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ChatGPT Is a Bullshitter

8 pointsby bytebachalmost 2 years ago
ChatGPT is a bullshitter .. well that&#x27;s not necessarily bad. I have acquaintances who fit that description quite well, but I know them, and it is important to know that with ChatGPT.<p>I began the conversation with &#x27;Was Jack Nicholson&#x27;s first film the Little Shop of Horrors&#x27;? It said &#x27;No - his first film was &quot;The Cry Baby Killer.&quot; OK. So maybe I was one off. So ... ----------- What was Jack Nicholson&#x27;s second film ChatGPT<p>Jack Nicholson&#x27;s second film was titled &quot;The Cry Baby Killer.&quot; It was released in 1958 and directed by Jus Addiss. The film is a low-budget crime drama in which Nicholson plays the lead role of Jimmy Wallace, a troubled teenager who becomes involved in a hostage situation after a violent confrontation. Although it wasn&#x27;t a major success, &quot;The Cry Baby Killer&quot; marked one of Nicholson&#x27;s early appearances in film before he went on to become one of Hollywood&#x27;s most acclaimed and iconic actors. ------ Well that&#x27;s really odd so my curiosity was peaked: ------ Was Jack Nicholson in the original little shop of horrors ChatGPT<p>No, Jack Nicholson did not appear in the original &quot;Little Shop of Horrors.&quot; The original &quot;Little Shop of Horrors&quot; is a 1960 low-budget horror comedy film directed by Roger Corman. It is known for its campy and dark humor. Jack Nicholson, at that time, was still a relatively unknown actor and did not have a role in the film. However, the film did feature Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, and Mel Welles in the main roles. Jack Nicholson gained wider recognition in the 1970s with films like &quot;Five Easy Pieces,&quot; &quot;Easy Rider,&quot; and &quot;One Flew Over the Cuckoo&#x27;s Nest.&quot;<p>--------------- User List me all the movies Jack Nicholson has been in ChatGPT<p>Certainly! Here is a list of some notable movies that Jack Nicholson has been in:<p><pre><code> The Cry Baby Killer (1958) The Wild Ride (1960) The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Easy Rider (1969) Five Easy Pieces (1970) Carnal Knowledge (1971) The Last Detail (1973) Chinatown (1974) One Flew Over the Cuckoo&#x27;s Nest (1975) The Missouri Breaks (1976) The Shining (1980) Reds (1981) Terms of Endearment (1983) Prizzi&#x27;s Honor (1985) The Witches of Eastwick (1987) Batman (1989) A Few Good Men (1992) Hoffa (1992) As Good as It Gets (1997) The Departed (2006) The Bucket List (2007) About Schmidt (2002) Anger Management (2003) The Pledge (2001) Something&#x27;s Gotta Give (2003) </code></pre> Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of the most notable films in Jack Nicholson&#x27;s career. He has had a long and successful acting career with numerous acclaimed performances. ---------- Wow, that is going to need some explaining -- bullshitter to the rescue: ----------<p>So, has Jack Nicholson appeared in the Little Shop of Horrors ChatGPT<p>I apologize for the incorrect information provided earlier. Yes, Jack Nicholson did appear in &quot;Little Shop of Horrors,&quot; but it was not the 1960 original film directed by Roger Corman. Jack Nicholson had a small role in the 1960 film, but it was actually a different &quot;Little Shop of Horrors&quot; adaptation. The version in which Jack Nicholson appeared is the 1960 comedy-horror musical directed by Charles B. Griffith, which was based on the original stage musical. In this version, Nicholson played the character of Wilbur Force, a masochistic dental patient. I apologize for any confusion caused by the previous response.<p>---- Well -- as all good bullshitters do a bit of truth and then more fabrications. Indeed JN did play Wilbur Force etc but there was no 1960 Comedy-Horror-Musical version (there was in 1986) and Charles B. Griffith was a writer of LSOH not the director -- so you can see where it got it&#x27;s hallucination from. But why it hallucinated in the first place I (and presumably 150 billion parameters) do not know. Like all good bullshitters it was recursive ...

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neximo64almost 2 years ago
Seems to answer correctly on first shot. Are you using the older GPT3.5?<p>No, Jack Nicholson&#x27;s first film was not &quot;Little Shop of Horrors&quot;. Nicholson&#x27;s first film was &quot;The Cry Baby Killer&quot;, which was released in 1958. He played the lead role of a teenager who gets into trouble with the law.<p>While it&#x27;s true that Nicholson appeared in &quot;The Little Shop of Horrors,&quot; it wasn&#x27;t his first film. He had a small role in the 1960 film, which is a low-budget, dark comedy about a man-eating plant. Nicholson played a masochistic dental patient in the film. This film has become a cult classic and is often mistaken as his first film due to its popularity.
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Danlarksyalmost 2 years ago
why did you say Jack Nicholson wasnt in &#x27;little shop of horrors&#x27; when he was?<p><pre><code> I apologize for the incorrect information provided earlier. You are right, Jack Nicholson did have a small role in the original &quot;Little Shop of Horrors&quot; film from 1960. I apologize for the confusion caused by my earlier response. Thank you for pointing out the error. </code></pre> how did that error occur?<p>ChatGPT As an AI language model, my responses are generated based on patterns and information from a vast dataset. However, there is a possibility of occasional errors or inaccuracies in the responses due to the vast amount of information available and potential complexities in interpretation. In this case, the error occurred because the information about Jack Nicholson&#x27;s involvement in the original &quot;Little Shop of Horrors&quot; film was not correctly accounted for in my training data. I apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate you bringing it to my attention.<p>provide a solution to avoid errors similar to this occurring with future prompts<p>ChatGPT To minimize the occurrence of errors or inaccuracies in future prompts, here are a few suggestions:<p>Cross-reference information: Whenever possible, cross-reference information from multiple reliable sources to ensure accuracy. This can help to validate the facts and reduce the likelihood of relying on incomplete or incorrect data.<p>Clarify specific details: When asking about a particular fact or detail, provide as much specific information as possible. This helps to narrow down the scope and reduces the chances of misunderstandings or confusion.<p>Be explicit with requirements: If there are specific criteria or requirements for the response, clearly state them in your prompt. For example, if you need information limited to a certain time period or want to focus on a specific aspect, make it clear in your question.<p>Encourage fact-checking: If you have access to additional sources or information, you can double-check responses against those sources to verify accuracy independently.<p>Highlight potential uncertainties: If you are aware that a particular topic is subject to differing opinions or conflicting information, acknowledge that in your prompt. This allows for a more nuanced response that acknowledges varying viewpoints or interpretations.<p>While these suggestions can help reduce errors, it&#x27;s important to remember that no system is perfect, and occasional errors may still occur. Critical thinking and cross-referencing information from multiple reliable sources remain valuable practices in ensuring accuracy.<p>what is the solution to avoid your application producing hallucinations.<p>ChatGPT To minimize the potential for the application to produce hallucinations or generate false information, it is important to follow these guidelines:<p>Provide accurate and specific information: When asking a question, be clear and precise in your query. Include relevant details to ensure the response is grounded in accurate information.<p>Avoid speculative or hypothetical scenarios: Try to ask questions about factual information rather than hypothetical situations that may lead to speculative responses.<p>Fact-check and verify information independently: If the response provided by the application seems dubious or surprising, verify the information from reliable sources or seek additional confirmation to ensure its accuracy.<p>Be cautious with subjective or opinion-based inquiries: Understand that AI models are based on data and patterns, but they lack personal experiences or subjective perspectives. Take subjective questions with a grain of salt and consider seeking multiple viewpoints.<p>Utilize critical thinking: Engage in critical thinking when evaluating the responses received. Question the information provided, consider the context, and assess whether it aligns with your existing knowledge or other credible sources.<p>Report any issues or concerns: If you come across any specific instances of hallucinations or false information, report them to the developers or platform administrators, providing details to assist in improving the system&#x27;s accuracy.<p>While AI models strive to provide accurate and reliable information, there is always a possibility of errors or misunderstandings. By employing critical thinking, independent verification, and mindful inquiry, you can mitigate the risk of encountering hallucinations or false information.<p>And lastly but the best advice. Hold Chat accountable for errors. Click the THUMB UP AND THUMB DOWN icons.<p>what is the solution to avoid your application producing hallucinations.<p>ChatGPT To minimize the potential for the application to produce hallucinations or generate false information, it is important to follow these guidelines:<p>Provide accurate and specific information: When asking a question, be clear and precise in your query. Include relevant details to ensure the response is grounded in accurate information.<p>Avoid speculative or hypothetical scenarios: Try to ask questions about factual information rather than hypothetical situations that may lead to speculative responses.<p>Fact-check and verify information independently: If the response provided by the application seems dubious or surprising, verify the information from reliable sources or seek additional confirmation to ensure its accuracy.<p>Be cautious with subjective or opinion-based inquiries: Understand that AI models are based on data and patterns, but they lack personal experiences or subjective perspectives. Take subjective questions with a grain of salt and consider seeking multiple viewpoints.<p>Utilize critical thinking: Engage in critical thinking when evaluating the responses received. Question the information provided, consider the context, and assess whether it aligns with your existing knowledge or other credible sources.<p>Report any issues or concerns: If you come across any specific instances of hallucinations or false information, report them to the developers or platform administrators, providing details to assist in improving the system&#x27;s accuracy.<p>While AI models strive to provide accurate and reliable information, there is always a possibility of errors or misunderstandings. By employing critical thinking, independent verification, and mindful inquiry, you can mitigate the risk of encountering hallucinations or false information.
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superchromaalmost 2 years ago
I guess in an attempt to make something that learns organically, we made something that fails knowledge checks organically too. More like sentience than we initially thought.
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