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Robot's poem about Axios | Monday, December 05, 2022

Open in app View in browser   Presented By Walmart   Axios Finish Line By Mike Allen, Erica Pandey and Jim VandeHei ·Dec 05, 2022 Dec 05, 2022 Welcome back! Smart Brevity™ count: 332 words ... 1 min.     1 big thing: The cool, scary power of AI Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios   We didn't believe this until we tried it: ChatGPT, a new chatbot from the tech company OpenAI, shows just how far artificial intelligence has come. Give the software a prompt — and it spits out articles and poems that sound scarily human. Why it matters: ChatGPT shows AI's power and fun. But it could make life difficult as teachers and bosses try to figure out who really did the work — and all of society struggles even harder to discern truth from fiction, reports Axios chief tech correspondent Ina Fried. "[I]t's possible that OpenAI invented history's most convincing, knowledgeable and dangerous liar — a superhuman fiction machine that could be used to influence masses or alter history," writes Ars Technica AI reporter Benj Edwards. Matt Lira, a former White House and congressional adviser on innovation policy, helped us test the chatbot. "It feels like what it must have been like to use a graphical user interface for the first time — a new world on the horizon," Lira says. Lira gave the robot this prompt: "Write a poem about Axios." That's it. Here's what came back: Then he told it: "Write a poem about Axios in the style of William Shakespeare." Voilà: How to try it: You can use the chatbot for free. Create an account on OpenAI using your email — and play around. Send us your discoveries.     A message from Walmart Walmart helps families save on the things they need most     Over 37 million Americans have diabetes. With Walmart, they can save up to 75% compared to the cash price of branded insulin. This adds up to more than $15 million saved across America since June 2021. Learn more about how Walmart helps families live better.     🎁 What's old is new Here's another suggestion for a thoughtful holiday gift that costs nothing, from Finish Line reader Laura C.: "Give something you already have. I know this may sound tacky, but if there is something of yours a friend or family member commented on that they like, give it to them." "I've given away artwork, jewelry, books, etc. Chances are, they'll be touched you remembered they liked it. It has the added benefit of helping me downsize, and a reminder to not be so attached to stuff."   Today's newsletter was copy edited by Patricia Guadalupe. Are you a fan of this email format? Your essential communications — to staff, clients and other stakeholders — can have the same style. Axios HQ, a powerful platform, will help you do it.   Axios thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. If you're interested in advertising, learn more here. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Axios, 3100 Clarendon B‌lvd, Arlington VA 22201   You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from Axios. Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get Axios in your inbox.   Follow Axios on social media: