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The Academics That Think ChatGPT Is BS
Jul 19, 2024
Academics from the University of Glasgow discuss their paper classifying ChatGPT's outputs as 'BS'. They explore AI communication nuances, language learning, ChatGPT's limitations, and the challenges of using AI in academia. The conversation dives into the shortcomings of AI models and the dangers of overhyping them, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in problem-solving.
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- Large language models like ChatGPT are classified as 'BS' due to lack of concern for truth.
- ChatGPT lacks true consciousness and intentions, operating as soft bullshitters.
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Bullshitting vs. Lying in Large Language Models
The podcast detailed a research paper discussing the distinctions between bullshitting and lying in large language models like ChatGBPT. The researchers emphasized that while lying involves intentionally stating false information, bullshitting, as defined by Harry Frankfurt, occurs when information is shared without concern for its truth. Large language models like ChatGBPT lack a caring attitude towards truth and intention to deceive, falling under the category of soft bullshitters rather than hard bullshitters.
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