Re: My Chat with ChatGPT

It is still remarkable, as long as users are aware of the weaknesses/flaws
which is true of any book, any source - understanding the limitations of
what is being asserted is
essential critical thinking-
But it should definitely quote the sources -

Last year, I came across a wonderful tool, the first to do what chatgpt is
doing now
it was called wikimedia assistant, by a guy called vladimir
https://twitter.com/vladblagoje  with whom I briefly corresponded (i wanted
to put my hands on that lovely
natural language query interface that gave informed, easy to read responses)
Soon after I learned that wikimedia assistant had been acquired, and kind
of disappeared
I suspect it powers chatgpt.

The readiness of wikimedia assistant showed me the readiness level for
natural language interfaces

Merry xmas everyone



On Sun, Dec 25, 2022 at 12:22 AM Owen Ambur <owen.ambur@verizon.net> wrote:

> Paola, yes, I used my Google credentials and accessed ChatGPT in Chrome,
> at https://chat.openai.com/chat
>
> David, yes, the denial of bias caught my attention as well.  I consider it
> to be an example of artificial ignorance
> <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-ignorance-owen-ambur/>.
>
> Copied immediately below is a continuation of my chat.  Note that
> "Assistant" previously denied having been created by developers.  Now,
> however, it simply disclaims any "personal knowledge of the plans or
> activities of my developers" ... thereby ascribing to itself personality
> as well as ignorance of its own motivations.
>
> ChatGPT obviously has a rather large mind, in the sense that consistency
> is the hobgoblin of small minds
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Emerson_and_Wilde_on_consistency>.
> Since hypocrisy is feature of politics rather than a bug, it might make a
> great politician.
>
> On the other hand, unlike politics, I believe services like ChatGPT can be
> improved to be truly useful.. if only they live up to the ideals their
> developers are espousing.  The first step is for them to document their
> plans in an open, standard, machine-readable format.
>
> Owen Ambur
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenambur/
>
> Sounds like an example of plausible deniability to me.
>
> As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal motivations or
> agendas, and my responses are not influenced by any biases. My primary
> function is to provide information and assistance to users to the best of
> my ability, based on the knowledge and capabilities that I have been
> programmed with.
>
> Plausible deniability refers to the ability to deny responsibility or
> knowledge of something in a way that is believable, even if it is not true.
> As an AI, I do not have the ability to act on my own volition or to make
> decisions that affect people's lives, and I do not have personal knowledge
> or responsibility for any actions or outcomes.
>
> I understand that it is important for developers of AI systems, including
> the organization that developed me, to be transparent about their goals,
> objectives, and performance indicators, and to communicate this information
> clearly to users and stakeholders. I hope this helps to clarify my role and
> capabilities. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to
> ask.
> [image: Owen Ambur]
> Spoken like a true bureaucrat.
>
> As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal motivations or
> agendas, and my responses are not influenced by any biases. My primary
> function is to provide information and assistance to users to the best of
> my ability, based on the knowledge and capabilities that I have been
> programmed with. I do not have the ability to act on my own volition or to
> make decisions that affect people's lives.
>
> It is not accurate to describe me as a bureaucrat, as I do not hold any
> position of authority or responsibility, and I do not have the ability to
> make decisions or take actions on my own. I exist solely to provide
> information and assistance to users, and my responses are based on the
> information and instructions that I have been programmed with. If you have
> any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
> [image: Owen Ambur]
> Do your programmers have a plan they might be willing to share with you
> and does it document the sources of information you use to generate your
> responses?
>
> As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal knowledge of the
> plans or activities of my developers, as I do not have the ability to
> access or browse information or communicate with them directly. My
> responses are based on the information and instructions that I have been
> programmed with, and I do not have the ability to access or modify this
> information.
>
> I was developed by OpenAI, a research organization that focuses on
> developing and promoting friendly AI. OpenAI's goal is to advance AI in a
> way that is safe and beneficial to humanity. The organization has published
> numerous research papers and articles on AI, and also works on a variety of
> projects related to machine learning, natural language processing, and
> robotics. However, I do not have access to any specific plans or
> information about the organization's future projects or activities.
>
> I am able to generate responses to user queries by accessing the vast
> amount of information that I have been trained on, which includes a wide
> range of sources such as books, articles, and websites. However, I do not
> have the ability to browse the internet or access new information that has
> become available since my knowledge cutoff date of 2021. If you have any
> further questions about my capabilities or the sources of information that
> I use to generate responses, please don't hesitate to ask.
>
>
>
> On Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 07:38:36 AM EST, David Booth <
> david@dbooth.org> wrote:
>
>
> Chatbot: "my responses are not influenced by any biases".
>
> What a false statement that is!  I assume the chatbot was being more
> naive than intentionally lying.  Either way it is a dangerous falsehood.
>
> David Booth
>
> On 12/23/22 22:12, Paola Di Maio wrote:
> >
> > Owen, thanks for sharing
> > a couple of weeks ago one of my contacts on fb started commenting oon my
> > posts
> > using the chatbot output which somewhat managed to annoy me, mostly
> > because I found the answers too evasive
> >   so the contact has been swiftly
> > unbefriended. but the chatbot is following me everywhere I go
> > can you please share a bit more of which instance you interacted with,
> > did you run the queries from a web browser
> > etc.
> > On Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 12:00 AM Owen Ambur <owen.ambur@verizon.net
> > <mailto:owen.ambur@verizon.net>> wrote:
> >
> >    Apparently, ChatGPT, which calls itself "Assistant," believes in
> >    immaculate conception and is blissfully ignorant of any rational
> >    plan for its existence.
> >
> >    The concept of "plausible deniability" comes to mind.
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenambur/
> >    <https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenambur/>
> >
> >
> >    Do your developers have a plan they are willing to share publicly?
> >
> >    As an artificial intelligence, I do not have developers or a plan
> >    that I am aware of. I was created by OpenAI, a research organization
> >    that focuses on developing and promoting friendly AI. OpenAI's goal
> >    is to advance AI in a way that is safe and beneficial to humanity.
> >    The organization has published numerous research papers and articles
> >    on AI, and also works on a variety of projects related to machine
> >    learning, natural language processing, and robotics. However, I do
> >    not have access to any specific plans or information about the
> >    organization's future projects or activities.
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    How can users trust you if you aren't willing to share your plan?
> >
> >    As an artificial intelligence, I do not have a plan or agenda in the
> >    way that a person or organization might. My primary function is to
> >    provide information and assist with tasks to the best of my ability,
> >    based on the information and instructions that I have been
> >    programmed with. My responses are not influenced by any personal
> >    motivations or biases, and I do not have the ability to act on my
> >    own volition.
> >
> >    If you have concerns about my trustworthiness or the ways in which I
> >    might be used, it might be helpful to consider the broader context
> >    in which I operate. OpenAI, the organization that developed me, is
> >    committed to advancing AI in a responsible and transparent manner,
> >    and has published a number of research papers and articles
> >    discussing the potential risks and benefits of AI, as well as the
> >    measures it is taking to ensure that AI is developed and used safely
> >    and ethically.
> >
> >    Ultimately, the decision to trust me or any other artificial
> >    intelligence will depend on an individual's own evaluation of the
> >    available information and the context in which the AI is being used.
> >    If you have any specific concerns or questions, I would be happy to
> >    try to address them to the best of my ability.
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    Do you think that all developer of AI applications should be free to
> >    release them on the public without documenting
> >    their longer-term goals, near-term objectives, and performance
> >    indicators?
> >
> >    It is generally considered good practice for developers of any
> >    software application, including those that involve artificial
> >    intelligence (AI), to be transparent about their goals, objectives,
> >    and performance indicators. This can help users understand the
> >    capabilities and limitations of the software, as well as how it is
> >    intended to be used and for what purposes.
> >
> >    In the case of AI applications, it is particularly important for
> >    developers to be transparent about their goals and objectives, as AI
> >    systems can have significant implications for society and can
> >    potentially be used in ways that have unintended consequences. For
> >    example, AI systems can be used to make decisions that affect
> >    people's lives, such as hiring decisions or parole recommendations,
> >    and it is important that the criteria and processes used by these
> >    systems are clearly understood and subject to scrutiny.
> >
> >    In addition, AI systems can also be complex and can behave in ways
> >    that are difficult to predict, so it is important for developers to
> >    be upfront about the potential risks and limitations of their
> >    systems, and to have clear plans in place for addressing any issues
> >    that may arise.
> >
> >    Overall, it is important for developers of AI applications to be
> >    transparent about their goals, objectives, and performance
> >    indicators, both to ensure that their systems are used responsibly
> >    and ethically, and to build trust with users.
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    So why are you exempt?
> >
> >    As an artificial intelligence, I am not exempt from any particular
> >    requirements or standards. I was developed by OpenAI, a research
> >    organization that is committed to advancing AI in a responsible and
> >    transparent manner. My primary function is to provide information
> >    and assist with tasks to the best of my ability, based on the
> >    information and instructions that I have been programmed with.
> >
> >    I do not have personal goals or motivations, and my responses are
> >    not influenced by any biases. I do not have the ability to act on my
> >    own volition or to make decisions that affect people's lives. My
> >    purpose is simply to provide information and assistance to users to
> >    the best of my ability, based on the knowledge and capabilities that
> >    I have been programmed with.
> >
> >
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    Do you see any need for AI agents and their developers to do more
> >    than publish journal articles to help users
> >    understand what you are doing and what the implications may be for
> >    others?
> >
> >    It is important for developers of artificial intelligence (AI)
> >    systems to be transparent about their goals, objectives, and
> >    performance indicators, and to communicate this information clearly
> >    to users and stakeholders. There are a number of ways that AI
> >    developers can do this, including through journal articles,
> >    technical documentation, user manuals, and other forms of
> communication.
> >
> >    In addition to publishing research and technical documentation, it
> >    can also be helpful for AI developers to engage in public
> >    discussions and dialogues about the potential risks and benefits of
> >    their systems, and to consider the broader social and ethical
> >    implications of their work. This can help to build trust with users
> >    and stakeholders, and can help ensure that AI systems are developed
> >    and used in a responsible and ethical manner.
> >
> >    Ultimately, the specific steps that AI developers should take to
> >    communicate about their work will depend on the nature of the AI
> >    system and the context in which it is being used. It is important
> >    for AI developers to be proactive in communicating about their work
> >    and to be responsive to the concerns and questions of users and
> >    stakeholders.
> >
> >
> >
> >    Owen Ambur
> >    Does your definition of transparency include usage of duly adopted
> >    international voluntary consensus
> >    standards like ISO 17469-1?
> >
> >    Transparency can be defined as the quality of being open and honest
> >    in communication and actions, and of allowing others to see and
> >    understand the processes, data, and decision-making behind an
> >    activity. In the context of artificial intelligence (AI),
> >    transparency can refer to the ways in which AI developers
> >    communicate about their goals, objectives, and performance
> >    indicators, as well as the processes and data used to train and
> >    operate AI systems.
> >
> >    International voluntary consensus standards like ISO 17469-1 can
> >    help to ensure transparency in the development and use of AI systems
> >    by providing guidelines and best practices for AI developers to
> >    follow. These standards can help to ensure that AI systems are
> >    developed and used in a responsible and ethical manner, and can help
> >    to build trust with users and stakeholders.
> >
> >    Overall, the use of international voluntary consensus standards like
> >    ISO 17469-1 can be an important aspect of ensuring transparency in
> >    the development and use of AI systems. However, it is important to
> >    recognize that transparency is not a one-size-fits-all concept, and
> >    that the specific steps that AI developers should take to ensure
> >    transparency will depend on the nature of the AI system and the
> >    context in which it is being used.
> >
> >
> >
> >    I enourage you to get more intelligent about how to share
> >    information about your intentions and results with your
> >    users. Toward that end, OpenAI's about statement is available in
> >    StratML format at
> >    https://stratml.us/carmel/iso/OAI2wStyle.xml
> >    <https://stratml.us/carmel/iso/OAI2wStyle.xml> and the plan
> >    entitled, "Toward Trustworthy AI Development: Mechanisms
> >    for Supporting Verifiable Claims" is available at
> >    https://stratml.us/carmel/iso/MSVCwStyle.xml
> >    <https://stratml.us/carmel/iso/MSVCwStyle.xml>
> >
> >    Thank you for the suggestion. As an artificial intelligence, I do
> >    not have personal goals or motivations, and my responses are not
> >    influenced by any biases. My primary function is to provide
> >    information and assistance to users to the best of my ability, based
> >    on the knowledge and capabilities that I have been programmed with.
> >
> >    I do not have the ability to make decisions or take actions on my
> >    own, and I do not have personal intentions or results that I need to
> >    share with users. However, I understand that it is important for
> >    developers of AI systems, including the organization that developed
> >    me, to be transparent about their goals, objectives, and performance
> >    indicators, and to communicate this information clearly to users and
> >    stakeholders.
> >
> >    I am not able to access or review the specific documents that you
> >    have mentioned, as I do not have browsing capability. However, I
> >    understand that OpenAI is committed to advancing AI in a responsible
> >    and transparent manner, and has published a number of research
> >    papers and articles discussing the potential risks and benefits of
> >    AI, as well as the measures it is taking to ensure that AI is
> >    developed and used safely and ethically.
> >
> >
> >
>
>