General Consultant Discussion

I use it primarily for faster rewriting of something already written. It works well for creating summaries or bullet points.

I have found that it can very confidently be wrong. If you have some time and want to test this out - ask either Bard or ChatGPT to create a summary of the history of State of the Art Accounting software originally located in Irvine, CA.  I've done this probably 6-8 times, and almost every time it tells me about a completely different founder(s) ( whose name(s) I don't recognize ) or says the company is still in existence and proudly publishing MAS 90.

More specifically: 

1. I use AI mostly for writing and summarizing
2. ChatGPT primarily ( paid ) 
3. I got curious and then found that they could rewrite headlines and content and create summaries very quickly. This type of work requires very little fact checking so I'm much more confident in using them for this purpose. 
4. Writing, some minor creation of Crystal Formulas, I've used them to create "boring" pieces of blog posts (  ie - give me a background summary of what TLS is ) that in the past I might have used Wikipedia for

I wonder if will replace Sage tech support.

I attended a tech conference sponsored by the Iowa CPA Society.  The K2 Enterprise presenters were keen on the potential of it.  Their presentations focused on the marketing potential in the short term.  Who knows where it will be next year?  I am glad I am not in marketing!!!

When will they come for my job?

I use it primarily for faster rewriting of something already written. It works well for creating summaries or bullet points.

I have found that it can very confidently be wrong. If you have some time and want to test this out - ask either Bard or ChatGPT to create a summary of the history of State of the Art Accounting software originally located in Irvine, CA.  I've done this probably 6-8 times, and almost every time it tells me about a completely different founder(s) ( whose name(s) I don't recognize ) or says the company is still in existence and proudly publishing MAS 90.

More specifically: 

1. I use AI mostly for writing and summarizing
2. ChatGPT primarily ( paid ) 
3. I got curious and then found that they could rewrite headlines and content and create summaries very quickly. This type of work requires very little fact checking so I'm much more confident in using them for this purpose. 
4. Writing, some minor creation of Crystal Formulas, I've used them to create "boring" pieces of blog posts (  ie - give me a background summary of what TLS is ) that in the past I might have used Wikipedia for

Will we ever make a tech advance that doesn't make it easier to create and spread disinformation than actual truth?...of course marketing is the first use...

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Phil McIntosh
President
Friendly Systems, Inc.
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2023 12:52
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: Anyone using AI?

I wonder if will replace Sage tech support.

I attended a tech conference sponsored by the Iowa CPA Society.  The K2 Enterprise presenters were keen on the potential of it.  Their presentations focused on the marketing potential in the short term.  Who knows where it will be next year?  I am glad I am not in marketing!!!

When will they come for my job?

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Jeff Schwenk
Bottomline Software, Inc.
(540) 221-4444


Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2023 11:18
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: Anyone using AI?

I use it primarily for faster rewriting of something already written. It works well for creating summaries or bullet points.

I have found that it can very confidently be wrong. If you have some time and want to test this out - ask either Bard or ChatGPT to create a summary of the history of State of the Art Accounting software originally located in Irvine, CA.  I've done this probably 6-8 times, and almost every time it tells me about a completely different founder(s) ( whose name(s) I don't recognize ) or says the company is still in existence and proudly publishing MAS 90.

More specifically: 

1. I use AI mostly for writing and summarizing
2. ChatGPT primarily ( paid ) 
3. I got curious and then found that they could rewrite headlines and content and create summaries very quickly. This type of work requires very little fact checking so I'm much more confident in using them for this purpose. 
4. Writing, some minor creation of Crystal Formulas, I've used them to create "boring" pieces of blog posts (  ie - give me a background summary of what TLS is ) that in the past I might have used Wikipedia for

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Moodus, CT

Marketing is tied with politics for #1 in disinformation.

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Doug Higgs
Midwest Commerce Solutions, Inc
(312) 315-0960
Chauffeur, Chef, and Personal Assistant to Sprinkles
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2023 13:12
From: Phil McIntosh
Subject: Anyone using AI?

Will we ever make a tech advance that doesn't make it easier to create and spread disinformation than actual truth?...of course marketing is the first use...

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Phil McIntosh
President
Friendly Systems, Inc.


Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2023 12:52
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: Anyone using AI?

I wonder if will replace Sage tech support.

I attended a tech conference sponsored by the Iowa CPA Society.  The K2 Enterprise presenters were keen on the potential of it.  Their presentations focused on the marketing potential in the short term.  Who knows where it will be next year?  I am glad I am not in marketing!!!

When will they come for my job?

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Jeff Schwenk
Bottomline Software, Inc.
(540) 221-4444


Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2023 11:18
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: Anyone using AI?

I use it primarily for faster rewriting of something already written. It works well for creating summaries or bullet points.

I have found that it can very confidently be wrong. If you have some time and want to test this out - ask either Bard or ChatGPT to create a summary of the history of State of the Art Accounting software originally located in Irvine, CA.  I've done this probably 6-8 times, and almost every time it tells me about a completely different founder(s) ( whose name(s) I don't recognize ) or says the company is still in existence and proudly publishing MAS 90.

More specifically: 

1. I use AI mostly for writing and summarizing
2. ChatGPT primarily ( paid ) 
3. I got curious and then found that they could rewrite headlines and content and create summaries very quickly. This type of work requires very little fact checking so I'm much more confident in using them for this purpose. 
4. Writing, some minor creation of Crystal Formulas, I've used them to create "boring" pieces of blog posts (  ie - give me a background summary of what TLS is ) that in the past I might have used Wikipedia for

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Moodus, CT

I wonder if will replace Sage tech support.

I attended a tech conference sponsored by the Iowa CPA Society.  The K2 Enterprise presenters were keen on the potential of it.  Their presentations focused on the marketing potential in the short term.  Who knows where it will be next year?  I am glad I am not in marketing!!!

When will they come for my job?

I use it primarily for faster rewriting of something already written. It works well for creating summaries or bullet points.

I have found that it can very confidently be wrong. If you have some time and want to test this out - ask either Bard or ChatGPT to create a summary of the history of State of the Art Accounting software originally located in Irvine, CA.  I've done this probably 6-8 times, and almost every time it tells me about a completely different founder(s) ( whose name(s) I don't recognize ) or says the company is still in existence and proudly publishing MAS 90.

More specifically: 

1. I use AI mostly for writing and summarizing
2. ChatGPT primarily ( paid ) 
3. I got curious and then found that they could rewrite headlines and content and create summaries very quickly. This type of work requires very little fact checking so I'm much more confident in using them for this purpose. 
4. Writing, some minor creation of Crystal Formulas, I've used them to create "boring" pieces of blog posts (  ie - give me a background summary of what TLS is ) that in the past I might have used Wikipedia for

I've messed around with ChatGPT (free option at OpenAI.com), and it's been a mixed bag of good information and questionable information (disinformation, misinformation, theories, lies, etc.)  I agree with Wayne that it certainly beats Google searches if you are trying to get a quick summary on a topic.  However, you better read the results before you copy/paste/share.

I think AI's potential for automation and robotics in manufacturing is exciting along with other advancements in other industries.  However, the dangers of AI when it comes to scamming people is beyond anything society has ever imagined.  Be vigilant people.