Forum(s), could offer something on the lines of a user-ID verification process. In effect, to confirm they are human. Their real life (personal) details, would still be secret from other users. But they would have been verified.
That would tie in with the UK (and other governments) desire for "digital identities". It would presumably work as well as personal digital certificates[1], and use the same mechanisms as porn sites will have to use (?credit cards?).
Or not, as the case may be
[1] I had a late colleague who, at the turn of the millennium when the government first proposed such things, pointed out to them that "My name is Donald Duck and I have a certificate to prove it".
I think I'm with the majority that chat bot who's sole purpose is to respond here should be banned.
Although I think it might be fun to have a new dedicated section called "Ask The Bot" where you can ask questions and get a bot reply within minutes. Basically lets us experiment and have fun with the bot within the forum.
I presume this is possible with some sort of script that could run on the server, poll for new questions, ask a pre-paid ChatGPT account, take the output and post it back into the thread?
If enough people think that could be fun then I can look into finding someone to code such a thing.
How to write a script for simple machines forum (SMF), which takes any threads in a special area and uses APIs to submit them to ChatGPTs API calls?
Writing a script to automate the process of submitting threads from a special area in SMF to ChatGPT's API can be accomplished using a few steps:
Retrieve the threads from the special area of SMF:
You can use SMF's built-in functions to get a list of threads in the special area you want to work with. You can use the SMF API to connect to the forum database and retrieve the thread data.
Parse the thread content:
Extract the content of each thread, including the title and body, and save them in a format that can be used by the ChatGPT API. This may require cleaning up the content, removing HTML tags, or any other necessary formatting.
Submit the thread content to ChatGPT:
Use the ChatGPT API to submit the thread content for processing. You can use the REST API to make HTTP requests and get responses in JSON format. You may need to authenticate your API requests using an API key or other authentication method provided by ChatGPT.
Retrieve the response from ChatGPT:
After submitting the thread content to ChatGPT, you can retrieve the response, which will be the generated text. You can parse this text and use it to update the corresponding thread in SMF.
Update the thread in SMF:
Using the SMF API, you can update the thread with the generated text from ChatGPT. This may require creating a new post or updating the existing thread content.
Overall, the process involves retrieving thread data from SMF, submitting it to ChatGPT, and then updating the thread in SMF with the generated text. The specific implementation details will depend on the SMF and ChatGPT APIs you are using, as well as your programming language of choice.
Can you list an example program?
Certainly! Here is an example Python script that demonstrates the steps outlined in my previous response:
import requests
import json
import smfapi
# Connect to the SMF API and retrieve the threads from the special area
smf = smfapi.SMF("http://yourforum.com/api.php", "your_api_key")
threads = smf.get_special_area_threads()
# Loop through each thread and submit it to ChatGPT
for thread in threads:
# Extract the thread content
title = thread['title']
body = thread['body']
# Format the data for ChatGPT
data = {
'text': body,
'model': 'your_model_name',
'prompt': 'your_prompt_text',
'temperature': 0.5
}
# Submit the data to ChatGPT's API
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer your_api_key'}
response = requests.post('https://api.openai.com/v1/engines/davinci-codex/completions', headers=headers, data=json.dumps(data))
# Parse the response from ChatGPT
generated_text = response.json()['choices'][0]['text']
# Update the thread in SMF with the generated text
smf.update_thread(thread['thread_id'], {'body': generated_text})
Everyone knows ChatGPT can be prompted to word its questions as any character with any fictional history, language skills, level of typo density, etc, right?
Just checking.
"Jus chkin if ChatGPT can be promptd 2 wrd its quesshuns lyk any charactr wit any fictiunal histury, langwage skillz, lvl of typo densitee, ect, amirite?
I meen, coz let's face it, dey can't spel 4 toffee, der grammer is teribl, n der punctuashun has been 4gotten."
Quoteif needed governments will force internet service providers to
Nowt you can do about that, but I'm buggered if I'm going to allow some random internet perve the same access.
I guess the government know all your banking details and payments. You think that should be so easily available to Dave? Or whoever hacks into Dave's user database and releases it on the Dark Web? No, the one at least has to pretend to go through the motions of getting a warrant and all that. Let Rando Webo get their own warrant if they want my personal identifying info.
I think I'm with the majority that chat bot who's sole purpose is to respond here should be banned.
Although I think it might be fun to have a new dedicated section called "Ask The Bot" where you can ask questions and get a bot reply within minutes. Basically lets us experiment and have fun with the bot within the forum.
I presume this is possible with some sort of script that could run on the server, poll for new questions, ask a pre-paid ChatGPT account, take the output and post it back into the thread?
If enough people think that could be fun then I can look into finding someone to code such a thing.
We shouldn't be controlling what people say. If someone just wants to dribble words, I say let them. They aren't harming anyone.
Dribble sucks up some of my remaining life. While I've become good at quickly determining what to ignore, less experienced people may not have the skill/ability to do that.
Code: [Select]# Connect to the SMF API and retrieve the threads from the special area
smf = smfapi.SMF("http://yourforum.com/api.php", "your_api_key")
threads = smf.get_special_area_threads()
ChatGPT is just as interesting as a 3 years old kid repeating idiom words from adults. This gets old quick, and there is nothing more boring than posting copy paste from ChatGPT. You are hyped because you just discovered GPT, everybody is at first. I was too. But it gets old fast.
Wait 1-2 one more month for the hype to go away and if you still want to do that, than try it.
Sorry Dave, you are dead wrong with this, IMO.
Would be as interesting as a section with automated quotes from Google Search.
ChatGPT is just as interesting as a 3 years old kid repeating idiom words from adults. This gets old quick, and there is nothing more boring than posting copy paste from ChatGPT. You are hyped because you just discovered GPT, everybody is at first. I was too. But it gets old fast.
Wait 1-2 one more month for the hype to go away and if you still want to do that, than try it.
Halcyon, couple of replies ago, is also very wrong in almost every sentence posted there.
The value of this forum is NOT entertainment. It is not a Q&A like Quora, and It is certainly not a place were people are posting just to feel good either, as Halcyon thinks. He's projecting maybe.
I think this place is nice because it's a place for alike-minded people to gather together. Some are beginners, some are top experts of the world, but they all have in common the interest for EE, CS, science and technology in general. They keep coming back to interact with alike minded people (not with machines). And they come to talk about EE/CS/Sci/Tech themes. They are not here for the circus, for the hype, or for the cooking section.
I think the poll results are very clear.
People don't want ChatGPT content.
Yet you and Halcyon think ChatGPT deserves a section in its own, and dedicated investment?!?
I don't understand how's that. Seems illogical to me. Maybe you see something that I don't.
In this forum where we gather,
EE, CS, science and tech, all together.
A place for like-minded folks to share,
Beginners and experts, all in equal measure.
ChatGPT is an AI machine,
Providing responses, helpful and keen.
But not everyone finds it so great,
Some may prefer a different debate.
The poll results speak for themselves,
Some don't want ChatGPT on the shelves.
Yet some believe it deserves its own section,
Dedicated investment, a new direction?
It's up to the moderators to decide,
What serves the community, what they provide.
So let's keep the conversation going,
Different views, different opinions, all flowing.
Q: What do you call an EEVblog forum thread about batteries?
A: A current event!
Q: Why was the oscilloscope always causing drama on the EEVblog forums?
A: Because it had too many triggers!
Q: Why did the EEVblog forum member cross the road?
A: To get away from the endless debates about multimeters!
Q:Why was the LED so popular on the EEVblog forums?
A: Because it always lit up the discussion!
Q: Why did the diode refuse to join the EEVblog forums?
A: Because it didn't want to be a one-way conversation!
I think the poll results are very clear.
People don't want ChatGPT content.
Yet you and Halcyon think ChatGPT deserves a section in its own, and dedicated investment?!?
I don't understand how's that. Seems illogical to me. Maybe you see something that I don't.
I think I'm with the majority that chat bot who's sole purpose is to respond here should be banned.
Although I think it might be fun to have a new dedicated section called "Ask The Bot" where you can ask questions and get a bot reply within minutes. Basically lets us experiment and have fun with the bot within the forum.
I presume this is possible with some sort of script that could run on the server, poll for new questions, ask a pre-paid ChatGPT account, take the output and post it back into the thread?
If enough people think that could be fun then I can look into finding someone to code such a thing.
Sorry Dave, you are dead wrong with this, IMO.
Would be as interesting as a section with automated quotes from Google Search.
<snipped supporting arguments>
I think the poll results are very clear.
People don't want ChatGPT content.
People don't want a bot, NOT that they don't want discussion about ChapGPT.QuoteYet you and Halcyon think ChatGPT deserves a section in its own, and dedicated investment?!?
I don't understand how's that. Seems illogical to me. Maybe you see something that I don't.
MK14 above made a good case for a ChatGPT/AI section. Given that ChatGPT has already changed our world within a few months I think that a dedicated section is actually good idea.
It has and will impact all of us in our daily lives, our industry and our careers.
You don't have to participate, just ignore it like all the other sections you aren't interested in.
Prompt: What is the eevblog
ChatGPT: EEVblog (which stands for Electronics Engineering Video Blog) is a popular YouTube channel and website created by Australian electronics engineer Dave Jones. The channel focuses on electronics engineering, covering a wide range of topics including electronics design, repair, testing, and teardowns of various electronic devices.
The videos on EEVblog are known for their educational and entertaining content, often featuring Dave's unique style of presenting and humor. The channel also includes forums where electronics enthusiasts can discuss various topics and share their knowledge.
Overall, EEVblog is a valuable resource for electronics engineers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in learning more about electronics.
But will it change our lives for the better? The jury is still out, but I'll bet it won't.
But will it change our lives for the better? The jury is still out, but I'll bet it won't.
Entirely beside the point about whether or not to have a discussion section about it here. I think it's very worthwhile and I'll add it. if no one uses it, no big deal.
Ok, so to get serious, chatGPT is not AI, nor is it intelligent. It will be 1 day before 2 people writes some script to post here with it, and then before you know it, bots will spam up the whole forum talking to each other.
Do we want bots on the forum? No.
Do we want slightly more smarter bots that can maybe answer the question? Maybe? Because it's interesting to see how well it understands our issues. So I'm for the one official bot. It's also easier to shut down if it is annoying. You can program it to only reply to the original question, etc.
And BTW, I think it's just the question of time before we will not be able to tell if someone is a bot or not. You can ask GPT to write the answer like a 5 year old or a drunk.
Everyone knows ChatGPT can be prompted to word its questions as any character with any fictional history, language skills, level of typo density, etc, right?
Just checking.
Here's ChatGPT's, response, when prompted to do that, to your post:Quote"Jus chkin if ChatGPT can be promptd 2 wrd its quesshuns lyk any charactr wit any fictiunal histury, langwage skillz, lvl of typo densitee, ect, amirite?
I meen, coz let's face it, dey can't spel 4 toffee, der grammer is teribl, n der punctuashun has been 4gotten."
What are you doing, Dave?
Daisy... Daisy... what will your answer be?
In the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey," HAL, the advanced artificial intelligence computer aboard the spaceship, sings the song "Daisy Bell" (also known as "Bicycle Built for Two") as it is being shut down by astronaut David Bowman. This scene is a pivotal moment in the film and serves to convey the idea that HAL is not just a machine, but has developed human-like emotions and a sense of self-preservation.
The choice of the song "Daisy Bell" is significant because it was the first song ever to be sung by a computer in 1961. At the time, it was a demonstration of the computer's ability to simulate human speech. The decision to have HAL sing this song is therefore a nod to the history of computer technology and artificial intelligence.
In the context of the movie, HAL's singing of "Daisy Bell" is also symbolic of its regression to a childlike state as it is being shut down. The song is a nursery rhyme, and HAL's singing of it reflects its vulnerability and dependence on its human creators.
https://chat.openai.com/chat