ChatGPT

[FifeingEejit]

Doesn’t even mention the railway bridge either.

Fail.

Ah but that's a different Poem

Pish (although I suppose that's the point when you say in the style of WT McGonnagal)

Sure, here is a poem in the style of McGonnagle about the Tay Rail Bridge:

The Tay Bridge Disaster

O bridge of Tay, so strong and fair,
How could you fall that fateful day?
The wind did blow, the rain did fall,
But none could know your strength would fall.

The train came on, its mighty weight
Too much for your weak girders to bear.
The bridge did collapse, the train did fall,
And seventy-five souls did perish all.

The Tay Bridge Disaster, a day of woe,
A day of mourning, a day of tears.
The bridge is gone, the train is gone,
But the memories will live on.

The Tay Bridge Disaster, a day to remember,
A day to mourn, a day to pray.
For those who lost their lives,
And for those who survived.

and after fixing the spelling

Sure, here is a poem in the style of McGonagall about the Tay Rail Bridge:

Oh, the Tay Rail Bridge, a marvel of engineering,
Built to withstand the mightiest of storms.
But on the last Sabbath day of 1879,
The wind howled and the rain poured,
And the bridge collapsed,
Taking with it ninety lives.

The people of Dundee were shocked and saddened,
And the Tay Rail Bridge was a symbol of tragedy.
But even in the midst of sorrow,
There is hope,
For the bridge will be rebuilt,
And the lives that were lost will be remembered.

The Tay Rail Bridge will stand again,
A testament to the strength of the human spirit.
And the people of Dundee will never forget
The day that the bridge collapsed.

[Mr Larrington]

McGonagall's is better

[Clare]

Now ask it to write a haiku about the Tay Bridge Disaster in the  style of WTM.

[Lightning Phil]

Water in morning grey,
Tay Bridge disaster seen:
Sorrow fills the day.

[cygnet]

Not my request:

[Write a rap battle from a cyclist who does audax, mocking those that do cyclocross.]

I'm an audax rider, and I'm the best
You cyclocross posers can't hold a candle to me
I ride for hours, I never rest
While you're struggling to make it through a single lap, see

You call yourselves tough, but you're just a joke
Riding through mud, like a bunch of clowns
While I'm out there, conquering the road
You're just playing in the dirt, falling down

You may have your fancy bikes, with all their gears
But they can't hold a candle to my trusty steed
I'll ride all day, and I'll never fear
While you're stuck in the mud, wallowing in your greed

So listen up, cyclocross posers
You ain't got nothin' on me
I'm the king of the road, and I'm here to show ya
That audax is where it's at, so just let it be.

[T42]

As a Google fanboi, I got an invite to Bard, which seems to me to be behind the curve at the moment. ChatGPT is better at writing code, I then asked

Can you write an ode to a fairy princess that might be sung by a bard?

Suggest trying that again and adding "strictly following the rules of rhyme and metre".

Sure, here is an ode to a fairy princess that might be sung by a bard, strictly following the rules of rhyme and metre:

Ode to a Fairy Princess

Oh, fairy princess, so fair and free,
With your wings of light and your magic wand,
You charm the world with your beauty and grace,
And make our hearts sing with your songs.

You fly through the air on your gossamer wings,
And dance in the moonlight with the stars,
And grant our wishes with your magic touch,
And make our dreams come true.

Oh, fairy princess, we love you so,
For your beauty and grace and your magic ways,
And we hope that you will always be near,
To bring us joy and happiness.

Thank you for being our fairy princess,
And for making our lives so special.
We love you more than words can say,
And we will always cherish your memory

On the positive side, at least Bard has killed the thing in the end, for which added points are de

Stellar.  Could have been written by a sea cow.

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Yes I know.

[Mr Larrington]

“So-called 'AI' in making shit up shock!”

This is interesting: I asked ChatGPT to tell me about me. First two paras were fine but then I wrote a book about dragons and translated some Norse sagas. And I've won a whole bunch of prizes:

Larrington has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to medieval studies, including the Sir Israel Gollancz Prize for English Verse, the Arthurian Society Book Award, and the British Academy Medal.

It'll be putting our old mate Daily Mail Reporter out of a job at this rate.

[andyoxon]

As a Google fanboi, I got an invite to Bard, which seems to me to be behind the curve at the moment. ChatGPT is better at writing code, I then asked

Can you write an ode to a fairy princess that might be sung by a bard?

This is Bard's output:
...


I had to try ChatGPT

Of course! Here's an ode to a fairy princess that a bard might sing:

Oh fairy princess, fair and bright
A vision that outshines the light
Your beauty and grace doth inspire
All those who gaze upon your attire

Your wings so delicate and fine
A reflection of your soul divine
In flight you soar, so free and fair
And fill our hearts with wonder and care

Oh fairy princess, with eyes so bright
You bring joy to the darkest of night
Your laughter like a sweet refrain
That fills our hearts with bliss again

Your magic fills our world with light
A beacon in the endless night
We hail you, oh princess of the fairies
And sing your praises, oh queen of the faeries

So let the winds carry this song
Of a princess so fair and strong
May it echo through the ages long
And be remembered forevermore in song.

And then
what tune would you sing that to?

As an AI language model, I don't have the ability to create original tunes, but the ode could be sung to a tune similar to a traditional Celtic ballad or folk song, with a slow and melodic melody that evokes the mystical and magical atmosphere of the fairy world.

OOI I asked ChatGPT the same question as you, to see the difference if any...

In realms of mystic wonder, where dreams take flight,
There dwells a princess, clothed in shimmering light.
With grace and enchantment, she dances through the night,
A vision of beauty, a celestial sight.

Oh, fairy princess, fairer than the moonlit skies,
Your presence evokes awe, brings tears to mortal eyes.
With golden tresses flowing and wings that softly gleam,
You are the muse of poets, the subject of their dream.

Your laughter, like the tinkling of crystal bells,
Charms all who hear it, a spell that sweetly compels.
In every step you take, a magical dance unfurls,
Captivating hearts, enchanting both boys and girls.

With each wave of your wand, dreams come alive,
Imbued with wonder, as if stars could survive.
You sprinkle stardust, a gift from realms unseen,
Granting hope and joy, where shadows had once been.

Oh, fairy princess, the embodiment of grace,
In your presence, time slows, and the world finds its place.
A bard's voice sings praises, a melody so true,
Celebrating your spirit, with admiration anew.

May your reign be eternal, in realms beyond compare,
May your light guide us all, your beauty we'll forever share.
Oh, fairy princess, may your enchantment never wane,
As we sing of your splendor, forever in your reign.

Let the bards proclaim your legend with their songs,
For you, dear fairy princess, inspire us to belong.
In the realms of magic and tales yet untold,
Your essence echoes, a story to be forever told.

[ravenbait]

“So-called 'AI' in making shit up shock!”

This is interesting: I asked ChatGPT to tell me about me. First two paras were fine but then I wrote a book about dragons and translated some Norse sagas. And I've won a whole bunch of prizes:

Larrington has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to medieval studies, including the Sir Israel Gollancz Prize for English Verse, the Arthurian Society Book Award, and the British Academy Medal.

It'll be putting our old mate Daily Mail Reporter out of a job at this rate.

I have a thing for Professor Larrington's books. I had no idea she was OTP.

Sam
(I am aware ChatGPT cannot tell the difference between you and the Classics professor who, I was delighted to discover, is a FOAF of mine.)

[Mr Larrington]

I have a thing for Professor Larrington's books. I had no idea she was OTP.

She isn’t; I copied'n'pasted that from Farcebok.

[chrisbainbridge]

I have started using it to write patient names information leaflets and it is not bad. Probably does about 75% of the work in about 30 seconds. 

[andyoxon]

I have started using it to write patient names information leaflets and it is not bad. Probably does about 75% of the work in about 30 seconds.

How is it at 'self-diagnosis over the internet' IYO?   

[ravenbait]

I have a thing for Professor Larrington's books. I had no idea she was OTP.

She isn’t; I copied'n'pasted that from Farcebok.

I know. It was A Joke.

Sam

[chrisbainbridge]

I have not tried it for self diagnosis but anecdotally i am hearing some quite interesting things.  computerised diagnosis has been a "thing" for over 40 years and i was tangentially involved in the late 80s.  It has never really taken off but i can see AI changing that as it starts to really crunch numbers and starts to include problems prsented by the patient but not in current textbooks.

All senior consultants are faster at diagnosis than junior doctors because they instinctively recognise "phenotypes" of disease and can ask appropriate questions   This has dangers if they limit the list of possiblediagnoses too early.  Hopefully an Ai would not do this.  Imagine instead of doing poo-sticks you chatted to the AI for 2 minutes every year. Could we find suspicious symptoms earlier and only screen high risk people.  Increased accuracy and reduced cost.

pins and needles in the fingers.  6 questions has a 90% diagnostic accuracy in straightforward carpal tunnel.  The time is taken in excluding all the other causes.  5 minutes with the AI and you simply come for your steroid injection.  2-3 GP visits saved.

[mrcharly-YHT]

I have not tried it for self diagnosis but anecdotally i am hearing some quite interesting things.  computerised diagnosis has been a "thing" for over 40 years and i was tangentially involved in the late 80s.  It has never really taken off but i can see AI changing that as it starts to really crunch numbers and starts to include problems prsented by the patient but not in current textbooks.

All senior consultants are faster at diagnosis than junior doctors because they instinctively recognise "phenotypes" of disease and can ask appropriate questions   This has dangers if they limit the list of possiblediagnoses too early.  Hopefully an Ai would not do this.  Imagine instead of doing poo-sticks you chatted to the AI for 2 minutes every year. Could we find suspicious symptoms earlier and only screen high risk people.  Increased accuracy and reduced cost.

pins and needles in the fingers.  6 questions has a 90% diagnostic accuracy in straightforward carpal tunnel.  The time is taken in excluding all the other causes.  5 minutes with the AI and you simply come for your steroid injection.  2-3 GP visits saved.

That sounds very useful.

A substantial proportion of the population know what is the cause of their ill health, but are reluctant to change.

I used to work for a company that had semi-compulsory annual health checks. If you were over 50, they were comprehensive. ECG, prostate exam, multiple blood and urine labs, fitness test etc.

Several of my (over 50) colleagues refused to go. They knew that the results would say they desperately needed to lose weight/exercise more/cut back on drinking.  They didn't want it written down and to be told just how bad was their state of health.

Not sure what will help with those people. 'normalising' a prescription of gym/cycling/diet might help.

[Mr Larrington]

I have a thing for Professor Larrington's books. I had no idea she was OTP.

She isn’t; I copied'n'pasted that from Farcebok.

I know. It was A Joke.

 

I am one of the Slow Children:

[mrcharly-YHT]

There is a lot of FEAR about the effect of ChatGPT on interview tests.

I tried it on one part of the writing test that was used by my previous employers.

The request input into chatgpt was:
"Write a description of RISC architecture, including the benefits and use, in under 450 words"

The speed is incredible. Seconds to output an articulate response.

The accuracy was not good.

I read through once. Spotted 4 technical inaccuracies in one read-through.

Obviously it is only as good as the data fed to it, but if interviewees use ChatGPT to generate text, they'll get marked down. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone for that use.

I'm going to experiment with the different AI engines, see which one I think is more useful.

I fed the same request to Bing.
Accuracy - 10/10
Fewer words, more accurate, actually more facts, and it identifies the sources for paragraphs.

So, ChatGPT 5/10, Bing 9/10

[Kim]

I see someone's resurrected Clippy using ChatGPT as its BRANEZ.  At last this feels like a genuine legitimate use for the thing: After all, Clippy is *supposed* to be unhelpful.