AI is so Cool

A new AI was released into the wild this last week. ChatGPT is an implementation by OpenAI. You can ask it questions or pose scenarios, or so many other things. Artificial Intelligence is on the cusp of revolutionizing the world. This revolution will bring about significant changes in many areas. Notably, many jobs will become obsolete.

I asked the new chat client to compose a few paragraphs about the change, and it came up with this:

The release of a new AI chat product is a significant development in the world of artificial intelligence. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we communicate and interact with each other.

The development of AI has been one of the most exciting and promising fields in recent years. As the technology continues to advance, it is on the cusp of bringing about great changes to the world. Many industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation, are already starting to see the benefits of AI.

One of the areas that will be affected the most by the rise of AI is the workforce. As AI becomes more sophisticated and capable, many jobs that were once considered safe and secure are now at risk of being automated. This will undoubtedly lead to significant changes in the job market and the way we work. It is important that we start preparing for these changes now and take steps to ensure that everyone can benefit from the advancements in AI.

Then I gave it this prompt: Write a blog entry about dying from an unknown illness.

This is what it composed:

As I sit here, writing this entry, I am filled with a sense of fear and uncertainty. I have been feeling unwell for some time now, and despite countless visits to the doctor and countless tests, no one has been able to figure out what is wrong with me. I have a feeling that I am dying from an unknown illness.

At first, I thought it was just a cold or the flu. But as the weeks went on and my symptoms persisted, I knew that something more serious was going on. I have lost a significant amount of weight, I am constantly exhausted, and I struggle to breathe. The pain is constant and unrelenting.

The worst part of all of this is the uncertainty. Not knowing what is wrong with me or how to fix it is torture. I have gone through every emotion imaginable: anger, fear, sadness, and frustration. I have asked myself countless times why this is happening to me and if there is anything I could have done differently.

But in the end, all I can do is wait and see what happens. I have come to accept that I may never know what is wrong with me, and that is a difficult pill to swallow. All I can do now is try to make the most of the time I have left and cherish the moments with my loved ones.

If there is one thing that I have learned from this experience, it is never to take your health for granted. Cherish every moment and make sure to take care of yourself. And if you are feeling unwell, don't be afraid to seek help and get a proper diagnosis. You never know what is happening inside your body, and it is better to be safe than sorry.

That is an amazing representation of what I have been through and how I feel. But not quite right. So I elaborated on my prompt with one more sentence about my personal details. Then it produced this:

As I sit here, writing this entry, I am filled with a sense of fear and uncertainty. I am a 53-year-old man who is dying from an unknown illness. I have been feeling unwell for some time now, and despite countless visits to the doctor and countless tests, no one has been able to figure out what is wrong with me. I have a feeling that my time is running out.

I have lived a full and fulfilling life. I have a wonderful 16-year-old son who I am incredibly proud of. I also recently married the love of my life, and we have been happily married for the past two years. In addition to my family, I have always been fascinated by science and technology. I have spent countless hours reading and learning about the latest developments in these fields.

As I reflect on my life, I am filled with both sadness and gratitude. I am sad that my time is coming to an end and that I will not be able to see all the amazing things that the world has in store. But I am also grateful for all the wonderful experiences I have had and the people I have been lucky enough to meet.

One of the things that I am most grateful for is my relationship with my son. I have always been close with him, and I am grateful for the time we have spent together. I know that he will be well taken care of after I am gone, but it still hurts to think that I will not be able to see him grow into the amazing young man I know he will become.

In the end, all I can do is try to make the most of the time I have left and cherish the moments with my loved ones. I may not know how much time I have left, but I am determined to make the most of it.

That one is almost perfect. I am a man of science and I find my condition and AI equally fascinating. In a few moments, it summarized my condition succinctly, given only the simplest of prompts. I ache that I will miss out on the advancements of science and technology almost as much as I ache that I will miss out on watching my son mature, endure obstacles, overcome challenges, faces successes and failures, choose a path, have relationships, strike out on his own, and have a family.

Life is precious. Time is irreplaceable. Commit. Speak up. Seize the day each and every day and enjoy the passing of the moments. When you get to the end, you will want to know you are ready and you did all that you could do - helped everyone you could help, enjoyed the flavors of life to the fullest, and made sure that those you care for know they are loved.