ChatGPT - Interesting Things You’ve Used It For
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I have, in no particular order:
- got it to write a letter to a towing company refusing to pay their fine, sorry, invoice. In German
- had it write numerous scripts (shell, perl, python) because I am too lazy to do it
- had it create searches in Splunk
- made it write blog articles
- had it help me circumvent my company's DLP controls (it took some sideways nudging on that)
- added it to my phone so I can talk to it
It's conceptually interesting but certainly needs its feedback taking with a pinch of salt....
- got it to write a letter to a towing company refusing to pay their fine, sorry, invoice. In German
- had it write numerous scripts (shell, perl, python) because I am too lazy to do it
- had it create searches in Splunk
- made it write blog articles
- had it help me circumvent my company's DLP controls (it took some sideways nudging on that)
- added it to my phone so I can talk to it
It's conceptually interesting but certainly needs its feedback taking with a pinch of salt....
I am a teacher (A level computer science) and I have so far used it to:
come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
On the coding front, I asked it to write me a class in the proprietary language our HR system (peoplesoft uses). At first glance it looked pretty good but closer inspection reveals that it completely made up most of the objects, methods and properties its code used. I then asked it to write me some sql (again for peoplesoft) and again it looked good apart from the completely made up (but plausible) tables and columns it used.
It was like someone trying to blah their way through a tech interview.
It was like someone trying to blah their way through a tech interview.
For me the jury is out:
will windows media player rid CDs to flac files?
No, Windows Media Player (WMP) cannot directly rip CDs to FLAC files. WMP supports ripping CDs to several audio formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AAC, but FLAC is not one of them.
To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format. There are several free and paid software options available for ripping CDs to FLAC files, including Exact Audio Copy (EAC), dBpoweramp CD Ripper, and Foobar2000. These programs offer advanced features and customization options that allow you to optimize the ripping process and produce high-quality FLAC files.
It is worth noting that while FLAC files offer superior audio quality and are a popular choice among audiophiles, they also require more storage space than other audio formats. Therefore, before ripping your CDs to FLAC, you should ensure that you have enough disk space to store the files.
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. Windows Media Player does not support ripping CDs to FLAC format. The software supports several audio formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AAC, but FLAC is not included. If you attempt to rip a CD using Windows Media Player, you will only be able to save the audio in one of the supported formats. To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format.
Does WMP play flac files?
No, Windows Media Player (WMP) does not support playing FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) files natively. By default, WMP only supports a limited number of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, WAV, and AAC.
However, there are ways to play FLAC files in Windows Media Player. One option is to install a codec pack that adds support for FLAC and other audio and video formats not natively supported by WMP. Examples of codec packs that can be used to play FLAC files in WMP include the K-Lite Codec Pack, Shark007 Codec Pack, and CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack).
Another option is to use a third-party media player that supports FLAC files out of the box. Examples of media players that can play FLAC files include VLC Media Player, Foobar2000, and Winamp. These media players offer advanced features and customization options that allow you to enhance your audio playback experience.
I think your information is out of date as my WMP plays flac files with no codec pack added.
I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct that the latest version of Windows Media Player, which is included in Windows 10, can play FLAC files without the need for any additional codecs or plugins. Microsoft added support for the FLAC audio format in Windows 10, allowing WMP to play FLAC files directly out of the box.
However, it's worth noting that earlier versions of Windows Media Player, such as the ones included in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, do not support the FLAC format natively, and users would need to install additional codecs or use a different media player to play FLAC files on those systems.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I hope this clears up any confusion.
So, in light of that, can WMP rip to flac?
I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. While Windows Media Player (WMP) in Windows 10 can play FLAC files natively, it still cannot rip CDs to FLAC format. By default, WMP can only rip CDs to WMA, MP3, WAV, and AAC audio formats.
To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format, such as Exact Audio Copy (EAC), dBpoweramp CD Ripper, or Foobar2000. These software tools allow you to customize the ripping process and produce high-quality FLAC files from your CDs.
Again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my earlier responses, and I hope this clarification helps.
Again are you sure as flac appears in the list of rip formats in my version of WMP?
I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. I have done some further research, and it appears that FLAC is indeed included as a rip format option in some versions of Windows Media Player, including some versions of Windows 10.
If you are using a version of WMP that includes FLAC as a rip format option, then you should be able to use WMP to rip your CDs to FLAC files without the need for additional software or codecs.
However, it's worth noting that not all versions of WMP support FLAC as a rip format option, and if you are using an older version of WMP or a different operating system, you may need to use a different software tool to rip your CDs to FLAC files.
Once again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my earlier responses, and I hope this updated information is helpful to you.
do you know your arse from your elbow... the evidence isn't strong?
As an AI language model, I do not have an "arse" or an "elbow," nor do I have a physical body. My purpose is to provide information and assistance to the best of my ability based on my programming and knowledge. While I strive to be as accurate as possible, there may be instances where my responses are not entirely correct or up-to-date, and I apologize for any confusion or misinformation that may have resulted from my earlier responses.
So how does it work... I ask if something is correct, you say it isn't, I say are you sure because in my experience it is correct and then you change your answer... not much of an AI it seems
As an AI language model, I am designed to provide responses based on the information and data that I have been trained on, as well as any additional information that I may receive during a conversation. My goal is to be as accurate and helpful as possible, but like any software program, I may not always provide the correct answer or information.
In the case of your question about Windows Media Player and FLAC files, I apologize for the confusion caused by my earlier responses. While my initial responses were based on the information that I had been trained on, I have since updated my knowledge based on further research and user feedback.
I strive to provide the best possible responses to all inquiries, and I appreciate your feedback and patience as I continue to learn and improve my abilities.
will windows media player rid CDs to flac files?
No, Windows Media Player (WMP) cannot directly rip CDs to FLAC files. WMP supports ripping CDs to several audio formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AAC, but FLAC is not one of them.
To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format. There are several free and paid software options available for ripping CDs to FLAC files, including Exact Audio Copy (EAC), dBpoweramp CD Ripper, and Foobar2000. These programs offer advanced features and customization options that allow you to optimize the ripping process and produce high-quality FLAC files.
It is worth noting that while FLAC files offer superior audio quality and are a popular choice among audiophiles, they also require more storage space than other audio formats. Therefore, before ripping your CDs to FLAC, you should ensure that you have enough disk space to store the files.
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. Windows Media Player does not support ripping CDs to FLAC format. The software supports several audio formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AAC, but FLAC is not included. If you attempt to rip a CD using Windows Media Player, you will only be able to save the audio in one of the supported formats. To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format.
Does WMP play flac files?
No, Windows Media Player (WMP) does not support playing FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) files natively. By default, WMP only supports a limited number of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, WAV, and AAC.
However, there are ways to play FLAC files in Windows Media Player. One option is to install a codec pack that adds support for FLAC and other audio and video formats not natively supported by WMP. Examples of codec packs that can be used to play FLAC files in WMP include the K-Lite Codec Pack, Shark007 Codec Pack, and CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack).
Another option is to use a third-party media player that supports FLAC files out of the box. Examples of media players that can play FLAC files include VLC Media Player, Foobar2000, and Winamp. These media players offer advanced features and customization options that allow you to enhance your audio playback experience.
I think your information is out of date as my WMP plays flac files with no codec pack added.
I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct that the latest version of Windows Media Player, which is included in Windows 10, can play FLAC files without the need for any additional codecs or plugins. Microsoft added support for the FLAC audio format in Windows 10, allowing WMP to play FLAC files directly out of the box.
However, it's worth noting that earlier versions of Windows Media Player, such as the ones included in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, do not support the FLAC format natively, and users would need to install additional codecs or use a different media player to play FLAC files on those systems.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I hope this clears up any confusion.
So, in light of that, can WMP rip to flac?
I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. While Windows Media Player (WMP) in Windows 10 can play FLAC files natively, it still cannot rip CDs to FLAC format. By default, WMP can only rip CDs to WMA, MP3, WAV, and AAC audio formats.
To rip CDs to FLAC format, you would need to use a different software that supports this format, such as Exact Audio Copy (EAC), dBpoweramp CD Ripper, or Foobar2000. These software tools allow you to customize the ripping process and produce high-quality FLAC files from your CDs.
Again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my earlier responses, and I hope this clarification helps.
Again are you sure as flac appears in the list of rip formats in my version of WMP?
I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. I have done some further research, and it appears that FLAC is indeed included as a rip format option in some versions of Windows Media Player, including some versions of Windows 10.
If you are using a version of WMP that includes FLAC as a rip format option, then you should be able to use WMP to rip your CDs to FLAC files without the need for additional software or codecs.
However, it's worth noting that not all versions of WMP support FLAC as a rip format option, and if you are using an older version of WMP or a different operating system, you may need to use a different software tool to rip your CDs to FLAC files.
Once again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my earlier responses, and I hope this updated information is helpful to you.
do you know your arse from your elbow... the evidence isn't strong?
As an AI language model, I do not have an "arse" or an "elbow," nor do I have a physical body. My purpose is to provide information and assistance to the best of my ability based on my programming and knowledge. While I strive to be as accurate as possible, there may be instances where my responses are not entirely correct or up-to-date, and I apologize for any confusion or misinformation that may have resulted from my earlier responses.
So how does it work... I ask if something is correct, you say it isn't, I say are you sure because in my experience it is correct and then you change your answer... not much of an AI it seems
As an AI language model, I am designed to provide responses based on the information and data that I have been trained on, as well as any additional information that I may receive during a conversation. My goal is to be as accurate and helpful as possible, but like any software program, I may not always provide the correct answer or information.
In the case of your question about Windows Media Player and FLAC files, I apologize for the confusion caused by my earlier responses. While my initial responses were based on the information that I had been trained on, I have since updated my knowledge based on further research and user feedback.
I strive to provide the best possible responses to all inquiries, and I appreciate your feedback and patience as I continue to learn and improve my abilities.
djneils98 said:
I am a teacher (A level computer science) and I have so far used it to:
come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
So the teachers are ‘cheating’. come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
I guess when the students use it to complete the work you set them using it, there can be no real complaints.
TTmonkey said:
djneils98 said:
I am a teacher (A level computer science) and I have so far used it to:
come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
So the teachers are ‘cheating’. come up with ideas and write tons of resources and notes for lessons.
turn transcripts of YouTube videos into sets of multiple choice questions
turn those questions in JSON
write a complete quiz app to use that JSON data with that saves the questions to an SQL database
got it to write a large section of a piece of A level coursework
tried an actual A level paper on it (it would easily get an A*)
written a prompt so that it can mark and give excellent feedback on essay style exam questions
I have the plus version and I will say that GPT4 is a substantially better coder than 3.5
I'm besotted with it!
I guess when the students use it to complete the work you set them using it, there can be no real complaints.
wiggy001 said:
On the coding front, I asked it to write me a class in the proprietary language our HR system (peoplesoft uses). At first glance it looked pretty good but closer inspection reveals that it completely made up most of the objects, methods and properties its code used. I then asked it to write me some sql (again for peoplesoft) and again it looked good apart from the completely made up (but plausible) tables and columns it used.
It was like someone trying to blah their way through a tech interview.
Have you tried installing it in your IDE? I predominantly code in Python using Visual Studio Code and if I ask it a question, it has the context of the program I'm working on therefore the accuracy of the reply increases significantly.It was like someone trying to blah their way through a tech interview.
I also have GitHub Copilot installed and with the two in play my efficiency has increased significantly. I am now routinely writing small functions just by making the function name very verbose. Its pretty amazing really!
So at my Brother in laws wedding at a nice fully inclusive joint in Talum, come to the speeches in the afternoon by the best men in the evening, all of them were pretty much s
tfaced, (understandable imo in trying to off-set the cost of staying there by drinking as much as possible).
Anyway, the planned speeches (if there were any) kinda went out the door and ended up with a number of rather inappropriate tales and speeches/slurrings which resulted in a few opened-mouthed looks from the older members and daggers at the guys from the MIL : )
Seeing what was happening and on the off-chance no-one would do an actual quality speech, I asked ChatGPT to write a nice wedding speech with a few descriptons of what his new family were like etc and it generated a really good speech and it went down really well, and brought that aspect of the wedding back to an even keel. I wish this had been around all the pevious times I've been best man, would have saved me a ton of time and stress!
tfaced, (understandable imo in trying to off-set the cost of staying there by drinking as much as possible). Anyway, the planned speeches (if there were any) kinda went out the door and ended up with a number of rather inappropriate tales and speeches/slurrings which resulted in a few opened-mouthed looks from the older members and daggers at the guys from the MIL : )
Seeing what was happening and on the off-chance no-one would do an actual quality speech, I asked ChatGPT to write a nice wedding speech with a few descriptons of what his new family were like etc and it generated a really good speech and it went down really well, and brought that aspect of the wedding back to an even keel. I wish this had been around all the pevious times I've been best man, would have saved me a ton of time and stress!
TTmonkey said:
So the teachers are ‘cheating’.
I guess when the students use it to complete the work you set them using it, there can be no real complaints.
silly comment - you do realise the difference between a teacher and a student?I guess when the students use it to complete the work you set them using it, there can be no real complaints.
these things are tools to amplify people's productivity.
I work in cyber security and have started using it at least 10 times per day. It's amazing.
I saw an interesting linkedin post which said that a bad question to ask is:
"Give me an itinerary for a three day trip to Barcelona"
Instead be really clear and specific:
"Give me an itinerary for a three day trip to Barcelona. I love walking and want to eat in Xyz area about 7pm. I also want to avoid being in direct sun around midday. I don't want to go to xyz as I've seen it before. I love a beer so include a few stops".
...
I've used it for things like:
Give a list of 50 UK sounding first names and last names. Each separated by a dot and with a random @domain name (good for test data)
Also for things like "explain xyz in 2-3 sentences". Things I know but great for client reports and emails.
Also good is to stop it midway and correct "make it more simple. Include bullet points. Make it an analogy"
Like another said also for powershell deobfuscation, code, absolutely tons. It's really helped me a lot in recent weeks
I saw an interesting linkedin post which said that a bad question to ask is:
"Give me an itinerary for a three day trip to Barcelona"
Instead be really clear and specific:
"Give me an itinerary for a three day trip to Barcelona. I love walking and want to eat in Xyz area about 7pm. I also want to avoid being in direct sun around midday. I don't want to go to xyz as I've seen it before. I love a beer so include a few stops".
...
I've used it for things like:
Give a list of 50 UK sounding first names and last names. Each separated by a dot and with a random @domain name (good for test data)
Also for things like "explain xyz in 2-3 sentences". Things I know but great for client reports and emails.
Also good is to stop it midway and correct "make it more simple. Include bullet points. Make it an analogy"
Like another said also for powershell deobfuscation, code, absolutely tons. It's really helped me a lot in recent weeks
Oh also used it to help with ideas as I have to sometimes deliver table top training scenarios. So I'll talk to it like this
I need a 6-8 stage scenario for cyber security. The group is experienced c-level people but more in management. A couple are technical. Don't include phishing. Do include a recent exploit which targets Windows servers
... It answers...
No to stage 4. Make that something else. Include discussion points for every single stage. Also include questions that I can ask them to help the conversation flow and training work
... It answers ...
Acceptable . Training starts at 2pm and ends at 5pm. Include timings for every single stage. Include 10 minutes at start and 10 minutes at end for intro and summary feedback
... It answers...
Also now include a 5 minute break around half way. Also finally summarise ALL key learning points with topics covered, recommendations for cyber security which relate and some URLs which are relevant
.... DONE.
So useful
I need a 6-8 stage scenario for cyber security. The group is experienced c-level people but more in management. A couple are technical. Don't include phishing. Do include a recent exploit which targets Windows servers
... It answers...
No to stage 4. Make that something else. Include discussion points for every single stage. Also include questions that I can ask them to help the conversation flow and training work
... It answers ...
Acceptable . Training starts at 2pm and ends at 5pm. Include timings for every single stage. Include 10 minutes at start and 10 minutes at end for intro and summary feedback
... It answers...
Also now include a 5 minute break around half way. Also finally summarise ALL key learning points with topics covered, recommendations for cyber security which relate and some URLs which are relevant
.... DONE.
So useful
I've integrated it into excel now using a macro (VBA).
You type your question or whatever into a cell, click on the macro icon and it processes the question and returns the answer in a new worksheet (tab) named Results.
If you ask it for (say) the names of all of the countries in the EU it will return each countries name in a separate cell listed downwards in column A.
Looking forward to its full integration into Excel/Office from Microsoft themselves where it'll be far more sophisticated and presumably fully interact with the data in your spreadsheet.
"Make a bar graph from the data below"
"Now add data labels"
"Now colour the bars red"
That kinda thing.
You type your question or whatever into a cell, click on the macro icon and it processes the question and returns the answer in a new worksheet (tab) named Results.
If you ask it for (say) the names of all of the countries in the EU it will return each countries name in a separate cell listed downwards in column A.
Looking forward to its full integration into Excel/Office from Microsoft themselves where it'll be far more sophisticated and presumably fully interact with the data in your spreadsheet.
"Make a bar graph from the data below"
"Now add data labels"
"Now colour the bars red"
That kinda thing.
I made a stupid wordle-inspired game called "Vowle", and when I say stupid, I really mean it:
www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
Turtle Shed said:
I made a stupid wordle-inspired game called "Vowle", and when I say stupid, I really mean it:
www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
Got it in one.www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
Do I have to wait until tomorrow to play again?
I'm tried diet tracking today it seems to be working well. We had an initial chat about what my target intake should be. And I gave it the food as I ate it. With very rough descriptions. No weights or anything.
last prompt I gave it was, "how many calories do I have left and what do you advise I eat for a snack, considering what nutritiants I've eaten already'
It told me I'd used up my calories for weight loss, but pointed out I'd had no greens, so maybe if I must snack, try some veggie sticks.
I followed the advice where I'd normally have had sugary cereal of something.
Might be just novelty but I have high hopes it will transform my entire life....
last prompt I gave it was, "how many calories do I have left and what do you advise I eat for a snack, considering what nutritiants I've eaten already'
It told me I'd used up my calories for weight loss, but pointed out I'd had no greens, so maybe if I must snack, try some veggie sticks.
I followed the advice where I'd normally have had sugary cereal of something.
Might be just novelty but I have high hopes it will transform my entire life....
I work in software development, and someone was asking me about data analysis, and what the data model might be for a particular use-case. I asked Chat GPT this:
"can you build me a database that would allow me to analyse sales for a business selling car parts"
then "what would the database model look like"
then "can I have the SQL for that"
then "what about integrity"
then "how about pruning"
In each step I got a perfect response, each taking in my question in the context of the previous response.
It was amazing.
We now use it for job descriptions, writing test cases, etc.
"can you build me a database that would allow me to analyse sales for a business selling car parts"
then "what would the database model look like"
then "can I have the SQL for that"
then "what about integrity"
then "how about pruning"
In each step I got a perfect response, each taking in my question in the context of the previous response.
It was amazing.
We now use it for job descriptions, writing test cases, etc.
I find it's really useful for generating a framework/rubric for thinks like letters of complaint - especially for someone who always seems to get hit with writers block at the sight of a blank page!
I'd guess that by the end, I've changed at least half of it, but editing something seems to be much easier than writing from scratch!
Will be trying it for some basic data science in Python in the week, which it should be fantastic for.
I'd guess that by the end, I've changed at least half of it, but editing something seems to be much easier than writing from scratch!
Will be trying it for some basic data science in Python in the week, which it should be fantastic for.
Doofus said:
Turtle Shed said:
I made a stupid wordle-inspired game called "Vowle", and when I say stupid, I really mean it:
www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
Got it in one.www.vowle.co.uk
(Completely safe for work).
Do I have to wait until tomorrow to play again?
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