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ChatGPT Curious is a podcast for people who are…well…curious about ChatGPT. Go figure. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what ChatGPT actually is, (really though, are the files in the computer?), how to use it, and what it might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.
Ep. 12: Why ChatGPT Sometimes Sucks (and What to Do)
ChatGPT Curious
25 minutes 18 seconds
3 weeks ago
Ep. 12: Why ChatGPT Sometimes Sucks (and What to Do)
In this episode we dig into why ChatGPT sometimes gives you garbage outputs and what you can do about it. From hallucinations and drift to bad prompts and long chats, we’ll cover the common pitfalls, what to do when it sucks, and how the imperfections of AI might actually be keeping your own skills sharp.
Main Topics Covered
WTF moments with bad ChatGPT outputs
Why it’s math, not magic (probability, tokens, predictions)
Hallucinations and why “AI slop” happens
Improving your prompts
Memory checks and correcting drift
When to start a new chat
The importance of knowing your own stuff
Skills-of-operation vs skills-of-understanding
Historical parallels: calculators, smartphones, cameras
A solution to the concern about outsourcing thinking and expression
Weekly use case: Joe’s meal planning with ChatGPT
Links & Resources for This Episode
Listen to Ep. 1: What You Actually Need to Know about ChatGPT
Listen to Ep. 8: Getting ChatGPT to Do What You Want
Listen to Ep. 9: Helpful ChatGPT Features You Might Not Know About
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ChatGPT Curious
ChatGPT Curious is a podcast for people who are…well…curious about ChatGPT. Go figure. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what ChatGPT actually is, (really though, are the files in the computer?), how to use it, and what it might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.
