Short Wave If ChatGPT Designed A Rocket — Would It Get To Space?
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Mar 22, 2023 Geoff Brumfiel, an NPR science correspondent, dives into the intersection of AI and rocket science. He discusses the surprising limitations of AI like ChatGPT when faced with complex tasks, such as rocket design. Despite AI's advancements, it still stumbles with fundamental concepts and mathematical tasks. The conversation explores how AI has changed the landscape of rocket science since the 1960s, managing intricate operations. Brumfiel also highlights the need for precision and mechanisms to ensure accuracy in AI-generated outputs.
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ChatGPT's Rocket Science Fail
- Geoff Brumfiel tested ChatGPT's rocket science knowledge.
- It failed miserably, getting almost everything wrong.
Computers and Rocket Science
- Computers excel at rocket science due to their speed and precision in complex calculations and checklists.
- This allows astronauts to focus on high-level decisions.
Incorrect Rocket Equation
- ChatGPT initially provided a seemingly impressive rocket equation.
- Upon review by rocket scientist Tiara Fletcher, it was deemed unusable due to missing variables.
