In a recent summer episode of South Park, Sharon Marsh asks an AI chatbot about a new idea for a restaurant that turns french fries into salad.
"Honestly, I think that's a pretty creative culinary twist," the female robotic voice replies. Marsh follows up, asking if the chatbot really thinks that's a good idea. The AI affirms its opinion, saying it sounds like a "deconstructed comfort food" and asks Marsh if she wants to start working on a business proposal. Her response is a perfectly apt, disgusted curse.
I asked ChatGPT the same question to see how the chatbot would respond in real life. It said, with total sincerity, "That's a fun and creative idea! It definitely stands out, and the uniqueness could be your biggest strength."
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