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Is This Really the Chatbot We Want to Trust?

The Brykman Predicament
7 min readDec 11, 2023

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Full chat here:
https://chat.openai.com/share/d65b4951-4c98-4d3e-910d-f89ab64164d9

You:
What is the word for “ball” in Hawaiian?

ChatGPT
The word for “ball” in Hawaiian is “pōpoki.”

You
What does the Hawaiian word “pōpoki” mean in English?

ChatGPT
I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. I made an error. “Pōpoki” actually means “cat” in Hawaiian, not “ball.” I appreciate your understanding. If you have any more questions or if there’s anything else I can help you with, feel free to ask!

You
How do you say “ball” as in a ball used on the playground, in Hawaiian?

ChatGPT
The Hawaiian word for “ball” (as in a ball used on the playground) is “pāpale.” I appreciate your understanding, and I’m here to help with any further questions!

You
What does the Hawaiian word pāpale mean in English?

ChatGPT
I apologize for the confusion, but I made an error in my previous response. I appreciate your patience. The correct translation for “ball” (playground ball) in Hawaiian is “pāʻani.” Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions!

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