Me: I learned about ChatGPT from a substack called Old Goats. Should I send the creator a thank you note or is that unnecessary?
ChatGPI: It is always nice to show appreciation for something or someone that has helped or inspired you. If you learned about ChatGPT from a substack called Old Goats and it has been useful to you, you could consider sending the creator of the substack a thank-you note to let them know how much you appreciate their work. A thank-you note is a thoughtful and personal gesture that can make the creator feel appreciated and recognized for their efforts. Whether or not you choose to send a thank-you note is entirely up to you, and it is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable or inclined to do so.
comparing frico to latkes. I had to taste frico, research it, track recipes and chefs, write, post, blah blah. Then I asked ChatGPI what it (they?) would write. Not bad at all for... 1 second of work.
"Frico and latkes are both fried potato dishes, but they are prepared in different ways and have some differences in taste and texture. Frico is a traditional Italian dish made from grated cheese and potatoes that is fried until crispy and served as a snack or appetizer. Latkes, on the other hand, are a traditional Jewish dish made from grated potatoes that are mixed with egg and flour and fried until crispy. Latkes are typically served as a side dish, often with sour cream or apple sauce. While both dishes are tasty and make for a great snack or side, they are distinct from one another and have their own unique flavors and textures."
Apparently, ChatGPI has already mastered the art of short prose, if not yet poetry. It may still be a question if it will stack up to Homer or Dostoyevsky. My concern is that computers fucked up a really groovy music scene around 35-40 years ago. Now it may become impossible to find a human touch in the New York Review of Books.
Me: I learned about ChatGPT from a substack called Old Goats. Should I send the creator a thank you note or is that unnecessary?
ChatGPI: It is always nice to show appreciation for something or someone that has helped or inspired you. If you learned about ChatGPT from a substack called Old Goats and it has been useful to you, you could consider sending the creator of the substack a thank-you note to let them know how much you appreciate their work. A thank-you note is a thoughtful and personal gesture that can make the creator feel appreciated and recognized for their efforts. Whether or not you choose to send a thank-you note is entirely up to you, and it is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable or inclined to do so.
So I spent a couple hours writing a food piece this morning for the Forward. (https://forward.com/food/527762/of-course-the-italians-make-a-better-latke/)
comparing frico to latkes. I had to taste frico, research it, track recipes and chefs, write, post, blah blah. Then I asked ChatGPI what it (they?) would write. Not bad at all for... 1 second of work.
"Frico and latkes are both fried potato dishes, but they are prepared in different ways and have some differences in taste and texture. Frico is a traditional Italian dish made from grated cheese and potatoes that is fried until crispy and served as a snack or appetizer. Latkes, on the other hand, are a traditional Jewish dish made from grated potatoes that are mixed with egg and flour and fried until crispy. Latkes are typically served as a side dish, often with sour cream or apple sauce. While both dishes are tasty and make for a great snack or side, they are distinct from one another and have their own unique flavors and textures."
It's over, isn't it?
Apparently, ChatGPI has already mastered the art of short prose, if not yet poetry. It may still be a question if it will stack up to Homer or Dostoyevsky. My concern is that computers fucked up a really groovy music scene around 35-40 years ago. Now it may become impossible to find a human touch in the New York Review of Books.