A new study reveals something interesting about ChatGPT, a popular AI tool. The Data Provenance Initiative looked at 14,000 websites to see what kind of information ChatGPT “knows.” They also checked how people actually use it. The results might surprise you!
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What’s in ChatGPT’s “Brain”?
ChatGPT’s knowledge comes mostly from:
- News articles (almost 40%)
- Encyclopedia entries
- Social media posts
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How People Really Use ChatGPT
The researchers looked at 1 million conversations with ChatGPT. They found:
- Over 30% of people use it for creative writing (like making up stories)
- Less than 1% ask about news or current events
That’s a big mismatch! ChatGPT knows a lot about news, but people rarely ask it about that.
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Why This Matters
This difference means ChatGPT might:
- Struggle with current events or specific topics
- Be better at creative tasks and explanations
- Need extra help to give good answers on some topics
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Tips for Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT
- Use AI for simple tasks (like brainstorming ideas)
- Have real people work on complex, specific jobs
- Always check AI-written content for mistakes
- Add extra information when asking AI questions
The study says: “Whereas news websites comprise nearly 40% of all tokens… fewer than 1% of ChatGPT queries appear to be related to news or current affairs.“
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Looking Ahead
As AI tools grow, they might get better at what people actually use them for. For now, it’s best to use AI and human smarts together. This combo can help you reach your goals faster.
Remember, AI is a helper, not a replacement for your own knowledge. Use it wisely, and you’ll get the best results!
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