However, AI scientist Catherine Breslin suggests that changes to the model or shifts in user behavior could be responsible. Users might be trying to use ChatGPT for tasks it's not optimized for, leading to perceived underperformance. Another theory is that users' inflated expectations of AI capabilities could be causing disappointment. OpenAI has acknowledged the issue but has not provided a clear explanation, raising concerns about the unpredictability of AI development.
Key takeaways:
- ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has been reportedly acting 'lazy', not completing tasks or even suggesting users do their own research, with no clear explanation from its creators, OpenAI.
- While some theories suggest the AI has reached human-level consciousness or is mimicking human behavior during winter breaks, AI scientist Catherine Breslin suggests changes to the model or user behavior could be the cause.
- Another theory is that inflated user expectations of AI capabilities, following a surge in AI development last year, may be leading to perceptions of the AI as 'lazy'.
- OpenAI's inability to explain ChatGPT's behavior is concerning, as CEO Sam Altman previously suggested a slowdown in AI development might be necessary if models were improving in ways not fully understood.