Google's Bard Joins the Chatbot Revolution: Will It Be a Tragedy or a Comedy?

Bard: the chatbot friend you never knew you needed

I don't trust Google.

There. I said it. But the devil you know is the devil you defeat. 

The company that once wanted to digest every document ever produced, like many before it, has become what it railed against in its infancy.  

Big Brother, SkyNet, Colossus, the Modern Prometheus; all of our nightmares, every Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, and X-Files episode home to roost.

Regardless, there are more important things to worry about, like Atmospheric Rivers, Seaweed Blobs, and Chinese Spy Balloons.  

Googles, "writers of satire and eulogies" will flounder as the filters, 'guardrails', and ethics seep into each prompt's response.*  

For now, in March of 2023, the range is free, the west wild.  Enjoy the bliss.

Inspiration, "Google Launches Bard AI Chatbot to Counter ChatGPT", by By Miles Kruppa at the Wall Street Journal. (paywall)

Greg says, "...rewrite the article in a funny, whimsical style to both entertain and inform..."

ChatGPT says, 

The BlackBerry Trailer: Rise Of The Keyboard Phone

Everyone types with their thumbs - like it has always been the way, but it hasn't.

If you didn't have a Blackberry, what did you have? 

There is a new movie coming out that outlines the history of one of the pivotal communication devices in history and we should all take a few minutes to remember it as we plunge into the next level, the next turn, and Next Generation.

From ChatGPT -

"The movie is based on "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry" by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff. Published in 2015, this book provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of BlackBerry.

Lightning Strikes: How AI is Revolutionizing the Future of Work

Say goodbye to the old ways and embrace the power of AI in the future of work.

Three bullet point summary:

1. AI is transforming the way we work, from cold calling to decision-making.
2. Companies that embrace AI will have a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent.
3. The gamer culture has skills critical for success in today's fast-paced business environment.

_________

One never knows when lightning strikes, or where inspiration springs and so it happened to me this morning.  Each Wednesday, I click into a web session hosted by West and Ed (Level Up)on a plethora of different subjects and guests.  This week  Bob Johanson, who just wrote his 13th book, "Office Shock" was on to talk about the great changes we've been experiencing and the changes we are and will experience.  I can't recommend this 29-minute session enough - so good to hear somebody else on the same page.

After The Fire - what people want now.

The fear of Covid initiated many different movements; social, and political, especially in redefining how we view the importance of work and what environments we work in.  Bob talked about what the new work ethic involves, from the employee's vantage:

• Purpose in work
• Flexibility in how and where you work from and for
• Gamer Culture is how we learn, communicate and grow

Here's a closer look at the three points,

Greg's Way of The End of the War in Ukraine: Dissolve NATO.

Fostering Global Collaboration: Rethinking Alliances for a Safer, United Future.

In WWII, the Russians lost around 26 million citizens. This includes both military and civilian deaths.

Of the 26 million deaths, around 8.7 million were military deaths, including both those who died in battle and those who died from other causes while serving in the armed forces.

The Soviets fought the Nazis with everything they had in the devastatingly famous Russian winter.  They spent soldiers like bullets - often sending them to fight with one or two bullets, and no gun instructed to "pick up the gun after the soldier in front of you dies."

CEO of TikTok Argues Sale Won't Solve National Security Concerns

Looks like TikTok's got 99 problems, but a glitch ain't one

Dancing to a beat,

TikTok takes us on a ride,

Brief moments of joy.

This is arguably the most transparent power move of the decade.  

Ironically, many Americans rely on TikTok with direct ties to a communist government for their news.  This says more about how much WE DON'T TRUST our own media than the cleverness of the Chinese government. This speaks volumes about the lack of trust in our own media, rather than the ingenuity of the Chinese government.

First, the US congress is full of "Olds" who can barely use email, let alone spell "A I" - there is no way they understand the social impact or technical workings of the "interwebs".  And that crusty old-geezer yells at everyone, even the mailman, I mean mailperson, to "Get off my lawn!" just before tumbling off the porch - he doesn't know sh8t about technology.

Second, ban it and they will come.  Let me ask a technical question, "is there a way to ban the use of a software internet app?"  The day TikTok gets 'banned' is the day the number of users doubles.

Third, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and any other social network aren't coming to defend TikTok's right to exist - no other app comes close to the number of users and popularity.  They are losing to TikTok - so why not call in Uncle Sam?  If you can't beat em, legislate them out of existence, it's the American way.

The best way to kill TikTok is to mandate everyone born before 1960 download and start using TikTok.  Instantly the app is uncool.

I've prompted into existence the following tale. ChPt3.5, inspired by, the WSJ.

Enjoy.

Summary:

1. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew argues that selling the app to an American owner won't address national security concerns.

Lessons Learned from the Nord Stream Pipeline Attack

GPT3.5

Inspiration, here.

Understanding the Implications for Critical Infrastructure and Business Operations

The Nord Stream gas pipeline was attacked on September 26, 2022. The attackers used underwater explosions to damage the pipeline, causing an interruption in the supply of natural gas from Russia to Germany. The incident caused confusion among investigators, who initially suspected Russian involvement. However, their focus has since shifted to the Andromeda, a yacht that was rented by a Polish-registered company. Six people were onboard the vessel, some with Ukrainian connections and Bulgarian passports believed to be fake.

Unlocking the Power of the Socratic Method for ChatGPT

New stuff

Have you ever sat in a class or discussion and felt like your mind was just going through the motions? You're not alone. Many of us have experienced feeling like we're just going through the motions when it comes to learning and understanding new information. But what if there was a way to actively engage our minds and truly understand the material? 

I bring this to your attention in light of the great popularity of artificial intelligence - a source of all the things that have ever happened.  When presented with such a huge collection of data, it isn't a matter of limited resources, the database is monstrous and constantly growing almost endlessly.  Extracting relevant answers is less dependent on search routines and more on succinct and penetration queries.

Getting the best answers is in the hands of the beholder. 

Enter the Socratic Method.