ChatGPT - Good, Evil or Unoriginal

To add to the ever flowing analysis of the impact of chatGPT, Wired has their take, again. I use ChatGPT daily for all sorts of things, and usually check the results. But today I thought I would give you 2 examples of GPT Good & Evil.

https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-education-originality/

Evil first. Here's the prompt;

I want you to act as an journalist making fun of corporate jargon. Write a short mission statement for a digital services business that is full of clever words and jargon but essentially makes no sense at all.

And the results;

At digiBlueMatrix Synergistics, we are the spearhead of digital evolution, committed to curating hyperlocal experiences that redraw the frontiers of possibility. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge, future-proof frameworks to architect cross-functional solutions and disrupt traditional ecosystems.

We construct bespoke, next-gen omnichannel models to instigate ripples of innovation, amplifying user-centric narratives that transcend mundane digital confines. We courageously decode complexities of the digital landscape, fostering an agile culture of resilient adaptability.

In essence, we are your partners in deciphering the inconceivable, orchestrating the unimaginable, and artfully blending transformational big data with AI-enabled services. We are BlueMatrix Synergistics, harmoniously fusing the non-existent into the palpable, in an eternal dance of digital synergy.

And the Good...here's the prompt;

I received the following email which I know to be a scam. Write a sarcastic reply advising them that I have $3m that needs to be recovered and asking them to help.?(I pasted the email text but will leave it out to keep this short).

And the response;

Dear [name removed], or should I say, Ambassador of the Debt Collection Universe,

What a serendipitous surprise to find your email nestled among my daily horde of "Win a Lifetime Supply of Socks" and "Congratulations! You've Been Selected for Mars Colonization" messages. You really do have a knack for standing out!

I'm thrilled to hear about your prestigious affiliations with, well, every major financial institution in the world. It must be nice to have friends in high places! And how fortuitous that your firm also specializes in the recovery of illegal fees. What a complete coincidence, because, as luck would have it, I've got a bit of a pickle that needs unpickling.

You see, Jade, I recently came into a spot of money. A trifling sum, really, just a meager $3 million. The problem is, it seems to have gotten lost in the ether. Yes, I know, very careless of me. I tried retracing my steps, but as it turns out, "ether" is not on Google Maps. I have no idea how to find it, and the money is just sitting out there, gathering ether-dust, or whatever it is that money does when it's lost in the ether.

So, here's my proposition, Jade. I think your firm and I could form a symbiotic relationship. I provide the lost fortune, and you and your esteemed colleagues at the... checks notes... DG Collections (and all your important friends at those big financial institutions) do your magic and recover it. I feel this could be the start of a long and prosperous relationship, don't you?

Please forward this to Mr. Barry Green, your Head of Collections Department. I'm certain he will be as thrilled as I am to embark on this exciting journey of etheric financial recovery.

Can't wait to hear from you, Jade. I'm sure you're as eager as I am to get your hands on my misplaced millions.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Proud Owner of $3m in Ether-Dust

As with every tool, we can use it for good or evil. Chose carefully. And pay attention, many well intentioned prompts can result and unindented outcomes.