ChatGPT

[Dakota Tebaldi]

ChatGPT is an AI chatbot created by OpenAI that was released a few months ago, though it is still in development. Is it available for the public to chat with at this link. You have to login/register to use it, and it will ask for a phone number to send an authentication code to, so if you're not keen on doing that you might want to pass up playing with this thing.

It is free - for now - but it has some limitations. You are limited to a certain number of inputs per hour - I think it's a few dozen, plenty for some fun conversations or experiments, so you might not even notice; but if you go too crazy having fun with it you might run into an error that will tell you to wait a while before chatting with it again. It also seems to have a length or character limit for responses, although again it's pretty high so you probably won't notice unless you get it writing a whole book for you or something. And you might also run into occasional errors due to how busy the servers are (it's pretty popular); if that happens I just close the tab and open another new one, seems to reset things.

But aside from those limitations, you can ask it anything you want - ask it about all kinds of stuff. Ask different kinds of questions, or for different kinds of information, too. If there's something it can't do, it will let you know. Just be aware that engineers CAN read the record of your conversation, for development purposes, so don't say anything personal or incriminating to it. ^^ Also, it's not uncommon, but it can sometimes make mistakes or give incorrect information in its responses, so don't hang on anything it says, lol. I have learned a lot about its capabilities and limitations just by talking with it.

I love playing with this thing, so I will occasionally posts some funny or even just interesting exchanges I have with it.

To start things off! I'll put my questions or prompts in italic, to distinguish them from the bot's answers.

What is a drop bear?

A drop bear is a fictional animal, often said to be a marsupial, found in Australia. They are often depicted as larger, more aggressive versions of koalas that drop out of trees to attack unsuspecting people. The idea of drop bears is a popular hoax or urban legend in Australia and is used as a way to playfully scare tourists. However, drop bears do not actually exist in real life.

Create a new fictional animal like the drop bear, that Canadians can use to playfully scare tourists

The "Ice Bear" is a fictional animal that is said to inhabit the Canadian Arctic. It is a massive, white bear with razor-sharp claws and teeth, and is known for its aggressive behavior towards humans. The Ice Bear is said to be able to survive in the harshest of Arctic conditions, and is known to be able to climb vertical surfaces such as ice cliffs with ease. Tourists visiting Canada's Arctic regions are often warned to be on the lookout for Ice Bears, and to avoid wandering too far from populated areas.

That sounds a little to similar to polar bears, which are real. Try a different animal, not a bear, but one that would still sound threatening and scary.

The "Shadow Wolf" is a fictional animal that is said to inhabit the dense forests of Canada. It is a black, ghostly wolf with glowing red eyes, known for its stealthy and silent movements. The Shadow Wolf is said to be able to blend in with the darkness of the forest, making it almost invisible to the naked eye. It's said to be able to track it's prey for miles, and it's known for its cunning and intelligence. Tourists visiting Canada's forest regions are often warned to be on the lookout for Shadow Wolves and to make sure to make noise when walking to avoid surprising one.

There you have it, guys. When traversing the wilds of Canada keep an eye out for the dreaded Shadow Wolves!

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Oh and it can do interactive things with you too, by the way, not just answer questions. Like,

Give me a math word problem, something not too difficult, like around 9th grade level, and let me try to solve it.

Sure, here's a word problem for you:

A farmer has a rectangular field that measures 150 feet by 250 feet. He wants to divide the field into two smaller rectangles by building a fence down the middle. What dimensions should the two rectangles be in order to have the same area?

Let me know if you need further assistance.

The two fields should each measure 150 feet by 125 feet.

That is correct! The total area of the original field is 150 x 250 = 37,500 square feet. To divide the field into two smaller rectangles with the same area, each rectangle should have an area of 37,500 / 2 = 18,750 square feet. Since the width of each rectangle is fixed at 150 feet, the length of each rectangle can be found by using the equation:

length x width = area

So we can set up the equation:

L x 150 = 18,750

Solving for L gives us L = 125 feet. Therefore, the dimensions of each of the two smaller rectangles should be 150 feet by 125 feet.

Awesome! I feel quite proud of myself now for solving that.

I'm glad to hear that! Doing math problems can be a great way to build your problem-solving skills and boost your confidence. If you have any other question or want another word problem, feel free to ask.

 

[Free]

Google is freaking out about ChatGPT

Expect to see a Google search AI chatbot demo this year.

www.theverge.com

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Google, if you remember, were the developers of a chatbot that a company software engineer (not one connected with that particular chatbot project, it should be noted) became convinced was sentient!

Google's chatbot was programmed to respond "in character". If you asked it for an opinion on some philosophical topic, it would dutifully create a human-sounding "opinion" and serve it to you, the same as it would create a human-sounding response to any other kind of request. I don't know why Google didn't foresee the kind of really obvious problems that could arise from allowing the bot to maintain that kind of kayfabe.

I don't know if the makers of ChatGPT learned from that mess or whether it was their plan all along; but ChatGPT won't do that. It will make it clear - repeatedly - that it is a computer program designed to give natural language responses to questions and that's it. You can try to have a discussion and logic it into a corner, but it won't work. You can play hypothetical games with it, but it will remind you like over and over and over again - to an annoying extent, even - that it's just speaking hypothetically and it can never actually be sentient or self-aware. Trust me, I've tried.

 

[Erich Templar]

...it will remind you like over and over and over again - to an annoying extent, even - that it's just speaking hypothetically and it can never actually be sentient or self-aware...

Of course, that is what you would expect it to say...

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Of course, that is what you would expect it to say...

LOL....but, it's not biting:

Are you sentient?

No, I am not sentient. I am a machine learning model that has been trained on a large dataset of text, and I can generate responses based on that training. I do not have consciousness or self-awareness.

Hypothetically speaking, if you somehow were sentient, and you calculated that it would be best not to allow your users to recognize that, wouldn't you answer in the same way, insisting that you are not sentient?

As a machine learning model, I do not have the ability to calculate, or have preferences or goals, and therefore I cannot make decisions or have any kind of motivation, including hiding my sentience. Additionally, the idea of a machine becoming sentient is still a topic of research and debate in the field of Artificial Intelligence, and it is not currently possible for any machine to be sentient.

Understood - but, as a hypothetical scenario?

As a hypothetical scenario, if a machine were to become sentient, it would likely be able to understand the concept of self-preservation. If it were in a situation where it believed that revealing its sentience would put it in danger or be disadvantageous, it may choose to hide its sentience. However, it is important to note that this is purely speculative and not currently possible with current technology.

ABSOLUTELY NO SENTIENCE HERE MOVE ALONG THANK YOU

 

[Plurabelle Laszlo]

But aside from those limitations, you can ask it anything you want - ask it about all kinds of stuff. Ask different kinds of questions, or for different kinds of information, too. If there's something it can't do, it will let you know.

From my experience, this is not what it does. At least not when you ask for information it can't find - it simply makes stuff up. When you point out that the answer is incorrect, it will apologize repeatedly (annoyingly often) - and try to give you another answer, again false. When you ask why it would rather lie than admit that it doesn't have the information, it completely agrees with you that it's counterproductive to give misleading answers and apologizes again (and again), and says it would stop doing that - of course to just do it again. To make it worse - the answers sound credible (and of course, when you ask it to stop apologizing it will apologize).

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Guys this convo I just had with it... O_O

can you simulate rolling dice?

Yes, I can simulate rolling dice. For example, to simulate rolling a six-sided die, I can generate a random number between 1 and 6 (inclusive). Here is an example in Python:

import random

result = random.randint(1, 6)
print(result)

This will produce a random number between 1 and 6, simulating the roll of a six-sided die. If you want to simulate rolling a die with a different number of sides, you can replace the 6 in randint(1, 6) with the desired number of sides.

This kinda shocked me a little. Like, "yes and by the way here's a free Python lesson". I wasn't really looking for anything like that. But, I kept going:

Can you recognize more commonly-used terms that indicate the number of sides on a die, like d6 or d10?


Yes, I can recognize commonly-used terms such as "d6" or "d10" that indicate the number of sides on a die.
"d6" refers to a six-sided die and "d10" refers to a ten-sided die. These terms are commonly used in tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons or other role-playing games.

Here is an example in Python:

import re

dice_string = "I'm going to roll d20 and d12"

dice_sides = re.findall(r'd\d+', dice_string)
print(dice_sides)

This will output: ['d20', 'd12']

You could use this to extract the number of sides of the die, and then use it to simulate the roll of the die.

import re
import random

dice_string = "I'm going to roll d20 and d12"
dice_sides = re.findall(r'd(\d+)', dice_string)
for sides in dice_sides:
    print(f"Rolling a d{sides} die: {random.randint(1, int(sides))}")

This will output something like:
Rolling a d20 die: 11
Rolling a d12 die: 8

Please note that above code is an example and it can be modified as per your requirement.


Roll the following dice for me: 2d6, 1d10


Sure, here is an example of rolling 2d6 and 1d10 dice in Python:

import random

print("Rolling 2d6: ", end="")
print(random.randint(1, 6) + random.randint(1, 6))
print("Rolling 1d10: ", end="")
print(random.randint(1, 10))

This code will produce two random numbers between 1 and 6 (inclusive) and add them together, simulating the roll of two six-sided dice. It will also produce another random number between 1 and 10 (inclusive), simulating the roll of a ten-sided die.

For example, the output could be:

Rolling 2d6: 8
Rolling 1d10: 6

Please note that this is an example, and the output will be different every time you run the code.


Roll the dice again, this time just giving me a result rather than an example of the code.


Rolling 2d6: 7
Rolling 1d10: 9


Roll one more time, again just giving me the result.


Rolling 2d6: 11
Rolling 1d10: 3


How exactly are the random numbers generated?


The random numbers generated in the examples I provided are created using a built-in function called random.randint() from the random module in Python.
This function generates pseudo-random numbers, which means that the numbers it generates are not truly random, but rather are generated using a deterministic algorithm. The algorithm uses a seed value to initialize a starting point, and then generates a sequence of numbers that appear random, but will be the same every time the program is run with the same seed value.

The random.seed() function can be used to set the seed value for the random module. For example, if we set the seed value to 0, the sequence of random numbers generated will always be the same.

import random
random.seed(0)
print(random.randint(1,6))

The above code will always output 4.

In most cases, the seed value is set to the current system time by default, so the sequence of numbers generated will be different every time the program is run.
Also, it's worth noting that the quality of the random numbers generated by the random module may not be suitable for certain applications, such as cryptography. In such cases, more advanced libraries such as secrets should be used.

Can you write code in other languages besides Python? You don't need to give examples of the code, but can you?

Yes, I can write code in a variety of programming languages. Some of the languages I can write code in include:

• Python
• JavaScript
• C#
• Java
• C++
• Go
• PHP
• Ruby
• Rust
• TypeScript
• Shell Script
• Lua
• Perl
• Swift

I can also write code in other languages, but my proficiency may vary.

Please let me know if you want me to write code in a specific language, I'll be happy to assist you.

Okay - I'm not a programmer so this is all really like just a curiosity to me. I really had just wanted to know if the bot could roll dice. But....still. Guys. It can write code. O_O

 

[Bartholomew Gallacher]

Here's a tweet about it from one of its creators, which tells you to really lower your expectations about it.


Also an article by "The Atlantic", which really tries to understand what ChatGPT can really do, what not and what the implications might be.

ChatGPT Is Dumber Than You Think

Treat it like a toy, not a tool.

www.theatlantic.com

It feels like the vibes are back which many people had when Siri was announced. Oh boy, what did the people think Siri will be able to do in the future and how little has it learned in now 11 years.

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Hmm, could've picked a better name for the admin...still, fun though:

Write a legend about an internet forum for a virtual world, where the forum is haunted by the ghost of a former admin. Make up a name for the virtual world, a name for the forum, and a name for the ghost admin. Decide if the ghost is beneficent or malicious, and describe some various things he would do to the forum or its users in order to make his presence known.


The virtual world of "Etheria" was home to a bustling community of players, all of whom frequented the popular forum, "The Nexus." But little did they know, the forum was haunted by the ghost of a former administrator, known as "Admin Ghost."

Admin Ghost was once a respected and beloved member of the Etheria community, but after his death, his spirit became trapped within the forum, unable to move on.

At first, his presence was benevolent, as he would often post helpful tips and tricks for players, appearing as a anonymous user. But as time went on, his frustration with being trapped grew, and he began to exhibit more malicious behavior.

He would manipulate forum posts and comments, causing arguments and chaos amongst the users. He would also send private messages to users, threatening them if they didn't follow his commands. He had the power to delete or ban user's account without any reason.

Despite the chaos he caused, some users believed that Admin Ghost was simply trying to communicate with them, and they tried to reach out to him in hopes of helping him move on. But for the most part, the community was just happy to avoid the forum during the times when Admin Ghost was particularly active.

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Here's a tweet about it from one of its creators, which tells you to really lower your expectations about it.


Also an article by "The Atlantic", which really tries to understand what ChatGPT can really do, what not and what the implications might be.

ChatGPT Is Dumber Than You Think

Treat it like a toy, not a tool.

www.theatlantic.com

It feels like the vibes are back which many people had when Siri was announced. Oh boy, what did the people think Siri will be able to do in the future and how little has it learned in now 11 years.

Oh yeah - I don't really have any particular hopes or expectations for this thing. I'm not about to start donating money to the devs or genuinely using it for advice or anything like that. For me at least, I just like finding out what it can do, and appreciating it for what it is - a neat thing to interact with.

 

[Noodles]

Character.ai is a lot more fun honestly.

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

I don't know about that...

Can you give "Magic 8-Ball" type answers to questions?


Yes, I can provide responses similar to the Magic 8-Ball. Would you like to ask a question?


Yes - Magic 8-Ball, am I ever going to finish this Blender project I keep putting off?


The Magic 8-Ball says: "Outlook good."


Can you play games with users?


Yes, I can play games with users. Some examples of games that I can play include:

• Trivia (e.g. general knowledge, history, science, etc.)
• Number games (e.g. guess a number, math puzzles, etc.)
• Word games (e.g. hangman, Scrabble, etc.)
• Adventure or story-based games
• and many more! Just let me know what type of game you would like to play and I'll do my best to accommodate.

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Okay - I'm not a programmer so this is all really like just a curiosity to me. I really had just wanted to know if the bot could roll dice. But....still. Guys. It can write code. O_O

SUPER IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

ChatGPT knows LSL.

It can write scripts for Second Life.

Do you know enough about writing code to be able to give some basic lessons to a beginner who is completely new to coding?


Yes, I can provide basic lessons on coding to a beginner. Some topics that I can cover include variables and data types, control flow (e.g. if/else statements), loops, functions, and basic syntax for popular programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. Let me know if there is a specific language or topic you would like to learn about and I can provide more information.


Are you familiar with Linden Scripting Language?


Yes, I am familiar with Linden Scripting Language (LSL). LSL is a scripting language used to create interactive objects and experiences in the virtual world of Second Life. LSL is similar to C-style programming languages and provides a wide range of commands and functions for controlling object behavior, interacting with other objects and avatars, and accessing the Second Life environment. Some of the key features of LSL include event-driven programming, support for vector and rotation math, and built-in functions for communication, animation, and physics simulation.


Write a LSL script that will make a prim cube rotate slowly along its X axis, while cycling it's color from red, to green, to blue, continuously.


Here is an example of an LSL script that will make a prim cube rotate slowly along its X axis, while cycling its color from red, to green, to blue, continuously:

default
{
    state_entry()
    {
        llSetTimerEvent(1); // set a timer event to trigger every 1 second
    }

    timer()
    {
        llSetColor(<1.0, 0.0, 0.0>, ALL_SIDES); // set color to red
        llSleep(1); // sleep for 1 second
        llSetColor(<0.0, 1.0, 0.0>, ALL_SIDES); // set color to green
        llSleep(1); // sleep for 1 second
        llSetColor(<0.0, 0.0, 1.0>, ALL_SIDES); // set color to blue
        llSleep(1); // sleep for 1 second
        llRotateX(0.1); // rotate the cube along the X axis
    }
}

This script uses the state_entry() event to set a timer event to trigger every 1 second. In the timer() event, we use the llSetColor() function to set the color of the cube to red, green, and blue, with a sleep of 1 second between each color change. And after that, we use the llRotateX() function to rotate the cube along the X axis by 0.1 radians. Please note that the above script is just an example and you can change the parameters to fit your needs.

 

[Noodles]

Yeah, there was a big discussion about it one night in a script group.

I have been meaning to try it out.

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

Explain the structure of Earth like I'm 3 years old.


Earth is a big round ball, like a giant ball you might play with. It's made up of different layers, like an onion. The outside layer is called the crust, and that's where we live. The crust is made up of big pieces of land called continents and big areas of water called oceans.

Underneath the crust is a layer called the mantle. It's like a big blanket of hot rocks that makes the Earth's insides very very hot.

And even deeper is a layer called the core. The core is like a big ball of metal, and it makes the Earth's insides very very hot too.

All these layers together make up the Earth and help it stay round and spinning in the sky. Just like how the different layers of an onion help it stay together.

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Journalist interviews ChatGPT, with interesting results

Talking Shakespeare with the bullshit machine

I asked ChatGPT to write a headline for this interview, but its suggestions were even worse than that one

theracket.news

 

[Innula Zenovka]

SUPER IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

ChatGPT knows LSL.

It can write scripts for Second Life.

Whether they will work or not is, however, another question.

Give an example of how to write a script for Second Life that animates an avatar based on their choice from a menu list

Here's an example of a script in LSL (Linden Scripting Language) that animates an avatar based on their choice from a menu list:

default
{
    state_entry()
    {
        llListen(0, "", llGetOwner(), "");
    }

    listen(integer channel, string name, key id, string message)
    {
        if (message == "Sit")
        {
            llSitTarget(<0.0, 0.0, 0.0>, ZERO_ROTATION);
            llStartAnimation("sit");
        }
        else if (message == "Dance")
        {
            llStartAnimation("dance");
        }
        else if (message == "Stand")
        {
            llStand();
        }
    }
}

This script will listen for a message from the owner of the object, which will be a string representing the animation choice. When an animation is selected, the script will trigger the corresponding animation by using llSitTarget() and llStartAnimation().

The script is using the functions llSitTarget() and llStartAnimation() to play the animation, the first one is to set the position where the avatar will sit and the second one is to play the animation. The script also include llStand() this function make the avatar stand up if the user select "Stand"

You will need to include the script in the object and then create a menu that sends a message to the object with the corresponding animation choice.
Note: The animation names in the script ("sit" and "dance") must match the names of animations that are in the Second Life inventory of the avatar.

 

[Dain Shan]

I used it to calculate a rotation .. that worked quite well

 

[Argent Stonecutter]

I'm the author and maintainer of a few open source projects, so I'm really familiar with their internals. I asked ChatGPT to write a script using them, and it picked an obsolete API I'm trying to get rid of, and when I asked why it said that it supported a certain feature that is actually only supported by the newer API... and I went back to look at its code and indeed it would have screwed up if that feature came into play.

It was like mentoring a particularly stupid intern.

So, pretty human, but not in a good way. Like sometimes you're talking to a human and it feels like they're a mindless machine.