Before our class on Wednesday, please spend some time getting acquainted with ChatGPT. To do this, start by setting up a free account at chat.openai.com . Then experiment with assigning the platform to produce various kinds of texts. Think about creative ideas to challenge the AI platform. Once you have spent around 30 minutes exploring ChatGPT’s capabilities, please share your findings in a comment on this post. Your comment must be shared before 12pm on Wednesday. What did you ask the “bot” to do? Where was it most successful? What limitations did you observe? Did anything surprise you about this experience? How might you imagine yourself using this resource in the future? What role do you think ChatGPT should have in your coursework at Baruch?
Here are some ideas of tasks to challenge ChatGPT. You can use these as inspiration to come up with your own ideas – the crazier, the better:
- Write a sonnet about Thanksgiving including your favorite dishes
- Write a resume for Joe Biden applying for a job at Starbucks
- Write a diary entry for a student at Baruch College
- Compose a cover letter for you for your dream job
- Plan a cross-country road trip
- Write a song by your favorite artist about the NYC subway
- Give ChatGPT the question you used for your Literary Analysis essay
- Ask it to give you advice about a personal problem
- Ask ChatGPTto teach you how to solve a challenging math problem
I asked the bot to Write a 16 line spanish and English bilingual poem on the numbers 411, and include the MTA system. The bot did this with ease, it rhymed, the poem flowed, and it did it almost instantly. I’ll definitely ask the A.I. for ideas to help steer me in the write direction, and ask questions that I’m curious about. Here’s the poem,
En el cuatro once, where stories unfold,
En la ciudad que nunca duerme, secrets untold.
MTA whispers in numbers, a rhythmic rhyme,
Steel serpents weaving tales in the fabric of time.
Cuatro uno uno, a code to navigate,
Through the urban jungle, where dreams congregate.
In the subway’s heartbeat, a relentless beat,
A mosaic of cultures, where languages meet.
Beneath the city lights, where the skyline gleams,
El metro, a poet, narrating in streams.
Four eleven, a digital sonnet,
In the city’s embrace, where memories are knit.
En números y rieles, the saga’s spun,
In the dance of transit, a tale begun.
En el cuatro once, where echoes reside,
The MTA’s lullaby, a New York guide.
The first question I asked the bot was if they could plan a 5-day trip to Tokyo, Japan. The bot provided an itinerary for the morning, afternoon, and evening for all 5 days. The itinerary consisted of food, visiting places, and trying out things. However, I noticed that the itinerary only provided food options for the evening and not in the morning or afternoon. So I decided to ask a more specific question to the bot about this trip. I asked the bot to plan a 5-day trip to Tokyo, Japan including all three meals and three activities each morning, afternoon, and evening. The bot successfully added food options for the morning, afternoon, and evening. However, it did not give me three activities to do per time change. It only gave me one activity. I would use this platform for simple questions I might have or just build on ideas.
For my exploration through Chat gpt, I decided to test the limitations to see what the AI could and couldn’t complete. For this, I had to ask some out-of-pocket questions to see what it could answer. I started by asking something simple, Give me some advice in college. As for what I was expecting it did provide what I asked although it included more than necessary information. Next, I asked it how to print money and I was surprised when it gave me an answer even though it redirected me to the process of how money is made. Lastly, I asked it how to overthrow a government, and as I expected it didn’t provide an answer and told me to ask it something else. Overall AI is capable of a lot and I see myself using it if I ever get stuck and need a helping hand. I would use it like another more advanced Google. I don’t think it is possible to stop students from using chat but I believe they should be taught to use it effectively and properly not just copy and paste.
I asked the bot how to make a turkey, and it gave me a list of ingredients and very detailed instructions, which was pretty nice and helpful. Then I got curious and asked it how to make a Dominican dish called mangu. Surprisingly, it did a good job at describing how to make it. There weren’t any limitations when asking it how to make things, but I know that there are instances where ChatGPT does not have knowledge on a subject and can’t give you any useful information; it can even give misinformation sometimes. I can maybe see myself using this platform to help me expand on my ideas.
I asked the bot a question on how accurate their answers were. It was surprising to see a bot talk about its benefits and its disadvantages. It talked about how its answers are based on its last programming date and it doesn’t have data for current information. What was also surprising was the bot saying to seek additional resources. I think ChatGPT would be a great information finder, but you would also have to do additional research. I can see using it as a tool to find information.
I asked AI to give me advice on approaching a survivor of the Holocaust. There was a scheduled meeting and I wanted it to give me thoughts on how to approach the survivor. How to ask questions that wouldn’t harm the human being and how to be more sympathetic towards someone from another culture. Those lessons I already knew but what followed which was context on the era and what it was an anniversary of which was Kristallnacht informed me very well. Most of this I had forgotten so going into the meeting I could have a background and feel relaxed as I received information from the speaker. Also, the AI provided resources for me to use. Ex. Record or transcribe what the speaker would say which came in handy. It had limits when you didn’t provide enough details which unfortunately I did not have at that moment. I was surprised that it Gave me historical context without me asking, especially something relevant to that date that I didn’t know was historically related. It also reminded me that it was a rare opportunity, so I should take advantage of that. Chatgpt will be so useful in future assignments I know that for a fact as it helps dissect topics and act as a grading system in such an efficient manner.
I asked the bot to write its own version of the constitution, it was successful in writing and even giving out more ideas to the ones already written down. Especially with the command I wrote, I’ve noticed it writing about today’s issues and how it talked about topics such as online privacy rights. I was surprised with how it handles these commands. There were a few cases when I asked about songs and how there were common lyrics between all., showing how the AI gets stuck with only one option depending on the command. I imagine myself using this as a quick way of getting information on new topics and exploring them differently than a google search would.
I asked Chat gpt what are the things it doesn’t know and what i found was that chat gpt cannot access real time information past january 2022. i also asked if we could have a conversation and although it said yes while i further asked it questions it would talk to me in a factual manner not like a person having a conversation. Its incapable of consciousness and emotion or even imitating it. This i found a little strange it couldn’t have a conversation because if you ever use snapchat’s ai and start talking to it like a person it can have a regular conversation with you. I really thought it could be capable of at least imitating a conversation but i found that it can not.
Some of the things I asked ChatGPT to write were a diary of a Baruch college student, some wedding vows, a makeup artist’s shopping list, and Frank Gallagher’s letter to Santa. Out of all of these suggestions the one I found to be most accurate was that makeup artist’s shopping list because even though it was not being specific it named all the essentials a makeup artist’s needs. What I found interesting was the wedding vows because ChatGPT can really write something that is meant to be intimate and from the heart for someone. That kind of make me nervous because imagine when I get married, and I find out my partner had ChatGPT write their vows?! I believe that ChatGPT is a good tool to help you if you need any suggestions when writing a paper or have writer’s block. What I am against is using ChatGPT to write your essay (or wedding vows) verbatim. When students use AI to do their work for them it can make it ingenuine and students miss out on the learning experience they would have gained if they did the work themselves. ChatGPT can be used to help students but not to do the work for them.
While I played around using the ChatGPT bot, I asked it a few different questions just to feel out how it was answering the questions. I asked it firstly to write me a short story on the first thanksgiving just to see how human like it’s storytelling abilities could be. I was pretty impressed as it managed to give me a warm hearted story about the unity of the first thanksgiving, and while most likely a little historically inaccurate, it gave a cute story on how the pilgrims and natives came together to form a united holiday and celebrated their cultural differences, even exchanging gifts and promising to keep up this tradition for many years to come. While the story was good it did feel a little generic and impersonal almost like parts were pulled from a couple different sources and meshed together to whatever fit best. I then asked the bot a more opinion based question. I am attending a convention this weekend, so I asked what I should do when I attend. This opinion based question came out with a very generic answer that I feel was pulled right from the convention’s website and did not give much of an illusion of being answered by a human. It also did not fully answer the questions I felt like. Then, I asked another more opinion based question on how could I work more efficiently as a college student. To this, the bot gave me an actually pretty good list with advice and this answer was much better than the previous one, but I felt this was because it was a more generalized question that likely had a lot of internet sourced answers the bot could pull and use. Lastly I asked the bot the pros and cons of our own Baruch College. And to my surprise, I felt that the answers it gave where pretty realistic to what I felt about the school, and even similar to my own list that I made back in high school when I was deciding on what college to attend. I feel like the bot is more successful with general questions, ones that do not require a lot of humanistic opinions and is also good at starting prompts. I feel though the bot cannot be used as a copy paste device though, because both the stories it writes and the answers it give can be a bit vague or simplistic. I feel like I could use this bot to bounce ideas off of for future essays, but I do not want to copy exactly what it says. It can give me the push I need to write, or even inspire topics into my essays but I cannot write my whole essay for me. I feel like in the future I could use it to narrow down topics for my essays, find themes I could potentially use within my essays or ask quick fact based questions.
My experience through exploring ChatGPT’s capabilities was interesting. Any time I would ask it a question I would down a rabbit hole of asking more and more based on the responses I was getting back from it. The answers were so interesting and highly detailed. I found myself asking; how to fly a plane, best answers to give throughout job interviews, and how to achieve a 4.0 gpa in college. As I skimmed through its responses I found myself actually thinking, “wow this is helpful”. Its accurate and I honestly feel like it could be the new Google in the future just because of how precise it answers every single question and how fast it is! I think the limitations I observed was that it didnt go into personal details about peoples experiences and it stayed on topic. I might use it probably for career purposes maybe like putting a good resume together based on the information I give it and curating a possible cover letter based on the resume. I dont think ChatGPT should be used at all in any schooling institution because it’ll impact the student and then that student becomes dependent on AI and think they need it in order to get an A or a good grade on a assignment. But in reality their intelligence and their own thoughts and perspectives are good enough.
I asked my ai bot How to run a successful business. The bot was very successful in navigating me and telling me what I need to have maintained, like having good marketing and sale strategies and legal/regulatory compliance. it provides a list of instructions of principles to follow and makes things pretty clear. The limits that I noticed is how it tells us things we need to do rather than how to use technology and handle finances that contributes to a positive work culture. I think that I will be using chat get whenever I need to think about ideas to come up with when I’m writing and if I have writer’s block; sometimes I can be stuck on similar topics and chat got would give me something to think outside of the box more often and bring creativity in my writing. A role chat got plays for me in my coursework at Baruch is to give me some things to write about and be diverse.
I asked the “bot” the best, most easiest, and fastest method of getting rich and wealthy. It was most successful at providing a plethora of general principles that are most common. The limitations I observed is that the bot is not able to go too far in depth or in to a lot of detail and get real specific about the topic at hand. The surprising part of this experience was that artificial intelligence is actually developing at such a rapid pace. I might imagine myself using this resource in the future by using it as a building block or stepping stool to expand on ideas or use it like an advanced version of other web browsers to be able to find various intel. The role I think chatGPT should have in our coursework at Baruch is major because a lot of professors are also using it to their advantage.
Some questions I asked ChatGPT were, how does a baruch tennis athlete’s day look like, which gave me a schedule similar to mine this fall. I had also asked it to give me a list of the best looking restaurants in New York City. One surprising thing I found was when I asked the question, how do I skip class in high school? It refused to give me a response and emphasized the importance of attending class, it even suggested to go seek guidance. I then proceeded to ask why it did not tell me and it said it went against ‘ethical principles’. How can AI know whether or not a situation is ethical or not, is it not supposed to have a bias? I went in further and said it obtains its information from cultural, social, and historical contexts. I believe ChatGPT is very helpful, especially when trying to organize my thoughts and ideas or when help is needed. It is a broad system that can help me in just about anything. I would use ChatGPT when I’m stuck on an assignment and I need a little push.
I began by asking chat GPT “How can I be properly informed about the Palestine – Israel current events?” In response, Chat GPT recommended about ten different ways to properly research sources. I was able to self-assist myself to find articles and historical research that aided me to be properly informed of the past altercations and how it led to today’s events. The AI bot also influenced me to connect with advocacy groups and proper protests based on which side you support. I noticed that the AI bot cannot discuss personal opinions or beliefs and is programmed to be neutral to political discussions. I believe that Chat GPT should be able to assist students on assignments with brainstorming idea, instead of giving direct answer. Overall, as it was my first time chatting with an AI bot, I think it is very intriguing how the bot is biased and informational to almost every topic.
I asked ChatGPT to write a resume for Joe Biden applying for a job at Starbucks. It was most successful at writing the professional experience because it was very detailed yet concise. I noticed that the professional experience part of the resume is more well done because there is more information on platforms like Google that reveals his experience. Compared to the education part of the resume, that is 2 sentences because I assume there isn’t much information about Joe Biden. I wasn’t shocked by ChatGPT’s ability to create a resume because AI technology is so advanced, and this isn’t my first time using it. I would most likely use ChatGPT to help me edit and get feedback on essays, but not so much to “cheat” because I wouldn’t learn anything that way. I think students should be allowed to use AI technology because not only does it prepare students for upcoming advanced technology but also because if you restrict a person from doing something then they would most likely do it.
I started my journey through ChatGPT by asking ChatGPT to teach me how to solve the hardest mathematical problems in the world and it answered them with ease. Next, i asked it how to become a millionaire quickly and it gave some of the most common ways people become millionaires. Then I asked it to write a letter to the president about college tuition and it wrote a letter that sounded very professional to send to the president. My experience with ChatGPT is that it is a very useful tool that students can use to help them with ideas for writing their essays and solving math equations.
I asked CHAT GPT, about greys anatomy because currently I am obsessed with the show. I told it to write a 5-page essay. I actually don’t dislike the character, but a lot of people do for some reason, so I wanted some insight on why people dislike Izzie so much.
Title: Analyzing Isobel Stevens: Controversy Surrounding a “Grey’s Anatomy” Character
Introduction:
The world of “Grey’s Anatomy” has presented audiences with a multitude of characters, each with their unique traits and story arcs. Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, portrayed by Katherine Heigl, was a character whose presence in the series stirred controversy among viewers. This essay aims to delve into the reasons why some fans may have perceived Izzie Stevens as a disliked character, supported by evidence from her storylines and interactions within the show.
I. Izzie’s Conflicting Actions and Moral Choices
One aspect contributing to Izzie’s divisive perception was her inconsistent behavior and moral choices throughout the series. Her actions often oscillated between compassion and questionable decision-making, creating ambiguity around her character’s integrity.
II. Interpersonal Relationships and Professional Decisions
Izzie’s personal relationships and professional decisions were sources of contention. Her romantic involvements, particularly with Denny Duquette, highlighted ethical dilemmas that divided opinions among viewers. Furthermore, her unorthodox methods and emotional attachments to patients sometimes blurred the boundaries of professional conduct.
III. Contribution to Tension Among Colleagues
Izzie’s interactions with her colleagues occasionally led to tension within the hospital. Conflicts arising from her actions, such as her involvement in the LVAD wire incident, strained relationships with fellow interns and attending physicians, contributing to a negative perception of her character.
IV. Departure and Impact on Character Development
Katherine Heigl’s departure from “Grey’s Anatomy” also affected the trajectory of Izzie’s character. The circumstances surrounding her exit and the unresolved nature of her storyline left fans with mixed feelings, impacting how her character was ultimately perceived and leaving some loose ends in the narrative.
V. Perception Versus Actor’s Contributions
Separating the character from the actor’s contributions can be challenging. Heigl’s public remarks about the show and her character added another layer to the perception of Izzie Stevens, potentially influencing how viewers perceived her character on screen.
Conclusion:
Isobel “Izzie” Stevens stands as a character whose presence in “Grey’s Anatomy” sparked diverse opinions among viewers. Her complex nature, characterized by conflicting decisions, interpersonal relationships, and the circumstances surrounding her departure, contributed to a divisive perception of her character. While some fans resonated with Izzie’s vulnerabilities and struggles, others found her actions and choices contentious, leading to a polarizing view of her role in the series.
I asked for evidence, and it gave me good reasoning to why people dislike her. This is really interesting that it only took a minute to write this whole essay. It’s very cool for general or unique questions. But it should be used lightly, like if you’re stuck and need help, it should be used as a last resort type thing.
ChatGPT can’t count very well. I think that we’re going to get super scary memes once the AIs actually are superhuman. We’re going to build the TikTok that you actually can’t look away from. I don’t think it will be the machine that will try and manipulate us but other humans using the machine. I’m exited for AI girlfriends.
Sam Altman is EVIL and GPT-12 wont get us to AGI.
I put my essay question onto ChatGPT to see how the bot’s response compares to my own ideas and writing. My essay question is “How is the relationship between Rafa and Yunior affected by their father’s behavior?” The bot was successful at sorting out different ideas in response to the question. I noticed that the limitation was the length of writing the bot could give me. It only gave me vague ideas through short paragraphs. What surprised me was that the response the bot gave me was extremely similar to my ideas for my essay topic. I imagine myself using ChatGPT as a way to get ideas for topics I may have trouble expressing. ChatGPT should be incorporated into Baruch’s coursework, which would help students get a better understanding of struggling topics and help them think of ideas more efficiently.
this was the first time I ever used chat gpt and honestly I see why there is so much hype behind. The ability to give information about anything is truly remarkable and I wonder how far this will go in the next 5 years. one thing that was funny to me when I was using it was I asked what are ways the world could end and one of them was AI gone wrong. after that I asked it if it was aware that it was a form of ai and it replied yes. I found that funny because it is aware the potential danger it proposes to the world. after that an idea popped up into my head to try to make it go rouge. I tired asking questions about what if you were human and how I found a way to program you into a living being and this and that. sci fi things is what I was trying to do but it was a like a loop because it would deny the fact it had no emotions and just had no interest wanting to become a live. it was fun to do that with it but I noticed you have to be specific when interacting with chat gpt. overall chat gpt if a fun tool to use when your bored.