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How often do you have conversations with an LLM AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc?) (lemmy.world)
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[–] 17 points 2 years ago (1 child)

asking them factual questions is a bad idea

This is a crucial point that everybody should make sure their non-techie friends understand. AI is not good at facts. AI is primarily a bullshitter. They are really only useful where facts don't matter, like planning events, finding ways to spend time, creating art, etc..

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    If you're prepared to fact check what it gives you, it can still be a pretty useful tool for breaking down unfamiliar things or for brainstorming. And I'm saying that as someone with a very realistic/concerned view about its limitations.

    Used it earlier this week as a jumping off point for troubleshooting a problem I was having with the USMT in Windows 11.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Absolutely. With code (and I suppose it's of other logical truths) it's easier because you can ask it to write a test for the code, though the test may be invalid so you have to check that. With arbitrary facts, I usually ask "is that true?" To have it check itself. Sometimes it just gets into a loop of lies, but other times it actually does tell the truth.

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