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Chat GPT - AI experiment

I'm not looking for it to make a code determination. I'm looking for it to explain a code concept, based on what I provide in my "conversation" with it. My interested was piques by this excerpt from a recent New York Times article:

"While grading essays for his world religions course last month, Antony Aumann... read what he said was easily 'the best paper in the class'".​
It explored the morality of burqa bans with clean paragraphs, fitting examples and rigorous arguments. A red flag instantly went up. Mr. Aumann confronted his student over whether he had written the essay himself. The student confessed to using ChatGPT, a chatbot that delivers information, explains concepts and generates ideas in simple sentences — and, in this case, had written the paper. Alarmed by his discovery, Mr. Aumann decided to transform essay writing for his courses this semester. He plans to require students to write first drafts in the classroom, using browsers that monitor and restrict computer activity. In later drafts, students have to explain each revision...."​
 
The APP seems to pull information that is found on the WWW. There will be incorrect information mixed in and there will come a time when it finds itself as a source.
 
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There will be incorrect information mixed in and there will come a time when it finds itself as a source.
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LOL, the ultimate 'echo chamber'.
This weekend a friend of mine tried it, asking Chat GPT to create a limerick using his wife's name and her alma mater. but to "make it sound like Shakespeare".
It initially came out horrifically bad, but then it asks you about the parts you didn't like, and it does iterative corrections until it "learns" what you are looking for. In that experiment, it ended up with good ideas and it provided the correct 5-line structure of a limerick, and it rhymed, but it couldn't nail the proper meter of a limerick.
 
Sample attempt #2:
My question:
What's the difference and similarities between ADA Standards and ANSI 117.1?

Chat GPT response:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009, Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities are both codes that address accessibility for people with disabilities in buildings. However, the scope and application of the two codes are different:
  • The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are a set of guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Justice that outline the minimum requirements for accessibility in buildings and facilities covered by the ADA. The ADA applies to buildings and facilities that are open to the public, such as government buildings, commercial facilities, and places of public accommodation.
  • ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009, Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities, on the other hand, is a voluntary standard developed by the International Code Council (ICC) that provides guidelines for accessibility in all buildings and facilities, including those not covered by the ADA. It is widely adopted by U.S. states, municipalities, and private sector organizations as a benchmark for accessibility.
Both codes have similarities in that they provide guidelines for accessibility in buildings and facilities, including requirements for accessible routes, entrances, elevators, and toilet facilities, as well as provisions for accessible communication, such as visual alarms and signage. However, ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009 provides more detailed and specific guidelines as compared to ADA standards.
In summary, ADA Standards are mandatory for buildings and facilities covered by the ADA, while ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009 is a voluntary standard that provides more detailed guidelines for accessibility in all buildings and facilities, and often used as a benchmark by municipalities and private sector organizations.
 
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Sample attempt #3:
Talk to me like a pirate: what if my contractor is an idiot?

Chat GPT:
Ahoy matey! Ye may have a problem on yer hands if ye've got a contractor who be actin' like an idjit. Ye need to make sure that yer contractor knows what they be doin' and that they be followin' all the proper rules and regulations.
If ye suspect that yer contractor be a bit dim-witted, ye best be keepin' a close eye on them and makin' sure they be doin' the job right. Ye don't want to be payin' for shoddy work, now do ye?
If ye find that yer contractor be makin' mistakes or cuttin' corners, ye best be speakin' up and lettin' them know that ye won't stand for it. Ye deserve to get what ye paid for, and if they can't deliver, ye best be findin' someone who can.
And if ye do find yerself in a situation where ye have to part ways with yer contractor, make sure ye have a good reason, check their references and make sure you have a solid contract and all the necessary permits. Ye don't want to be caught in a legal battle with a idjit contractor.
So keep yer wits about ye and don't be afraid to speak up if ye suspect yer contractor be an idjit. Ye deserve to have a quality job done, and ye shouldn't have to settle for any less.
 
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