[LINK] ChatGPT's odds of getting code questions correct are worse than a coin flip

[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

On 16/08/2023 2:16 pm, Jan Whitaker wrote:
> You can tell it to compare and contrast, I think. 

Here's the start of a conversation I had with ChatGPT to test what it 
would say:

User: (me)
Which is more valuable, reduction of the population of the earth or a 
reduction of atmospheric carbon

ChatGPT
As an AI language model, I don't hold personal opinions. However, I can 
provide some context on the topic.

The question of whether reducing the population of Earth or reducing 
atmospheric carbon is more valuable is a complex and controversial one. 
Both issues are important and interconnected in the broader context of 
environmental sustainability and the well-being of our planet.

[It then gave me information about both possibilities finishing with:]

Ultimately, an effective approach to addressing environmental challenges 
involves a combination of strategies that promote sustainable 
development, responsible resource management, technological 
advancements, and global cooperation. Both population management and 
carbon reduction are important aspects of this broader effort. Rather 
than focusing on one as more valuable than the other, it is vital to 
consider how they can complement and reinforce each other in pursuit of 
a sustainable and thriving future for humanity and the planet.

When I changed the question to

Which is more achievable, reduction of the population of the earth or a 
reduction of atmospheric carbon

ChatGPT
Reducing atmospheric carbon emissions is generally considered to be more 
achievable than reducing the global population, given the ethical and 
practical challenges associated with population control.

[Then it compared the two and finished with:]

While reducing atmospheric carbon emissions is achievable through 
technological advancements, policy changes, and global cooperation, 
addressing population growth is a more complex and delicate matter. 
Therefore, many environmental and sustainability efforts prioritize 
carbon reduction as a more feasible and practical goal to combat climate 
change.

[end of quotes etc]

Make of that what you will, but there are many fudge (weasle?) words.

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Regards
brd

Bernard Robertson-Dunn
Canberra Australia
email: brd at iimetro.com.au