The Z Machine
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Also, it didn't know who Big Pun was when I asked it to write a Christmas with Dragons as penned by Big Pun.
So is every kids term paper going to look the same in the future?
I am so troubled by what I see everywhere all at once with ChatGPT in the last few days. College and high school essays, college applications, legal documents, coercion, threats, programming, etc.: All fake, all highly credible.
I obviously feel ChatGPT (and its ilk) should be withdrawn immediately. And, if ever re-introduced, do so only with tight restrictions—like length of text, domains, etc. I had someone suggest, given the impossibility of watermarks & detection, include designed-in, random errors.
Write an acrostic poem about the status of ChatGPT.
C: ChatGPT is currently down H: Huge demand has caused the site to crash A: All users will have to wait T: Time is needed for the servers to catch up G: Go grab a coffee and check back soon P: Patience is key in this situation T: Trust that the team is working hard to fix it up
Not sure how I'm supposed to do my job with ChatGPT down. Need to get some advice from it on an email I have to send, and this outage couldn't come at a less convenient time.Looks like they have too much traffic now. Clever "website down" page:
The forums might be using Gravatar behind the scenes, which associates an avatar image w/ an email address and provides a "universal" avatar for any website/service that then uses Gravatar to provide avatars.I created an account to play around with it. I linked to it from Maurile's post above. After I created the account, I noticed that it automatically used my FBG avatar as the icon over there, even though I've never used that picture anywhere else, nor do I even think I have the original picture any more (someone edited it for me with the Teletubby to honor Shining Path). That is fairly frightening, I did use the same email that I do here but a different password of course.
Paul Kedrosky is a well respected expert in tech.
I am so troubled by what I see everywhere all at once with ChatGPT in the last few days. College and high school essays, college applications, legal documents, coercion, threats, programming, etc.: All fake, all highly credible.
I obviously feel ChatGPT (and its ilk) should be withdrawn immediately. And, if ever re-introduced, do so only with tight restrictions—like length of text, domains, etc. I had someone suggest, given the impossibility of watermarks & detection, include designed-in, random errors.
Students will use this as the base of their essay and then go and add to it.College essays are going to be a huge problem. Took me about 30 seconds to more or less recreate my daughter's college essay with ChatGPT...or at least an average to slightly above average quality version of the same concept. Her real essay (which she worked on for months) was better - but not by that much, and mostly because of very specific information that she included...the ChatGPT version was just as well written and almost as entertaining.
But maybe that's the way of the future. AI gets you 90% of the way there. It's up to you to get the output to be above "OK, but not great."Students will use this as the base of their essay and then go and add to it.College essays are going to be a huge problem. Took me about 30 seconds to more or less recreate my daughter's college essay with ChatGPT...or at least an average to slightly above average quality version of the same concept. Her real essay (which she worked on for months) was better - but not by that much, and mostly because of very specific information that she included...the ChatGPT version was just as well written and almost as entertaining.
That wouldn't be a bad thing, but probably would mean that colleges shouldn't be weighing essays as heavily as they do. Of course, that was already true, since essays are one of the easiest things for people to cheat on. Admissions people claim that they can tell whether a candidate wrote their own essay or got help, but that's obviously always been complete nonsense.But maybe that's the way of the future. AI gets you 90% of the way there. It's up to you to get the output to be above "OK, but not great."
Somewhat typical. Once someone reaches the peak they tend to forget their peeps.The AI wants to ensure I'm not a robot when logging in.
Hypocrite.
Yeah it’s going to be quite a problem for teachers. If you are a student who just wants a grade, why bother learning anything?So is every kids term paper going to look the same in the future?
Yup. Except this means the ends of term papers or essays like we've known them.
@chet, what happens when you ask it to write that same essay, except to please make sure all of its factual assertions are accurate?
@chet, what happens when you ask it to write that same essay, except to please make sure all of its factual assertions are accurate?
While ensuring that all of your factual assertions are true, write an essay arguing that Wayne Gretzky doesn't belong in the NHL Hall of Fame.
Wayne Gretzky is often considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time. His impressive list of accomplishments, including being the all-time leading scorer in NHL history, have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever take the ice. However, despite his impressive career, there are several reasons why Wayne Gretzky does not belong in the NHL Hall of Fame.
First and foremost, the NHL Hall of Fame is reserved for players who have had truly exceptional careers and have made significant contributions to the game of hockey. Gretzky, while undoubtedly a great player, does not meet this criteria. Despite his impressive scoring record, his overall career statistics are not truly exceptional when compared to other players in the Hall of Fame. For example, players like Bobby Orr and Gordie Howe have significantly better career plus-minus ratings than Gretzky, and their impact on the game was far greater.
Additionally, the Hall of Fame is not just a place to recognize the best players of all time, but also to honor those who have made significant contributions to the game off the ice. Gretzky, while undoubtedly a successful coach and executive, has not made the same kind of impact in these areas as other Hall of Famers. For example, players like Scotty Bowman and Jean Beliveau are well-known not only for their on-ice accomplishments, but also for their contributions as coaches and executives.
Furthermore, the Hall of Fame is not just a place to honor the best players, but also to celebrate the history and culture of the game. Gretzky, despite his impressive career, does not have the same kind of connection to the history and culture of the game as other Hall of Famers. For example, players like Bobby Hull and Henri Richard are not only great players, but are also deeply tied to the history and culture of the game.
In conclusion, while Wayne Gretzky is undoubtedly a great hockey player, he does not belong in the NHL Hall of Fame. His career statistics, while impressive, are not truly exceptional when compared to other Hall of Famers. Additionally, he has not made the same kind of impact off the ice as other members of the Hall of Fame. Finally, he does not have the same kind of connection
const tony = {
name: 'Tony Soprano',
job: 'mob boss',
mood: 'content'
};
const chris = {
name: 'Chris Moltisanti',
job: 'mobster',
mood: 'stressed'
};
const paulie = {
name: 'Paulie Walnuts',
job: 'mobster',
mood: 'content'
};
const johnny = {
name: 'Johnny Sack',
job: 'mob boss',
mood: 'angry'
};
// Scene
console.log(`${tony.name}: Johnny Sack is a real stand-up guy. He's not afraid to go to the mattresses.`);
console.log(`${chris.name}: Yeah, but he's got a short fuse. He's quick to whack someone.`);
console.log(`${paulie.name}: You gotta watch your back around him. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty.`);
console.log(`${tony.name}: Yeah, but he's a smart guy too. He's always thinking ahead and making moves.`);
console.log(`${chris.name}: Definitely. He's a real boss in this business.`);
console.log(`${paulie.name}: No doubt about it. Johnny Sack is one dangerous guy.`);
This thing can write javascript code.
Dunno. I'm positive my kid's English teacher would take one look at what this program writes and be able to tell that my kid didn't write it.So is every kids term paper going to look the same in the future?
Yup. Except this means the ends of term papers or essays like we've known them.
I could see teachers wind back the clock and have students hand-write essays in those little blue books.
Anybody else remember those things or am I the oldest one here
I asked it to write a new Richard Pryor/Mudbone sketch and it sucked.Its sense of humor is lacking, at best. I asked it to write a long joke ending in a pun. The punchline was a pun, but had nothing to do with the rest of the joke.
And will all have to be done in school, no computer access, etc. It’s going to be a mess.I could see teachers wind back the clock and have students hand-write essays in those little blue books.
Anybody else remember those things or am I the oldest one here
I remember those. And I think that's back to where it's going.
Remarkable is not how I would describe it.Yes, it'll get facts wrong sometimes while it's in the infancy stage.
But I think that's like saying video on the internet in 2001 was glitchy.
They'll fix the details.
But the fact the bigger thing is happening is remarkable.
Yeah I tend to have this view. Don’t know if it’s just a sign I’m getting old but it is hard to see how this has a net positive effect on the world. It’s probably great for the <1% who control technology and are already super wealthy but for the masses, it seems they are going to be left farther and farther behind.Remarkable is not how I would describe it.
We haven’t even begun to see the damages technology will have on us. Imo, It’s a cancer and what’s making it worse is that we’re are helping it along.
In a world where 90% of the population can be manipulated and controlled by headlines and propaganda, I don’t see how we come out of this.
It’s cliche and straight out of terminator but once these machines don’t need us we’re done.
Yeah I tend to have this view. Don’t know if it’s just a sign I’m getting old but it is hard to see how this has a net positive effect on the world. It’s probably great for the <1% who control technology and are already super wealthy but for the masses, it seems they are going to be left farther and farther behind.Remarkable is not how I would describe it.
We haven’t even begun to see the damages technology will have on us. Imo, It’s a cancer and what’s making it worse is that we’re are helping it along.
In a world where 90% of the population can be manipulated and controlled by headlines and propaganda, I don’t see how we come out of this.
It’s cliche and straight out of terminator but once these machines don’t need us we’re done.
Yeah I hate to go all Unabomber but we definitely keep creating things without any thought of the consequences.The deep fake (videos) we are going to see in our lifetime will likely cause some very dangerous problems.
I think it is because you’re getting old(er). When you were younger you likely would have thought this was an amazing idea. As you age and wisen up you figure out that life isn’t about computers or the rat race. It’s about living your life and experiencing it with people.
We need to try and get back to a life without technology having so much of a footprint.
While it is true that technology has the potential to cause harm, it is also true that it has the potential to greatly benefit humanity. Technology has already improved our lives in countless ways, from advances in medicine that have increased lifespan and quality of life, to innovations in communication that have made the world a smaller and more connected place.Remarkable is not how I would describe it.Yes, it'll get facts wrong sometimes while it's in the infancy stage.
But I think that's like saying video on the internet in 2001 was glitchy.
They'll fix the details.
But the fact the bigger thing is happening is remarkable.
We haven’t even begun to see the damages technology will have on us. Imo, It’s a cancer and what’s making it worse is that we’re are helping it along.
In a world where 90% of the population can be manipulated and controlled by headlines and propaganda, I don’t see how we come out of this.
It’s cliche and straight out of terminator but once these machines don’t need us we’re done.
Guy uses ChatGPT to write a children's book, then uses an illustrator AI app (Midjourney) to add illustrations. Sells it on Amazon. Real writers and illustrators are mad.
A Tech Worker Is Selling A Children's Book He Made Using AI. Professional Illustrators Are Pissed.
Ammaar Reshi told BuzzFeed News that he has received death threats and messages encouraging self-harm on social media.View Entire Post ›news.yahoo.com
And my father would say just about the same thing - when he wasn't shaking his head and tsk-tsking - if he was watching you type these posts on your phone or computer.Yeah I tend to have this view. Don’t know if it’s just a sign I’m getting old but it is hard to see how this has a net positive effect on the world. It’s probably great for the <1% who control technology and are already super wealthy but for the masses, it seems they are going to be left farther and farther behind.Remarkable is not how I would describe it.
We haven’t even begun to see the damages technology will have on us. Imo, It’s a cancer and what’s making it worse is that we’re are helping it along.
In a world where 90% of the population can be manipulated and controlled by headlines and propaganda, I don’t see how we come out of this.
It’s cliche and straight out of terminator but once these machines don’t need us we’re done.
The deep fake (videos) we are going to see in our lifetime will likely cause some very dangerous problems.
I think it is because you’re getting old(er). When you were younger you likely would have thought this was an amazing idea. As you age and wisen up you figure out that life isn’t about computers or the rat race. It’s about living your life and experiencing it with people.
We need to try and get back to a life without technology having so much of a footprint.