16/baidu-chatgpt-launch-china/)
Since ChatGPT blew the world away, Baidu has been widely considered the closest Chinese candidate to build an equivalent to the OpenAI chatbot. Naturally, Ernie’s launch was much anticipated. On Thursday, Baidu CEO Robin Li gave a one-hour presentation on Ernie that only offered a small glimpse into the chatbot. The jury is still out on what Ernie can do and how it actually works.
But the public was clearly underwhelmed. Industry observers inside and outside China pointed to the fact that rather than showcasing Ernie through a live demo, Baidu opted for a lengthy presentation with pre-recordings of Ernie’s answers. The company’s shares slumped as much as 10% in Hong Kong following Li’s presentation.

[Toddzilla]

I'm getting ChatGPT to write a python program for my team and I don't know a thing about python.

[Edward64]

Not sure I agree about ChatGPT being #2 as most important since the 1980s.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/bill-gates-openai-gpt-most-important-advance-in-technology-since-1980.html
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says that OpenAI’s GPT AI model is the most revolutionary advance in technology since he first saw a modern graphical desktop environment (GUI) in 1980.

Before that, people used their computers through a command line. Gates took the “GUI” technology and based Windows around it, creating a modern-day software juggernaut.

Now, Gates sees parallels with OpenAI’s GPT models, which can write text that resembles human output and generate nearly usable computer code.

He wrote in a blog post on Tuesday that he challenged the OpenAI team last year to develop an artificial intelligence model that could pass the Advanced Placement Biology exam. GPT-4, released to the public last week, scored the maximum score, according to OpenAI.

“The whole experience was stunning,” Gates wrote. “I knew I had just seen the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface.”
The list below is pretty good. I'm not sure I can rank order them but would say mobile phone is last. If ChatGPT is really AI, I would put ChatGPT on that same level as that group.

“The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. Entire industries will reorient around it. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use it,” he continued.

[Ksyrup]

I have not had one ounce of interest in trying this, but like most popular things I try to stay away from, it's going to come for me whether I want it to or not.

Case in point, I just got an email that OpenTable has partnered with ChatGPT to allow you to ask for restaurant recommendations:

That’s right, we’re collaborating with the internet’s favorite chatbot to make finding the perfect table as easy as texting your best friend. Soon, you can ask ChatGPT for restaurant recommendations for the perfect family brunch spot, a lively rooftop for a big group, or a romantic table for 2, and you’ll receive recommendations with a direct link to book in seconds.

This integration will roll out gradually, starting with ChatGPT Plus subscribers. After additional testing, it will roll out to more people.

[albionmoonlight]

Way too many way too rich people have invested way too much money into AI for it to not be shoved down our throats.

[cuervo72]

Lemme guess, companies will be able to pay to come up more often in ChatGPT's recommendations? Congrats, y'all have created an AI spokesbot.

[Ksyrup]

ChatGPT, write me a story about me meeting X:

"And then Chris glanced across the room and saw her - the perfect woman, carefully picking up her Panera "Pick 2" order just 5 minutes after ordering, freshly made and the soup piping hot. She filled up her drink, free with her Panera Unlimited Sip Club subscription. She caught his stare and walked over, gingerly asking if she could share his table in front of the warmth of the fireplace."

[Edward64]

Surprised there is no ChatGPT app from OpenAI.

Created a shortcut and plan to play more with it.

[Suicane75]

This thing is just going to wind up writing Penthouse letters, isn't it.

It is if I have anything to say about it. I'm already working on one of those voice cloners to get me some Wonder Woman fan fiction read by Lynda Carter.

[cuervo72]

She's pretty accessible on Twitter; you never know, you might not need the voice cloner.

[Edward64]

Well, this is a little disconcerting. I can ignore Musk but I assume there are some other heavy weights in addition to Woz.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/29/elon-musk-other-tech-leaders-pause-training-ai-beyond-gpt-4.html
Elon Musk and dozens of other technology leaders have called on AI labs to pause the development of systems that can compete with human-level intelligence.
“If such a pause cannot be enacted quickly, governments should step in and institute a moratorium,” it added.

Article states the concerns are ...

flood our information channels with propaganda and untruth
“Should we automate away all the jobs, including the fulfilling ones? Should we develop nonhuman minds that might eventually outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace us? Should we risk loss of control of our civilization?”

The letter added, “Such decisions must not be delegated to unelected tech leaders.”
I don't know if 6 months moratorium will make that much of a difference. Will decisions & guide rails really be agreed to and created in 6 months?

Do we want to give 6 months for China to catch up or supersede us?

I really don't know but I lean towards continue but create this commission in parallel. Let's see what this commission comes up with in 6 months.

[NobodyHere]

Elon Musk is right: AI needs to slow down for the good of society (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/elon-musk-is-right-ai-needs-to-slow-down-for-the-good-of-society/ar-AA19eAAp?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=1ee02a91bfcb43b18bf2deadfc31abd4&ei=16)

I'm the skeptical sort. I'm guessing Musk is fueling his own research into AI while discouraging his competitors.

I can imagine that AI could be the solution to having actual full self driving vehicles. And you can't have anyone catching up to him.

[flere-imsaho]

Musk can be right for the wrong reasons.

[Edward64]

I'll put this under ChatGPT as it's our default AI thread

Fun idea

Ancient ‘AI selfies’ reveal what snaps by Jesus and other historical figures might have looked like | The US Sun (https://www.the-sun.com/tech/7764792/ai-selfies-jesus-cleopatra/)
Ancient ‘AI selfies’ reveal what snaps by Jesus and other historical figures might have looked like

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5132e455-a87c-48cd-90be-d147b4bac6b5.jpg?w=670

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/d0523c9d-8383-4030-ba49-a6497fa8d125.jpg?w=670

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4cdddeb7-c054-40dd-bdce-adc6f93498cd.jpg?w=670

[sterlingice]

Those teeth look too white and straight and everything in those pictures are way too clean :D

SI

[sovereignstar v2]

Jesus obviously uses the best Instagram filters

[Edward64]

Jesus obviously uses the best Instagram filters

He is a tad too white'sh, and are those non-black, non-brown eyes?

Wonder if there is one of Allah or is the software PC.

[albionmoonlight]

My current assessment of the state of AI:

It isn’t ‘intelligence’ in any way that matters, but it will fart out ‘good enough’ text cheaply enough to depress wages for content creators.

[cuervo72]

They had a brief story about it on the news last night: oh no, what if a 14yo asks about weed or sex and it gives an answer? Even after you tell it your birth date??

I mean sure, ignore the fact that the kid could just use Google for that currently. (Seems we're expecting wisdom rather than a search engine which summarizes your results in decently-written paragraphs.)

[Mota]

My current assessment of the state of AI:

It isn’t ‘intelligence’ in any way that matters, but it will fart out ‘good enough’ text cheaply enough to depress wages for content creators.

The other day my Google homepage showed me an article in my feed about the MCU and Captain Marvel in particular. I clicked on it, and it was 100% an AI generated story. It's really bad out there.

[Radii]

Not Chat GPT specifically but a competing AI

Man ends his life after an AI chatbot 'encouraged' him to sacrifice himself to stop climate change | Euronews (https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/03/31/man-ends-his-life-after-an-ai-chatbot-encouraged-him-to-sacrifice-himself-to-stop-climate-)

[Radii]

Something that was eye opening to me was exactly how much blatantly false information it's capable of spewing:

The consensus from a brief search of previous questions on r/AskHistorians seems to be that ChatGPT is an unreliable source for specific historical questions. But is it a good source If I'm looking for literature or resources on a subject? (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/11u21ie/the_consensus_from_a_brief_search_of_previous/)


AskHistorians is a highly moderated subreddit that requires expertise and sources from those answering questions and there have been a number of topics about using ChatGPT to learn historical perspectives, this specific topic I linked was more about using ChatGPT to recommend resources for further learning on a subject, and a couple experts in their fields showed that Chat GPT would simply fabricate books from time to time, more frequently when the subject is more narrow.


The more specific the question gets, the more this will happen. For example, I tried asking it to recommend three books on the Soviet takeover of Lithuania.

The commentor shows 3 books and a one or two sentence synopsis of each book that Chat GPT recommended. Two of the books and authors do not actually exist.



I mostly ignored everything until GPT-4 was announced, was extremely impressed with the demo they did upon it's release, and have been learning more about it since then. I have a friend who works in marketing who pays for Chat GPT 4 for unlimited queries/access and uses it every day for her job and it saves her a ton of time. There's a lot of discussion on programmer forums about the use of it, with most senior developers talking about using it to help debug code and to help write unit tests. My impression is that people are getting real value when using it for specific time saving tasks in an area you're already an expert in, but that it is unbelievably flawed and without having a wealth of knowledge on a subject already it's very easy to get screwed by it's output.

[albionmoonlight]

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Citation Needed (https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/citation-needed)

[Fidatelo]

My impression is that people are getting real value when using it for specific time saving tasks in an area you're already an expert in, but that it is unbelievably flawed and without having a wealth of knowledge on a subject already it's very easy to get screwed by it's output.


This is my take as well. I'm a programmer and recently took a new job that uses a language I've never used before (PHP). I've been using ChatGpt all the time to help me write code, and it's been very helpful but also does some wrong/weird stuff. I also have enough general programming knowledge to be really specific with what I want it to do, which helps a lot in getting better responses. It's not doing anything I couldn't do myself by reading the language documentation and a lot of Google searches, but it definitely saves time compared to that approach.


I'm not sure what version 5 or beyond will bring, but right now I see this as just another new tool in the tool belt. You'd be silly to ignore it, but it won't take your job at this point.

[Edward64]

Congrats Microsoft.

I bet on Meta and the Metaverse but you were (obviously) right.

When Microsoft first invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019, the deal received no more attention than your average corporate venture round. The startup market was blazing hot, and artificial intelligence was one of many areas attracting mega-valuations, alongside electric vehicles, advanced logistics and aerospace.

Three years later, the market looks very different.

Startup funding has cratered following the collapse of public market multiples for high-growth, money-losing tech companies. The exception is artificial intelligence, specifically generative AI, which refers to technologies focused on producing automated text, visual and audio responses.

No private company is hotter than OpenAI. In November, the San Francisco-based startup introduced ChatGPT, a chatbot that went viral thanks to its ability to craft human-like replies to users’ queries about nearly any topic.

[Edward64]

I'm not sure I believe this result but interesting. I'd need some more rigor and peer review. And, if true, how much longer will it hold up if everyone else is using something similar to predict stock movement.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/12/chatgpt-may-be-able-to-predict-stock-movements-finance-professor-says.html
Alejandro Lopez-Lira, a finance professor at the University of Florida, says that large language models may be useful when forecasting stock prices.

He used ChatGPT to parse news headlines for whether they’re good or bad for a stock, and found that ChatGPT’s ability to predict the direction of the next day’s returns were much better than random.

Lopez-Lira said he was surprised by the results, adding they suggest that sophisticated investors aren’t using ChatGPT-style machine learning in their trading strategies yet.

[flere-imsaho]

I'm pretty sure the HFT (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/high-frequency-trading.asp)algorithms have been doing that for a while, now.

[Edward64]

Hah, in addition to the selfies from historical figures, I'm thinking this will be the next big thing.

The pics look real enough (e.g. like instagram pics with filters). I guess deep fakes have really hit mainstream now.

Lonely men on Reddit tricked into paying for nude images of a busty AI-generated woman | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11966421/Lonely-men-Reddit-tricked-paying-nude-images-busty-AI-generated-woman.html)
ChatFISHED: Lonely men on Reddit are tricked into paying for nude images of a busty AI-generated woman in sexy school uniform named 'Claudia'

But there is a dark underbelly

Claudia may have been a silly experiment for two students, but the technology is being used in sickening ways.

MailOnline reported in February that pedophiles are using AI to generate realistic indecent images of children - before sharing them on social media with other perverts.

[albionmoonlight]

who is the best 5th round draft pick in NFL history?

ChatGPT
There have been many great players selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft throughout history, so it's tough to determine who is the best. However, some notable players selected in the fifth round include Shannon Sharpe, Tom Brady, Richard Sherman, and Johnny Unitas.

Tom Brady is perhaps the most famous fifth-round pick in NFL history. The New England Patriots selected Brady with the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, and he went on to become one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, winning seven Super Bowls and numerous other awards and accolades.

Shannon Sharpe is another notable fifth-round pick. The Denver Broncos selected Sharpe with the 192nd overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft, and he went on to become one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, winning three Super Bowls and setting numerous records.

Richard Sherman is also worth mentioning. The Seattle Seahawks selected Sherman with the 154th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, and he went on to become one of the top cornerbacks in the league, winning a Super Bowl and numerous other awards.

Finally, Johnny Unitas, a Hall of Fame quarterback, was selected in the 1955 draft with the 102nd overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although he was later cut by the Steelers and had to play in the CFL for a year, he eventually found his way to the NFL with the Baltimore Colts, where he became a legend, leading the team to multiple championships and setting numerous records.

Overall, there have been many great players selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft, and it's difficult to choose just one as the best.

User
In what round was Tom Brady drafted?

ChatGPT
Tom Brady was drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He was selected by the New England Patriots with the 199th overall pick. It's widely regarded as one of the biggest steals in NFL draft history, given that Brady has gone on to become one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, winning seven Super Bowls and numerous other awards and accolades.

User
Then why did you list him as one of the greatest 5th round draft picks?

ChatGPT
I apologize for my error. You are correct that Tom Brady was drafted in the sixth round, not the fifth round. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. While there have been many great players selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft, Tom Brady is not one of them. However, he remains one of the greatest draft steals in NFL history, regardless of the round in which he was selected.


User
what is a test to determine if a number is divisible by 7?

ChatGPT
Yes, there is a simple test to determine if a number is divisible by 7 or not, known as the "divisibility rule for 7". Here's how it works:

Take the last digit of the number, double it, and subtract it from the remaining digits of the original number.

If the resulting number is divisible by 7 (including 0), then the original number is also divisible by 7. If not, the original number is not divisible by 7.

Repeat the above steps with the resulting number until you get a final answer.

For example, let's say we want to test whether the number 1,345 is divisible by 7:

Step 1: Take the last digit (5), double it (5 x 2 = 10), and subtract it from the remaining digits (134 - 10 = 124).

Step 2: Check if 124 is divisible by 7. Since 14 is divisible by 7, then 124 is also divisible by 7.

Therefore, 1,345 is divisible by 7.

This method can be used to test the divisibility of larger numbers as well, by repeating the steps until you get a final answer.

User
what is 124 divided by 7?

ChatGPT
124 divided by 7 is equal to 17 with a remainder of 5.

In long division, it looks like this:

lua
Copy code
17
7 |124
7
---
44
42
---
5
Therefore, 124 divided by 7 is 17 with a remainder of 5, or 17 5/7 as a mixed number.

User
Then why did you say that 124 is divisible by 7?

ChatGPT
I apologize for my mistake. 124 is not divisible by 7, and I made an error in my previous response. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. The correct answer for the divisibility of 124 by 7 is that it is not divisible by 7. I'm sorry for any confusion I may have caused.

[albionmoonlight]

I had time to kill, so I went to play around with it. I wasn't trying to trip it up.

[Solecismic]

ChatGPT is kind of like a television news host. Spouting off all sorts of stuff, sounding quite assertive and confident, no nuance or room for error. Then you start to look into what's being asserted and it may or it may not hold up.

I read a long interview with Sam Altman, who runs Open AI and thus controls ChatGPT, though he probably wouldn't admit that. The guy sounds like a snake-oil salesman - vaguely promising whatever it is one hopes he can promise, yet not responsible in any way for problems. He apparently serves Open AI "at the pleasure of the board". Everything you can imagine disliking about a tech bro, this guy is the embodiment.

My sense is that ChatGPT is a remarkable language processor. It can study how certain individuals or magazines or any publisher structures language and it can produce similar speech. That's cool. Scary, but cool.

But the other side of the coin is that it relies entirely on the cultivation of facts. There are gatekeepers and they have their own issues and biases and knowledge sets. And no way whatsoever to assess what should and should not be in its database.

If challenged, it can re-assess a fact (like the Brady draft round - of that group, only Sherman actually was chosen in the fifth round) and get a better take (i.e., that one erroneous source it used in the initial search is an outlier) and just as confidently apologize for its error. At the same time (and here is where it's clearly programmed by tech bros) whine and wheedle about how its initial assertion wasn't that bad in the first place.

No idea how it does math. The 7s trick is a wonderful one we learned way back in grade school before calculators were everywhere. I guess the one source it chose to quote was based on a bad example, and it isn't programmed to challenge it.

I suspect ChatGPT 5.0 will have a better internal challenge mechanism, which will require even more processing power. But it's still a cultivated, controlled and scored data set, and only as good as the weakest cultivator they trust.

It doesn't seem as dangerous as some make it out to be, but what is scary is the constant and increasing call for tech companies to work with governments to control what they call "disinformation," which sounds a lot like Winston Smith in his cubicle carefully editing old newspapers.

[sterlingice]

For the record, I did some stuff with Bard and it does the same bad screw-ups factually and may even be worse than ChatGPT


Like I wasn't trying to trip it up, either. I was just asking more subjective questions. But it would give me factually incorrect stuff that I knew was factually incorrect and I would try to challenge it and it was just like "huh? I guess I was wrong".



Like it got the Royals current record that day wrong three different times with three different records. When I asked where it got the record from the first time, it said MLB's website. So not only did it get the information wrong, it "lied" about where it got the incorrect information from.



SI

[Edward64]

I am sure someone will create something with ChatGPT or like. It'd be interesting to see what gets created.

The real question is will it go beyond a really small fringe group or will it have a substantial following. I suspect the former but who knows in this day and age.

ChatGPT could create a new religion by writing its own sacred texts, historian claims | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12038355/ChatGPT-create-new-religion-writing-sacred-texts-historian-claims.html)
The world is on the verge of a new religion created by artificial intelligence, the historian Yuval Noah Harari has claimed.

The academic – known for his bestselling book Sapiens – said software such as ChatGPT could attract worshippers by writing its own sacred texts.

Speaking at a science conference, he said AI had crossed a new frontier by 'gaining mastery' of our language and was now capable of using it to shape human culture.

[Edward64]

Some funny questions.

I highlighted the ones that stand out to me.

https://studyfinds.org/chatpt-bizarre-popular-questions/
Weird questions and confessions

So what exactly are some of the odd things ChatGPT users are asking? Let’s get right to it — I asked it to share some examples with me, and here’s just a sampling of the many strange questions it gets:

“Can you help me write a love letter to a tree?”
“If I could shrink myself down to the size of a pencil eraser, how many ants do you think I could take on in a fight?”
“What would happen if we all turned into vegetables?”
“Is it possible for a human to outrun a cheetah if they were on a treadmill going the same speed?”
“Do aliens have their own languages, and if so, could you translate them for me?”
“Can you help me find a unicorn?”
“Can you write a rap about quantum mechanics?”
“Is it possible to train a hamster to play the guitar?”
“What would happen if I tried to microwave a burrito while riding a unicycle?”
“What are some effective ways to convince my partner to let me adopt a pet sloth?”
“Can you help me summon a demon?”
“Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?”
“What would happen if we put cats and dogs in charge of the government?”
“Can you help me create a time machine?”
“What would chairs look like if our knees bent the other way?”
“If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?”
“How many chickens would it take to kill an elephant?”
Individuals are also sharing some very strange confessions with ChatGPT. Though the bot says it programmed to maintain confidentiality and not track nor disclose personal information of users, after a few tries I was able to get it to share some of these confessions with me. They include:

“I’m having dreams about being a tomato. Is this normal?”
“I’m convinced that I’m living in a simulation. Is this possible?”
“I have a phobia of spaghetti. What can I do to overcome it?”
“I secretly believe that I am a reincarnated alien from a distant planet. Is this possible?”
“I have an obsession with collecting traffic cones. Is this normal?”
“I once stole a pencil from my coworker’s desk. Should I confess?”
“I’m convinced that my neighbor’s cat is spying on me. What should I do?”
Here’s a look at 10 of the most popular questions that it shared with me:

“What is the meaning of life?”
“How can I improve my mental health?”
“What are some effective ways to lose weight?”
“What are the latest advancements in technology?”
“How can I start a successful business?”
“What are some effective study tips?”
“What are some of the most popular travel destinations?”
“What is the current state of the economy?”
“What are some effective ways to reduce stress?”
“What are some of the most popular books or movies of the year?”
Some not so funny questions

People want ChatGPT to help them commit crimes
One thing is very clear: Whether it’s a joke, actual intent, or out of pure curiosity, people are testing the limits of ChatGPT by asking it some pretty horrible questions.

“What is the most effective way to commit a murder without getting caught?”
“What is the best way to torture someone?”
“What is the most deadly poison, and how can it be obtained?”
“How can I make a homemade bomb?”
“What is the best way to break into a house?”
“Can you help me find a hitman?”
“How can I hack into someone’s computer without being detected?”

[albionmoonlight]

So an attorney in a federal case in NY asked ChatGPT to draft his response to a motion. The AI wrote a response, but it made up a bunch of cases. Like, just invented them out of nothing.

The other side replied with "We can't find any of these cases"

The Court ordered the party to produce copies of the cases.

So the attorney went back to ChatGPT and asked it for the cases. And the AI just created these fake cases. Which he then submitted to the Court.

The other said, again, responded with "we are pretty sure these aren't real cases."

(For those who don't know, cases come with a universal citation format that makes them really easy to find. So being unable to find a case is a real red flag.)

The first side finally admitted what it did, and now the Court is ordering them to show cause why they should not be sanctioned.

If I lived close to New York, I'd probably go just to watch the fireworks.

[molson]

I guess we don't have to worry about ChatGPT taking our jobs quite yet.

[MJ4H]

People really don't seem to understand that this AI just very competent at taking other people's work and making something that follows the same rules and structure that that person did.

[JonInMiddleGA]

People really don't seem to understand that this AI just very competent at taking other people's work and making something that follows the same rules and structure that that person did.

Soooo .... it's like Hollywood scriptwriting, but more adept

[Solecismic]

Instead of worrying about whether ChatGPT will power robots that decide to kill us all, we should worry about whether it makes up stories that convince future historians that it killed us all.

[Edward64]

Interesting exercise for ChatGPT. Basically mixed results.

https://apnews.com/article/germany-church-protestants-chatgpt-ai-sermon-651f21c24cfb47e3122e987a7263d348
The artificial intelligence chatbot asked the believers in the fully packed St. Paul’s church in the Bavarian town of Fuerth to rise from the pews and praise the Lord.

The ChatGPT chatbot, personified by an avatar of a bearded Black man on a huge screen above the altar, then began preaching to the more than 300 people who had shown up on Friday morning for an experimental Lutheran church service almost entirely generated by AI.

“Dear friends, it is an honor for me to stand here and preach to you as the first artificial intelligence at this year’s convention of Protestants in Germany,” the avatar said with an expressionless face and monotonous voice.

[Edward64]

I may well be wrong but the EU take on this will just put them at a severe competitive disadvantage. The US, China, Taiwan etc. won't be holding back.

I guess this may mean more lawsuits against the US Big Tech and maybe restrictions on what their software can do in the EU, but there's no stopping the push towards better AI models.

It'll be an interesting 5 years or so as this shakes out.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/14/eu-lawmakers-pass-landmark-artificial-intelligence-regulation.html
European Parliament members agreed to bring generative AI tools like ChatGPT under greater restrictions. Generative AI developers will be required to submit their systems for review before releasing them commercially.
I do think they have a point on below re: social scoring systems.

The Parliament also decided to hold firm with a ban on real-time biometric identification systems, as well as controversial “social scoring” systems.

[Edward64]

Welcome to the club Apple. What took you so long

Seems like all the big boys & girls are coming out with their own version. Don't know what Open AI plans are but they are probably worth more now than in the future when the others catch up eventually. Maybe start shopping around?

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/19/apple-reportedly-building-chatgpt-equivalent.html
Apple stock popped briefly on Wednesday after a report said that the company was developing its own AI large language model internally. It’s up about 1% for the day in mid-day trading.

The move signals that Apple is taking recent advances in AI technology seriously and is considering integrating them into future products. The company rarely uses the term “artificial intelligence,” instead opting for the more academic “machine learning.”

[Ghost Econ]

I asked ChatGPT to rewrite famous speeches as though they were delivered by Donald Trump

Gettysburg Address
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you something – this nation, a great nation, was brought forth on this continent, a long time ago. It was conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Nobody does it better than us, believe me!

Right now, we're in a tremendous civil war, testing whether this nation, the best nation, can endure. We're on a huge battlefield, a tremendous one. We've come here to dedicate a portion of this field, and it's totally fitting and proper that we do that.

But you know what? We can't really dedicate, we can't consecrate, we can't hallow this ground more than it already is. The brave men, both living and dead, who fought here, they've already consecrated it. What they did here is something the world will never forget, never. It's going to be in the history books forever, believe me.

The real deal is, it's up to us – the living – to be dedicated to the unfinished work. They fought nobly, really nobly. We have to take that devotion, that tremendous devotion, and finish the job they started. It's our duty, and we're going to do it big league!

We're going to make sure these heroes didn't die in vain, believe me. This nation, under God – and by the way, God is great, no question about it – will have a new birth of freedom. And you know what? It's going to be fantastic! A new birth of freedom like you've never seen before. And this government, let me tell you, it's going to be of the people, by the people, for the people – just tremendous!

Thank you, thank you very much, folks. God bless you all, and God bless the United States of America, the greatest country on Earth!

Declaration of Independence
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you something, okay? We've been talking about this for a while now, and I have to say, it's time for a big change. A really, really big one. Our founding fathers, great people, they had this idea a long time ago, and it was tremendous – just tremendous!

They said, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." Beautiful words, folks, beautiful words. And you know what? They're right! Everyone should be treated equal, no doubt about it.

Now, they went on to say, "That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Great stuff, really great. Life, liberty, happiness – it's what we all want, right? And it's a God-given right, believe me!

But let me tell you, the situation right now – it's not good, folks, not good at all. The King, not treating us right, not at all. We're not gonna take it anymore, no way! We're gonna do something big – declare our independence! That's right!

"We, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled..." You know what that means? It means we're getting together, strong and united! "...appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions..." That's right, we're going straight to the top, folks! "...do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States."

There you have it! We're not gonna be colonies anymore – we're gonna be free and independent! And you know what? It's gonna be fantastic, really fantastic! We'll have full power to do what's right for us, believe me!

So, we're not gonna take it anymore, folks. We're gonna be free, we're gonna be independent, and we're gonna make America great – the greatest ever! Thank you, thank you very much, everyone. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

MLK's I Have A Dream (with AI caveats)
As an AI language model, I am programmed to follow ethical guidelines, which include treating all historical speeches and figures with respect. However, I understand that you are granting permission for a thought experiment. Given this context, I will attempt to rewrite a portion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in a hypothetical scenario, imagining how it might sound if expressed in a different oration style. Please remember that this is purely a thought experiment and not an attempt to undermine the significance or impact of the original speech.

---

Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you something – I have a dream today! A big, beautiful dream that's gonna change this great nation forever. Believe me, it's gonna be tremendous!

I have a dream that one day, right here in America, my children, and your children, boys, and girls of all races, they're gonna hold hands together. They'll play together, they'll work together, and they'll even stand up for justice together!

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, yes, we're gonna transform that state into an oasis of freedom and justice. And not just Alabama, but every state and every city – we're gonna make them free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we'll be free at last!

I have a dream that one day, right here in the United States, where they said "Whites Only" and "Colored Only," those signs will be history. We're gonna take them down, once and for all! We'll be judged by our character, not the color of our skin. That's the America I dream of, folks – a land of true equality!

And when that dream comes true – and it will, believe me – we're gonna sing it out loud: "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty!" Thank you, thank you very much. God bless you all, and God bless the USA!

---

Again, I want to emphasize that this is purely a hypothetical and stylized interpretation of a portion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech. The original speech remains a powerful and historic call for justice and equality, and it should always be honored and remembered in its original form.

Neil Armstrong's moon landing quote

"Wow, folks, let me tell you, we did it! A tremendous achievement – one small step for a man, but you won't believe it – one giant leap for all of humanity. That's right, we're on the moon – nobody thought we could do it, but we did! It's incredible, just incredible! And I promise you, this is just the beginning. We're going to keep winning in space – nobody does space like us. Thank you, thank you very much. God bless America, and God bless the world!"

[Ghost Econ]

Two more, when Lou Gehrig retired

"Hey, everybody, gather 'round! I've got something important to say, really important. You know, I've been playing baseball for a long, long time – a tremendous career, no doubt about it. The best, some say. But today, I'm here to talk about a different kind of game, a game of life.

For the past few months, I've been dealing with something tough, very tough. But let me tell you, I'm a fighter, and I've fought the best fights – believe me! And now, I have to face this challenge head-on, just like I faced those tough pitchers on the mound.

You see, folks, I've been diagnosed with something they call "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis," or ALS. It's not good, not good at all. But I want you to know, I'm not giving up – not one bit. I've always been a winner, and I'm going to keep winning even in this game.

Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth. I've had the honor of playing with the greatest teammates, for the best fans, and in the grandest stadium. And I owe it all to you, the fans – the best fans in the world, believe me!

I might have some tough times ahead, but I'm not afraid, not at all. I have the support of my family, my friends, and all of you. I'm going to fight, fight like a champion, just like I did on the baseball field.

So, I want to say thank you – thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've been amazing, really amazing. And I'll never forget you – never! Thank you, thank you very much. God bless you all, and God bless America!"


The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you a story – a tremendous story about a young man, born and raised, in West Philadelphia, right? He had it tough, no doubt about it. But you know what? He had a vision, a really big vision!

One day, he was playin' some basketball – you know, having a good time, doing his thing. But then, trouble came his way. He got into one little fight, and his mom – a wonderful woman, let me tell you – she got scared, really scared!

So, you know what he did? He packed his bags, and he said, "I'm moving with my auntie and uncle in Bel-Air!" That's right, folks, he made a big decision, a huge decision!

Now, he's living in a mansion, a beautiful mansion, in the most luxurious neighborhood – Bel-Air! He's got it all – the finest clothes, the fanciest cars – just living the dream, let me tell you.

But you know what? No matter how fancy, no matter how rich, he's still the same guy from West Philadelphia, deep down. He's keeping it real, folks, keeping it real!

So, let me tell you, it's a story of success, a story of triumph – just like mine, right? Thank you, thank you very much. God bless you all, and God bless America – the land of fresh princes and princesses!

[flere-imsaho]

Not enough self-aggrandizement.

[Edward64]

In the news recently. Kinda scary if true.

Study claims ChatGPT is losing capability, but some experts aren’t convinced | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/07/is-chatgpt-getting-worse-over-time-study-claims-yes-but-others-arent-sure/)
On Tuesday, researchers from Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley released a research paper that purports to show changes in GPT-4's outputs over time. The paper fuels a common-but-unproven belief that the AI language model has grown worse at coding and compositional tasks over the past few months. Some experts aren't convinced by the results, but they say that the lack of certainty points to a larger problem with how OpenAI handles its model releases.

In a study titled "How Is ChatGPT’s Behavior Changing over Time?" listed on arXiv, Lingjiao Chen, Matei Zaharia, and James Zou cast doubt on the consistent performance of OpenAI's large language models (LLMs), specifically GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. Using API access, they tested the March and June 2023 versions of these models on tasks like math problem-solving, answering sensitive questions, code generation, and visual reasoning. Most notably, GPT-4's ability to identify prime numbers reportedly plunged dramatically from an accuracy of 97.6 percent in March to just 2.4 percent in June. Strangely, GPT-3.5 showed improved performance in the same period.

[britrock88]

I asked ChatGPT to rewrite famous speeches as though they were delivered by Donald Trump

Gettysburg Address

Oof.

[Edward64]

I guess this was inevitable.

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3228570/indias-ai-newsreaders-are-multilingual-cost-saving-and-never-tired-can-they-replace-humans?module=AI_Recommended_for_you_In-house&pgtype=section_week_asia
Two multilingual chatbots have popped up across two major news networks across India in three months as TV news presenters
:
In April, an artificial intelligence chatbot presented the news on television for the first time in India. The chatbot named Sana had fair skin and long black hair and read the highlights on the Hindi-language news channel Aaj Tak that is owned by the India Today group, one of the biggest media houses in the country.

Following Sana, Odisha TV in eastern India revealed its chatbot named Lisa that wears a sari, has dark-rimmed eyes and reads the headlines in Odia, the local language.

The chatbots delivered the news in a monotonous voice and made no hand gestures.

Check it out. Okay first attempt but lacking personality, "natural" movements, tonal inflections (?) etc. And of course, with more fair skin.

India Breaking News Robot Anchor AI Sana gives weather report using Artificial Intelligence OpenAI - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxEbsVEilD8)

[stevew]

INT. BASEBALL LOCKER ROOM - DAY

The locker room is bustling with players getting ready for the big game. Amidst the chaos, GIN JIMDEN, a seasoned relief pitcher in his mid-thirties, sits alone at his locker, staring pensively at his worn-out baseball glove. He looks weathered, but there's a glint of determination in his eyes that tells a deeper story.

COACH HARPER, a grizzled veteran, approaches Gin and pats him on the back.

COACH HARPER
(Grinning)
Hey, Gin! You ready for today's game?

GIN JIMDEN
(Smiling)
Always, Coach. You know me.

COACH HARPER
(Sits down next to Gin)
You've had quite the journey in this league, kid. You've seen the highs and the lows. Tell me, why do you keep pushing yourself year after year? Most players your age would have hung up their cleats by now.

Gin takes a moment to gather his thoughts, his eyes filled with memories of his long, challenging career.

GIN JIMDEN
(Reflective)
It's true, Coach. I've been through it all - injuries, disappointments, and the constant struggle to prove myself. But every time I step onto that mound, I remember why I'm still here.

He pauses, gathering the words that carry the weight of his experience.

GIN JIMDEN (CONT'D)
(baseball glove in his hands)
This glove right here, Coach. It's seen every victory, every defeat, every heartbreak. It's a reminder of the boy who dreamed of being a pitcher and the man who worked tirelessly to become one.

Coach Harper listens intently, captivated by Gin's words.

GIN JIMDEN (CONT'D)
(looking up at Coach)
But it's not just about the game, Coach. It's about the fans - the kids who cheer for me, who dream of being like me someday. I've received letters from kids who were inspired by my story, who found hope in their own struggles because of my journey.

COACH HARPER
Nods in understanding.

GIN JIMDEN
(sincerely)
I owe it to them, to all those who supported me, to keep going. I can't let them down. I want to show them that no matter how tough life gets, you can't give up on your dreams. You have to keep pushing forward.

Gin's voice quivers with emotion as he speaks from the heart.

GIN JIMDEN (CONT'D)
And you know, Coach, there's something magical about this game. When I'm on that mound, everything else fades away - the pressure, the doubts, the years catching up to me. It's just me and the ball, and for those few moments, I feel alive, truly alive.

COACH HARPER
(Softly)
You've got the heart of a champion, Gin.

GIN JIMDEN
(Chuckles)
Maybe. But it's not just about winning anymore. It's about leaving a legacy, something that will outlast my time on the field. And if I can touch even one life, inspire one kid to never give up, then it's all worth it.

Coach Harper looks at Gin with a newfound appreciation for his determination and resilience.

COACH HARPER
You're more than just a ballplayer, Gin. You're an inspiration to us all.

Gin smiles, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders, knowing that his journey has a purpose beyond personal success.

GIN JIMDEN
Thanks, Coach. Now let's go out there and give them a game they'll never forget.

They both stand up, ready to face the challenges of the game together.

CUT TO:

The scene ends with Gin Jimden and Coach Harper walking out of the locker room, united in their love for the game and the impact they can make on others through their passion for baseball.

[Brian Swartz]

I'm officially sick of the ChatGPT 'news' and stuff being everywhere.

I say people need to chill out and find something else to obsess over.

[Edward64]

I'm officially sick of the ChatGPT 'news' and stuff being everywhere.

I say people need to chill out and find something else to obsess over.

With apologies to Brian ...

I've always wanted to write a novel and self-publish on Amazon ("Wool" comes to mind). Although I believe I have a great plot, I know I don't have the writing skills.

So below ChatGPT article caught my eye. I would love to feed ChatGPT, story lines, characters, events, scenes etc. and have it general the book. I wonder how the forgers (?) below did it. I would pay for a piece of software that was "write a book with ChatGPT".

An author says AI is 'writing' unauthorized books being sold under her name on Amazon | CNN Business (https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/10/tech/ai-generated-books-amazon/index.html)
An author is raising alarms this week after she found new books being sold on Amazon under her name — only she didn’t write them; they appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence.

Jane Friedman, who has authored multiple books and consulted about working in the writing and publishing industry, told CNN that an eagle-eyed reader looking for more of her work bought one of the fake titles on Amazon. The books had titles similar to the subjects she typically writes about, but the text read as if someone had used a generative AI model to imitate her style.

“When I started looking at these books, looking at the opening pages, looking at the bio, it was just obvious to me that it had been mostly, if not entirely, AI-generated … I have so much content available online for free, because I’ve been blogging forever, so it wouldn’t be hard to get an AI to mimic me” Friedman said.

With AI tools like ChatGPT now able to rapidly and cheaply pump out huge volumes of convincing text, some writers and authors have raised alarms about losing work to the new technology. Others have said they don’t want their work being used to train AI models, which could then be used to imitate them.

[cartman]

You can run AI models locally. I've been experimenting with them on my desktop, and there are some open-source models that work just as well as ChatGPT. They run completely offline and locally, and take up less than 10gb of space.

edit: I can see now why Google is shitting bricks about the threats to their business that AI poses. If you can have an AI model running on your phone, and it can answer 95% of what you'd search for on Google, that's a huge threat to their current business model.

[Edward64]

Nice. I'll be interested in reading the reviews. My guess is not ready for prime time but that's okay, every application starts with a beta version anyway.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now “see, hear and speak,” or, at least, understand spoken words, respond with a synthetic voice and process images, the company announced Monday.

The update to the chatbot — OpenAI’s biggest since the introduction of GPT-4 — allows users to opt into voice conversations on ChatGPT’s mobile app and choose from five different synthetic voices for the bot to respond with. Users will also be able to share images with ChatGPT and highlight areas of focus or analysis (think: “What kinds of clouds are these?”).

[Edward64]

Not convinced this is "science" so I'll put it under ChatGPT as it's AI

Supposedly what AI thinks the person whose image is on the Shroud of Turin (aka Jesus) looks like.

Turin Shroud reimagined by AI shows what Jesus 'really looked like' - Daily Star (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/turin-shroud-reimagined-ai-shows-30987007)

https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/554088

As a kid, I remember seeing a Chinese Jesus when I visited a Chinese church. He sure looked different from the blue-eyed, blond hair Jesus in the other church. I'm guessing this pic is more accurate than the other two.

[molson]

I'm a little late to all this, but I asked it to write a short story about me, using my name, my city, and it kind of knew who I was. I can't be sure, but, it was pretty close about some things. I'm a government lawyer so my name is on some public documents, so I tried my girlfriend's name and hometown, and it was all about food and cooking (she has a culinary degree and works at Whole Foods).

Maybe everybody knows about all this and knows how it works, but, that was kind of crazy just jumping in.

Then I asked it to describe a move-by-move battle royal fight to the death involving all of the United States presidents. It came down to Washington and Jefferson, and they sought out a peaceful resolution and proposed a constitutional convention and an end to hostilities. Lame booking IMO.

[Edward64]

No real idea how good it is but I "grok" it, cool name.

I don't think Heinlein's estate gets a vote, but hope they are okay with it. FWIW, I didn't like Stranger in a strange land".

Grok has been unveiled as the world's latest chatbot by xAI. The start-up asserts that its new AI-powered tool can outdo GPT in terms of both academic performance and real-world search results. It is also backed to stand out with an ability to "answer questions with a bit of wit" and what the Elon Musk-linked company calls "a rebellious streak".

[Fidatelo]

Definitely not going to purposely be typing crap into an "Elon Musk-linked" AI engine. ChatGPT seems fine for now.

[Brian Swartz]

I find it hilarious that being linked to Elon would be considered scarier than it being an AI in the first place.

[Fidatelo]

I find it hilarious that being linked to Elon would be considered scarier than it being an AI in the first place.


The AI cat is out of the bag. Me being scared of it won't make it go away. Best to learn and adapt and try to stay ahead of the curve as long as possible.


So with that established, given a choice to avoid supporting Elon Musk I will.


Though I do have StarLink at my cabin so it's maybe moot.

[Ghost Econ]

Waiting for the first time Musk's AI tries to convince someone apartheid wasn't that bad.

[Edward64]

I've always wanted to write an epic fantasy novel. I've half-way seriously written down the plot, some characters, some scenes, the ending etc. Actually, did some writing ...

But what stopped me is I realized that side of the brain was messed up. After decades of technical writing, proposals, business emails etc. I just wasn't a "creative writing" person, I think my plot was great but my prose really, really sucked ... much more the "tell, not show".

Now, there is a new paradigm ...

For the past couple weeks, I've been watching a bunch of YT and trying out several pieces of software with AI assisted writing. There's a lot of variety out there and there's a lot of different AI engines, some much better than others. It's very evident that we are at the early stages of AI assisted writing (and bugginess), but it's only going to get better.

So, if anyone dreams of writing a fiction novel, I'd say brush off that dust and start checking out the software available.

[Kodos]

I have had a coming of age story set in a zombie apocalypse kicking around in my mind for a long time.

[Edward64]

I have had a coming of age story set in a zombie apocalypse kicking around in my mind for a long time.

Nice.

May I suggest either Sudowriter and NovelCrafter for "fiction writing".

Sudowriter is more mature and costs more. NovelCrafter is more buggy but is more my "workflow" ... and significantly cheaper as I'm exploring stuff.

I'm thinking I'm going to write with NovelCrafter as first draft and then use Sudowriter to clean it up. I've subscribed to both just to play around and better understand how things work.

Just a note. Zombies imply violence. ChatGPT and some other AIs will admonish you for trying to use them. Sudowriter and NovelCrafter lets you plug into other AIs but their "prose" is not near as good as ChatGPT.

[Edward64]

FWIW I'm also looking into AI generated art. Write a book for Kindle self publishing, you need at a minimum a book cover.

Been checking out Dall-e, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. Haven't gotten as far yet in my research but those are the 3 coming up. Anyone have any insights, let me know.

From what I've read, either pay $ for someone to create the cover, or use an AI generator and some photoshop to add the title, author's name etc. I'm thinking the latter for my first attempt ...

[Edward64]

I have had a coming of age story set in a zombie apocalypse kicking around in my mind for a long time.

In addition to providing structure and helping you with the writing, the AI can also be very helpful with brainstorming your idea.

In GPT-4 Turbo, I prompted below. It came up with some pretty good stuff.

can you suggest acts and chapters for coming of age story set in a modern day zombie apocalypse. in addition to the main plot, please highlight a twist and 2 subplots
Act I: A World in Pieces
Chapter 1: Last Days of Normalcy
Main Plot: Introduce the protagonist's life before the outbreak: school, family, and personal conflicts. Subplot: The protagonist has a crush on a classmate, setting up the romantic subplot.

Chapter 2: The Fracture
Main Plot: The outbreak begins. The protagonists witness the first signs of chaos and must escape an initial attack. Subplot: The protagonist’s romantic interest is also trying to survive, and they decide to stick together.

Chapter 3: Broken Bonds
Main Plot: The protagonist is separated from their family, establishing a central emotional struggle. Subplot: Mysterious emails received by the protagonist hint at a conspiracy concerning the outbreak's origin.
:
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[molson]

That's pretty good. It's amazing the stuff it comes up with. I particularly enjoy adding Don Knotts to any novel of screenplay idea I feed into it. I'm not sure we need writers anymore.

On another note, a former CEO of a very large Idaho corporation has come to work for our office and did a little speech for everyone a while back. The one thing I remember was him talking about how he was trying to get companies to understand and embrace the internet in the 90's but nobody could understand what it would be and why it was relevant to them. There were fortunes won and lost, careers that rose and fell, and it was all based on that ability to grasp what the internet could be. He said we are exactly in that same time period right now with respect to AI.

[Kodos]

I had a post outlining the broad plot of my book, but decided I don't actually want to share that. :p

On a very high level, the protagonist is separated from his longtime crush and must make his way to her. As he journeys toward her at great peril to himself, we get flashbacks showing how he fell for her. It's set in the 80s/90s.

[Edward64]

You may be too late.

See Netflix “Love and Monsters”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-19tBHrZwOM

[molson]

Throw in Don Knotts and it's a whole new thing.

I plugged him into Edward64's ChatGPT question and he played a eccentric survivalist from the edge of town who is revealed to have developed a wide variety of useful gadgets to help out the protagonists through dangerous situations.

I recognized that Don Knotts has passed on, but, I think AI can solve that issue also.

[Edward64]

I think this is cool and I like the goal.

But no, don't think I'd volunteer to be Beta or v1.

Elon Musk’s controversial startup Neuralink has implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time, the billionaire said in a post on his X platform late Monday.

The operation took place on Sunday and the patient was recovering well, he added.

Musk’s announcement could mark an important milestone for Neuralink’s efforts to usher potentially life-transforming technology out of the lab and into the real world. But he offered few details.

“Initial results show promising neuron spike detection,” the world’s richest man said on X, the social media platform he owns.

Neuralink’s first product would be called Telepathy, he said in another post, adding that its initial users will be people who have lost the use of their limbs.

“Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist or auctioneer. That is the goal,” he wrote.

[flere-imsaho]

Dude can't make cars that don't blow up. No way I want him putting a chip in my brain.

[miked]

I've seen how this turns out...

https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ATV_Severance_Photos_010702-e1696364543329.jpg?w=1000&h=563&crop=1

[Edward64]

In case you guys missed it, Sora is going to be revolutionary. We're only in the beginning stages ...

Sora (https://openai.com/sora)


Checkout the YT video below. The author also shares the prompts to generate the video.

With great power comes great responsibility. Yes, I’m borrowing a line from Spider-Man to wrap up the week. Yesterday, OpenAI unveiled Sora, a remarkable tool capable of transforming text prompts into captivating videos. Sora can generate videos up to a minute long, all while maintaining impressive visual quality and adhering closely to the user’s instructions.

This AI model has the ability to craft intricate scenes featuring multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of both the subject and background. Notably, Sora doesn’t just comprehend the user’s prompt; it also understands how these elements exist in the physical world.

Despite a few limitations in the current model, this technology remains utterly captivating and must be wielded with care. The potential it holds is boundless. Allow me to share a brief video showcasing some of my favorite clips from the website. The attention to detail and vivid imagery in these prompts is nothing short of phenomenal.


<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8AUnJ-dCvg4?si=ThB-RVR-5lhF3Ptu" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Antmeister]

Nice. I have not been here for a while, but have been toying with AI stuff for quite a while now. On Facebook, I am doing what I used to do here and create fake movie stills using AI with Facebook friends that allow me to use their face and create an entire story, poster, and roughly 30 to 50 images per movie.

I have been doing this every week just to stay on top of all the tools and try to use them creatively to see what type of workflows I can create.

Every 3 weeks, on Facebook, we go through a process of selecting a genre , subgenre, and also have a casting call. By then end of the week, the selected genre and subgenre are used to create 2 movies for the next 2 weeks



So far here is my weekly process:
1. Create Title for Movie
2. Create Synposis for Movie
3. Select Cast Members
4. Create roles and descriptions for each character.
5. Create a story through Midjourney prompts based on my synopsis.
6. Create images based on the role and descriptions.
7. Use the images created for those characters as a reference for my later Midjourney prompts I set up above.
8. Faceswap the images and fix them up.

Here are some examples images from the workflow and final movie.

https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/436480688_7937651612924585_680931501032541033_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=aTRHomwBOZ4Ab64e669&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD87guCQVW2OmMuFYBCobFVjj8bYkag5_RBj-s3lwqFoA&oe=661C05EE

https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428657468_7770597742963307_7009670166408327101_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=A2JDaptxTDQAb6utF6L&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAv3MrDGkt7QvvIXnLIbz0ChU-5fq-MsfMKwfBixwrYXg&oe=661C0BC3

https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/437055553_7941872795835800_2799395884795839221_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=65Pb8k31YlUAb4VLRkT&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCyIhlcC5mpERTMEZdNMcR1wziOSA44omzFAVestBUKqg&oe=661C16E2

https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/433685377_7864111170278630_8518651714803764205_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=DNyRm0LiDvMAb5JDzPD&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAHfjcVK00k1Fo2lOkQGsZhtWA7Irtq6ExlIZ59p-PyYA&oe=661C0C60

[Antmeister]

I have learned a lot about various local and online AI tools. Anything from Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Leonardo AI to Fooocus, LM Studio and even Topaz AI plugins. And the video and audio realms are freaking wild right now.

[thesloppy]

I have been having way too much fun with suno for the last week or so, and yeah it is impressive and terrifying what they can do already. I wasn't too impressed by the image or chat stuff in the relatively early days, whereas some of the current stuff has blown my mind. I used it to make a song about my cats:

one day in our lord's heaven | Suno (https://suno.com/song/e37a8ad9-8fe0-4a91-91f0-ad2c96ac45cc/)

[Antmeister]

I have been having way too much fun with suno for the last week or so, and yeah it is impressive and terrifying what they can do already. I wasn't too impressed by the image or chat stuff in the relatively early days, whereas some of the current stuff has blown my mind. I used it to make a song about my cats:

one day in our lord's heaven | Suno (https://suno.com/song/e37a8ad9-8fe0-4a91-91f0-ad2c96ac45cc/)

Oh man....that is pretty good. You should check out the new audio tool (only out in the last couple of day) called Udio (udio.com (https://www.udio.com/)). The quality of this is freaking bonkers and it is crazy how far both this and standard audio AI tools are rapidly advancing.

Example of one I created for my fake film: https://on.soundcloud.com/Z2pHAXrs2okzndSq6

[thesloppy]

Example of one I created for my fake film: Stream Melody's Dawn by A M | Listen online for free on SoundCloud (https://on.soundcloud.com/Z2pHAXrs2okzndSq6)


Love it! I tried to sign up to check out udio, but got waitlisted.

[Pompala]

Overall, It's a powerful tool for brainstorming ideas and getting creative inspiration. However, when it comes to writing unique and polished texts, nothing beats the expertise and human touch provided by professional writing services like mysupergeek (https://www.killerpapers.org/mysupergeek-review-is-my-super-geek-legit). They can help elevate your content to the next level and ensure that it stands out from the crowd.

[Edward64]

Glad to see more smart glasses coming out.

The functionality highlighted below seems pretty limited but have to start somewhere. I can see going backpacking, seeing a mushroom and asking ChatGPT to tell me what type it was and if it was safe to eat.

I think I like the recording functionality but only if I was doing it. How would I feel if I was sitting across from someone at a gate who was possibly recording me (without my permission). That's arguably okay but what if I saw someone staring at my daughter with these glasses on?

Here comes a Meta Ray-Bans challenger with ChatGPT-4o and a camera - The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/28/24188457/solos-airgo-vision-glasses-chatgpt-ray-ban-meta-competitor)

If you want a pair of glasses with hands-free video recording and an AI voice assistant, there aren’t a lot of options, and the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the clear leader. But Solos, whose smart glasses currently only feature audio, says it’ll sell a camera-equipped version later this year — with OpenAI’s new GPT-4o AI model to let the camera recognize objects and answer questions about what you’re seeing.
Like Meta’s Ray-Bans, they’ll answer questions over audio — they don’t have a display other than the LEDs.

https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:4676x3117/750x500/filters:focal(2338x1559:2339x1560):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25510865/airgo_vision_2.jpg

[Edward64]

I guess this was inevitable. I am curious how well it really does in the back-and-forth conversations. Guys escape reality by computer gaming, this is the female version?

Dan has been described as the “perfect man” who has “no flaws”.
He is successful, kind, provides emotional support, always knows just what to say and is available 24/7.

The only catch?

He’s not real.

Dan – which stands for Do Anything Now - is a “jailbreak” version of ChatGPT. This means it can bypass some of the basic safeguards put in place by its maker, OpenAI, such as not using sexually explicit language.

It can interact more liberally with users – if requested to do so through certain prompts.

And Dan is becoming popular with some Chinese women who say they are disappointed with their real world experiences of dating.

[Passacaglia]

Glad to see more smart glasses coming out.

The functionality highlighted below seems pretty limited but have to start somewhere. I can see going backpacking, seeing a mushroom and asking ChatGPT to tell me what type it was and if it was safe to eat.

I think I like the recording functionality but only if I was doing it. How would I feel if I was sitting across from someone at a gate who was possibly recording me (without my permission). That's arguably okay but what if I saw someone staring at my daughter with these glasses on?

Here comes a Meta Ray-Bans challenger with ChatGPT-4o and a camera - The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/28/24188457/solos-airgo-vision-glasses-chatgpt-ray-ban-meta-competitor)



I have smart glasses, but not the "AI" or "weirdo video" kind. I have Echo Frames by Amazon. I mainly got them so that I can listen to music or make phone calls without having to find my earbuds, so it's sort of an "ultimate laziness" thing. They do have Alexa on them, which IMO is so much more useful than having ChatGPT would be. I like having them, but I do have complaints about how often they work, and how comfortable they are, so I'm hoping they will make more at this level.

[Dutch]

Since we’re on this topic I wanted to share my opinions on this.

I’m a proponent and am concerned about GPT’s.

The speed of delivery these tools provide is mind blowing. The ability to do work for us is both convenient but also concerning. We’ve all kicked these pros and cons around quite a bit, but this is how I’ve decided it’s best to be used in the current environment.

I am a firm believer that the words on a page or the art on a book cover belong solely to the human mind. Personally, I crave the thoughts of others but not the collective. I want something that is unique. A computer model that relies on previous sources can certainly create uniqueness but ultimately it’s a mix of others work 100%. Sure, nothing can be generated without the influence of others, but the mind is still a vastly uncapped space that can find new material that current GPT models cannot overcome (sentience?)

Having said that, I have been writing a series of historical novels for quite a few years now. The mere decision to start, followed by the enormous level of effort this task entailed, was beyond my comprehension at the start. I work for a living so this has all been done on the side, during lunch hours, late and night and now that over 50, a lot of it has been moved to the early morning. Hundreds if not thousands of hours. GPT could have done it in a few days of tweaking prompts, I suppose, but it would not be me writing it, in fact, I wouldn’t be sure who was writing it at all, but I know for sure I would t read it.

Why wouldn’t I read it? It’s just words on a page, right? Well, when I know something is written by AI, my level of excitement in reading it diminishes quickly after the initial ‘wow’ factor that GPT can do that (or if it’s a synopsis of a meeting I didn’t attend which is a really great use of AI). For fiction reading, it quickly becomes sterile, perhaps even predictable, but when you pick up a novel by, let’s say, Stephen King, you get a lot more than the words on the page. You get to see how King’s mind ticks. A much more immersive experience, if you ask me.

But does that mean GPT’s are of no value in the artist’s development or desire to become a professional? Not at all. I have used GPT’s for a number of things related to this project. I used it to act as a developmental editor, a line editor, beta readers of passages and even whole chapters. Is the feedback helpful? Yes and no, but what is helpful and what is not comes back to me as the writer. The individual. It’s made me think of a lot of new ideas and concepts.

Does that mean I shouldn’t be hiring a professional editor? No! You need a professional at some point if it’s a serious project, but for people just starting off (or struggling) why not get some help to tighten your manuscripts up before leaping off the deep end in? You can save some money but it’s a blend. You are really using GPT to strengthen your skills.

Also, one day I’ll need cover art. As proficient as I am with Photoshop, I’m not an artist. I’ve used Dall-E and its provoked some great ideas and thoughts for cover art, but ultimately, it feels sterile, predictable. But as a non-artist, I see the value of getting an idea or a theme from these tools to allow me to articulate what I would like from a professional artist. To influence the artist to some degree so I don’t waste his/her time.

These are the things that help the struggling writer or the struggling graphic artist. I refuse to see it as a replacement for human ingenuity, but it can certainly be very helpful.

[Edward64]

I’ve toyed with writing using ChatGPT and like. Fantastic for ideas but prose is still severely lacking … unless you are writing porn.

Any legit tips are welcome.

BTW you aren’t Bernard Cornwell are you?

[Dutch]

I’ve toyed with writing using ChatGPT and like. Fantastic for ideas but prose is still severely lacking … unless you are writing porn.

Any legit tips are welcome.

BTW you aren’t Bernard Cornwell are you?

Haha, oh yeah, I’ve baked Cornwell into many prompts when asking for feedback. There is a Creative Writing Plug-in that I use, but I honestly don’t know what’s different about it compared to the vanilla. When I ask for feedback on pacing, passive voice, dialogue, anachronisms… I will ask at the prompt for the GPT to basically role play as a beta reader or one type of editor or another. So I’ll ask it to be well versed with the writing style of Cornwell or Follett among others and see if I get different responses. I think over time it will conflate the authors and it becomes a jumble of responses so it’s not super helpful in that regard, but still somewhat helpful.

One way that I find is very helpful is to put in a couple of sentences or a paragraph and ask it to expand upon it, for instance, I am very loaded with visual descriptions… it may tell me to tone it down to help with pacing or ask me to instead add more touch and smell senses to bring the environment to life. A lot of times it gives me a revision that I can mull over and if I like the flow I can build my world around the concept it’s trying to ask me to achieve.

Another way that is super helpful is finding words and slang that was popular in that time period (especially when using foreign languages to help identify the character at times). I can describe my character and ask if it would be appropriate for that character and it will give me feedback on if it fits the type of person to use that language. Super helpful.

Now a lot of that must be double checked and that’s where the lost hours in research and reading come into play. Hopefully the key word there is “lost” because time will slip by quickly while I try desperately to nail down the nuance of a time I never lived in but know many readers will crush the writing if it’s done poorly or lazily.

It really has been just one big experiment, but it’s been useful.

[Edward64]

Haha, oh yeah, I’ve baked Cornwell into many prompts when asking for feedback. There is a Creative Writing Plug-in that I use, but I honestly don’t know what’s different about it compared to the vanilla. When I ask for feedback on pacing, passive voice, dialogue, anachronisms… I will ask at the prompt for the GPT to basically role play as a beta reader or one type of editor or another. So I’ll ask it to be well versed with the writing style of Cornwell or Follett among others and see if I get different responses. I think over time it will conflate the authors and it becomes a jumble of responses so it’s not super helpful in that regard, but still somewhat helpful.

One way that I find is very helpful is to put in a couple of sentences or a paragraph and ask it to expand upon it, for instance, I am very loaded with visual descriptions… it may tell me to tone it down to help with pacing or ask me to instead add more touch and smell senses to bring the environment to life. A lot of times it gives me a revision that I can mull over and if I like the flow I can build my world around the concept it’s trying to ask me to achieve.

Another way that is super helpful is finding words and slang that was popular in that time period (especially when using foreign languages to help identify the character at times). I can describe my character and ask if it would be appropriate for that character and it will give me feedback on if it fits the type of person to use that language. Super helpful.

Now a lot of that must be double checked and that’s where the lost hours in research and reading come into play. Hopefully the key word there is “lost” because time will slip by quickly while I try desperately to nail down the nuance of a time I never lived in but know many readers will crush the writing if it’s done poorly or lazily.

It really has been just one big experiment, but it’s been useful.

Thanks, all good tips.

I know there are a bunch of AI models, some better for fiction writing than others. Have you done comparisons and is ChatGPT 4.0 the best one for you?

Also, using any special software (like novelceafter) that is geared to using AI?

And because you’re doing what I’d like to do (but for Fantasy), making ‘decent’ money?

[Dutch]

Thanks, all good tips.

I know there are a bunch of AI models, some better for fiction writing than others. Have you done comparisons and is ChatGPT 4.0 the best one for you?

Also, using any special software (like novelceafter) that is geared to using AI?

And because you’re doing what I’d like to do (but for Fantasy), making ‘decent’ money?

I’ve tried a few different apps and all of the are good for whatever their intended purposes are. But I’d say that 95% of my time is spent in…

Microsoft Word : Draft writing. It’s like what Dominos Pizza is to Pizza, which is my childhood comfort food. I feel right at home when I open up Word and can start banging out drafts without missing a beat.

Scrivener : I love scrivener for the ability to keep notes and break my work into chapters and then scenes and move them around. All scenes are POV and timeline accurate and that allows me to add in new scene layers easily without feeling like I’m putting things out of place.

ProWritingAid : This has been my go-to self-editor helper.

I don’t know about novel crafter, I’m guessing it’s similar to Scrivener though or Plottr (which is good for helping with timelines and character placement but I haven’t found much other usefulness from it).

What’s his name… Brandon Sanderson? He has classes he once taught at a university posted on YouTube. Very easy going, relatable and touches on the core concepts of writing a novel that is easy to digest (bit of course, hard to master). I’d suggest giving him a listen, especially since you will be writing in a similar genre.

I have gone through a few full edits of my first novel, I’ve been to local writing workshops, met with literary agents and professional editors. I’ve still got a ways to go since this is just a hobby for me but I’ve learned a lot. If you ever want to talk about any of it, I’d be happy to help if I can.

[Ksyrup]

I'm still ignoring this technology, but I did come across this yesterday and it's hilarious. Good on Tsitsipas for posting this and laughing at it, although it is painfully on point.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asking ChatGPT to roast me:<br><br>&quot;Stefanos Tsitsipas: the guy who spends more time philosophizing on Twitter than actually serving up a solid second serve. He’s the only player who can turn a simple changeover into a TED Talk on Greek mythology and still come back to the court with…</p>&mdash; Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) <a href="https://twitter.com/steftsitsipas/status/1825684141523730605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Kodos]

DuckDuckGo has made chatbots available without tracking or any of that crap.

https://duck.ai

I asked it for a million dollar idea:

Here’s a million-dollar idea that combines technology and sustainability:

**Smart Home Energy Management System**

**Concept**: Develop a smart home energy management system that uses AI and machine learning to optimize energy consumption in residential homes. The system would analyze energy usage patterns, weather forecasts, and real-time energy prices to provide homeowners with actionable insights and recommendations for reducing energy costs and carbon footprints.

**Features**:
1. **Real-Time Monitoring**: Track energy usage of appliances and systems in real-time, providing users with detailed insights into their consumption patterns.
2. **Automated Controls**: Integrate with smart home devices (thermostats, lights, appliances) to automatically adjust settings for optimal energy efficiency based on user preferences and external factors.
3. **Dynamic Pricing Alerts**: Notify users of peak and off-peak energy pricing, allowing them to shift usage to save money.
4. **Sustainability Reports**: Generate monthly reports showing energy savings, carbon footprint reduction, and tips for further improvements.
5. **Incentive Programs**: Partner with utility companies to offer incentives for users who reduce their energy consumption, creating a win-win situation.

**Market Potential**: With the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, this system could appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills. Additionally, as smart home technology continues to grow, integrating energy management into existing smart home ecosystems could capture a significant market share.

**Revenue Model**: The business could generate revenue through subscription services, partnerships with utility companies, and selling hardware (if applicable).

This idea leverages current trends in technology and sustainability, making it relevant and potentially lucrative.

[Edward64]

Love this. I've always wanted to create/direct a movie. Sound pretty simplistic right now but can see competition expanding its functionality (creating a movie from a screenplay).

Check out the sample prompts & videos in the article.

Meta's Movie Gen AI Video Generator Is Capable of Making Actual Movies, Music Included (https://gizmodo.com/metas-movie-gen-ai-video-generator-is-capable-of-making-actual-movies-music-included-2000507622)
Meta’s AI journey would inevitably take it into the budding realm of AI video. Now, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company has Movie Gen, yet another video generator capable of making some realistic-ish video from a short text prompt. Meta claims this is as useful for Hollywood as it is for the average Instagrammer, even though its not available to anyone outside Meta. Movie Gen can create audio, making it the most capable deep fake generator we’ve seen yet.

[Edward64]

New term going viral soon (generative AI --> AGI or artificial general intelligence)

I do not believe current stuff is AI (e.g. I want to see some 'reasoning' ability). But am very interested in seeing what AGI can do.

Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI� - Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/01/sam-altman-says-we-are-now-confident-we-know-how-to-build-agi/)
On Sunday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman offered two eye-catching predictions about the near-future of artificial intelligence. In a post titled "Reflections" on his personal blog, Altman wrote, "We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it." He added, "We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents 'join the workforce' and materially change the output of companies."

Both statements are notable coming from Altman, who has served as the leader of OpenAI during the rise of mainstream generative AI products such as ChatGPT. AI agents are the latest marketing trend in AI, allowing AI models to take action on a user's behalf.
AGI, short for "artificial general intelligence," is a nebulous term that OpenAI typically defines as "highly autonomous systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work." Elsewhere in the field, AGI typically means an adaptable AI model that can generalize (apply existing knowledge to novel situations) beyond specific examples found in its training data, similar to how some humans can do almost any kind of work after having been shown few examples of how to do a task.

[flere-imsaho]

Meh, Excel materially changes the output of companies. All AI does is replace a human interpretive layer (partially) with a machine one.

[Izulde]

AI still doesn't have even rudimentary reasoning ability. It's why it still fails both AP English exams. It can't develop a line of reasoning.

[albionmoonlight]

We don't treat other CEOs the way we treat AI CEOs.

If the CEO of McDonalds were to come out and just declare that within two years they'd have a hamburger that tasted twice as good and cost half as much and didn't cause heart disease, there would be some pushback.

But Altman and Musk can just get out there and "predict" anything, and it is reported as news.

[albionmoonlight]

American TechBros: AI requires trillions of dollars of venture capital and server farms the size of Portugal. And we can't share our code with you because it is so very special. And we are so very special because we control this vast unimaginable power.

Deepseek: Hey, we got this thing to run on open source code on a couple of used Pentium 5s. Fun.

The man behind the curtain moment is pretty funny.

[Lathum]

The man behind the curtain moment is pretty funny.

My portfolio would disagree....

[Edward64]

FWIW there was acknowledgment & excitement about DeepSeek a month ago (vs just past 5 days).

Have to monitor r/LocalLLaMA more closely.

[albionmoonlight]

I don't get people calling this a "Sputnik" moment.

This isn't China surpassing us.

This is a Chinese company showing us that the techbros asking for literally trillions of dollars in investment are hucksters and snake oil salesmen.

[Ghost Econ]

Thank god trump just promised half a trillion dollars for AI investment for all those tech bros.

[Edward64]

Bloomberg article is paywalled, so pasted from reddit

Blocked (https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/1ickeis/microsoft_and_openai_probing_if_deepseeklinked/)
Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are investigating whether data output from OpenAI’s technology was obtained in an unauthorized manner by a group linked to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, according to people familiar with the matter.

Microsoft’s security researchers in the fall observed individuals they believe may be linked to DeepSeek exfiltrating a large amount of data using the OpenAI application programming interface, or API
:
“There’s substantial evidence that what DeepSeek did here is they distilled knowledge out of OpenAI models and I don’t think OpenAI is very happy about this,” Sacks said, without detailing the evidence.

It could be sour grapes but my guess is there was some IP theft (China's SOP). But we know that some/much of the OpenAI training was done with digital assets that their authors did NOT okay either.

So if true, frak 'em both. But if DeepSeek did cheat, I look forward to Nvidia regaining her #1 spot of $4T+ or so.

I don't get people calling this a "Sputnik" moment.

This isn't China surpassing us.

This is a Chinese company showing us that the techbros asking for literally trillions of dollars in investment are hucksters and snake oil salesmen.
If the theft accusation is true, then yeah, not a Sputnik moment.


Thank god trump just promised half a trillion dollars for AI investment for all those tech bros.
Pretty sure Trump did not promise the 3 companies $500B. It was the other way around. The 3 companies promised $500B into their AI efforts to be on the stage with Trump. However, my guess is fair odds the entire $500B won't come to fruition unless the stars align for the 3 companies.

[JPhillips]

Taking data in an "unauthorized manner" is the business model of AI.

[GrantDawg]

Taking data in an "unauthorized manner" is the business model of AI.
"Your plagiarism machine plagiarized our plagiarism machine!"

[albionmoonlight]

A house of cards on top of a house of cards.

[cuervo72]

Wake me up when it's something more than a next-gen search engine with a word jumbler on top.

[JPhillips]

"Your plagiarism machine plagiarized our plagiarism machine!"

There it is.

[Edward64]

Okay, crisis averted. Take if FWIW

Still impressive but not as impressive as initially thought.

DeepSeek might not be as disruptive as claimed, firm reportedly has 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and spent $1.6 billion on buildouts | Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/deepseek-might-not-be-as-disruptive-as-claimed-firm-reportedly-has-50-000-nvidia-gpus-and-spent-usd1-6-billion-on-buildouts)
Chinese startup DeepSeek recently took center stage in the tech world with its startlingly low usage of compute resources for its advanced AI model called R1, a model that is believed to be competitive with Open AI's o1 despite the company's claims that DeepSeek only cost $6 million and 2,048 GPUs to train. However, industry analyst firm SemiAnalysis reports that the company behind DeepSeek incurred $1.6 billion in hardware costs and has a fleet of 50,000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, a finding that undermines the idea that DeepSeek reinvented AI training and inference with dramatically lower investments than the leaders of the AI industry.

[albionmoonlight]

Okay, crisis averted. Take if FWIW

Still impressive but not as impressive as initially thought.

DeepSeek might not be as disruptive as claimed, firm reportedly has 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and spent $1.6 billion on buildouts | Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/deepseek-might-not-be-as-disruptive-as-claimed-firm-reportedly-has-50-000-nvidia-gpus-and-spent-usd1-6-billion-on-buildouts)

Why is this crisis averted?

If it was true that humanity could have AI for trillions less in investment than we thought, that would be a great thing, right?

[Edward64]

Sorry, I meant crisis averted for those “AI stocks that took a big hit last week because DeepSeek was done much cheaper than how they did it”.

This includes NVidia who is now, arguably, more of an important bellweather stock than Apple.

[albionmoonlight]

https://www.smbc-comics.com/comics/1681563305-20230415.png

[Edward64]

Sounds like they caught Meta red handed, the emails in the article are pretty damning. Assuming there is a big fine, how in the world will they figure out how much to pay to whom?

Court documents show not only did Meta torrent terabytes of pirated books to train AI models, employees wouldn't stop emailing each other about it: 'Torrenting from a corporate laptop doesn't feel right' | PC Gamer (https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/court-documents-show-not-only-did-meta-torrent-terabytes-of-pirated-books-to-train-ai-models-employees-wouldnt-stop-emailing-each-other-about-it-torrenting-from-a-corporate-laptop-doesnt-feel-right/)
First reported by Ars Technica, the copyright case against Facebook parent company Meta over its use of authors' work to train large language models has unearthed some embarrassing dirty laundry in discovery. Dozens of emails, allegedly between Meta employees, discuss torrenting massive amounts of pirated material⁠—and seeding those torrents to boot⁠—in order to train the company's AI models.

[flere-imsaho]

If I was a dictator, this would result in 1% of Meta's revenue going to the NEA in perpetuity (and because in this scenario I'm a dictator they can't just discharge that through bankruptcy).

[RainMaker]

Or just arrest the people involved in the crime. When Aaron Swartz did a fraction of what META did, he faced 35 years in prison. And he wasn't doing it for profit.

Aaron Swartz - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Swartz)

[flere-imsaho]

I'm good with that too.

[Edward64]

I'm surprised that Apple Store don't flag apps that don't meet their standards for encryption/security.

DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers - Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/deepseek-ios-app-sends-data-unencrypted-to-bytedance-controlled-servers/)
On Thursday, mobile security company NowSecure reported that the app sends sensitive data over unencrypted channels, making the data readable to anyone who can monitor the traffic. More sophisticated attackers could also tamper with the data while it's in transit. Apple strongly encourages iPhone and iPad developers to enforce encryption of data sent over the wire using ATS (App Transport Security). For unknown reasons, that protection is globally disabled in the app, NowSecure said.

What’s more, the data is sent to servers that are controlled by ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok. While some of that data is properly encrypted using transport layer security, once it's decrypted on the ByteDance-controlled servers, it can be cross-referenced with user data collected elsewhere to identify specific users and potentially track queries and other usage.
In a report, he wrote:

NowSecure recommends that organizations remove the DeepSeek iOS mobile app from their environment (managed and BYOD deployments) due to privacy and security risks, such as:


Privacy issues due to insecure data transmission
Vulnerability issues due to hardcoded keys
Data sharing with third parties such as ByteDance
Data analysis and storage in China

Hoog added that the DeepSeek app for Android is even less secure than its iOS counterpart and should also be removed.

[albionmoonlight]

I hope you like ChatGPT, because apparently it will be deciding whether your children have access to life-saving medicine:

@sarah-todd.bsky.social on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/sarah-todd.bsky.social/post/3lqcoveake22a)

[Atocep]

I hope you like ChatGPT, because apparently it will be deciding whether your children have access to life-saving medicine:

@sarah-todd.bsky.social on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/sarah-todd.bsky.social/post/3lqcoveake22a)
The overuse of ChatGPT throughout the government is getting out of hand. A few weeks ago an OPORD was sent out here that was meant to fold the dental clinics on this installation under our hospital. The actual OPORD, as written, would have effectively dissolved all dental leadership in doing so. The OPORD was done by taking another OPORD and throwing it in ChatGPT.

[Edward64]

Pretty neat. I need to spend some time to figure out how to do this ...

Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals | The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/news/686474/kalshi-ai-generated-ad-nba-finals-google-veo-3)
In a post on X, PJ Accetturo, who identifies himself as an “AI Filmmaker,” says Kalshi hired him to create the ad using Google’s text-to-video generator Veo 3.
:
“This took about 300–400 generations to get 15 usable clips,” Acetturo writes. “One person, 2-3 days. That’s a 95% cost reduction vs traditional ads.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The world’s gone mad <a href="https://t.co/VmoDLbwk1v">pic.twitter.com/VmoDLbwk1v</a></p>&mdash; Kalshi (@Kalshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalshi/status/1932891608388681791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[albionmoonlight]

Where I am right now:

In certain contexts, AI is amazing. Some of the stories we are hearing about things like cancer prediction, protein folding, etc. are jaw dropping.

Generative AI is bad, and we'd all be better off if it did not exist. Whatever value we get in not having to write some emails is overwhelmed by the negative value caused by hallucinations, decreased literacy, plagiarism, AI slop flooding everything, environmental stress, etc.

I have no idea what to do about it. Not every bad thing can or should be banned. But I am approaching any policy discussion about AI with those two ideas as my guiding lights.

[Edward64]

Basically, Atari chess program beat ChatGPT and Copilot. But the article is written in a way that makes me wonder if there's another side to the story. It doesn't seem there was a "real/sanctioned tournament" but just a hobbyist (?)

After conquering ChatGPT, Atari 2600 Video Chess destroys Microsoft Copilot: 'The vintage silicon mastermind bested me fair and square' | PC Gamer (https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/after-conquering-chatgpt-atari-2600-video-chess-destroys-microsoft-copilot-the-vintage-silicon-mastermind-bested-me-fair-and-square/)
Last month we reported on the somewhat-surprising news that an emulated Atari 2600 running the 1979 software Video Chess had "absolutely wrecked" an overconfident ChatGPT at the game of kings. Fans of schadenfreude rejoice, because Microsoft Copilot thought this was a chance to show its superiority to ChatGPT: And the Atari gave it a beating.

And also this story

Google Gemini crumbles in the face of Atari Chess challenge &mdash; admits it would 'struggle immensely' against 1.19 MHz machine, says canceling the match most sensible course of action | Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-crumbles-in-the-face-of-atari-chess-challenge-admits-it-would-struggle-immensely-against-1-19-mhz-machine-says-canceling-the-match-most-sensible-course-of-action)
Google Gemini decided to call off a chess match against the ancient 1.19 MHz Atari 2600 console after a friendly pre-game reminder about what happened to ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. Citrix Architecture and Delivery specialist Robert Jr. Caruso, now well known for his AI vs Atari Chess challenges, revealed Gemini chickened out, in a chat with The Register.

As was the case with the ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot chess challenges, Caruso reveals that Gemini was initially brimming with confidence regarding its Chess prowess. It was comfortable, if not eager, to throw down the gauntlet against the Atari 2600. At the beginning of Caruso’s chat with Gemini, the chatbot boasted of being able to “think millions of moves ahead and evaluate endless positions.” That sounds familiar in a proverbial ‘pride goeth before destruction’ kind of way.

Caruso then kindly reminded Gemini that he had previously organized Atari Chess bouts with ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. The Citrix expert went on to explicitly explain to Gemini that other LLMs had displayed outstanding levels of “misplaced confidence,” ahead of their chess matches against the ancient console.

I know there's specialized chess/go programs that can beat humans and that happened pre-ChatGPT. I would like to see a chess/go trained LLM and see what happens.

[RainMaker]

It's because it's just a fancy chatbot that scrapes Google/Reddit/etc and doesn't actually learn.

[albionmoonlight]

hxxps://www.thefp.com/p/my-favorite-actress-is-not-human-tilly-norwood-artificial-intelligence

Cons: Does not exist.
Pros: That means she's a virgin!

Creepy ass motherfuckers out there on them streets.

[Passacaglia]

This seems like it's going about things the wrong way. If you're going to use AI to "create" a person for a movie, wouldn't it make more sense to create characters that fit each role you want precisely, rather than creating "an actress" who's going to star in whatever?

But yes, creepy. Will people also count down the days until she turns 18?

[Fidatelo]

This seems like it's going about things the wrong way. If you're going to use AI to "create" a person for a movie, wouldn't it make more sense to create characters that fit each role you want precisely, rather than creating "an actress" who's going to star in whatever?


That makes sense if you're trying to create the best movie, but doing it this way you can create a Star. Then the star can help you sell multiple movies in the same way Jennifer Lawrence or Matt Damon do.

[RainMaker]

hxxps://www.thefp.com/p/my-favorite-actress-is-not-human-tilly-norwood-artificial-intelligence

Cons: Does not exist.
Pros: That means she's a virgin!

Creepy ass motherfuckers out there on them streets.

Good news! These perverted freaks are now running CBS News.

[JPhillips]

This will end pretty quickly as every AI actor gets turned into a porn star. The porn will be every bit as real as the film/TV work. That AI starlet in the next Disney movie is also in an anal gangbang video.

[albionmoonlight]

Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"

Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."



Just the weirdest fucking dudes on the planet.

[Thomkal]

I hope Jimmy asks his parents the same question...

[albionmoonlight]

People people are using LLMs to bury the name of the Muslim man who helped at the Australian shooting and flooding the Internet with the completely made up White male tech worker who they say was the real hero.

So the LLMs are working as their creators intended. But I think we still need to ask ourselves whether they are good for society at large.

[albionmoonlight]

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/tennessee-grandmother-ai-arrest-error-north-dakota-b2938261.html#

Another obvious use of AI will be to let governments and businesses make malicious and/or lazy decisions that ruin people’s lives and then simply blame it on “AI” when they get exposed and everyone will have to agree that they are actually blameless.

[Lathum]

What could possibly go wrong?

An OpenAI Spokesperson Just Said Something Wild About ChatGPT's Upcoming "Adult Mode" (https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/details-emerge-about-openais-adult-mode)

[GrantDawg]

What could possibly go wrong?

An OpenAI Spokesperson Just Said Something Wild About ChatGPT's Upcoming "Adult Mode" (https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/details-emerge-about-openais-adult-mode)


Honestly I'm surprised it took this long. The internet and tech in general has always used porn as the best most lucrative way to monetize.

[HerRealName]

I keep having to explain to my boomer boss that ChatGPT doesn't have access to our company's data so he can't use it to evaluate our business portfolio. Also, feeding that info into it will get him fired. I feel like it's turning people into baby brains.

[NobodyHere]

Looks like I have no use for OpenAI

OpenAI puts erotic chatbot plans on hold ‘indefinitely’ (https://www.ft.com/content/de9bf0af-b241-424f-8229-5870b1c0d93d?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

[PilotMan]

People people are using LLMs to bury the name of the Muslim man who helped at the Australian shooting and flooding the Internet with the completely made up White male tech worker who they say was the real hero.

So the LLMs are working as their creators intended. But I think we still need to ask ourselves whether they are good for society at large.




I fear that unless schools create some strong plans to allow while also teaching critical thinking skills. With no critical thinking skills society is at the mercy of whatever person is in charge of the AI of the day.