AI

[Burgerman]

Been testing AI for days. Every one I can find. They are all a complete waste of time.

They insist on answering even when they do not have a clue, and just make up some garbage scraped off the web. Its worse than utube experts.

They never just say I dont know. It can answer simple stuff whare I dont want or need an answer quite well. It can creat a low res image of trump in a bath with donald duck. But he has 6 fingers...

It cant ever answer anything at all about the tech stuff I ask it. But it produces marvelously worded paragraphs of "content".

[martin007]

I haven't tried any.
Artificial intelligence is going to follow the same path as the Metaverse.

[Dan]

How come AI has the ability to pass the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) by achieving scores that significantly exceed the passing threshold? And do things like accurately predict the three-dimensional structure of a protein from its amino acid sequence. This breakthrough, which effectively "solves" a long-standing challenge in biology, accelerates research in fields like medicine and drug development by providing rapid access to protein structures.

LLM's are already replacing some workers. Todays Artificial intelligence is just to beginning of AI.

How do the earliest automobiles compare to modern cars in terms of design, performance, and features?

AI answer in ten seconds.

### Comparison Overview
The earliest automobiles, pioneered in the late 19th century, were rudimentary inventions focused on basic mobility, often experimental and unreliable. In contrast, modern cars are sophisticated machines emphasizing efficiency, safety, comfort, and technology integration. The first practical car, Karl Benz's Patent-Motorwagen from 1886, marked the beginning of the gasoline-powered era, but early vehicles were vastly different from today's models, which incorporate electric powertrains, advanced electronics, and autonomous capabilities. Below is a structured comparison across key aspects, drawing from historical developments.

| Aspect | Earliest Automobiles (Late 1800s–Early 1900s) | Modern Cars (2020s) |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| **Invention and Origins** |
Invented around 1885–1886 by Karl Benz; early experiments included steam-powered vehicles from the 1700s–1800s, but gasoline engines dominated by the 1890s. Production was limited and custom-built.

| Mass-produced since the early 20th century (e.g., Ford Model T in 1908), now globally manufactured with hybrid, electric, and autonomous options; over 1 billion cars on roads today. |

| **Power Source and Engine** |
Single-cylinder gasoline engines (0.75–4 hp); some steam or electric prototypes. Inefficient, with manual cranking to start. | Multi-cylinder gasoline, diesel, hybrid, or fully electric engines (100–500+ hp average); turbocharged for efficiency, with electric starters and regenerative braking. |

| **Speed and Performance** |
Top speeds of 8–16 mph; acceleration was slow, and reliability was poor—frequent breakdowns on unpaved roads. | Average top speeds over 120 mph; 0–60 mph in under 10 seconds for most; enhanced by aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and computer-optimized engines. |

| **Safety Features** |
Minimal: No seatbelts, airbags, or brakes on all wheels; open designs exposed drivers to elements and accidents. | Advanced: ABS brakes, multiple airbags, crumple zones, collision avoidance systems, and autonomous emergency braking; crash-test standards save lives. |

| **Comfort and Design** |
Open carriages with wooden frames, no roofs or heating; basic tiller steering, uncomfortable benches. | Enclosed cabins with climate control, ergonomic seats, infotainment systems; aerodynamic bodies reduce noise and improve fuel efficiency. |

| **Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Impact** |
Poor: Around 10–20 mpg, high emissions from unrefined engines; no regulations. | Improved: 30–50+ mpg for gas models, infinite for electrics; strict emissions standards, with EVs reducing carbon footprint. |

| **Technology and Features** |
Basic mechanics: No electronics, radios, or navigation; manual everything. | High-tech: GPS, Bluetooth, adaptive cruise control, self-driving capabilities in some; connected to the internet for updates and diagnostics. |
| **Cost and Accessibility** | Expensive luxury items (e.g., $1,000 in 1900, equivalent to $35,000 today); for the wealthy only. | Affordable mass-market options starting at $20,000; widespread ownership, with financing and used markets. |

In essence, early cars revolutionized transportation by replacing horses but were primitive and hazardous compared to today's vehicles, which prioritize user experience, sustainability, and innovation. If you'd like details on a specific era or model, let me know!

[Burgerman]

Because almost all of that stuff evolved and was improved over time. Mostly driven by free market capitalism that forces the manufacturers to improve value per cost $$$, to offer better performance, specs etc than competitors, to research and develop. The exact reasons that socialism fails every last time.

All AI did was rapidly search the web for info (right or wrong or wildly wrong) it cant tell the difference sometimes. It even reads other AI generated nonsense and cant tell the difference! And then gave you its search results.

And the results off all of this and huge amounts of knowledge is already out there for "ai" to scrape off the net. Its great at finding information. Its less than great at figuring out what is CORRECT information. I ask it a bunch of engine tuning and nitrous related questions and it just regurgitates a bunch of well known but incorrect urban myth type nonsense.

As well as this, it makes shit up!
As a recent nes journalist found ot to his cost...