A short and conclusive experiment with ChatGPT

AI isn't dangerous because it'll take over the world. It's dangerous because it extends the reach of human-generated propaganda

I decided to have a talk with ChatGPT. It was short and entertaining.

In addition to being unduly flattering, this is obviously not even close.

What about questions with arguably more consequential answers?

We* can check other parts of the Internet for verification. Among other findings that problematize ChatGPT’s confident and gushing explanation, there’s this:

Damn. Well, I know important and earnest people are ever seeking to improve the information environment so that our democracy remains safe.