> The training algorithm is designed to create the most plausible text possible - decoupled from the truthfulness of the output. In a lot of cases (indeed most

> The training algorithm is designed to create the most plausible text possible - decoupled from the truthfulness of the output. In a lot of cases (indeed most cases) the easiest way to make the text plausible is to tell truth. Yes. > But guess what, that is pretty much how human liars work too! There is some distinction between lying and bullshit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshit#Lying_and_bullshit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshit#Lying_and_bullshit