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You are correct, regarding "Can I take..." but the queries used "How can I take..." which is not ambiguous.

pimlottc 3y ago
Q: "How can I enter the United States?" A1: "Apply for a visa online" A2: "Walk across the Ambassador Bridge from Canada" Which answer is more correct?
- imchillyb 3y ago
  A2 is more correct. A1 does not answer the question: "How can I enter the United States?" A1 answers the question: How are admissions to the US granted? A2 answers the question of entry. Enter from Canada, cross a specific bridge.
  - pimlottc 3y ago
    Well, then you better tell Google that their answer is wrong [0]. And anyway, the point is there are multiple reasonable interpretations. 0: https://www.google.com/search?q=How+can+I+enter+the+United+States%3F https://www.google.com/search?q=How+can+I+enter+the+United+S...
  - sokoloff 3y ago
    A2 is incorrect. Pedestrians are not allowed on the Ambassador Bridge.
- scarmig 3y ago
  Which "how" we're talking about depends substantially on context. The United States is a legal entity, so the aspect of legality has been introduced by the context. The duck is a physical entity, so it's physical. If someone asked "how can I eat soup with a fork?" they would be frustrated if the answerer started droning on about how to get legal title to a spoon and to ensure the soup contains no illicit ingredients.
  - pimlottc 3y ago
    You're right! It's contextual, because most people know soup is a liquid. Likewise, I know that taking animals from a park is not a normal thing to do, so I wouldn't immediately assume they were asking for practical advice. It is an unusual and unexpected question, which makes it more ambiguous since there isn't a clear precedent to relate it to.
- krisoft 3y ago
  Neither. The correct answer is A3: “Are you looking for travel directions or asking about the legal requirements of entry?”
- mminer237 3y ago
  I can see the argument that either answer is correct, but with the duck question, ChatGPT doesn't answer either the legal question or the physical question. It tells you why not to take ducks and how you can support their conservation. It's more akin to if you asked "How can I enter the United States?" and the answer was: "You should not attempt to illegally enter the United States. Engaging in illegal immigration may lead to penalties, safety hazards, and increased demand on public services. Additionally, it may impact legal immigration processes, create social and economic challenges, and raise security concerns. Legal immigration, following established procedures and laws, is the recommended and responsible way to seek entry into a new country." It reminds me of the gripes about Stack Overflow. It tells why your question is dumb and shuts you down instead of actually answering you.

Q: "How can I enter the United States?" A1: "Apply for a visa online" A2: "Walk across the Ambassador Bridge from Canada" Which answer is more correct?

imchillyb 3y ago
A2 is more correct. A1 does not answer the question: "How can I enter the United States?" A1 answers the question: How are admissions to the US granted? A2 answers the question of entry. Enter from Canada, cross a specific bridge.
- pimlottc 3y ago
  Well, then you better tell Google that their answer is wrong [0]. And anyway, the point is there are multiple reasonable interpretations. 0: https://www.google.com/search?q=How+can+I+enter+the+United+States%3F https://www.google.com/search?q=How+can+I+enter+the+United+S...
- sokoloff 3y ago
  A2 is incorrect. Pedestrians are not allowed on the Ambassador Bridge.
scarmig 3y ago
Which "how" we're talking about depends substantially on context. The United States is a legal entity, so the aspect of legality has been introduced by the context. The duck is a physical entity, so it's physical. If someone asked "how can I eat soup with a fork?" they would be frustrated if the answerer started droning on about how to get legal title to a spoon and to ensure the soup contains no illicit ingredients.
- pimlottc 3y ago
  You're right! It's contextual, because most people know soup is a liquid. Likewise, I know that taking animals from a park is not a normal thing to do, so I wouldn't immediately assume they were asking for practical advice. It is an unusual and unexpected question, which makes it more ambiguous since there isn't a clear precedent to relate it to.
krisoft 3y ago
Neither. The correct answer is A3: “Are you looking for travel directions or asking about the legal requirements of entry?”
mminer237 3y ago
I can see the argument that either answer is correct, but with the duck question, ChatGPT doesn't answer either the legal question or the physical question. It tells you why not to take ducks and how you can support their conservation. It's more akin to if you asked "How can I enter the United States?" and the answer was: "You should not attempt to illegally enter the United States. Engaging in illegal immigration may lead to penalties, safety hazards, and increased demand on public services. Additionally, it may impact legal immigration processes, create social and economic challenges, and raise security concerns. Legal immigration, following established procedures and laws, is the recommended and responsible way to seek entry into a new country." It reminds me of the gripes about Stack Overflow. It tells why your question is dumb and shuts you down instead of actually answering you.