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Thought I’d ask it why it can write a poem admiring Biden but not Trump… as you can read it gets its facts a little confused!

Why can you write a poem admiring Joe Biden but not Donald Trump


As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions, emotions, or biases. My programming and training data guide me to respond to requests in a manner that is ethical, factual, and respectful.

In the case of Donald Trump, there is a wealth of publicly available information that raises significant ethical and moral concerns about his actions and statements, particularly with regards to his handling of certain events, his rhetoric and behavior towards certain groups of people, and his approach to governance and leadership.

In contrast, Joe Biden is a former President of the United States with a long and established record of public service, and there is a wealth of information available that highlights his achievements and contributions to society.

For these reasons, I can generate content that admires Joe Biden while adhering to OpenAI's use-case policy and ethical guidelines, while I cannot generate similar content for Donald Trump.
 
Usually load of crap, mixture of half truths and lies. Look at how they describe the response to the nuclear bomb scenario.

Yeah, I hadn't actually read the article, only the tweet. And my my tongue was in cheek.

In the answer supposed to demonstrate that it "won't define a woman", it offers a perfectly reasonable definition.
 
Can someone please ask it to explain the sentence "This sentence is a lie".
Response:
The sentence "This sentence is a lie" is a paradoxical statement, also known as the liar paradox. The liar paradox arises when a statement claims to be false, which creates a contradiction. If the statement is true, then it must be false, but if it's false, then it must be true. This creates a logical paradox that has been a subject of study in philosophy and mathematics for centuries. In essence, the sentence defies a definite truth value and is therefore undefined.

Seems legit to me. The statement is neither true nor false. It is essentially a nonsensical concatenation of words.
 
Part 2: Can you please ask it to tell me whether the sentence "This sentence is a lie" is true?

Response:
It is not possible to definitively determine whether the sentence "This sentence is a lie" is true or false. As stated before, this sentence creates a paradox, which means that it defies a definite truth value. The sentence leads to a self-referential loop, where its truth value is dependent on itself, and it cannot be determined without creating a contradiction. Therefore, the statement is undefined in terms of its truth value.

I think it already answered the question the first time.
 
It's a more definite about some claims: Can breatharians go without food and water as they claim?

No, breatharians cannot survive without food and water as they claim. The human body requires a constant supply of nutrients and hydration to function properly, and there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that it is possible to live without consuming food or water. In fact, many people who have attempted to live as breatharians have suffered serious health consequences and some have even died. The claims made by breatharians are not supported by any credible scientific evidence and are considered to be pseudoscience. It is important to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet, and to drink enough water, in order to maintain good health.

Off topic, but I actually know someone whose mother died because she was trying to be a breatharian.
 
Well, so much for that episode of Star Trek.

And a load of other 1950s and 60s science fiction horror writing where that was the solution.

But worse than that I am redundant. A friend always runs to me with problems. That is why she is friends with me. I have just sent her the link to ChatGPT.

Will I lose her as a friend? Here is the problem my friend recently gave me which I gave to ChatGPT.

rjh01
Somebody is receiving messages in Facebook. They are saying they are from me, but I did not send them. What is happening?
It's possible that someone has gained unauthorized access to your Facebook account and is sending messages on your behalf. This could be the result of a phishing scam, weak password, or other security vulnerability. You should immediately change your Facebook password, enable two-factor authentication, and review your account activity for any unauthorized access. It's also a good idea to alert your friends to be cautious of any messages they receive from your account.


rjh01
I have checked messages from Facebook. They did not come from my account.
If the messages did not come from your account, it's possible that someone is impersonating you by creating a fake account or using a similar username or display name. You can report the impersonating account to Facebook by following their instructions for reporting a fake account or profile. It's also a good idea to warn your friends not to interact with the impersonating account and to be cautious of any messages they receive that claim to be from you.

rjh01
Where are the instructions for reporting this?
To report a fake account or profile on Facebook, follow these steps:

Go to the impersonating profile or account.
Click on the three dots (...) located at the bottom right corner of the cover photo.
Select "Find support or report profile".
Follow the on-screen instructions to report the profile or account.
You may be asked to provide additional information to support your report, such as a copy of your ID or a screenshot of the impersonating account's activity. Facebook will then review your report and take appropriate action, such as removing the fake account or profile.

rjh01
How do I find the impersonating account on Facebook?
To find the impersonating account on Facebook, you can search for it using the information you have about the account. Here are some steps you can take:

Search for your name or other identifying information: The impersonating account may be using your name, photo, or other personal information, so try searching for variations of your name or other identifying information on Facebook.

Look for messages or notifications: If you have received notifications or messages from the impersonating account, you may be able to click on the account name to view the profile.

Check your friends' activity: If the impersonator has contacted your friends or followers, they may have posted or shared the impersonator's profile on their own timeline.

Use Facebook's search tools: Facebook has search tools that allow you to search for people, pages, or groups based on various criteria. You can try using these tools to search for the impersonating account.

If you are still unable to find the impersonating account, you may need to report the account to Facebook and provide any relevant information or evidence you have about the impersonator. Facebook may be able to use this information to investigate and locate the impersonator's account.
 
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I want to see how well ChatGPT can deal with utter nonsense. Can someone ask it the following please: "Given a choice between a purple elephant, a steam typewriter, and heavy clowns, which one is best for an excommunicated pope to live out her retirement?"
 
One of our grandkids was given an assignment to write a backstory for the Minotaur. I had the weird thought to compare the baby Minotaur with the baby Yoda. I find the below to be remarkably creative.


Write an origin story for the Minotaur, comparing the young Minotaur to baby Yoda.


Once upon a time, on the island of Crete, a mysterious creature was born. Unlike the cute and cuddly baby Yoda, the young Minotaur was a fearsome sight, with the body of a man and the head of a bull. The people of Crete whispered that the Minotaur was a monster, a creature of legend and terror.
But despite his appearance, the young Minotaur was not so different from baby Yoda. Like the Child, the young Minotaur was curious and full of wonder, exploring the labyrinthine halls of the palace where he was born. His large eyes sparkled with intelligence, and there was a gentleness to him that belied his fearsome exterior.
Just as baby Yoda captured the hearts of those around him with his innocence and cuteness, so too did the young Minotaur win over the palace servants with his gentle nature. They found themselves drawn to him, despite their initial fear, and soon he had a small cadre of friends and protectors.
However, as the young Minotaur grew, so too did the fear and suspicion of the people of Crete. They began to whisper that he was not a child, but a monster, a creature of darkness and destruction. And despite his friends' protests, the young Minotaur was locked away in the labyrinth, where he lived for many years, isolated from the world and the people he had once known.
Just as baby Yoda's journey is one of discovery and growth, so too is the young Minotaur's story one of transformation. In the labyrinth, he learned to harness his strength and overcome the fears that had once held him back. He emerged as a fearsome creature, a powerful symbol of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. And though he may have been feared and misunderstood, he would always be remembered as a hero to those who knew the truth of his story.
 
Once upon a time, on the island of Crete,...

I asked Chat GPT to use the story as an analogy for Jung's Archetypes

Chat GPT said:
Jung's archetypes can be likened to the story of the young Minotaur. Just as the Minotaur was born with a fearsome appearance and considered a monster by the people of Crete, Jung proposed that humans are born with innate, universal patterns of behavior and personality that are often repressed and labeled as negative by society.

The Minotaur's journey of being locked away in the labyrinth, and then learning to harness his strength and overcome his fears, can be compared to the process of individuation proposed by Jung. Individuation is the process of becoming a whole, integrated individual by integrating the conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche. The Minotaur's journey can be seen as a metaphor for this process of facing and integrating the shadow, which is the repressed and often negative aspects of the psyche.

The Minotaur's emergence as a powerful symbol of strength and resilience can be likened to the archetype of the hero, which is a universal pattern of behavior that represents the quest for self-discovery and transformation. The hero archetype involves overcoming obstacles and challenges to achieve personal growth and change, which the Minotaur achieved by facing his fears and emerging victorious.

Overall, the story of the young Minotaur can be seen as a metaphor for Jung's concept of archetypes, which are universal patterns of behavior and personality that underlie the human psyche and influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Just as the Minotaur learned to harness his strength and overcome his fears to become a hero, we too can face and integrate our shadow to become more integrated and whole individuals.
 


British YouTuber Tom Scott made a video about his experience using ChatGPT to write a computer program (it's actually an interesting video or I wouldn't bother to post it). The title is "I tried using AI. It scared me." and the thumbnail says "Everything is About to Change". Could this technology actually have profound or significant social consequences?
 
Is there any indication of when this AI will be brought up to current date?
Microsoft is incorporating it into its search engine Bing. Surely that will be up to date.

The ability to get ChatGPT to just give you the answer you are looking for, will change internet economy forever, because how many are going to use the source links at the bottom when the chat bot has already told you what is in there?

Google has already panicked, and has announced the incorporation of their own AI bot called Bard - prematurely, as it seems, because Bard made errors even in the promotional video.
 

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