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Comment by williamcotton

2 years ago

The only problem with the “ChatGPT is bullshit” argument is that it is only half true.

ChatGPT, when provided with a synthetic prompt is reliably a synthesizer, or to use the loaded term, a bullshiter.

When provided with an analytic prompt, it is reliably a translator.

Terms, etc: https://www.williamcotton.com/articles/chatgpt-and-the-analy...

> ChatGPT, when provided with a synthetic prompt is reliably a synthesizer, or to use the loaded term, a bullshiter.

sounds like most people tbf

  • There are people who in many situations use as much critical though as ChatGPT does.

    ChatGPT isn't as good as a human who puts in a lot of effort, but in many jobs it can easily outperform humans who don't care very much.