Oldguyonoldbike

Okay, so I'm bored and killing time at work. I asked ChatGPT to write a Petrarcan sonnet on the beauty of classic bicycles. Clearly ChatGPT is a C&V fan:

In days of old, when craftsmen sought to weave
A symphony of steel and sculpted grace,
They forged a masterpiece to interleave
The essence of beauty, in a timeless chase.

Behold the classic bicycle's noble frame,
Curved arcs of strength in harmonious flow,
Its lines, a testament to art's sweet aim,
A union of function and elegance, aglow.

The handlebars, like outstretched arms of grace,
Invite the rider to embrace the ride,
As wheels, in rhythmic motion, swiftly trace
A path where joy and freedom coincide.

Oh, vintage beauty, pedal me away,
To distant roads, where dreams and memories play.

In every curve and spoke, a story lies,
Of journeys taken, roads less traveled by,
Each pedal stroke, a whispered lullaby,
A dance between the rider and the skies.

The leather saddle, worn with tales untold,
A testament to countless miles and more,
Where riders dared to venture, brave and bold,
Their spirits lifted by the wheels' encore.

The chain, a faithful heartbeat, links the whole,
Propelling dreams on roads of yesteryears,
And with each turn, it sings a song of soul,
A symphony that echoes, soothes, and cheers.

Oh, classic bicycle, enchant my soul,
With every ride, in you, I find my role.

Though modern gadgets strive to steal the scene,
And sleek machines parade with flashy flair,
Your vintage charm remains forever green,
A testament to craftsmanship and care.

For in your form, a beauty still resides,
A tribute to the past, a vision true,
A relic from an era where love abides,
And simplicity reveals its golden hue.

So let me ride, oh bicycle divine,
To bask in grace and serenity's shrine.

In winding lanes and sunlit avenues,
I'll pedal forth, embracing every mile,
A poet on his chariot, with muse,
Finding solace in the classics' gentle style.

For in the beauty of your timeless frame,
I find a muse that sets my spirit free,
With every turn of wheel, I am proclaimed,
A lover of the past, a devotee.

Oh, classic bicycle, you are my heart,
In your embrace, I find my perfect art.

Maxey

I have this sneaking suspicion that chatgpt plagiarized those.

SirMike1983 

I was going to say, it's like a mishmash of pieces of other poems repurposes for a bicycle. More like Doctor Frankenstein putting together sections of diced-up corpses.

madpogue 

Which aptly describes ChatGPT and AI in general. I would be embarrassed for anyone from whom this would have been plagiarized.

Bad Lag

Do not feed ChatGPT. It is a troll of the highest order.

obrentharris 

I am somehow strangely heartened by the discovery that humans are not the only ones who can write bad poetry.
Brent

repechage

Just do not have it feed you case law citations for a court appearance.

poor silly blighter of a lawyer who will be facing the music soon.

albrt 

Chat GPT would make a good epic hero - it has almost as many human frailties as Captain Kirk.

ctripblog

it is with chat GPT-4?

Andy_K 

OK, but honestly I think it's quite a bit better than most of what people who aren't poets produce. Every year my brother sends out Christmas cards with a long rhyming "poem" about what he and his family did that year. I'm not sure what style he's trying for, but it comes across as a really bad Dr. Seuss imitation. I love my brother, but his poetry makes Vogon poetry look good by comparison.

Bianchi84

"Frankly, Mr. Shankly, this position I've held
It pays my way and it corrodes my soul
Oh, I didn't realize that you wrote poetry
I didn't realize you wrote such bloody awful poetry, Mr. Shankly" - The Smiths (Frankly, Mr. Shankly)

thinktubes 

I’m getting more of a Doctor Smith vibe from this

madpogue 

So in conclusion, "the Robot" is actually ChatGPT? I'm thoroughly confused. Well, my friend is.....

bikingshearer 

I think ChatGPT is an incredibly bad idea and an incredibly bad thing. It's another excuse (as if mankind needs one) to be intellectually lazy, to avoid critical thinking an to let someone/something else do our thinking for us. I put it under the heading of: "Just because you can do a thing does not mean you should do that thing." I also recognize the my luddite rantings will do absolutely nothing to stem the tide.

Having said that, cool poem. And as a time-killing exercise whilst one is supposed to be working, I've seen worse. This post, for instance.

bikingshearer 

I'm not sure which is the worse transgression of the lawyers: making misrepresentations to the court (always a bad idea), or being too stupid to check the citations to make sure they are still good law (or, in this case, to make sure the cited material actually exists). The former will destroy one's credibility with the court for a long time to come (and guess what? Judges talk to each other and bad reputations spread), and the latter would get a wet-behind-the-ears first year associate fired in about a nanosecond. Maybe quicker.

repechage

Expecting Sanctions or worse.
And you know that previous opposing council will be reviewing his submissions, Very Carefully.

Watch the tap dancing to come in 2024.

mpetry912 

this was a good comment! Story in the NYTimes about an attorney suing an airline for personal injury of his client. Put the details of the matter into ChatGPT and told it to "Draft the Complaint"

what came back looked fine until opposing counsel searched for the precedents in previous case law. Long story short, they did not exist. It made the whole thing up.

complete fabrication.

I am not really afraid of what AI might do. I am afraid of what humans might do with it. There should be guard rails to keep it from being used on anything related to safety of life - airlines or healthcare to start with.

/markp

madpogue 

Q: What do you call a thousand dead ChatGPT servers at the bottom of the ocean?

joesch

Pretty good.
Id prefer a lyric style poem.
It would be improved with our tuning and more C&V data feed like this forum.
Would be nice to see the following included in lyric emotions or feelings:

leather saddles, ornate pantograph lugs, dt shifters, toe clips and straps, tubular wheels, wool jerseys, ...

can we tune your creation to improve the world for the future bot C&V posters

madpogue 

ChatGPT's bent!

cudak888 

A: A waste of SuperMicro X10 and X11 motherboards that I'd really like to have for my home server build(s).

-Kurt

cudak888 

ChatGPT isn't bent, it's just that someone typed "Grant Peterson" into it.

-Kurt

joesch

Ok Oldguyonoldbike here is my submission to chatGPT> lyric style poem for classic bike appreciation including terms leather saddles, ornate pantograph lugs, dt shifters, toe clips and straps, tubular wheels, wool jerseys

output:In an era of modern haste and rush, Where sleek machines steal the hush, Let me sing a song, a timeless ode, To classic bikes, where legends rode.

Leather saddles, worn with pride, A testament to journeys wide. They cradle riders, years unfold, In tales of glory, yet untold.

Ornate pantograph lugs, handcrafted art, Eternal beauty, etched in each part. Craftsmen's touch, intricate and rare, A testament to meticulous care.

DT shifters, elegant and smooth, Shifting gears with a delicate groove. A symphony of clicks, a flawless dance, Guiding the wheels with effortless advance.

Toe clips and straps, a faithful embrace, Binding riders' feet, an old-world grace. Power transferred, a perfect fit, A connection forged, with every pedal's beat.

Tubular wheels, spinning with grace, Through winding roads, they swiftly chase. Round and true, in harmony they roll, A testament to the rider's soul.

Wool jerseys, worn in days of yore, When cycling heroes roared and soared. Against the wind, they proudly flew, Embracing heritage, in each vibrant hue.

Oh, classic bikes, a timeless treasure, Carrying stories, of endless measure. Through the ages, your beauty endures, A symbol of freedom, forever pure.

So let us celebrate, with reverence and delight, The artistry of classic bikes, shining bright. For in their presence, we feel the past, And in their ride, memories forever last.

Peevess

To be honest, I use ChatGPT and other AI tools for work tasks and it definitely eases my life. The versatility and intelligence of ChatGPT make it perfect for generating content, brainstorming ideas, and refining communication. It's like having a custom AI assistant powered by ChatGPT https://kindgeek.com/ai_assistant that understands and adapts to my needs, making work more efficient and enjoyable.

repechage

makes one wonder who wrote the recent 1,700 page reply brief in a infamous DC case going on right now