Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Chat GPT



Have you tried asking questions on Chat GPT?

Personally, I haven't. But my son, Kimbo, uses it occasionally. Just recently Lady M found an old George VI 1947 halfpenny coin in the park, and of course Kimbo had to ask all about it.

He sent a photo, and asked Chat GPT if it was worth 'a fortune'; the response was really amazing.

Not only does the reply sound like a real person, but it is filled with so much information that you almost feel lectured-to. It even goes into aspects that weren't asked-about. The answer was so comprehensive, that it was hard to imagine that this wasn't a real (well-informed), live person.

I find it all rather creepy, and almost dangerous. I hear that the current state-of-the-art Chat GPT is only just scraping the surface, and that very soon such AI sites will be more intelligent than most humans; which they probably already are!

If you haven't yet used the site, I suggest you have a go. You will be amazed.

p.s. The battered halfpenny was worth a farthing (at best)!

 

24 comments:

Yael said...

I use GPT chat quite a bit, it provides a lot of knowledge and answers on every topic, it doesn't let up, it always offers something more, you have to know when to stop it and of course sometimes slightly doubt the answers it gives.

Cro Magnon said...

I find it absolutely amazing.

JayCee said...

I bet it tells lies though.

local alien said...

Never heard of it. Google's enough for me, though I'll keep it in mind.

Poppypatchwork said...

I've used it a couple of times and found the answers very helpful.

Yorkshire Pudding said...

I have just been looking at a bunch of old coins that are in my possession but I had not thought about using Chat GPT to determine their value. Thanks for the brainwave Uncle Roger.

Cro Magnon said...

You can ask it to tell lies... and it will.

Cro Magnon said...

It's worth just trying it, to see its capabilities. You'll be amazed.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, it'll tell you everything you need to know, and more.

Cro Magnon said...

Sadly, it didn't come-up with the valuation that Lady M was hoping for.

Sue G said...

My daughter uses it all the time. Recently she booked a fortnight's holiday in Japan using it - it did a detailed itinerary of everything she wanted to do there, along with the flight and hotel bookings, visit to Mount Fuji, with all the timings matching up, etc etc. She's just got back after having a wonderful time!

Cro Magnon said...

That's amazing. Is there anything it can't do?

Coppa's girl said...

It sounds very useful, but right now I can't think of a single thing I'd like to ask it! I'm sure something will come to mind eventually.

Traveller said...

I have been using it for 18 months or so. I recently asked it to describe me - which it did.

It can also analyze blogs.

Travel said...

And I could ask how much a farthing is worth in modern money.

Cro Magnon said...

Ask it why you can't think of anything to ask it. It may come-up with an interesting answer!

Cro Magnon said...

Did it get you right? Please don't ask it to analise MY blog!

Cro Magnon said...

Well, it was a quarter of a penny, so there is no modern equivalent I'm afraid.

Kathe said...

I remember when we first got a telephone. It had that wonderful rotary dial you stuck your finger in. I can still hear that lovely sound in my soul. Some folks had what was called a Party Line where more than one household shared. If you were very quiet and sneaky, you could listen in on other people's calls! Now that's what I call information! As for AI, I'm in a love/hate relationship with it at the moment.

Susan said...

I also find Chat GPT very useful. Ask a question and it answers comprehensively. It even asks if you have a follow-up question.
I've asked health questions and was provided an outstanding response.

Cro Magnon said...

The problem with ALL new inventions, is that they have both good and bad uses. Whilst there are people only looking for the good uses, there will always be others looking for ways to use them for crime.

Cro Magnon said...

It really is amazing. It's difficult to believe that it's not a real person out there. The voice speaks better than most people. It's good to hear CORRECT English for a change.

Rian said...

Cro, I don't use the Chat GPT, but I do use Google's AI and it's great. Yes, there are dangers with AI (like anything else), but it's great for research and it explains things fairly well. I've asked it all kinds of questions - mostly medical, some philosophical or religious and it will even 'dumb it down' if you ask it to. It really is amazing...

Cro Magnon said...

I expect it's based on the same technology as Chat GBH. I find it all quite amazing!!!

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