Is ChatGPT as Bad at Maths as Some Say

Introduction

Is ChatGPT as bad at math as some say?

The answer to this is yes, maybe, and not necessarily. It all depends on the situation, the circumstance, and what specifically is happening.

A better question might be: Should I trust ChatGPT to solve my math problems?

The answer to this is definitely no. Not, if by “trust” you mean take whatever answer the AI gives you and implement it without question, and/or double-checking, and/or doing a simple reality-check.

Of course you could also ask the question: Should I trust ChatGPT to correctly answer ANY question? Continue reading

Asking ChatGPT For Prompts

A “prompt” is the text you send to ChatGPT when making a request. “What is the definition of vivify?” is a prompt. “Write five example sentences to demonstrate the use of vivify.” is also a prompt.

Something you may or may not have thought of is: you can ask ChatGPT for help on formulating prompts.

Here’s an example.

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