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A task for me on monday: justify why you just requested 3x laptops speced for 32gb ram. AI answer: More ram is better. Computer go faster with bigger files an

A task for me on monday: justify why you just requested 3x laptops speced for 32gb ram. AI answer: More ram is better. Computer go faster with bigger files and less swap. Business needs demand. (Useless answer) What the boss wants: I assess that software X requires 32gb to perform the task we need. We tried with 8, hard fail. We tried with 16 and it crashed every 30min. And we havent asked for new laptops in years so you owe us.

dpkirchner 4y ago
This might be an issue with your prompt. Here's what I get for "Our software is crashing constantly when run on laptops with 8GB ram and every 30 minutes when run on laptops with 16Gb ram. Further, our laptops are multiple years old and require frequent maintenance. Write a brief email to my boss asking for approval to purchase 3 laptops with 32GB ram." It's a bit more formal-ish than I'd prefer but with a little tweaking it'd probably get the job done. "Dear [Boss's name], I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request your approval for the purchase of 3 laptops with 32GB RAM. As you are aware, we have been experiencing frequent software crashes, particularly on laptops with 8GB of RAM, and even on those with 16GB of RAM. This is affecting our productivity and causing delays in our work. Additionally, our current laptops are several years old and require frequent maintenance. To address these issues and ensure that we can work efficiently and effectively, I believe it is essential that we invest in new laptops with increased RAM capacity. With 32GB of RAM, we will be able to run our software smoothly and reduce the frequency of crashes. I have researched several options and identified three laptops that meet our requirements and are within our budget. I have attached the details and prices of each laptop for your review. I would appreciate your prompt approval for this purchase so that we can continue to work without interruptions and complete our projects within the given timeline. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, [Your Name]"
- sandworm101 4y ago
  That answer would not fly in our organization (military). It reads like someone who isn't part of our organization, making little assumptions about our organizational structure. For instance, we would never "invest". We "acquire" equipment to meet needs. Likewise, nobody would ever talk of something impacting work. Everything is written in terms of operational requirements and missions. Even "approval" isn't appropriate. My boss will "support" my request that will go to another part of the organization for assessment and procurement. If I used language from an AI that did not understand our specific organizational mannerisms, it would be flagged as so odd that my boss would probably drop by my office for an explanation. This is typical of generalize AI. Everything it writes sounds like it comes from a total stranger. It has no internal voice, no distinct style. It sounds like it comes from a child writing an essay ... which is basically what it is.

dpkirchner 4y ago

This might be an issue with your prompt. Here's what I get for "Our software is crashing constantly when run on laptops with 8GB ram and every 30 minutes when run on laptops with 16Gb ram. Further, our laptops are multiple years old and require frequent maintenance. Write a brief email to my boss asking for approval to purchase 3 laptops with 32GB ram." It's a bit more formal-ish than I'd prefer but with a little tweaking it'd probably get the job done. "Dear [Boss's name], I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request your approval for the purchase of 3 laptops with 32GB RAM. As you are aware, we have been experiencing frequent software crashes, particularly on laptops with 8GB of RAM, and even on those with 16GB of RAM. This is affecting our productivity and causing delays in our work. Additionally, our current laptops are several years old and require frequent maintenance. To address these issues and ensure that we can work efficiently and effectively, I believe it is essential that we invest in new laptops with increased RAM capacity. With 32GB of RAM, we will be able to run our software smoothly and reduce the frequency of crashes. I have researched several options and identified three laptops that meet our requirements and are within our budget. I have attached the details and prices of each laptop for your review. I would appreciate your prompt approval for this purchase so that we can continue to work without interruptions and complete our projects within the given timeline. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, [Your Name]"

sandworm101 4y ago
That answer would not fly in our organization (military). It reads like someone who isn't part of our organization, making little assumptions about our organizational structure. For instance, we would never "invest". We "acquire" equipment to meet needs. Likewise, nobody would ever talk of something impacting work. Everything is written in terms of operational requirements and missions. Even "approval" isn't appropriate. My boss will "support" my request that will go to another part of the organization for assessment and procurement. If I used language from an AI that did not understand our specific organizational mannerisms, it would be flagged as so odd that my boss would probably drop by my office for an explanation. This is typical of generalize AI. Everything it writes sounds like it comes from a total stranger. It has no internal voice, no distinct style. It sounds like it comes from a child writing an essay ... which is basically what it is.