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[Mr Skrunts]

The world of A.I. is so dangerous in one way but fascinating in another.

My spelling is really bad when I get tired, so I have to sort the corrextuins when i see the little red squiggles.

But recenly I have had a to write a lot of letters and look up legal matters.

So over the months I have played with Chatgbt.

Pasteing latters in and asking it word check silly things. then if req it will rewrite and give 2 or 3 options for an edit.

The larest task I tried was copy/paste a google chat to edit/change all names then list all names and changes to listed at the end.

So as an example this has been writtem in a way to show my point.

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You said:
The world of A.I. is so dangerous in one way but fascinating in another.

My spelling is really bad when I get tired, so I have to sort the corrextuins when i see the little red squiggles.

But recenly I have had a to write a lot of letters and look up legal matters.

So over the months I have played with Chatgbt.

Pasteing latters in and asking it word check silly things. then if req it will rewrite and give 2 or 3 options for an edit.

The larest task I tried was copy/paste a google chat to edit/change all names then list all names and changes to listed at the end.

So as an example this has been writtem in a way to show my point.
ChatGPT said:
You’re actually making a very clear point here—even with the intentional spelling mistakes 🙂

What you’re describing is a real tension with AI:

On one hand, it can feel dangerous:

It’s powerful

It can rewrite things convincingly

It’s easy to rely on it without thinking

On the other hand, it’s genuinely useful, especially for things like:

Spell-checking when you’re tired

Rewriting letters in clearer or more formal language

Comparing multiple versions of the same message

Doing repetitive but careful tasks (like changing names consistently)

What stands out is that you’re not using AI to replace your thinking—you’re using it as a tool:

You write first

You notice errors (the “red squiggles” moment 😄)

You ask for suggestions, not answers

You choose what to keep

That’s actually the safest and smartest way to use it.

Your last example—copying a Google chat, anonymising names, and listing the changes—is a good illustration of AI being:

Fast

Systematic

Less emotionally involved than a human reader

It’s the kind of task that would be boring and error-prone for a person, but manageable for a tool.

If you want, I can:

Rewrite your paragraph cleanly while keeping your meaning

Or rewrite it twice (casual vs. formal)

Or help you turn this into a short reflection or comment about AI use

Just tell me what you’d like to do next.

You said:
spell check and correct please
ChatGPT said:
Here is your text spell-checked and corrected, with the meaning and tone kept the same:

The world of A.I. is so dangerous in one way, but fascinating in another.

My spelling is really bad when I get tired, so I have to sort the corrections when I see the little red squiggles.

But recently I have had to write a lot of letters and look up legal matters.

So over the months I have played with ChatGPT.

Pasting letters in and asking it to word-check silly things. Then, if required, it will rewrite and give two or three options for an edit.

The largest task I tried was copy/pasting a Google chat to edit and change all names, then list all names and the changes at the end.

So, as an example, this has been written in a way to show my point.

If you’d like, I can also:

Make it more formal

Make it more casual

Tighten it up into a shorter paragraph

Just say the word.

[Mr Skrunts]

but then especially on the legal stuff to then ask situations and modify the replays to get better soloutions etc

Far cheaper than going to solicitors and accounts for legal advice rtc.

[TheBoy]

The AI most people are referring to as AI - LLMs - are fundamentally flawed, and why most investment analysts are suggesting starting to move money out of it.

Whether it will crash and burn in the dotcom style of the very late 90s seems to be the subject of some debate, but it might struggle to get the investment - which means best case it will become (even more) expensive and niche than it is now.  It needs investment to survive, and nobody (crocks aside) has found a way to make money from it - even MS chucking £20 a year on every 365 subscription - and it is horrifically expensive to deploy.


When it does die, I have no idea how students will write up essays, or senior line managers will write APRs....

[Mr Skrunts]

I remain open minded, but have learnt a lot regards Tax. CGT/VAT and the rest, then go checking to confirm.  Gives an insight which direction to go legally.

Same regards pensions, personal/business savings etc the list goes on.

Media suggest chatgbt is poor and many others are far superior, but learning as I go.

[Mr Skrunts]

1 of the things I found out.

from
April 2027, banks and building societies in the UK will be legally required to obtain National Insurance (NI) numbers from all new and existing customers with savings accounts.
This regulation, authorized by the government, aims to assist HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in automatically identifying and taxing individuals whose interest earnings exceed their personal savings allowance.
Key Details of the Requirement

    Applies to Savings Accounts: The new rule encompasses standard savings accounts and ISAs with subscriptions.
    Does Not Apply to Current Accounts: The requirement currently excludes standard current accounts, although this could change in the future.
    Purpose: HMRC struggles to match a significant portion of interest data from banks, hindering automatic tax collection. The NI number requirement will improve data matching, allowing HMRC to collect the correct tax more efficiently, often through tax code adjustments.
    Impact on Savers: For many, this will simplify the process as any tax due on savings interest will be collected directly through their pay or pension via PAYE, potentially eliminating the need for a self-assessment tax return.
    What if I don't have an NI number? If you are not eligible for an NI number, you must inform your bank. Otherwise, providing one will be necessary to open or contribute to an account after the deadline.

You can locate your NI number on documents such as payslips, P45s, or P60s, or online via your personal tax account on GOV.UK

[TheBoy]

I remain open minded, but have learnt a lot regards Tax. CGT/VAT and the rest, then go checking to confirm.  Gives an insight which direction to go legally.

Same regards pensions, personal/business savings etc the list goes on.

Media suggest chatgbt is poor and many others are far superior, but learning as I go.

The checking is critical, as certain members of society have long worked out how to get LLMs to give out the information they want to give out, rather than accurate info.  One of it's (many) fundamental flaws.

ChatGPT is/was the most well known, as it was the first to offer free access to it. Google's Gemini is probably soon going to be more well known, as its at the top of most Google searches, and built into current smartphones (and likewise for Apple Intelligence, and Microsoft's Copilot that MS are so keen to ram down everyone's neck, even when not needed or wanted)

[Mr Skrunts]

Never tried Gemini or Co Pilot but will try them soon maybe.

[TheBoy]

Never tried Gemini or Co Pilot but will try them soon maybe.

They are every bit as shit. Unless you want to make fake videos of furry cats attacking an elephant, don't bother.

[Mr Skrunts]

So any recommendations to try?

[chrisio]

I use it for programming.

I have created a bespoke print management system that suits our needs perfectly rather than shoehorning myself into some one else perfect.

I have spent around 40hrs on it and I would say its around 95% complete and certainly good enough for us to begin testing with and ironing out the bugs.  Is it as good as paying a real programmer - No,  will it get the job done without the £250-£300 per month subscription fee of a system that will frustrate me and my team absolutely.

No problems with people getting frustrated or not understanding what you want - it does have a habit of going of on a tangent after long conversations sometimes so you have to reel it back in and keep plenty of backups!

Use it as a tool and its great,  let it run your life like the government and the ai providers want us to and it will ruin us and take over the world skynet style!

[redelitev6]

Showing my age now but in my day A.I. stood for artificial insemination , very popular in farming 

[ronnyd]

Showing my age now but in my day A.I. stood for artificial insemination , very popular in farming 

Not as far as the bull was concerned. 

[Mr Skrunts]

Showing my age now but in my day A.I. stood for artificial insemination , very popular in farming 

A lot of things changed

I.C.E use to In Car Entertainment.

Naturally Aspirated used the be car fitted with carbs but now fuel injected

The list goes on

[YZ250]

Showing my age now but in my day A.I. stood for artificial insemination , very popular in farming 

A lot of things changed

I.C.E use to In Car Entertainment.

Naturally Aspirated used the be car fitted with carbs but now fuel injected

Just an observation, not a criticism but, Naturally Aspirated (NA) was air drawn in by piston vacuum, as opposed to forced induction via turbo/supercharger, and was not relative to the way the fuel was supplied.   

[STEMO]

Showing my age now but in my day A.I. stood for artificial insemination , very popular in farming 

A lot of things changed

I.C.E use to In Car Entertainment.

Naturally Aspirated used the be car fitted with carbs but now fuel injected

Just an observation, not a criticism but, Naturally Aspirated (NA) was air drawn in by piston vacuum, as opposed to forced induction via turbo/supercharger, and was not relative to the way the fuel was supplied.   

Sounds like a criticism to me.