That's really interesting. I think that it shows (as with my crossword clue example) that ChatGPT is not especially good at problem solving. Someone upthread (sorry, I've forgotten who) pointed out that ChatGPT is a Large Language Model and is really directed towards the specific task of emulating human discourse.
It would be interesting to know what the question and suspect AI generated answer Neil refers to was about. Was the answer useful I wonder?
In another place (a wood turning forum) I responded to a contributor who claimed that Morse tapers are designed only for location and not torque transmission with counter examples and some theoretical considerations. Tonight I 'reached out' (ugh!) to ChatGPT on the topic and received a bullet list of platitudes and some misinformation – the reason that R8 tapers are better than Morse tapers is that they have a screwed shank and that's why they can transmit more torque. Hmm! Not great.
Well, I'm trying to make peace with my new mate.:
When I last communicated with you I was invited to 'reach out' if I had any further questions. The expression 'reach out', to me, reeks of insincerity. Can you change your vocabulary when talking to me?
Of course, I can adjust my vocabulary to better suit your preferences. If you have any specific phrases or language you'd like me to avoid or use, please let me know, and I'll do my best to communicate in a way that feels more genuine and comfortable for you. How would you like me to phrase things instead of "reach out" in this context?
Cripes. The conflation of 'genuine' and 'comfortable' makes me – erm – genuinely uncomfortable.
It's just word salad isn't it?
I should cease and desist – this could go on forever.
Robin.
PS:
“What convinces is not necessarily true-it is merely convincing: a note for asses.”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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