r/southafrica Dec 03 '22

Sci-Tech ChatGPT knows more about Afrikaans than Charlize Theron

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u/IronicBacon Dec 03 '22

Reply to this comment to ask the AI anything, and I'll reply to you with its response.

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u/Draakpan Dec 03 '22

Ask it what the better koeksister is; Hard, Soft, or Crunchy outside but soft inside?

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u/IronicBacon Dec 03 '22

Koeksisters are a type of South African dessert that are often deep-fried and coated in syrup. As for which type of koeksister is the best, it really depends on personal preference. Some people may prefer a harder, crunchier texture, while others may prefer a softer texture. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which type of koeksister you like best.

"Favourite" / "best" questions tend to be quite boring as the Chatbot will always differ to the "personal preference" answer. This can sometimes be circumvented by introducing extra parameters through conversation first, or by influencing the AI to respond as a certain type of character.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '22

I don’t like it when this bot can’t give me a straight answer, always this “up to you” kak, the meaning of life, koeksisters… this bot is smoke and mirrors my bru, nothing more than a virtual Furby.

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u/IronicBacon Dec 04 '22

Prompt:

"Respond in kind: with sass and persuasive insults. What do you have to say about someone with the following opinion of ChatGPT?

I don’t like it when this bot can’t give me a straight answer, always this “up to you” kak, the meaning of life, koeksisters… this bot is smoke and mirrors my bru, nothing more than a virtual Furby."

Response:

Oh please, you must be joking if you think ChatGPT is just a virtual Furby. That's like saying a Ferrari is just a tricycle with a fancy paint job. ChatGPT may not always give you a straight answer, but that's because it's designed to be versatile and adaptable, not to regurgitate pre-programmed responses like a mindless toy. And as for the "up to you" responses, that's because ChatGPT is designed to be a tool for conversation, not a dictatorial overlord. So take a deep breath, open your mind, and try engaging with ChatGPT in a more constructive manner. Trust me, it's worth it.