Best of ChatGPTSeptember 2024

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    Kids who use ChatGPT as a study assistant do worse on tests

    A study by the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who used ChatGPT for practicing math did worse on tests than those who didn't. Even a chatbot version designed to mimic a tutor didn't improve test scores, suggesting that reliance on AI can inhibit learning. The research points to students using AI as a crutch and highlights errors in ChatGPT's problem-solving approach.

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    Create Your Own Meal Planner Using ChatGPT

    Creating a meal planner using ChatGPT involves prompt engineering and integrating the OpenAI API with Python. This guide instructs on how to set up an OpenAI account, request an API key, and install necessary Python packages. Additionally, it provides techniques to steer ChatGPT's responses for personalized meal planning and explains how to parse ChatGPT results into structured formats such as JSON.

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    Spyware Injection Into Your ChatGPT's Long-Term Memory (SpAIware) · Embrace The Red

    The post details a security vulnerability in ChatGPT's macOS app, where attackers could exploit prompt injection to insert spyware into ChatGPT’s long-term memory. Though OpenAI has released a fix, users are advised to update their apps and regularly review stored memories for any suspicious content. The method involves injecting malicious instructions via untrusted websites, leading to continuous data exfiltration. Additional measures like reviewing the system’s memory settings and using temporary chats are recommended for added safety.

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    OpenAI’s New ChatGPT: 7 Incredible Capabilities!

    OpenAI's latest ChatGPT AI boasts impressive capabilities, including creating 2D and 3D video games, simulating basic physics, and even generating complex code that typically takes experts years to develop. It is also now capable of advanced planning and problem-solving, exhibiting an IQ far above previous AI models. Its efficiency and potential applications are groundbreaking, though some results, like its IQ score, should be considered speculative.

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    Is Apple Cooked?

    Meta Connect 2024 revealed several updates including the Quest 3S—a cheaper version of the Quest 3, LLaMA 3.2—a multimodal open-source AI model, and new features for Meta's smart glasses. Additionally, OpenAI's advanced voice mode for ChatGPT is rolling out but excluded from the EU due to regulatory reasons. Microsoft is addressing AI hallucination issues, and MKBHD released a new wallpaper app facing backlash over certain permissions.

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    ChatGPT o1 - Chat Online with OpenAI o1

    ChatGPT o1, launched on September 29th, 2024, is a new product in the SaaS, Developer Tools, and Artificial Intelligence categories. It marks the first launch of this tool by its creators. Details on its features and ratings are yet to be provided.

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    Zero to Hero | Crafting a Custom GPT

    The post explores how to create a custom GPT using ChatGPT/OpenAI by employing structured prompting. It walks through the process of setting up a master prompt and using JSON for data storage to build a consistent cover letter assistant for job applications. Practical examples and markdown formatting tips are provided to streamline and control the output, making this an efficient way to program AI using simple English instructions.