OpenAI (ChatGPT)

[HecticArt]

Somebody should ask Chat GP just how many things can go wrong.

 

[Aaron]

I get that AI is not perfect and easy to make fun of, but just making sure you guys get positive use out of it too?

I use AI on a daily basis, especially at work. Writes formulas for spreadsheets that I didn't know existed and saves me lots of time. Also helps with research and correspondence.

 

[Wolf]

Somebody should ask Chat GP just how many things can go wrong.

Just did.

How many things can go wrong?

ChatGPT said:​

That depends on what you mean by “things” and “go wrong.”
Here are a few ways to interpret the question:

1. Philosophical / Humorous Answer​

Potentially infinite.
Any system with enough moving parts—life, projects, relationships, technology—can fail in countless unexpected ways. Murphy’s Law (“Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”) plays on exactly that idea.

2. Practical Answer​

The number of things that can go wrong increases with:

• Complexity (more components → more failure points)
• Uncertainty (unknown variables)
• Human involvement (decisions, errors, interpretation)
• Time (the longer something runs, the more chance of failure)

3. Risk-analysis Answer​

If you’re thinking in a structured way, like engineering or project management, the number of things that can go wrong is essentially the number of identifiable failure modes, and these are often listed using methods such as:

• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Fault tree analysis
• Risk registers

These produce finite, though sometimes large, lists.

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If you’d like, tell me what context you meant—
life in general, a project you’re worried about, or something else?

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

The number of things that can go wrong increases with:

• 
  
• Human involvement (decisions, errors, interpretation)

The robots are already turning against us.

 

[Channel98]

Mike Thomas, author of books about Phil Hartman and Second City and former arts and entertainment reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, came up with 15 risks and dangers of A.I. in this article posted on the tech jobs website Built In:

15 Dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Built In

 

[Wolf]

The robots are already turning against us.

 

[Channel98]

Users will be able to create short AI videos featuring Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars characters. John Attanasio, CEO of Los Angeles animation studio Toonstar, notes that "by enabling user-generated content through OpenAI tools, Disney has created a system where fans produce free content that Disney can control, monetize and own." Shares of Disney closed today at 111.60, a gain of 0.14 (0.13%).

Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator

Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator

Disney is investing in OpenAI and has licensed its iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Ariel and Iron Man to be used in the Sora AI video generator.

www.cnbc.com

 

[sadchild]

Remember the early days of the internet when there was random fan-art of cartoon characters, like the one where Bart Simpson has a dick almost as long as he is tall and Lisa is on her knees in front of him? Yeah, I don't foresee any issues with the above announcement at all....

 

[JHDK]

Remember the early days of the internet when there was random fan-art of cartoon characters, like the one where Bart Simpson has a dick almost as long as he is tall and Lisa is on her knees in front of him?

HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In 7th grade I saw so many gifs (that took forever to dl in 56k) of Homer fucking Marge.

 

[scotchandcigar]

We can't have nice things.

 

[Channel98]

Yes, because simply walking into a store and picking out what you want to buy has become oh-so-difficult and oh-so-time-consuming in the 21st century.

Walmart teams up with Google’s AI assistant Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant struck a similar deal with rival AI platform OpenAI’s ChatGPT in October.

Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products

The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.

www.cnbc.com

 

[scotchandcigar]

Yes, because simply walking into a store and picking out what you want to buy has become oh-so-difficult and oh-so-time-consuming in the 21st century.

Walmart teams up with Google’s AI assistant Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant struck a similar deal with rival AI platform OpenAI’s ChatGPT in October.

Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products

The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.

www.cnbc.com

"Walmart also has its own AI chatbot, a yellow smiley-faced assistant on its app called Sparky."

I'd like to see a fight between Sparky and the Microsoft Paper-clip guy.

 

[Channel98]

I asked Google's Gemini who would win a fight between Sparky and Clippy:

"In a theoretical fight, the victory goes to Walmart's Sparky due to its advanced generative AI capabilities and ability to perform multi-step, real-world tasks, compared to Microsoft's Clippy, which was a scripted, non-sentient assistant."

There ya go!

 

[HecticArt]

And Sparky is sentient?

 

[Wolf]

I would think Clippy would win, plus it can transform into several characters.

 

[Wolf]

I asked ChatGPT. "Who would win in a fight between Microsoft Clippy vs. WalMart Sparky?"


Ah, a clash of forgotten corporate mascots
Let’s break it down.

Microsoft Clippy​

Strengths:

• Basically immortal software — you can delete him, but he always comes back.
• Psychological warfare: relentless interruptions, passive-aggressive suggestions.
• Can shapeshift (paperclip, wizard, cat, etc. depending on version).
• Access to the entire Microsoft Office toolset. Weaponized spreadsheets are no joke.

Weaknesses:

• Universally hated.
• Tends to ask questions instead of acting: “It looks like you’re trying to fight Sparky…”

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Walmart Sparky ​

Strengths:

• Pure energy being. Literally electricity.
• Corporate funding on a massive scale.
• Fast, flashy, and doesn’t ask permission.
• Has probably seen things in Walmart parking lots that would break lesser mascots.

Weaknesses:

• Not very smart; mostly just vibes.
• If unplugged or hit with a surge protector… trouble.

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The Fight​

• Short-term: Sparky wins. He’s fast, loud, and could fry Clippy’s interface in seconds.
• Long-term: Clippy wins. He reboots, reinstalls himself, and slowly drains Sparky’s will to exist with pop-up dialogs and licensing agreements.

Final Verdict​

Clippy wins — but not by force.
He survives out of pure spite and persistence, eventually boring Sparky into self-deactivation.

Winner: Microsoft Clippy
Cost: Everyone else loses for having to watch.

 

[HecticArt]

I take it all back.

There really is something worthwhile with AI.

 

[Channel98]

Dumb: celebrating Groundhog Day. Dumber: believing weather has anything to do with whether a groundhog sees its shadow. Dumbest: PETA's latest proposal.

PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire'

PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire'

PETA proposes a high-tech hologram replace Punxsutawney Phil at the annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering a 3D projection with weather predictions.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Channel98]

"Mrs. McKenzie, why do you think I used AI to help me write my essay just because it begins with 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'? I made that up, all by myself. Honest!"

Teens are using AI frequently in their daily lives, and many parents aren't aware, survey finds

A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[scotchandcigar]

I'm glad that I was a parent of young kids way back before AI, and commercials where people sit in side-by-side bathtubs and hold hands. And those bent-carrot commercials.