Modern generative AI is capable of creating well-written, convincing, intelligent-sounding, confident, smart-looking, completely wrong information.

Just today, this Japanese municipality has decided to abandon use of generative AI because of errors. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/2885/

This is a snippet from a conversation I had with ChatGPT the other day.

User
What are the relative calories per 100 g in different potatoes found in Japan: regular white potatoes (jagaimo) and Japanese sweet potatoes (satsumaimo)s?

ChatGPT
Regular White Potatoes (Jagaimo): On average, regular white potatoes contain about 70-80 calories per 100 grams. The exact calorie content may vary based on factors such as size, cooking method, and specific variety.

Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Satsumaimo): Japanese sweet potatoes are generally lower in calories compared to regular white potatoes. They typically contain around 90-100 calories per 100 grams. Sweet potatoes are often praised for their nutritional value and are a good source of vitamins and fiber.

User
If Japanese sweet potatoes are generally lower in calories compared to regular white potatoes why did you give a higher calorie value?

ChatGPT
I appreciate your clarification. I apologize for any confusion. It seems there was an error in my response. Typically, Japanese sweet potatoes are indeed lower in calories compared to regular white potatoes. On average, Japanese sweet potatoes contain about 90-100 calories per 100 grams, while regular white potatoes have around 70-80 calories per 100 grams.

I appreciate your attention to detail, and I apologize for any confusion caused by the mistake in my previous response. If you have any further questions or if there’s anything else I can help you with, feel free to let me know!

User
90 calories is not lower but higher than 70 calories.

ChatGPT
You are correct, and I appreciate your patience. I made a mistake in my response. I appreciate your attention to detail.

To clarify, Japanese sweet potatoes are generally lower in calories compared to regular white potatoes. On average, Japanese sweet potatoes contain about 70-90 calories per 100 grams, while regular white potatoes have around 70-80 calories per 100 grams.

(I gave up after that. Also Japanese sweet potatoes have about 130 calories per 100 grams.)