I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations?
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To me, it feels like these are great "general responses" that don't entirely focus on priorities.
Not a bad answer for the question. If a real person here gave that answer I don’t think we’d disagree. Where ChatGPT seems to trip up more is in precision fact based answers. The little randomization it does to sound natural means sometimes it’s just wrong. For example:
Q: How should I wire the battery to my chartplotter in a Catalina 22?
A: … Select a wire that is the appropriate size for the distance between the battery and chartplotter, and that has the correct voltage rating. It's generally recommended to use marine-grade wire that is rated for at least 10% higher than the maximum expected voltage….
Right idea, but saying “voltage” instead of “amperage” is a pretty critical error.
Q: How should I wire the battery to my chartplotter in a Catalina 22?
A: … Select a wire that is the appropriate size for the distance between the battery and chartplotter, and that has the correct voltage rating. It's generally recommended to use marine-grade wire that is rated for at least 10% higher than the maximum expected voltage….
Right idea, but saying “voltage” instead of “amperage” is a pretty critical error.
You're never going to get priority opinions form a source that doesn't know anything about your boar and has no idea of its condition. I think you're wasting your time taking this approach.
Why don't you first evaluate your boat, using the areas mentioned as a guide line. Then take the results from you evalution and sort hem into a "to do" list.. then you can shuffle those chores into some kind of order that makes sense for you.
Why don't you first evaluate your boat, using the areas mentioned as a guide line. Then take the results from you evalution and sort hem into a "to do" list.. then you can shuffle those chores into some kind of order that makes sense for you.
Bottom paint can also extend the lifespan of your boat's hull,
We recently had someone posting here who firmly believed in this far fetched rumor.
We recently had someone posting here who firmly believed in this far fetched rumor.
“Understanding women is a complex and nuanced topic that cannot be fully summed up in a single response. Women, like all individuals, are diverse and have their own unique personalities, experiences, and perspectives. However, some general tips for understanding women better include:
- Listen actively: Women often appreciate when someone listens to them without interrupting or dismissing their thoughts and feelings.
- Avoid making assumptions: Avoid generalizations or assumptions about what women think, feel, or want. Instead, ask questions and listen to their responses.
- Be empathetic: Try to put yourself in their shoes and understand their experiences from their perspective.
- Recognize the impact of societal expectations: Women are often subjected to societal expectations and pressures that can influence their behavior and decisions.
- Respect boundaries: It is important to respect a woman's boundaries and not push her to share more than she is comfortable with.
I suspect it wanted to write many pages more, but knew it would be a lost cause in the end anyway.
Stupid question posed to a questionable source.
You were actually expectring something more meaningful than platitudes? Heck, with that question, I would have answered identically.
You were actually expectring something more meaningful than platitudes? Heck, with that question, I would have answered identically.
Sound like the Bot is a woman?“Understanding women is a complex and nuanced topic that cannot be fully summed up in a single response. Women, like all individuals, are diverse and have their own unique personalities, experiences, and perspectives. However, some general tips for understanding women better include:
Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to understanding women. It takes effort, patience, and a willingness to learn and grow as an individual.”
- Listen actively: Women often appreciate when someone listens to them without interrupting or dismissing their thoughts and feelings.
- Avoid making assumptions: Avoid generalizations or assumptions about what women think, feel, or want. Instead, ask questions and listen to their responses.
- Be empathetic: Try to put yourself in their shoes and understand their experiences from their perspective.
- Recognize the impact of societal expectations: Women are often subjected to societal expectations and pressures that can influence their behavior and decisions.
- Respect boundaries: It is important to respect a woman's boundaries and not push her to share more than she is comfortable with.
I suspect it wanted to write many pages more, but knew it would be a lost cause in the end anyway.
I asked a similar question about my boat. ChatGBT recommended - C4.
Questionable source is a serious understatement.
It doesnt know things.. it just parrots what was included in its sample...
What happens when they teach future AI models, on vaguely convincing, but incorrect info posted online from previous AI models.
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That GPT4 teply looks like a typical say nothing much at all type of reply. You could easily substitute "man" or "dog" into that and it would apply to many.
Reminds of the story I read 2 days ago about guy with minimal skills as a prison psychologist who was able to make people think he was more skilled and experienced than he was. Sound good, talk in general terms, and fill in the rest with BS if required.
Yes. I asked it for the load rating of a specific product. It gave me a value that was totally wrong. I told it that was wrong and it stated a different number (still wrong) like it was trying to guess the number. Sheeze. Great for writing poems but don't trust the values it quotes.
Hell its how I got thru college and graduate degree, ha ha.