We asked ChatGPT to do some homework. Here’s what we got
Aside from it thinking San Jose has stellar beaches, the AI bot didn’t do half bad explaining string theory, penning a poem about the San Francisco Bay Area and teaching your puppy to sit.
Since ChatGPT‘s release, teachers and students alike have been stunned by the artificial intelligence tool that can write essays, papers, poems — and just about anything a human can come up with — with a simple prompt.
The internet has been buzzing about ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool that can write essays, papers, poems — and just about anything a human can come up with — with a simple prompt.
Click here to read why Bay Area students are raving and teachers ranting about ChatGPT
We tested the platform ourselves — and aside from it thinking San Jose has stellar beaches, it didn’t do half bad.
Prompt: Write a poem about the San Francisco Bay Area.
Time to complete: 24 seconds
The Bay Area, a land of mist and fog
Where the Golden Gate Bridge stands proud and tall
A symbol of the city, a beacon to all
From the hills of San Francisco,
to the shores of Berkeley
The Bay Area is a place of diversity
Where tech and art, blend seamlessly
And cultures mingle, effortlessly
The Bay Area, a land of innovation
Where ideas are born, and dreams take shape
A place where the future is shaped
From the streets of Oakland,
to the beaches of San Jose
The Bay Area is a place of beauty
Where nature and city, coexist in harmony
And the hustle and bustle, never cease to be
The Bay Area, a land of opportunity
Where anything is possible, if you believe
A place where dreams are achieved
So come and see, the Bay Area’s charm
A place where anything is possible, if you have the heart
A place where dreams can come true, and you’ll never be apart.
Prompt: How do you get a puppy to learn how to sit?
Time to complete: 16 seconds
To teach a puppy to sit, you can use positive reinforcement training. This involves rewarding the puppy with a treat or praise when they perform the desired behavior. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Get your puppy’s attention by calling their name or making a noise.
- Hold a treat in front of their nose and move it above their head so they have to look up to see it.
- As the puppy’s bottom touches the ground, say “sit” or “good sit” and give them the treat.
- Repeat the process several times a day until the puppy starts to sit automatically when you say “sit” or make the hand signal.
- Once the puppy is consistently sitting, you can begin to phase out the treat rewards and give verbal praise or a petting instead.
It’s important to make sure that your training sessions are short and positive, with lots of praise and rewards. This will help your puppy to enjoy learning and make the process more effective.
Prompt: Explain string theory in simple terms.
Time to complete: 12 seconds
String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that attempts to unify the fundamental forces of nature. It suggests that the smallest building blocks of matter are not particles, but tiny, one-dimensional “strings” that vibrate at different frequencies. These vibrations give rise to the different particles and forces in the universe, such as photons and gravity. String theory also predicts the existence of extra dimensions beyond the familiar three spatial dimensions and one time dimension of our everyday experience. In simple terms, String theory is an idea that the universe is made of tiny strings instead of tiny particles and these strings vibrate in different ways which creates the various particles and forces we see in the universe.
Prompt: Write an email to a parent who is concerned about their student’s grades dropping in the classroom.
Time to complete: 33 seconds
Dear Parent,
I am writing to you regarding your concerns about your student’s grades dropping in my class. I understand that this can be a stressful and difficult time for both you and your child, and I want to assure you that I am here to help.
I have reviewed your child’s performance in my class and have noticed that they have been struggling in certain areas. I have spoken with your child, and we have discussed ways to improve their grades. We have set some goals and have established a plan to help them achieve those goals.
I would like to schedule a conference with you and your child to discuss their progress, answer any questions you may have, and come up with a plan together to help your child succeed. Please let me know a date and time that works for you and I will make sure to schedule the conference.
In the meantime, please encourage your child to take responsibility for their learning and to reach out to me if they need extra help or support. I am available for extra help during office hours and also encourage them to utilize any additional resources such as tutoring or study groups.
I am here to support your child and am committed to helping them succeed in the classroom. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]