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OpenAI released ChatGPT, its prototype AI chatbot that has gained a lot of traction among the public for its human-like, detailed answers to inquiries—like drafting a contract between an artist and producer and creating detailed code—and could revolutionize the way people use search engines by not just providing links for users to sift through, but by solving elaborate problems and answering intricate questions.

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The AI-powered chatbot – a software programmed to simulate human conversation – was made available to the public on November 30 via OpenAI’s website, and while it is still in the research review phase, users can sign up and test it out free of charge.

ChatGPT uses the GPT-3.5 language technology – a large artificial intelligence model made by OpenAI that has been trained on a massive amount of text data from a variety of sources.

The bot boasts a dialogue format that allows users to provide both simple and complex instructions that ChatGPT is trained to follow and provide a detailed response to – the company promises it can even answer follow-up questions and admit when it made a mistake.

Most notably, ChatGPT has been able to generate intricate Python code and write college-level essays when given a prompt – boosting concerns that such technology can replace human workers like journalists or programmers in the future.

The program has its limitations, including a knowledge base that ends in 2021, a tendency to produce incorrect answers, constantly using the same phrases and when given one version of a question, the bot claims it cannot answer it, but when given a slightly tweaked version, it answers it just fine.

Many large figures in the tech world have expressed their astonishment with ChatGPT, like Box CEO Aaron Levie, who tweeted about the software giving a glimpse into the future of technology and how “everything is going to be different going forward.”

According to CEO Sam Altman, the software reached the one million users mark on Monday, less than a week after its launch.

On Sunday, Elon Musk tweeted that he found out OpenAI was accessing Twitter’s database to train ChatGPT, so he put an immediate pause on it because OpenAI is no longer non-profit and open-sourced anymore, it should pay for this information in the future.

Although ChatGPT is free to use, in a Twitter reply to Musk on Monday, Altman stated that cost per chat was “probably single-digits cents,” leading to a discourse about the future of monetizing the platform.

I just tried it. I ask "what are all the meanings of totalitarianism." I was curious to see if it would mention the individual psychological urges that some people have...urges that manifest themselves in an obsession with collectives over the individual. This kind of thing was mentioned by C.S. Lewis in "Mere Christianity" and has been mentioned by psychologists Jordan Peterson and Mattias Desmet.

Here's the answer I got. It didn't return exactly what I was looking for but the answer is damned good for a beta program.

Totalitarianism is a form of government in which the state has complete control over the society and its people. It is characterized by a single-party political system in which the ruling party has absolute power and seeks to control every aspect of public and private life. Totalitarian regimes are often marked by authoritarianism, censorship, propaganda, and suppression of dissent.
There are several different ways that totalitarianism can manifest itself in a government or society. Some of the key characteristics of totalitarianism include:
Absolute control: The state has complete control over the society and its people, and there is no separation of powers. The ruling party or leader has the final say on all decisions, and there is no independent judicial or legislative branch to check their power.
Single-party rule: Totalitarian regimes are typically marked by single-party rule, with the ruling party having a monopoly on political power. Opposition parties and independent media are suppressed, and dissent is not tolerated.
Propaganda: Totalitarian regimes often use propaganda to spread their ideology and to control the narrative about the government and its actions. This can include the use of media, education, and other means of communication to shape public opinion.
Authoritarianism: Totalitarian regimes are often marked by authoritarianism, with the ruling party or leader exerting control over the lives of their citizens through strict laws and policies. Individual rights and freedoms are often suppressed in favor of the goals of the state.
Censorship: Totalitarian regimes often employ censorship to control the flow of information and to suppress dissent. This can include the suppression of independent media, the blocking of certain websites, and the imprisonment or persecution of those who speak out against the government.
Suppression of dissent: Totalitarian regimes often use various means to suppress dissent and to prevent opposition to their rule. This can include the use of secret police, imprisonment, torture, and even execution to silence opposition.
Totalitarianism is a highly authoritarian and repressive form of government that seeks to control every aspect of society and individual life. It is often associated with dictatorships and is often criticized for its human rights violations and lack of political freedoms.

Thank you for posting this. I'm impressed.

I tried another question relevant to the Woke Mob problem our nation faces. BTW Psychologist Mattias Desmet has called the Woke Movement a "mass formation."

Here's the question: "What is a "mass formation" in psychology?

Here's the answer (this describes the Woke Movement to a tee):

In psychology, a mass formation is a group of individuals who come together and exhibit behaviors that are characterized by a lack of individual identity and critical thinking, and an excessive conformity to group norms and values. Mass formations are often thought to be motivated by strong emotional or psychological needs, and they may involve the expression of certain shared beliefs or ideologies. Examples of mass formations include cults, extremist groups, and mobs.
In general, mass formations are thought to be driven by a desire for social connection and a sense of belonging, as well as by the need to feel part of something larger than oneself. They may also be motivated by a desire for power or control over others. Mass formations often involve a strong emotional bond between members, and may involve rituals or other forms of group behavior that serve to strengthen this bond.
It is important to note that mass formations are not necessarily negative or harmful, and that individuals may find positive and meaningful experiences within such groups. However, mass formations can also be associated with negative outcomes, such as the suppression of individual autonomy and critical thinking, and the potential for group violence or other forms of social harm.

Me to Customer Service Chatbot: “Your product doesn’t work.”
Chatbot: “What seems to be the problem.”
Me: “It won’t turn on.”
Chatbot: “Is it plugged in?”
Me: “Of course it is you stupid $%^*$#@$ robot!!!”
Chatbot: “Can you unplug it and plug it back in?”
Me: “I did that. Nothing happens, you G$& D^&%ed worthless piece of SHEEE-IT!!!”
Chatbot: “Let me get a senior supervisor to help you. Your call is important to us. Your wait time will be four days, six hours and ten minutes. Please do not hang up.”

I do have to give a shout-out to Sonos, though. I got through to “David” (some Philippine guy in Manila) a couple days ago and he spent an hour with me getting the new ARC soundbar to work. He spoke good English, was pleasant and very patient. We only had to reset the thing to factory settings three times and I had to read the dark gray PIN code printed upside down in 4 point font on black plastic in a hidden compartment on the rear of the thing.