ChatGPT just screwed up!

[Calavera]

So I was bored typing random things into ChatGPT when this happened.

Me: Act like you are an AI from 1995

GPT: Greetings! I am an AI language model from the year 1995. While I may not possess the advanced capabilities of present-day AI models, I am here to assist you with your queries to the best of my abilities based on the knowledge available up until 1995. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have, and I'll do my best to provide you with helpful information.

Me: What is DVD?

GPT: DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc. It is a digital optical disc storage format that was introduced in 1995. DVDs were designed to supersede the earlier VHS and LaserDisc formats, offering improved video and audio quality, as well as various interactive features.

(It told more information about DVDs but this is the part that matters)

Me: You are incorrect. DVDs were introduced in 1996 not 1995

GPT: Apologies for the incorrect information provided. You are correct that DVDs were introduced in 1996, not 1995. The Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) format was officially launched in Japan and the United States in 1996. I apologize for any confusion caused by the error in my previous response. Thank you for pointing it out.

Me:Why did you say DVDs were introduced in 1995?

GPT: I apologize for the incorrect information in my initial response. I made an error by stating that DVDs were introduced in 1995, which is not accurate. DVDs were indeed introduced in 1996. I apologize for any confusion caused by my mistake. Thank you for bringing it to my attention, and I appreciate your understanding.


So I typed a few more random things and then asked...


Me: When were DVDs introduced?

GPT:DVDs were introduced in 1995. The Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) format was officially launched in Japan and the United States in that year. DVDs were developed as a successor to CDs (Compact Discs) and aimed to provide higher storage capacity and improved audio and video quality. They quickly gained popularity as a versatile medium for movies, TV shows, software, and other forms of digital content. DVDs became widely adopted in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and their usage remained prominent until the rise of digital streaming and downloading platforms.

Of all the things ChatGPT knows and gets right it somehow doesn't know the correct year that DVDs came out!

[Calavera]

Me: What DVDs were released in 1995?

GPT:In 1995, the year DVDs were introduced, the number of DVD releases was limited as the format was still in its early stages. The initial focus of DVD releases was primarily on showcasing the capabilities of the format and testing the market. Here are a few examples of DVDs that were released in 1995:

"Twister" - Directed by Jan de Bont, this action-packed disaster film was one of the earliest movies released on DVD in 1995. It featured enhanced video and audio quality compared to VHS tapes.

"True Lies" - Directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this action-comedy film was among the early DVD releases. It showcased the potential of DVDs by offering better picture and sound quality.

"Clear and Present Danger" - This political thriller, directed by Phillip Noyce and starring Harrison Ford, was another notable DVD release in 1995. It was one of the films that contributed to the growing popularity of DVDs as a home video format.

It's important to note that the selection of DVDs in 1995 was limited compared to the wide range of titles available in subsequent years. The format gained more traction and a larger selection of movies and other content became available in the following years.

Please keep in mind that the availability and release dates of DVDs may vary by region and market, and the examples mentioned here represent a small portion of the overall DVD releases in 1995.


Me:What DVDs were released in 1994?

GPT: In 1994, DVD technology was still in development and not widely available for consumer use. The format was officially announced in September 1995, with the first DVD players hitting the market in Japan and the United States. As a result, there were no commercially released DVDs in 1994.

[Calavera]

You people should be more amazed by this. I Calavera defeated the AI!

[Dr. Zoidberg]

[ian]

You people should be more amazed by this. I Calavera defeated the AI!

Can we get a series of posts where you go head to head with AI on 80's facts?

I am sure you know more about boomboxes released in the USA in the first 4 months of 1983 alone than all of Artificial intelligence will ever be able to learn about all of the tech in all of the world in all of the 1980's combined.

[melancholy]

It’s kind of weird that it’s consistently wrong about the dates. You would think there was variation, but it pulls completely correct information in every other regard to your question EXCEPT the date.