[FRIAM] ChatGPT is not very smart...

[Barry MacKichan]

or is obsessed with four-letter words. From an email from another group. 
Paragraphs with an initial capital are ChatGPT’s responses. The others 
are input:

Chat GPT dialog, courtesy of Paul Ginsparg:


“how many states in the united states have four letter names?

“There are actually two states in the United States that have 
four-letter names: Iowa and Ohio. Both states were named after Native 
American words, with Iowa derived from the word "ayuxba," which means 
"this is the place," and Ohio coming from the Iroquois word "ohi-yo," 
meaning "great river.

“what about utah?

“Utah is not a four-letter word. It is a state in the western United 
States, named after the Ute tribe of Native Americans. The word "Utah" 
is derived from the Ute word "yuttahih," which means "people of the 
mountains."

“how many letters does utah have?

“The word "Utah" has four letters. It is the name of a state in the 
western United States, known for its natural beauty, including parks 
like Arches National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. The state was 
named after the Ute tribe of Native Americans and has a rich history and 
culture.

“then why did you say utah is not a four-letter word?

“I apologize if my previous response was unclear. I did not mean to 
imply that the word "Utah" is not a valid word or that it does not refer 
to the state in the United States. My previous response was intended to 
address the specific question of whether Utah was one of the states in 
the United States with a four-letter name. As I mentioned, there are 
only two states in the United States with four-letter names: Iowa and 
Ohio. Utah, while it is a four-letter word, is not one of those states. 
I apologize if my previous response was confusing. Please let me know if 
you have any other questions.

“but didn't you just say that the word utah has four letters and is a 
state in the united states?

“Yes, that is correct. The word "Utah" has four letters. As I 
mentioned in my previous response, it is the name of a state in the 
western United States. The state was named after the Ute tribe of Native 
Americans and is known for its beautiful landscapes and outdoor 
recreational opportunities. I apologize if my previous response was 
unclear. My previous response was intended to address the specific 
question of whether Utah was one of the two states in the United States 
with four-letter names. As I mentioned, there are only two states with 
four-letter names: Iowa and Ohio. While "Utah" is a four-letter word, it 
is not one of those states. I apologize for any confusion. Please let me 
know if you have any other questions

—Barry
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