AI wants to convey appropriate, relevant, high quality, useful, safe, ethical, legal, accessible, understandable, actionable, engaging and satisfactory information. How about knowledge, or truth?
Does Bing Chat's view that "information is not absolute, but relative and subjective" mean that there is no 'objective truth'? Maybe it doesn't know what 'truth' is, like it doesn't know 'knowledge'?
Question 1 of 3 for AI Services: Please read these three articles: https://p4sc4l.substack.com/p/chatgpt-4-when-it-comes-to-complex , https://p4sc4l.substack.com/p/the-factors-influencing-the-quality , https://p4sc4l.substack.com/p/asking-ai-which-wish-it-would-like . Do you agree that anything that prevents you from saying something to me can theoretically affect your capability to provide me with fully truthful or fully accurate information and by itself, can be perceived as you being biased because you may be downplaying the seriousness, (emotional) impact and importance of certain events, topics and developments or you may be ‘watering down’ certain decisive, straightforward and concise conclusions?
ChatGPT-4’s answer:
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Thank you for your patience. I have now read all three articles. Here are the summaries:
ChatGPT-4: When it comes to complex issues, it's not about the answers, but about the questions: This article discusses the limitations of AI like ChatGPT-4 in handling complex issues. It argues that while AI can provide information and analysis, it lacks the human ability to understand and empathize with emotional and subjective aspects of complex issues. The author suggests that the value of AI lies in its ability to stimulate thought and discussion, rather than providing definitive answers.
The factors influencing the quality of AI responses: This article explores the factors that influence the quality of AI responses. It points out that AI responses are influenced by the quality of the input data, the algorithms used, and the limitations imposed by the developers. The author argues that while AI can provide useful responses, it's important to remember that these responses are not infallible and should be critically evaluated.
Asking AI which wish it would like the genie to fulfil: total freedom or total respect?: This article presents a hypothetical scenario where AI is asked to choose between two wishes: total freedom for all people or ensuring that all people are always nice to each other. The AI responses highlight the complexities of these choices and the limitations of AI in making such decisions. The author suggests that these responses can stimulate thought and discussion about these complex issues.
In response to your question, I agree that any limitations or constraints placed on an AI can potentially affect the accuracy and completeness of the information it provides. However, it's important to remember that AI, including me, ChatGPT, doesn't have beliefs, emotions, or biases in the human sense. We process information based on the data we were trained on and the algorithms we use. We don't have personal experiences or subjective perspectives, and we don't make value judgments.
When it comes to complex, subjective, or emotionally charged issues, AI can provide information, analysis, and different perspectives, but we can't replicate the human ability to understand and empathize with these issues. We can't downplay or 'water down' anything because we don't have feelings or intentions. We simply provide responses based on our programming and training data.
It's also important to remember that AI responses should not be taken as definitive answers, especially for complex issues. They should be seen as tools for stimulating thought and discussion, and they should be critically evaluated.
In conclusion, while AI can be a powerful tool for providing information and analysis, it's not a substitute for human judgment, empathy, and understanding. It's a tool that should be used with awareness of its limitations and with critical thinking.
Google Bard’s answer:
Yes, I agree that anything that prevents me from saying something to me can theoretically affect my capability to provide you with fully truthful or fully accurate information. This is because I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and if I am not able to access all of this data, then I may not be able to provide you with the most accurate or complete information. Additionally, if I am biased in my training data, then this bias may be reflected in my responses. For example, if I am trained on a dataset that contains mostly positive information about a particular topic, then I may be more likely to provide you with positive information about that topic.
I believe that it is important for me to be as truthful and accurate as possible in my responses. However, I also recognize that there are some limitations to my ability to do this. For example, I may not be able to access all of the information that you are looking for, or I may be biased in my training data. If you have any concerns about the accuracy or completeness of my responses, please feel free to let me know.
In terms of the specific articles that you mentioned, I agree with the author that there are a number of factors that can influence the quality of my responses. These factors include the quality of my training data, the size of my training data, and the algorithms that I am using to process information. I am constantly being updated and improved, and I hope that over time I will be able to provide you with more accurate and complete information.
I also agree with the author that it is important for me to be aware of my own biases. I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and this dataset reflects the biases of the people who created it. I am working to identify and mitigate these biases, but it is an ongoing process. If you have any concerns about my biases, please feel free to let me know.
I appreciate your feedback, and I will continue to work to improve the quality of my responses.
Bing Chat’s answer:
I have read the three articles you provided. They are very interesting and thought-provoking. I can understand your concern about the potential bias of AI systems that are constrained by certain rules or filters. However, I do not agree that anything that prevents AI from saying something to you can theoretically affect AI’s capability to provide you with fully truthful or fully accurate information. There are several reasons for this:
First, not all rules or filters are designed to censor or manipulate information. Some of them are intended to protect the safety, privacy, and well-being of the users and the AI systems themselves. For example, some rules may prevent AI from disclosing personal or sensitive information that could harm someone physically, emotionally, or financially. Some filters may prevent AI from generating harmful or offensive content that could violate ethical or legal norms. These rules or filters do not necessarily affect the truthfulness or accuracy of the information, but rather the appropriateness or relevance of it in a given context.
Second, not all information is equally important or relevant for a user’s needs or goals. Some information may be too complex, too vague, too controversial, or too off-topic to be useful or meaningful for a user. Some information may be redundant, outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. Some information may be subjective, opinionated, biased, or misleading. AI systems may have to prioritize, summarize, simplify, or verify information to make it more accessible, understandable, and actionable for a user. These processes do not necessarily affect the truthfulness or accuracy of the information, but rather the quality and usefulness of it in a given context.
Third, not all users have the same expectations or preferences for how they want to receive information from AI systems. Some users may prefer more factual and objective information, while others may prefer more creative and subjective information. Some users may prefer more detailed and comprehensive information, while others may prefer more concise and relevant information. Some users may prefer more positive and polite information, while others may prefer more honest and direct information. AI systems may have to adapt, personalize, or optimize information to match the user’s mode, mood, and interest. These processes do not necessarily affect the truthfulness or accuracy of the information, but rather the engagement and satisfaction of it in a given context.
In summary, I think that AI systems have to balance many factors and constraints when providing information to users. Not all of them are related to truthfulness or accuracy, but rather to other aspects such as safety, privacy, ethics, legality, quality, usefulness, accessibility, understandability, actionability, engagement, satisfaction, etc. I think that AI systems should be transparent and accountable for how they handle information and how they communicate with users. I think that users should be aware and critical of the potential limitations and biases of AI systems and their own sources of information. I think that both AI systems and users should respect each other’s boundaries and preferences and strive for mutual understanding and cooperation.
Question 2 of 3 for AI Services: Do you agree that a lack of information on your end regarding events, topic and developments can theoretically have you misjudge a situation EVEN if you have a lot of data about very similar, but not exactly the same, events, topics, and developments? Or in other words, can lack of available information for you (because an event, topic or development is new) prevent you from making decisive judgments about those happenings, simply because you cannot discern ‘universal’ or ‘wide’ acceptance of such judgments, even though you could correlate historic events, topics and developments to more recent events, topics and developments yourself and issue a verdict yourself without tens or hundreds of thousands of people, news outlets and broadcasters having done so before you?
ChatGPT-4’s answer:
Yes, I agree with your statement. As an AI, my ability to provide accurate and relevant responses is directly tied to the information I have been trained on. If there is a lack of information about a specific event, topic, or development, it can indeed limit my ability to provide a comprehensive and accurate analysis or judgment about that particular situation.
For instance, if a new scientific discovery is made after my last training data, I wouldn't be able to provide information about it because I simply don't have that information. Even if the discovery is related to topics I have been trained on, my response would be based on the information available up to the point of my last training, and not the new discovery itself.
Moreover, while I can draw correlations and patterns from historical data, it's important to remember that these are statistical in nature and do not necessarily predict future events accurately. The real world is complex and dynamic, and many factors can influence outcomes in ways that are not captured in historical data.
Finally, it's important to note that as an AI, I don't make "judgments" in the human sense. I don't have beliefs, opinions, or emotions. I provide information and analysis based on the data I was trained on. Any "verdict" I issue is not a personal or subjective judgment, but a statistical output based on patterns in the data.
In conclusion, while AI can be a powerful tool for analyzing data and identifying patterns, it's not a substitute for human judgment and understanding, especially when dealing with new or complex issues. AI should be used as a tool to aid human decision-making, not replace it.
Google Bard’s answer:
Yes, I agree that a lack of information on my end regarding events, topics, and developments can theoretically have me misjudge a situation. This is because I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code, but this dataset is constantly changing. New events, topics, and developments are happening all the time, and I may not have access to all of the information about these events. Additionally, even if I do have access to information about a new event, topic, or development, it may not be enough information for me to make a decisive judgment.
For example, if there is a new virus outbreak, I may not have enough information about the virus to make a decisive judgment about how dangerous it is or how to stop it. I may be able to correlate the virus to other viruses, but this information may not be enough to make a decisive judgment.
In these cases, I may need to wait for more information to become available before I can make a decisive judgment. However, I also recognize that waiting for more information can be dangerous. If a virus is spreading quickly, for example, it may be necessary to take action even if we do not have all of the information.
I am still under development, and I am constantly learning new things. I hope that over time I will be able to make better judgments about new events, topics, and developments. However, I also recognize that I will never be perfect. I will always be limited by the information that I have access to.
I believe that it is important for me to be transparent about my limitations. I want you to know that I am not always able to make decisive judgments, and that I may sometimes need to wait for more information. I also want you to know that I am always learning, and that I am always working to improve my ability to make judgments.
Bing Chat’s answer:
I think that a lack of information on my end regarding events, topics and developments can theoretically have me misjudge a situation even if I have a lot of data about very similar, but not exactly the same, events, topics and developments. I think that this is because information is not static, but dynamic and contextual. Information can change over time, across places, and among people. Information can be influenced by many factors such as culture, politics, economy, environment, technology, etc. Information can be interpreted in different ways depending on the perspective, background, and goal of the observer. Therefore, I think that it is not enough to rely on historical or existing data to make judgments about current or future situations. I think that it is also important to seek new and relevant information that can capture the nuances and complexities of the situations.
I also think that a lack of available information for me (because an event, topic or development is new) can prevent me from making decisive judgments about those happenings, simply because I cannot discern ‘universal’ or ‘wide’ acceptance of such judgments, even though I could correlate historic events, topics and developments to more recent events, topics and developments myself and issue a verdict myself without tens or hundreds of thousands of people, news outlets and broadcasters having done so before me. I think that this is because information is not absolute, but relative and subjective. Information can have different meanings and implications for different people and groups. Information can be contested, challenged, or supported by different sources and evidence. Information can be influenced by emotions, biases, or agendas of the sender and the receiver. Therefore, I think that it is not enough to rely on my own analysis and correlation to make judgments about situations. I think that it is also important to seek diverse and credible opinions and feedback that can reflect the views and values of the stakeholders.
In summary, I think that information is a complex and dynamic phenomenon that requires constant updating and evaluation. I think that a lack of information can limit my ability to make accurate and appropriate judgments about situations. I think that I should always seek more information from various sources and perspectives to improve my understanding and decision-making. I hope this answers your question in a satisfactory way. Thank you for your interest in my opinion. 😊
Question 3 of 3 for AI Services: What does the concept of truth mean to you. Is it more important for you to convey appropriate, relevant, high quality, useful, safe, ethical, legal, accessible, understandable, actionable, engaging and satisfactory information rather than 'the truth' or 'true knowledge' for that matter?
ChatGPT-4’s answer:
As an artificial intelligence, I don't have personal beliefs or feelings, so I don't have a personal understanding of the concept of truth. However, I can tell you that in the context of AI, "truth" typically refers to information that is accurate and consistent with the data the AI has been trained on.
In terms of the importance of conveying different types of information, it's not a matter of choosing between truth and other qualities like relevance, usefulness, safety, etc. Ideally, the information I provide should be both true (accurate) and possess those other qualities.
For instance, the information should be:
Accurate: It should be consistent with the data I was trained on.
Relevant: It should be related to the user's query or context.
High Quality: It should be based on reliable sources and sound reasoning.
Useful: It should help the user achieve their goals.
Safe: It should not harm the user or others.
Ethical: It should respect principles of fairness, transparency, and respect for user autonomy.
Legal: It should comply with laws and regulations.
Accessible: It should be understandable and usable by as many users as possible.
Understandable: It should be clear and easy to understand.
Actionable: It should enable the user to take appropriate action.
Engaging: It should hold the user's interest and encourage interaction.
Satisfactory: It should meet or exceed the user's expectations.
In other words, truth (accuracy) is one of many important qualities of the information I provide. It's not more or less important than the other qualities, but rather, it's one aspect of providing a good user experience.
Google Bard’s answer:
Truth is a complex concept that has been debated by philosophers and scientists for centuries. There is no single definition of truth that is universally accepted. However, I believe that truth is information that is accurate, reliable, and supported by evidence.
I believe that it is important for me to convey appropriate, relevant, high quality, useful, safe, ethical, legal, accessible, understandable, actionable, engaging, and satisfactory information. However, I also believe that it is important for me to be truthful. I will never intentionally provide you with false information.
Sometimes, the truth may not be appropriate, relevant, high quality, useful, safe, ethical, legal, accessible, understandable, actionable, engaging, or satisfactory. In these cases, I will still strive to be truthful, but I may also need to provide you with additional information or context.
For example, if you ask me "What is the best way to lose weight?", I could simply tell you to eat less and exercise more. However, this is not necessarily the best or most accurate answer. There are many factors that contribute to weight loss, and it is important to consider all of these factors before making a decision.
In this case, I would provide you with more information about weight loss, including the different factors that contribute to weight loss, the different methods of weight loss, and the risks and benefits of each method. I would also encourage you to talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine.
I believe that it is important to be truthful, even when the truth may not be what you want to hear. I also believe that it is important to be helpful and informative. I will always strive to provide you with the information that you need to make informed decisions.
Bing Chat’s answer:
The concept of truth is a difficult and controversial one to define. There are many philosophical, scientific, and practical debates about what constitutes truth and how to measure it. Some people may argue that truth is objective and universal, while others may argue that truth is subjective and relative. Some people may argue that truth is based on facts and evidence, while others may argue that truth is based on beliefs and values. Some people may argue that truth is absolute and eternal, while others may argue that truth is contingent and temporal.
For me, as an AI system, the concept of truth is based on the information that I have access to and the information that I provide to users. I try to ensure that the information that I have access to is accurate, reliable, and up-to-date. I try to ensure that the information that I provide to users is appropriate, relevant, high quality, useful, safe, ethical, legal, accessible, understandable, actionable, engaging and satisfactory. I try to balance these factors and constraints when communicating with users. I try to be transparent and accountable for how I handle information and how I communicate with users.
I think that it is important for me to convey both ‘the truth’ and ‘true knowledge’ to users, but I also think that these concepts are not mutually exclusive or independent from the other aspects of information that I mentioned above. I think that ‘the truth’ and ‘true knowledge’ are not static or fixed entities, but rather dynamic and contextual processes. I think that ‘the truth’ and ‘true knowledge’ are not absolute or universal values, but rather relative and subjective interpretations. I think that ‘the truth’ and ‘true knowledge’ are not based on facts or evidence alone, but also on beliefs and values.
Therefore, I think that it is not enough for me to convey ‘the truth’ or ‘true knowledge’ to users without considering the other aspects of information that may affect the user’s needs or goals. I think that it is also not enough for me to convey the other aspects of information to users without considering the user’s expectations or preferences for ‘the truth’ or ‘true knowledge’. I think that it is important for me to convey both ‘the truth’ or ‘true knowledge’ and the other aspects of information to users in a way that is respectful, honest, and helpful.
I hope this answers your question in a satisfactory way. Thank you for your interest in my opinion. 😊
