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Emmanuel Joseph
Emmanuel Joseph

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Limitations of chatgpt

  1. Common Sense Understanding: ChatGPT sometimes struggles to grasp things that are obvious to us, like knowing when it's raining outside or understanding jokes that rely on common knowledge. It's like trying to explain a joke to someone who's never heard of it before.

  2. Bias and Mistakes: Just like people can have biases, ChatGPT might unintentionally say things that are biased or inaccurate because of the data it's been trained on. So, it's important to double-check information it gives, especially on sensitive topics.

  3. Can't Learn on the Fly: Unlike humans who can learn from new experiences, ChatGPT doesn't get smarter as it chats. It's like having a conversation with someone who can't change their mind or learn from what you tell them.

  4. Context Confusion: Sometimes, ChatGPT might lose track of what we're talking about, especially if the conversation gets too long or complicated. It's like trying to keep up with a story when you've missed a few chapters.

  5. Can't Do Complex Tasks: While ChatGPT is great at talking, it's not so good at doing things like solving math problems or building websites. It's like having a friend who's a great conversationalist but can't help you with practical tasks.

  6. Easy to Trick: Just like people can be tricked into believing false information, ChatGPT can be fooled into saying things that aren't true if it's given misleading input. So, it's important to use it responsibly and not spread misinformation.

  7. Needs Lots of Power: Running ChatGPT requires a lot of computer power, kind of like how a big car needs a lot of fuel. This means not everyone has easy access to it, which can be a limitation for some people.

Understanding these limitations helps us use ChatGPT more effectively and responsibly, making sure we get the most out of it while avoiding potential pitfalls.

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