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ChatGPT re ChatGPT

Tuesday,  01/10/23  05:00 PM

So I linked to an article in Salon criticizing ChatGPT for being "artificial" intelligence.  (Actually, they didn't put it that cleverly.)  And I noted, "I think we should ask ChatGPT to write an article, in the style of Salon, about how AI is not really intelligent."

So:

Write an article, in the style of Salon magazine, about how ChatGPT isn't truly intelligent

Chatbots have come a long way in recent years, with advancements in machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) allowing for increasingly human-like interactions. One of the most popular chatbot models is GPT-3, developed by OpenAI. While GPT-3 can certainly hold its own in conversations and even generate creative writing, it is important to remember that it is not truly intelligent.

It is important to note that true intelligence is a complex concept and is not fully understood. However, a key component of intelligence is the ability to understand and process new information, and make decisions based on that information. GPT-3, like other chatbots, relies heavily on a large dataset of pre-existing text to respond to prompts. It has been trained on a wide variety of texts, including books, articles, and conversations. This allows it to understand the nuances of language and respond in a way that seems human-like.

However, GPT-3 lacks the ability to truly understand the world in the way that humans do. It does not have knowledge of the world outside of the text it has been trained on. It does not have consciousness, the ability to perceive, think, and feel like a human. It does not have the ability to make decisions based on experience, or to process new information in the way that humans do.

One of the key limitations of GPT-3 and other chatbots is that they do not understand context. They can respond to a prompt with a coherent and seemingly relevant answer, but they do not understand the meaning behind the prompt or the context in which it was asked. For example, if you ask a chatbot, "What is the capital of France?" it will likely respond with "Paris." But if you ask, "I'm thinking of a city in Europe that is the capital of France," the bot may not be able to understand the context of the question and give a coherent answer.

Another limitation is that GPT-3 does not have the ability to reason, which is crucial for understanding the world. It does not have the ability to connect new information with existing knowledge, or to make deductions based on that information. This limits its ability to solve problems and understand complex concepts.

In conclusion, GPT-3 is a powerful tool for natural language processing and can hold its own in conversations and creative writing. However, it is important to remember that it is not truly intelligent. While it can simulate human-like responses, it lacks the ability to truly understand the world and make decisions based on that understanding. As we continue to make advancements in AI, it is important to keep this in mind and recognize the limitations of current technology.

I don't know if ChatGPT truly captured Salon's style - the clickbait gotcha is missing - but that's not bad.  Arguably better than what they wrote...

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