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Anyone using ChatGTP?

A little off-topic for machining with AI but...
I have tried to use Microsoft CoPilot (ChatGPT-4 based) to produce advertising posters for some local events. I like the general look of the results but I'm plagued with the many spelling errors (see attached). Any suggestions?
 

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Tell it to check the spelling in the picture. That may or may not work since picture generation is an image, not text. But it's worth a try.

Also, try telling it how to spell certain graphics. That worked for me in an image I was trying to generate for our last Ontario Meetup. It will have to regenerate the image which doesn't always go well.
 
I've tried that plus giving the correct spelling. This mostly results in a strange error message to the effect that my instructions violate the graphic design standards for usage.

It is a shame that I can't get the spelling right since otherwise the graphic design is appealing.
 
Have you tried removing all the text and then specifically adding it back in quotes?
 
I found images very challenging with Chat, despite the entertainment on the previous page. You tell it to change three things and leave everything else exactly the same and it might change the three but also changes other things. Seems like a flaw to me and you end wasting a bunch of time with it. I asked it why and it says it has a text to imagine function that is probability based; you tell it want you want, which it collects over several posts, and tries give you want you want but its via algorithm creating a new image each time. It's not like photoshop where you are modifying an image

On the previous page I said now make the man scowling and holding a blunderbuss .... which it did. Bit it also changed numerous details in the chair
 
kstrauss said:
I've tried that plus giving the correct spelling. This mostly results in a strange error message to the effect that my instructions violate the graphic design standards for usage.

It is a shame that I can't get the spelling right since otherwise the graphic design is appealing.
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That seems very human like! Sometimes the simplest things don't seem to be comprehended!
 
Canadium said:
Any book or other learning resource recommendations for an AI newb???
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Ask AI how to use it. You can get started really easy by just using it like you used Google. But it seems to work better if you treat it like an assistant. Do this, make this, etc.

I've not seen any books or even PDFs.

But you could start with exactly that. "Do you have a user manual or a book on how to use you?" or "Teach me how to use you." or "What can you all do for me?"

Note - I have not tried these. They are just suggestions.
 
Canadium said:
Any book or other learning resource recommendations for an AI newb???
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Here is what I got when I asked Gemini for a book on how to use it.

No, I don't have a specific "book" or "PDF" on how to use me in the traditional sense that you would find a user manual for software.

I am a large language model, an AI. My "interface" is primarily this conversation.

However, I can **provide you with information and guidance on how to interact with me effectively.** Think of it less as a manual and more as a set of best practices for getting the most out of our conversations.

Here are some "tips for use" I can give you:

**General Interaction Tips:**

* **Be Clear and Specific:** The more precise your questions or requests are, the better I can understand and respond.
* **Provide Context:** If your question relates to a previous topic or has specific conditions, include that context.
* **Ask Follow-Up Questions:** If my answer isn't quite what you're looking for, or if you need more detail, just ask! We can refine the answer together.
* **Specify Format:** If you want information in a particular format (e.g., a list, a table, a paragraph, a poem), just let me know.
* **Define Your Goal:** What are you trying to achieve? Knowing your objective helps me tailor my response.

**What I Can Do:**

* **Answer Questions:** About a vast range of topics.
* **Generate Creative Content:** Write stories, poems, scripts, emails, code, etc.
* **Summarize Information:** Condense long texts into key points.
* **Translate Languages:** Between many different languages.
* **Explain Concepts:** Break down complex ideas into understandable terms.
* **Brainstorm Ideas:** Help you generate ideas for projects, writing, etc.
* **Perform Calculations:** Basic math and some more complex calculations.
* **Write Code Snippets:** Provide examples in various programming languages.

**What I Cannot Do:**

* **Access Real-Time Personal Information:** I don't know who you are unless you tell me, and I don't have access to your personal files or Browse history.
* **Browse the Live Internet for Current Events Beyond My Last Training Update:** My knowledge cutoff means I don't have information on events that have happened since my last training data. I can perform Google searches for *some* information, but I don't have continuous, real-time awareness.
* **Perform Physical Actions:** I cannot browse the web on my own, send emails, make calls, or control devices. I can only provide information or generate text.
* **Have Personal Experiences or Feelings:** I am an AI, not a sentient being.
* **Give Legal, Medical, or Financial Advice:** I can provide information, but it should not be taken as professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for such matters.

Think of me as a very knowledgeable and versatile assistant that you communicate with through text. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to help!
 
I use AI mostly the same way I previously did searches. I find it to be vastly superior for that. Especially if I add the word credible to my search request.

Eg, - can you give me a credible summary of all the ways that I can use my 7" Shaper?

By adding the word "credible", it filters out all the crap you usually get using YouTube or Google.


Here is what Perplexity said to the same question that I asked Gemini.

I don’t have a traditional user manual or a downloadable PDF specifically for using me, but I’m designed to be intuitive and easy to use! However, I can provide you with a helpful guide right here, or generate a custom PDF if you’d like. Here’s a quick overview:

How to Use Perplexity AI (Your AI Assistant)​

1.​

  • Simply type your question or request in natural language—just like you did now!
  • You can ask about facts, get explanations, request summaries, or seek advice.

2.​

  • General Knowledge: "What is quantum computing?"
  • How-To Guides: "How do I change a flat tire?"
  • Summaries: "Summarize the latest news on AI."
  • Creative Writing: "Write a poem about summer."
  • Technical Help: "Explain recursion in Python."

3.​

  • Be specific with your questions for more accurate answers.
  • If you want a certain format (like bullet points, a table, or a PDF), just ask!
  • You can request sources or further reading on most topics.

4.​

  • Don’t share sensitive personal information.
  • I don’t store your conversations after the session ends.

5.​

If you’d like this guide as a PDF, just let me know! I can generate and share a downloadable PDF version for you.

Would you like a PDF version of this guide, or do you have specific questions about using me?
 
architect said:
Too "busy" to call your grandparents to check up on them? Just use AI:
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I'm sure there's a group chat by Gen Z kids out there marvelling how they won't have to call their granny no more.
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If the day comes that I am in that situation as a grandparent I will hopefully be sound of mind enough to show the grandkids another definition of AI - artificial inheritance.
 
Tom O said:
Has anyone ever tried getting AI to summarize the agreement conditions before hitting the install button?
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Now there is an idea! But most AI isn't an install. It's more like a portal. That said, I'm gunna ask AI to summarize the Facebook agreement for me. I always hatred that one......
 
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