that originally appeared on February 15, 2023, and is based on a transcribed conversation with Sergi Arguimbau, a 27-year-old computer programmer, about his use of ChatGPT.In October 2022, I started working for ManoMano in Barcelona, an online DIY marketplace that reached unicorn status after raising aJust before I joined the company, I had been playing around with a beta version of ChatGPT, a tool that very few had heard of at the time.
"Are you tired of fighting corruption and the system? Do you want to join us and become part of the problem? If so, we're looking for someone like you! We're looking for a corrupt politician to join the team and help our clients achieve their goals," the AI began, to my amazement.
ChatGPT responded:"I'd be happy to help with the prologue of your book. However, please keep in mind that writing a full book is a significant undertaking and may take some time. Here's a possible prologue for your book, 'This book is made by AI:'In the world of technology, there has been a lot of talk about the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence. Some people believe that AI will change the world for the better, while others are more skeptical.
The answer grabbed me immediately, especially the line"this book is a testament to the power of AI," so I pressed on. Sarah began to have recurring dreams where she fell into a strange and magical world. Eventually, she discovered that she had powers that allowed her to help those she met along the way.
The first problem was ChatGPT's reluctance to delve into its own story. The AI kept telling me how difficult it was to write a book and kept telling me about its limitations no matter how much I insisted that it continue and go into more detail by including dialogue between characters.
Who really wrote the novel? The person or ChatGPT?🤔