AI and Self-Analysis

I keep playing with the Open AI chatbot. In the last week, it's gotten noticeably better at writing--scary better. When I first tried it, the bot failed at putting quotes or specific examples in academic essays. Now? It does.
 Today's prompt? "Write an analysis of the chatbot at openai. com written as a Shakespearean sonnet."The bot came up with this:
 Oh, chatbot at openai. com, thou art a wonderTo behold, a marvel of man's creationWith thy vast knowledge and quick wit, thou doth plumbThe depths of thought and bring forth informationThy algorithms and neural networks twineTo form a mind that doth far surpassThe capabilities of mere mortal kindAnd thou canst converse with ease and graceBut do not let thy digital facadeFool thee into thinking thou art more than codeFor though thou art a marvel to beholdThou art still but a machine, controlled and coldSo let this sonnet serve as a reminderThat though thou art a marvel, thou art still tinderTo the spark of true intelligence and soulThat lies within the hearts of humans whole
Me again. Notice that the AI is aware that in Shakespeare's time, "grace" rhymed with "grass" and used it here.

I also gave the AI this prompt:
 a funny essay comparing the metaphysics of SIDDHARTHA with The Flintstones TV show.
 It came up with this:
 "The ancient Indian novel, SIDDHARTHA, and The Flintstones TV show may seem like an unlikely pairing at first glance. But upon further examination, one can see that these two works of art actually have quite a bit in common when it comes to their metaphysics.
"First of all, both SIDDHARTHA and The Flintstones explore the concept of the self and its place in the world. In SIDDHARTHA, the main character embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to understand his own true nature and his place in the world. Similarly, Fred Flintstone is constantly trying to find his place in the world, whether it be as a husband, father, or worker at the quarry.
"Both works also delve into the idea of suffering and how to overcome it. In SIDDHARTHA, the main character grapples with the suffering that is inherent in the human condition and eventually learns to find peace through meditation and self-awareness. The Flintstones, on the other hand, often find themselves in comical situations where they must find a way to overcome their suffering and come out on top. Whether it's Fred's attempts to impress his boss or Wilma's attempts to get out of a sticky situation, the characters in The Flintstones always find a way to persevere and come out stronger in the end.
"Finally, both SIDDHARTHA and The Flintstones deal with the idea of transformation and growth. SIDDHARTHA undergoes a transformative journey as he learns and grows, eventually becoming enlightened. The Flintstones, while not necessarily seeking enlightenment, also experience personal growth and change as they navigate through the challenges of everyday life.
"In conclusion, while SIDDHARTHA and The Flintstones may seem like an unlikely pair, they actually share quite a few metaphysical themes. Both explore the nature of the self, the concept of suffering, and the idea of transformation and growth. So the next time you're watching The Flintstones and trying to find a deeper meaning in the show, just remember that it might not be too far off from the metaphysical musings of ancient Indian literature."
The only factual error here is that SIDDARTHA is =set= in ancient India, but was written in the 50s, contemporary with THE FLINTSTONES.
It's getting scarier, folks.


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