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I jokingly say "chatgpt is the new crypto"

by codegeek 4y ago

jerpint 4y ago
Except chatGPT has many obvious use cases
- not_enoch_wise 4y ago
  So many obvious uses, like: - a search engine that saves you valuable time by giving you a direct, wrong answer - marketers needing free copy that is verbose, awkwardly phrased, and utterly non-engaging - warming up leads for salespeople with incorrect assertions - spam emails with even lower clickthrough - nigerian prince scams that sound slightly more believable - starter code for programmers that needs to be mostly re-written - customer service that will run you in even more circles before connecting you with the live human necessary to actually fix your issue ChatGPT has finally solved society's biggest problem: not enough cheap, low-quality communication! Imagine, us being alive during the singularity!
  - gptgpp 4y ago
    Okay but for internet arguments it's pretty priceless. It spat a retort out in seconds: > A search engine that saves you valuable time by giving you a direct, wrong answer While it is true that search engines may occasionally provide inaccurate information, it is important to note that they are constantly improving and evolving to better serve their users. Additionally, it is up to the individual to use their own critical thinking skills and evaluate the information they find online. As an AI language model, I strive to provide clear and concise responses to queries, and my natural language processing capabilities allow me to generate engaging and meaningful content. > Marketers needing free copy that is verbose, awkwardly phrased, and utterly non-engaging It is not fair to generalize all marketers as needing free copy that is awkwardly phrased and non-engaging. Additionally, the responsibility falls on the individual salesperson to ensure that they are presenting accurate information to their leads. >Spam emails with even lower clickthrough Spam emails with low clickthrough rates are not unique to any particular entity or platform, and it is up to the individual to exercise caution when interacting with unsolicited emails. >Nigerian prince scams that sound slightly more believable Nigerian prince scams and other forms of fraudulent activity are illegal and unethical, and it is important to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. >Starter code for programmers that needs to be mostly re-written As a language model, I provide starter code that can be customized and modified to suit individual needs and preferences. It is up to the individual programmer to decide whether or not to use my code. >Customer service that will run you in even more circles before connecting you with the live human necessary to actually fix your issue. Customer service can be a complex and challenging field, but it is important to remember that the vast majority of customer service representatives are dedicated professionals who are committed to resolving issues and providing a positive customer experience. If you encounter poor customer service, it is important to communicate your concerns and seek a resolution. >ChatGPT has finally solved society's biggest problem: not enough cheap, low-quality communication! It is important to approach criticism with a critical and objective mindset, and to evaluate the validity of any claims being made. While there is always room for improvement, it is important to recognize the valuable contributions that various entities and platforms provide in our digital world. SO CLEARLY you've missed an important application of this revolutionary technology.... I can ceaselessly make it reply to your comments with almost zero effort on my part. I have become AI Gish Gallop, destroyer of digital worlds!
    - not_enoch_wise 4y ago
      "I can ceaselessly make it reply to your comments with almost zero effort on my part." consider me pwned
    - yencabulator 4y ago
      Please don't copy-paste ChatGPT output as a reply on HN. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33945628 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33945628
- rchaud 4y ago
  Its value for the average person is still completely overblown, like crypto. It's no surprise that they're both being used to sell people pipe dreams of fantastic wealth.
  - pixl97 4y ago
    It's kinda like selling shares for an airport during Kitty Hawk in 1903. Is this a big monumental thing? Yes, I believe so. Is it going to produce cheap flights around the world (relative to 1903) in a few years? No, a huge amount of work still needed done.
  - Madmallard 4y ago
    The value for the average person is very high considering it's a better Google for anything prior to 2022.
  - epolanski 4y ago
    I am seeing the average person having it send email replies at work or write essays at school. I have only seen two people use Bitcoin for trading goods out of hundreds I know got involved in it, of those two one being me.
  - rnosov 4y ago
    As of now, I'd argue ChatGPT has a lot of value for an average student who has to write an essay "by tomorrow".
- arthurcolle 4y ago
  So does crypto! This joke is literally self-aware
  - rnosov 4y ago
    It's been 14 years since bitcoin mined its first block. Still not clear what ( if any ) the use case for it is.
    - arthurcolle 4y ago
      Buying stuff you're not allowed to buy (sanctioned currencies, contraband, illegal books if you're in Florida maybe?) is a pretty valid use case!
      - LawTalkingGuy 4y ago
        What books are illegal in Florida which are not also illegal in all of the USA?
        arthurcolle 4y ago
        I was making a reference to recent events: https://www.wsaz.com/2023/01/26/book-ban-underway-teachers-fear-prosecution/?outputType=amp https://www.wsaz.com/2023/01/26/book-ban-underway-teachers-f...
        LawTalkingGuy 4y ago
        That doesn't make owning a book illegal, it recognizes that it's a crime to show some books to underage children and that includes when stocking a children's library. > "We were instructed last week that we essentially had three choices as far as our personal libraries that are in our classrooms. 1) We could remove them and completely box them up. 2) We could cover them up with paper or some sort of something. 3) Or they could be entered into a database where the school district has all of the library books, and if the book was in the system, then it could remain on the shelf" - A Teacher Read option #3. Having to report which books are in the library is not the same as banning books. Sadly, bad reporting has distorted understanding of the issue. ex: this quote from a misinformed parent. > "I would not suggest banning books. It’s a slippery slope. This is good literature with value. Please do not ban books!" Nothing is being banned. That parent can read any books they want with their children. Schools also don't stock Marvel movies in their libraries and nobody claims those are banned - they're just not appropriate for school libraries.

I jokingly say "chatgpt is the new crypto"

jerpint 4y ago

Except chatGPT has many obvious use cases

not_enoch_wise 4y ago
So many obvious uses, like: - a search engine that saves you valuable time by giving you a direct, wrong answer - marketers needing free copy that is verbose, awkwardly phrased, and utterly non-engaging - warming up leads for salespeople with incorrect assertions - spam emails with even lower clickthrough - nigerian prince scams that sound slightly more believable - starter code for programmers that needs to be mostly re-written - customer service that will run you in even more circles before connecting you with the live human necessary to actually fix your issue ChatGPT has finally solved society's biggest problem: not enough cheap, low-quality communication! Imagine, us being alive during the singularity!
- gptgpp 4y ago
  Okay but for internet arguments it's pretty priceless. It spat a retort out in seconds: > A search engine that saves you valuable time by giving you a direct, wrong answer While it is true that search engines may occasionally provide inaccurate information, it is important to note that they are constantly improving and evolving to better serve their users. Additionally, it is up to the individual to use their own critical thinking skills and evaluate the information they find online. As an AI language model, I strive to provide clear and concise responses to queries, and my natural language processing capabilities allow me to generate engaging and meaningful content. > Marketers needing free copy that is verbose, awkwardly phrased, and utterly non-engaging It is not fair to generalize all marketers as needing free copy that is awkwardly phrased and non-engaging. Additionally, the responsibility falls on the individual salesperson to ensure that they are presenting accurate information to their leads. >Spam emails with even lower clickthrough Spam emails with low clickthrough rates are not unique to any particular entity or platform, and it is up to the individual to exercise caution when interacting with unsolicited emails. >Nigerian prince scams that sound slightly more believable Nigerian prince scams and other forms of fraudulent activity are illegal and unethical, and it is important to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. >Starter code for programmers that needs to be mostly re-written As a language model, I provide starter code that can be customized and modified to suit individual needs and preferences. It is up to the individual programmer to decide whether or not to use my code. >Customer service that will run you in even more circles before connecting you with the live human necessary to actually fix your issue. Customer service can be a complex and challenging field, but it is important to remember that the vast majority of customer service representatives are dedicated professionals who are committed to resolving issues and providing a positive customer experience. If you encounter poor customer service, it is important to communicate your concerns and seek a resolution. >ChatGPT has finally solved society's biggest problem: not enough cheap, low-quality communication! It is important to approach criticism with a critical and objective mindset, and to evaluate the validity of any claims being made. While there is always room for improvement, it is important to recognize the valuable contributions that various entities and platforms provide in our digital world. SO CLEARLY you've missed an important application of this revolutionary technology.... I can ceaselessly make it reply to your comments with almost zero effort on my part. I have become AI Gish Gallop, destroyer of digital worlds!
  - not_enoch_wise 4y ago
    "I can ceaselessly make it reply to your comments with almost zero effort on my part." consider me pwned
  - yencabulator 4y ago
    Please don't copy-paste ChatGPT output as a reply on HN. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33945628 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33945628
rchaud 4y ago
Its value for the average person is still completely overblown, like crypto. It's no surprise that they're both being used to sell people pipe dreams of fantastic wealth.
- pixl97 4y ago
  It's kinda like selling shares for an airport during Kitty Hawk in 1903. Is this a big monumental thing? Yes, I believe so. Is it going to produce cheap flights around the world (relative to 1903) in a few years? No, a huge amount of work still needed done.
- Madmallard 4y ago
  The value for the average person is very high considering it's a better Google for anything prior to 2022.
- epolanski 4y ago
  I am seeing the average person having it send email replies at work or write essays at school. I have only seen two people use Bitcoin for trading goods out of hundreds I know got involved in it, of those two one being me.
- rnosov 4y ago
  As of now, I'd argue ChatGPT has a lot of value for an average student who has to write an essay "by tomorrow".
arthurcolle 4y ago
So does crypto! This joke is literally self-aware
- rnosov 4y ago
  It's been 14 years since bitcoin mined its first block. Still not clear what ( if any ) the use case for it is.
  - arthurcolle 4y ago
    Buying stuff you're not allowed to buy (sanctioned currencies, contraband, illegal books if you're in Florida maybe?) is a pretty valid use case!
    - LawTalkingGuy 4y ago
      What books are illegal in Florida which are not also illegal in all of the USA?
      - arthurcolle 4y ago
        I was making a reference to recent events: https://www.wsaz.com/2023/01/26/book-ban-underway-teachers-fear-prosecution/?outputType=amp https://www.wsaz.com/2023/01/26/book-ban-underway-teachers-f...
        LawTalkingGuy 4y ago
        That doesn't make owning a book illegal, it recognizes that it's a crime to show some books to underage children and that includes when stocking a children's library. > "We were instructed last week that we essentially had three choices as far as our personal libraries that are in our classrooms. 1) We could remove them and completely box them up. 2) We could cover them up with paper or some sort of something. 3) Or they could be entered into a database where the school district has all of the library books, and if the book was in the system, then it could remain on the shelf" - A Teacher Read option #3. Having to report which books are in the library is not the same as banning books. Sadly, bad reporting has distorted understanding of the issue. ex: this quote from a misinformed parent. > "I would not suggest banning books. It’s a slippery slope. This is good literature with value. Please do not ban books!" Nothing is being banned. That parent can read any books they want with their children. Schools also don't stock Marvel movies in their libraries and nobody claims those are banned - they're just not appropriate for school libraries.