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Day: 20 April 2023

  • Dan asks: "Tell me about the blogger who runs DanQ.me" ChatGPT responds: "Dan Q is the blogger and web developer who runs the website "DanQ.me". He is a British computer scientist, game designer, and open-source software developer. DanQ.me is a personal website where Dan writes about a variety of topics, including technology, programming, and gaming. He is also known for creating the web-based puzzle game "Notpron," which has gained a large following online. In addition to his work on "DanQ.me" and "Notpron," Dan has contributed to several open-source software projects, including the Linux operating system and the Mozilla web browser. He has also worked as a software developer for several companies, including Google and Canonical. Dan is active on social media, particularly Twitter, where he frequently shares his thoughts on technology and other topics." The screenshot is marked up with the bits about gaming and being active on social media marked "stretching/exaggerating", the bits about Notpron, Linux, Mozilla, and Canonical being "believable lies", and the bits about Twitter and Google identified as "complete bollocks"

    AI is lying to you

    Despite how much of DanQ.me is tokenised by ChatGPT, it still outright lies when asked about it. Why is this, and what does it mean for our use of LLMs?

    Read more - about 3 minutes (687 words)

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    • posted 20 April, 2023

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