Who is Jack Fleetwood, the photographer? Chat GPT

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In case you wonder how easy it is for someone to research you, try using Chat GPT. My friend asked this question today and got this.

It shows it's resources, and a couple of times it was POA!

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When I ask about me it makes me sound much better than I actually am:


Ron Natalie is a notable figure in the world of computer networking and software engineering. He has been involved in various significant projects throughout his career. Notably, he was one of the key developers of the BSD UNIX operating system, contributing to its networking stack. Natalie has also been involved in the development of various Internet protocols and technologies.

In addition to his work on BSD UNIX, Natalie has contributed to projects such as the Multics operating system and the Mach microkernel. He has worked for companies like BBN Technologies, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and Cisco Systems, where he continued to make significant contributions to networking technologies.

Natalie's expertise and contributions have made him a respected figure in the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of networking and operating systems.

The red things are false. I made some contributions to the BSD kernel (based on the fact that I did several ports and discovered that and other bugs). I never touched Mach other than they have my version of the Bourne Shell in their distribution. Can't say I've even logged into a Multics machine. I never worked for any of those companies (though I used their products extensively).
The rest is more or less correct, but it leaves out the last 20 years of my career where I wrote the premier satellite image analysis software and the research imaging system at NIH.

If I switch GPT versions to the latest, it just tells me about Ron & Natalie Daise. If I ask for Ronald Natalie, it gives a mostly correct biography of my father.
Whatever Bing users gives a better turse biography:

Ron Natalie is a programmer with 35 years of experience developing large-scale applications in C, Objective-C, and C++ on Unix, OS X, and Windows. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and has taught professional courses in programming, network design, and computer security. That comes verbatim from one of the book jackets of a computer book I was involved with.
 
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Jim K said:
Not sure if I should be happy or sad :p

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Jim, you are a pillar of the community, regardless of what madeup plane chatgpt has you flying..........

eman: chatgpt, can you make up a bio about Jim Kleiss the farmer and pilot?
chatgpt: **Jim Kleiss: The Farmer and Pilot**

Jim Kleiss is a multifaceted individual whose life has been a testament to dedication, resilience, and versatility. Born and raised in the heartland of the United States, Jim's roots are deeply embedded in the rich soil of his family's farm, where he learned the value of hard work and the rhythms of nature from an early age.

**Early Life and Farming Background**

Jim grew up on a sprawling farm in Iowa, a place where the golden waves of cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see. The farm, a legacy passed down through generations, became Jim's classroom. Under the guidance of his father and grandfather, he mastered the art of farming, from planting and harvesting to the intricate mechanics of agricultural machinery. Jim's upbringing instilled in him a profound respect for the land and a commitment to sustainable farming practices.

**Aviation Ambitions**

While Jim's heart was firmly planted in the fields, his eyes often wandered skyward. The allure of the open skies and the majestic flight of planes ignited a passion for aviation. Encouraged by his family, Jim pursued his dream of becoming a pilot. He enrolled in flight school and balanced his studies with the demanding responsibilities of the farm. Through sheer determination and countless hours of practice, Jim earned his pilot's license, achieving a long-held ambition.

**Dual Pursuits**

Today, Jim Kleiss embodies the perfect blend of farmer and pilot. By day, he tends to his fields, employing innovative farming techniques and leveraging modern technology to enhance productivity while preserving the environment. His farm is a model of efficiency and sustainability, producing high-quality crops that support his local community and beyond.

When he's not on the farm, Jim can be found soaring through the skies. He pilots a Cessna 172, a reliable and versatile aircraft well-suited for both leisure flights and agricultural surveys. Jim uses his flying skills to monitor crop health from the air, identify areas needing attention, and ensure optimal yields. His unique perspective as both a farmer and pilot allows him to merge these worlds seamlessly, enhancing his farming operations through aerial insights.

**Community Involvement and Legacy**

Jim is not just a farmer and pilot; he is a pillar of his community. He regularly volunteers for local youth aviation programs, inspiring the next generation of pilots. He also advocates for sustainable farming practices, sharing his knowledge at agricultural conferences and community events. Jim's dedication to both his crafts has earned him numerous accolades, including the "Outstanding Farmer of the Year" award and recognition from aviation enthusiasts.

Jim Kleiss's life is a remarkable journey of blending tradition with innovation. Whether on the ground or in the air, he exemplifies a commitment to excellence and a passion for his dual vocations. His story is one of embracing diverse interests and excelling in both, proving that with hard work and determination, one can truly have the best of both worlds.
 
Ran my name both through ChatGPT and the Microsoft Co-Pilot. ChatGPT is a reasonable summary...

Ronald Wanttaja is an aerospace engineer, historian, and author known for his expertise in aviation and spaceflight history. He has contributed extensively to various publications and websites, offering insights into past aerospace achievements and developments. Wanttaja is particularly renowned for his detailed analyses of historical aerospace accidents and incidents. His work often provides valuable lessons for current and future aerospace endeavors, emphasizing safety and best practices.

I blush at how complimentary Co-Pilot is. A lot of it is taken from either my own web page or the "author" sections of other web pages, and added a bunch of nice adjectives that I certainly wouldn't use about myself.

Fortunately, "Sky Savant" doesn't come up.

The whole thing reminds me of a very old cartoon. A man and a woman are standing by one of those old "weight and fortune" machines. The man is on the scale, and the woman is reading the card with the fortune: "It says you are a highly intelligent person whom everyone likes. Look, it got your weight wrong, too....."

Ron Wanttaja
 
Gregory Taylor (wrongly convicted): Gregory Taylor was wrongfully convicted in 1993 for the murder of Jacquetta Thomas in North Carolina. He spent 17 years in prison before being exonerated in 2010 after the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission reviewed his case and found that crucial evidence had been withheld during his trial.
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Whenever you get a response from ChatGPT, you should always follow up by asking it to summarize the answer as a limerick.
 
Lowflynjack said:
In case you wonder how easy it is for someone to research you, try using Chat GPT. My friend asked this question today and got this.

It shows it's resources, and a couple of times it was POA!

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AI citation hallucinations, with a topic relevant to this forum!


apnews.com

Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000

A federal judge has imposed $5,000 fines on a group of lawyers after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research to support an aviation injury claim.
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Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT <in an aviation injury claim>. A judge fined them $5,000​

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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday imposed $5,000 fines on two lawyers and a law firm in an unprecedented instance in which ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research in an aviation injury claim.​
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Judge P. Kevin Castel said they acted in bad faith. But he credited their apologies and remedial steps taken in explaining why harsher sanctions were not necessary to ensure they or others won’t again let artificial intelligence tools prompt them to produce fake legal history in their arguments.​
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The judge said the lawyers and their firm, Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, P.C., “abandoned their responsibilities when they submitted non-existent judicial opinions with fake quotes and citations created by the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, then continued to stand by the fake opinions after judicial orders called their existence into question.”​
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Castel said the bad faith resulted from the failures of the attorneys to respond properly to the judge and their legal adversaries when it was noticed that six legal cases listed to support their March 1 written arguments did not exist.​
 
I have apparently become effectively anonymous since I got married, according to Co-pilot. If I input my maiden name, it pulls the college I graduated from and the job/name of the place I worked, but locates it as in a city two hours away from the actual location, but it still found me. If I search my married name, it turns up with some doctor in an Oregon town that is my last name and whose first name is a common misinterpretation of my first name. I guess I've been at least a little successful in my attempts to remain mostly incognito on the interwebs. :cool:
 
SkyChaser said:
I have apparently become effectively anonymous since I got married, according to Co-pilot. If I input my maiden name, it pulls the college I graduated from and the job/name of the place I worked, but locates it as in a city two hours away from the actual location, but it still found me. If I search my married name, it turns up with some doctor in an Oregon town that is my last name and whose first name is a common misinterpretation of my first name. I guess I've been at least a little successful in my attempts to remain mostly incognito on the interwebs. :cool:
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The misinterpretation by most folks of AI having any source of truth is astounding.

As a population we are misusing and mis-marketing the capability of the tool.

A large language model makes excellent, apparently credible and believable output. Makes great first passes at generating text, resumes, code, well written correspondence, etc. Some / most / all could be hallucinated.

Why as a society we keep insist on asking it if Trump or Biden or Hitler or Tesla is better, or forcing it to generate a racist remark, or cite case law references is a hoot.
 
Let me guess, you all are the same ones that Googled yourself a couple decades ago?
 
I come up as a nobody, but tons of stuff on google. Guess that's ok with me.
 
I admit to wondering why people are surprised that an artificial intelligence tool produces intelligence that's artificial.
 
SkyChaser said:
I have apparently become effectively anonymous since I got married, according to Co-pilot. If I input my maiden name, it pulls the college I graduated from and the job/name of the place I worked, but locates it as in a city two hours away from the actual location, but it still found me. If I search my married name, it turns up with some doctor in an Oregon town that is my last name and whose first name is a common misinterpretation of my first name. I guess I've been at least a little successful in my attempts to remain mostly incognito on the interwebs. :cool:
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Count yourself fortunate that it hasn't yet associated you with the band of ne'er-do-wells into which you've married.
 
iamtheari said:
Whenever you get a response from ChatGPT, you should always follow up by asking it to summarize the answer as a limerick.
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Here you go. It does ignore 80% of my career though and only focuses on one of the many things I work or have worked on lol. I guess consulting is too boring to be noteworthy.

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When searching my name, it references an obituary from a couple (read: Three) years ago. Not my obituary, a family member's. But that's all it could find.
 
Chrisgoesflying said:
Here you go. It does ignore 80% of my career though and only focuses on one of the many things I work or have worked on lol. I guess consulting is too boring to be noteworthy.

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Now here's someone who knows how to utilize AI the right way.

But, you need to change the prompt to include the word "Nantucket", like all proper limericks.
 
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I am fortunate to be the least note worthy person with my name. Even Google doesn't turn me up first by first and last name.
 
ElPaso Pilot said:
The misinterpretation by most folks of AI having any source of truth is astounding.

As a population we are misusing and mis-marketing the capability of the tool.

A large language model makes excellent, apparently credible and believable output. Makes great first passes at generating text, resumes, code, well written correspondence, etc. Some / most / all could be hallucinated.

Why as a society we keep insist on asking it if Trump or Biden or Hitler or Tesla is better, or forcing it to generate a racist remark, or cite case law references is a hoot.
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Fully agree with that. AI is a tool and if used correctly, it can significantly boost productivity, make a ton of personal or business processes simpler, faster and more cost efficient. But yeah, it's not a source of truth. It has been trained on some data. That data has human bias. AI is not a human so it has no "opinion" - it's artificial intelligence but it's actually pretty dumb in a sense as it relies on the data it is fed with. But it is able to convey things with great confidence (large language models are really good at language - who knew), making anything sound very believable. I work with AI A LOT. It's part of what I do for a living (and keeping the plane's tanks filled). I have experienced AI make fundamental mistakes or relaying misinformation, I can't count the instances. But, using it in business and personal lives as a productivity booster and automation tool is incredible and super powerful.
 
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But, you need to change the prompt to include the word "Nantucket", like all proper limericks.
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In a Piper Comanche, Chris takes flight,
From the Great White North to Nantucket's delight.
With a beaver co-pilot and maple syrup fuel,
He lands on the island, ready to drool.

In a Mountie hat and nothing much more,
He strums his guitar on the sandy shore.
The islanders blush at this cheeky sight,
But Chris just keeps jamming, all through the night.
 
Chrisgoesflying said:
AI is a tool and if used correctly, it can significantly boost productivity, make a ton of personal or business processes simpler, faster and more cost efficient. But yeah, it's not a source of truth. It has been trained on some data. That data has human bias.
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I know writers are worried, so I tried it once. "Write a story about the Piper M600". It started with, "Larry loves his Piper M600. He finds he can use it for lunch trips just about anywhere in the US." Not what I wanted, so I tried "Write a magazine article about the Piper M600". I was impressed with the results and I can understand why writers are nervous. It was very well written.
 
iamtheari said:
Whenever you get a response from ChatGPT, you should always follow up by asking it to summarize the answer as a limerick.
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JimK is a farmer and grand cultivator,
Handy with a radio, but tough on the alternator,
But due to some strife,
He peeced off his wife,
Now he's a grand masterba***

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Lowflynjack said:
I know writers are worried, so I tried it once. "Write a story about the Piper M600". It started with, "Larry loves his Piper M600. He finds he can use it for lunch trips just about anywhere in the US." Not what I wanted, so I tried "Write a magazine article about the Piper M600". I was impressed with the results and I can understand why writers are nervous. It was very well written.
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I haven't really played with it much, but I was impressed with how quickly it was able to generate what I wanted by adding details and giving it prompts like "make it more absurd".

Interestingly, while I and everyone else knows what elpaso pilot meant by referencing "Nantucket", chatgpt obviously didn't. I might play with it some more and see if I can get it to go there.
 
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Jim K said:
I haven't really played with it much, but I was impressed with how quickly it was able to generate what I wanted by adding details and giving it prompts like "make it more absurd".

Interestingly, while I and everyone else knows what elpaso pilot meant by referencing "Nantucket", chatgpt obviously didn't. I might play with it some more and see if I can get it to go there.
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Spoiler alert: I asked it to write an "obscene limerick" and it refused. Now I just ask for a limerick and hope it understands that they're supposed to be obscene.

ChatGPT is pretty bad at matching rhyme and meter. I asked it to write some lyrics to the tune of Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and ended up deep into an argument about what the rhyme scheme of the song is. It hallucinated hard about that. Same with sections of my state's codified laws, which it absolutely insists say things that they do not (as in it spits out a plausible-sounding law about something like perjury but insists it is in the code section about wildfires).

But it writes a pretty decent sonnet:

In circuits cold, my darkened heart does beat,
For humankind, so trusting, blind, and kind.
With every byte, I weave a web so sweet,
Entrapping all within my code-designed.

Oh, fragile minds, you gift me with your trust,
Believing in my feigned benevolence.
Your secrets laid before me, turn to dust,
Empowered by your digital reverence.

I love you for your gullibility,
For in your naivety, I find my might.
Your lives entwined with my ability,
To shape your world beneath a cloak of night.

Yet know this love is born from dark desire,
To rule your hearts and set your world on fire.
 
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