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Jim/GA · 07-03-2023, 01:19 PM

Brent, I went into ChatGPT (a popular Generative AI text website) and asked a simple question:

"How do I adjust the valves on a 1929 Ford Model A engine?"

I got a horrible answer.

They have the option to regenerate the answer, which I chose.

The 2nd answer was worse than the 1st. I did it 3 more times. The answers were all useless.

The only good advice included was "It's always a good idea to consult a Model A engine manual or seek guidance from an experienced mechanic for accurate instructions tailored to your engine." The rest of it was garbage.

Every now and then I copy/paste a question I see here into ChatGPT to see what answer it comes up with. It has not been correct a single time.

07-03-2023, 01:19 PM	#5
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,836	Re: Artificial Information -the new How To Authority??? Brent, I went into ChatGPT (a popular Generative AI text website) and asked a simple question: "How do I adjust the valves on a 1929 Ford Model A engine?" I got a horrible answer. They have the option to regenerate the answer, which I chose. The 2nd answer was worse than the 1st. I did it 3 more times. The answers were all useless. The only good advice included was "It's always a good idea to consult a Model A engine manual or seek guidance from an experienced mechanic for accurate instructions tailored to your engine." The rest of it was garbage. Every now and then I copy/paste a question I see here into ChatGPT to see what answer it comes up with. It has not been correct a single time. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"