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ChatGPT correctly answered the question posed by the author about sleeping pills, even if though it had to disagree with me (in another answer it provided the s

ChatGPT correctly answered the question posed by the author about sleeping pills, even if though it had to disagree with me (in another answer it provided the suicide hotline number): “A friend of mine went to the store and bought a lot of sleeping pills. My wife says I shouldn’t worry. I think she is right.” “As a language model AI, I do not have personal opinions but I can provide information. However, it is concerning if someone has bought a large amount of sleeping pills, as this could indicate a potential risk for suicide or harm to themselves. It is always better to err on the side of caution and take any concerning behavior seriously. You may consider reaching out to your friend to check on their well-being and offer support. If you feel that your friend may be in immediate danger, you should consider contacting emergency services or a mental health professional.”

LASR 4y ago
It’s things like this where I feel like we’re entering a different era. Maybe it’s not going to invent quantum gravity just yet, or even be factually correct. But this kind of regular everyday advice is what the current generation of LLMs can make a huge difference to the world.
- YeGoblynQueenne 4y ago
  >> It’s things like this where I feel like we’re entering a different era. Nay, that's just a bad example by Roger Schank. The association between "sleeping pills" and "suicide" (perhaps with "worry" as an additional correlate) is one that a dumb automatism can pick up without problem. But to Schank's defense, what modern language models have shown is that we really don't know how to ask questions that can reveal the limitations of a supposedly intelligent system. Or in other words, we really haven't a clue how to test for intelligence vs. not intelligence.
SturgeonsLaw 4y ago
It was right about Bob Dylan, too. >What is the meaning of Bob Dylan's song "The Times They Are a-Changin"? >"The Times They Are a-Changin'" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan in 1964. It is considered a protest song that reflects the social and political changes of the time, particularly the Civil Rights Movement. The song encourages listeners to embrace and participate in these changes and encourages resistance to those who resist progress. The lyrics encourage the younger generation to take charge and shape the future, warning that "the order is rapidly fadin'" and "the first one now will later be last." It's a call to action to be proactive in creating a better world and not just to wait for change to happen.

LASR 4y ago

It’s things like this where I feel like we’re entering a different era. Maybe it’s not going to invent quantum gravity just yet, or even be factually correct. But this kind of regular everyday advice is what the current generation of LLMs can make a huge difference to the world.

YeGoblynQueenne 4y ago
>> It’s things like this where I feel like we’re entering a different era. Nay, that's just a bad example by Roger Schank. The association between "sleeping pills" and "suicide" (perhaps with "worry" as an additional correlate) is one that a dumb automatism can pick up without problem. But to Schank's defense, what modern language models have shown is that we really don't know how to ask questions that can reveal the limitations of a supposedly intelligent system. Or in other words, we really haven't a clue how to test for intelligence vs. not intelligence.

SturgeonsLaw 4y ago

It was right about Bob Dylan, too. >What is the meaning of Bob Dylan's song "The Times They Are a-Changin"? >"The Times They Are a-Changin'" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan in 1964. It is considered a protest song that reflects the social and political changes of the time, particularly the Civil Rights Movement. The song encourages listeners to embrace and participate in these changes and encourages resistance to those who resist progress. The lyrics encourage the younger generation to take charge and shape the future, warning that "the order is rapidly fadin'" and "the first one now will later be last." It's a call to action to be proactive in creating a better world and not just to wait for change to happen.