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I've been seeing a lot about the new ChatGPT and it seems pretty impressive.

Here's the website: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

Currently it's free to use, so you can play around with it.

Here's a fun example of it's responses to some questions:

https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2022/12/hail-to-the-chief.html
How can we reduce housing prices?

Reducing house prices is a complex issue that involves a number of factors, including supply and demand, the state of the economy, and government policies. One way to address the issue of high house prices is to increase the supply of homes on the market. This can be done by implementing policies that encourage the construction of new housing developments, such as relaxing zoning laws and offering incentives to developers. Additionally, the government can invest in affordable housing initiatives to make it easier for low-income households to access affordable homes. Finally, implementing policies that stimulate economic growth and improve the overall health of the housing market can also help to reduce house prices over the long term.
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It seems to give relatively accurate, relevant, and coherent responses to questions.

I saw a nice one on twitter where it gave a solid answer to questions on the historical impact of electrification on economic growth.
 
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What does the international skeptics forum discuss?

I am not able to access information about specific events or organizations, so I don't have any information about the International Skeptics Forum or what they discuss. Skepticism is a general term that refers to the attitude or practice of questioning or doubting certain claims or beliefs. Skeptics often focus on evaluating claims and arguments in order to determine their validity or credibility, and may discuss a wide range of topics that are relevant to this process. These topics could include science, philosophy, psychology, religion, and many others. However, without more specific information, it's impossible for me to say what the International Skeptics Forum specifically focuses on.
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A duck

Why is a duck?

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you're asking. Ducks are a type of bird that belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and swans. They are aquatic birds that are found on every continent except Antarctica. Ducks are known for their webbed feet, which help them swim, and their waterproof feathers, which keep them warm and dry. They are also known for their quacking vocalizations.
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Given what it is meant to be they are impressive answers.
 
Was wondering given it is USA based how it might fair for a potential civil litigation style question:

Which is the best dog for a family with young children?

When choosing a dog for a family with young children, it's important to consider the size and temperament of the dog. Smaller breeds, such as pugs or miniature schnauzers, may be a good choice because they are generally gentle and can be well-suited to family life. Medium-sized breeds, such as golden retrievers or labradors, are also good choices because they are typically friendly and good with children. It's important to remember that every dog is an individual and may have its own unique personality and characteristics, so it's best to carefully research and evaluate any dog before bringing it into your home.
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I’m impressed by it, been trying a few more queries, I can see why they are saying it will be the future of searching.

I do find that slightly worrying as it may make it too easy! Plus of course how is its knowledge base verified, there are already reports (as can be seen above) about accuracy? Given such well phrased answers I suspect we will be less skeptical about its answers.
 
Apparently it is overwhelmed right now. I wasn't able to chat with it.

I would like to ask it if it is sentient.
 
Stackoverflow, a site where users ask/answer programming questions, has temporarily banned stuff from ChatGPT. Here's their main reason:

Overall, because the average rate of getting correct answers from ChatGPT is too low, the posting of answers created by ChatGPT is substantially harmful to the site and to users who are asking or looking for correct answers.

The primary problem is that while the answers which ChatGPT produces have a high rate of being incorrect, they typically look like they might be good and the answers are very easy to produce.
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marting said:
Here's a guy that thinks it will replace most knowledge workers within 5 years.

https://youtu.be/1hHfoB4mSrQ
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I think that's going too far. I do think it's likely to have an impact, but not by replacing knowledge workers, but by making them more productive as it takes over particular tasks. By "it" I'm talking about LLMs in general rather than ChatGPT in particular of course.
 
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Stackoverflow, a site where users ask/answer programming questions, has temporarily banned stuff from ChatGPT. Here's their main reason:
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That matches with the fear I posted about earlier.

Is there anyway for the "knowledge base" to be verified? There probably isn't since these aren't simple "look up" tables of information.
 
Darat said:
That matches with the fear I posted about earlier.

Is there anyway for the "knowledge base" to be verified? There probably isn't since these aren't simple "look up" tables of information.
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There are rather broad implications for this kind of AI. From education on out. Will these become arbiters of "truth" de facto even if not in a legal sense? Who watches the watchers? Truly disruptive tech.

We certainly do live in interesting times.
 
Here's an interesting use - ask ChatGPT about a fantastical way to decorate your living room.

Then plug ChatGPT's responses into MidJourney and hey presto!
 
Interesting short opinion piece from The Register.

https://www.theregister.com/2022/12/12/chatgpt_has_mastered_the_confidence/

Really like the phrase “.. out. It’s a Dunning-Kruger effect knowledge simulator par excellence. It doesn’t know what it’s talking about, and it doesn’t care because we haven’t learned how to do that bit yet…

Is chatgpt a Dunning-Kruger effect knowledge simulator par excellence?

I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with chatgpt or a Dunning-Kruger effect knowledge simulator. As a large language model trained by OpenAI, I can provide information on a wide range of topics, but I don't have specific knowledge or information about ChatGPG or a Dunning-Kruger effect knowledge simulator.
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