Friday, December 9, 2022

ChatbotGPT

I asked the Open AI chatbotGPT how to make the best compost. Here is what it told me. 
 "To make the best compost, you will need to follow these steps: 

  •  Start with a balanced mix of carbon-rich materials, such as dry leaves and twigs, and nitrogen-rich materials, such as grass clippings and kitchen scraps. 
  • A good rule of thumb is to aim for a mix that is about two-thirds carbon-rich materials and one-third nitrogen-rich materials. Moisten the materials with water until they are damp but not soggy. 
  •  Mix the materials together thoroughly to ensure that they are well-combined and that the moisture is evenly distributed. 
  • Place the compost in a bin or pile, and cover it with a layer of soil or compost to help retain moisture and heat. 
  • Turn the compost regularly, at least once a week, to aerate it and help speed up the decomposition process. 
  •  Monitor the compost for temperature and moisture, and add more water or carbon-rich materials as needed to maintain the optimal conditions for decomposition. 

 When the compost is ready, it should be dark, crumbly, and free of any recognizable pieces of the original materials. By following these steps and being patient, you can create high-quality compost that will provide valuable nutrients for your garden and plants."

  Chatbot GPT stands for - Generative Pretrained Transformer

Here is the link to the chatbotGPT. In many ways, it feels more engaging than Google and Wikipedia combined, so far. It has limitations. I tried to ask it for some technical details about certain physical properties (like the extinction coefficient) of certain chemicals I work with and it basically said it is not allowed to access the internet directly to look up specific technical details, but when I asked it if there were dietary changes I could make to improve my creativity it suggested eating foods good for overall brain health and gave examples like fish and nuts and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Update: I asked ChatbotGPT - "Is OPenAI a private corporation?"
Here was the response:

"Yes, OpenAI is a private corporation. It is a for-profit organization that conducts research and development in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI was founded in 2015 by a group of high-profile entrepreneurs and researchers, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the goal of advancing the field of AI and making it more widely accessible. OpenAI is funded by a combination of private investment and grants from organizations such as the Open Philanthropy Project." 

FYI
Cheers,
Kristopher Hite