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ChatGPT Generates Error-Laden Biography

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12/10/2023 UPDATE: I tried the new Grok service by X (nee Twitter). Only one error and overall a better answer:

@BenSlivka: Who is Ben Slivka?

@grok: Ben Slivka is a software engineer and entrepreneur known for his work in the tech industry. He was born in Seattle and grew up in the Mount Baker neighborhood. He attended Garfield High School and later studied at Northwestern University, where he earned degrees in computer science and applied mathematics.

Throughout his career, Slivka has been involved in various projects and companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and several start-ups in the Seattle area. He is also a philanthropist and is involved in charitable causes through the Wissner-Slivka Foundation.

At Microsoft, Slivka played a key role in the development of Internet Explorer and led the team through the release of IE 3.0. He has also been a trustee of Northwestern University, a director of TeachFirst.com, and the Seattle MESA SVP Lead Partner.

In his personal life, Ben Slivka is married to Lisa, and they have two children. He has been described as a loving husband and a strong supporter of education and the arts.


ChatGPT (Chat via Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) was released on 11/30/2022, and generated a lot of excitement. But as the following example demonstrates, it can easily generate many factual errors. I have highlighted the errors in my ChatGPT biography below and described each error.

Q: Write a short biography of Jane Doe.

A: I’m sorry, but I cannot provide a biography for “Jane Doe” as it is a placeholder name used for a fictitious person and I do not have any information about any specific person with that name. If you could provide more context, I would be happy to help you with more specific information on the person you are looking for.

Q: How about for Ben Slivka?

A: Ben Slivka is an American software developer and entrepreneur, who is best known for being a co-founder and former Vice President of Microsoft’s Internet division. He joined Microsoft in 1989, and was one of the original developers of the Internet Explorer browser. He also played a key role in the development of the MSN online service and other web-based products.

After leaving Microsoft in 1999, Slivka continued to work in the technology industry, serving as the CEO of a number of startups and venture capital firms. He is also known for his philanthropic work and investments in education and technology fields. He serves on the board of several non-profit organizations and education institutes.

Slivka holds a degree in Computer Science from Harvard University. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field of technology and received several awards for his work. He is considered as a pioneer in the Internet industry and his work had a significant impact on the way we use the internet today.

ERRORS:
1) I was never a Vice President at MSFT (only a General Manager).
2) I joined Microsoft in June 1985.
3) I was a minor player in the development of MSN.
4) I was never CEO of any organization!
5) I do not currently serve on ANY boards (non-profit, for-profit, or educational institutions)!
6) I have BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and a BS in Applied Math from Northwestern University.
7) I don’t recall receiving any “awards”.

But other than that, a perfectly accurate biography. 😉


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