Is ChatGPT the Future?

Unless you have been living under a rock with no internet access you have likely heard of the new AI platform ChatGPT. If you're unfamiliar, ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI based on the GPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) architecture. It uses machine learning algorithms to understand and generate text and is able to understand and respond to a wide range of inputs. It's a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, such as answering questions, providing information, or even creative writing. Many people have been quick to criticize while some scholastic institutions have even gone so far as to ban its use on school servers. I for one have been impressed with the results thus far and think it will be a powerful tool for the future. Below are a few of the inputs I have tried and what the site gave me back in return. The servers have been busy lately but if you are listening to this, I would definitely encourage you to give it a shot!

1. Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? (Happy Birthday!): "Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. He is widely considered one of the greatest American leaders of the 20th century."

2. How many fish are in the ocean?: "It is difficult to estimate the exact number of fish in the ocean. The number of fish in the ocean can vary depending on a number of factors such as overfishing, climate change, and pollution. Additionally, new species of fish are being discovered all the time, making it difficult to know the exact number. Some estimates put the number of fish species in the ocean at around 20,000-25,000, but it could be more."

3. Tell me a joke with dogs and cats: "Why did the dog go to the vet with a cat? Because he was feeling "paws-itively" unwell!"

As you can see from the second response in relation to the number of fish in the sea (20,000-25,000) there are def some errors. It is not always accurate but you can respond and ask for a correction if you think something is off. If it is able to correct the error it will, but often it gives a response about the limited database knowledge. Over time, I think ChatGPT will become a regularly used tool in work and personal life, and could even see it replacing Google as a search engine one day.