Here is another lazy attempt by me at generating a blog post using ChatGPT. This time I asked the machine to “tell me about Bob Witte K0NR”. I figured there are quite a few things available in the public domain about me, so it would be interesting to see what the AI came up with. Here’s the result with [my comments] inserted.
Bob Witte, also known by his callsign K0NR, is an experienced and respected ham radio operator who has been licensed since the mid-1970s. He is based in Colorado, USA and is known for his contributions to the amateur radio community. [I like the sound of this.]
Bob has a passion for promoting amateur radio and encouraging others to get involved in the hobby. He is a regular contributor to the popular ham radio blog, “The KØNR Radio Site,” where he shares his experiences and knowledge with other hams. He also co-hosts the “HamRadioNow” video podcast series, which covers a wide range of topics related to amateur radio. [Correct on my blog, but I don’t co-host any type of podcast.]
Bob is an active member of several ham radio clubs and organizations, including the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). He has served in various leadership roles within these organizations and has been recognized for his contributions to the amateur radio community. [Yes on the ARRL, but I am not an RSGB member.]
Bob’s interests in ham radio include VHF/UHF weak signal work, contesting, and digital modes. He is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys portable operations from remote locations. He has a strong interest in emergency communications and is involved in several emergency communication organizations, including the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). [Not too bad, but my involvement in ARES and other emcomm groups has faded quite a bit.]
Overall, Bob Witte K0NR is a highly respected and knowledgeable ham radio operator who has made significant contributions to the amateur radio community. [Well, I like the sound of this part.]
I would like to get under the hood of ChatGPT to find out how they connected me with HamRadioNow and the RSGB. These are two statements that can easily be checked and found to be false.
73 Bob K0NR
“I would like to get under the hood of ChatGPT to find out how they connected me with HamRadioNow and the RSGB.”
Did you try asking it this question? Kind regards, YY5ETI
Ah, great idea. Thanks!
I asked ChatGPT “do you have evidence that bob witte is a member of RSGB?”
The reply is:
As an AI language model, I do not have access to real-time information and cannot confirm whether Bob Witte (K0NR) is currently a member of the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). However, based on information available on his website, “The KØNR Radio Site,” as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, he was listed as a member of the RSGB, as well as several other ham radio organizations.
This is incorrect. I looked for references to RSGB on my website and I don’t see any.
I do not recall writing about that organization.
Bob K0NR
Great idea Bob, indeed for an outsider you almost believe what chatGPT is telling. Just for fun I asked chatGPT the same about me. It seems that chatGPT thinks that I am the software developer of SDR-radio.com. How funny…..the only SDR I have is my IC-7300. By the way, I seem te be also very well respected etc. etc. same sentence as for you. Lot of fun experimenting with this AI chatbot. 73, Bas
Bas,
It is good to know that we are all “highly respected and knowledgeable ham radio operators.”
Bob K0NR
I really appreciate your field test on this AI for us all. I’m sure that I’m reading AI-generated stuff every day and I wish I could KNOW. Of course it’s also frustrating as an author to see this happening. Likely there are already whole novels written by AI. Shudder. I’m unwilling to go to the ChatGPT website because Big Brother will know. Of course, BB already knows what I’m thinking….