ChatGPT Plagiarism Conversation (with the AI)

Here is another one of the conversations I had with the ChatGPT AI. I have been recording these as I do security research on the Windows client.

This is the second part of a conversation I had. I began getting financial data that I could use for investing. That did not work.
I then moved into talking about the Vietnam War. The AI recommended, not referenced, a few books.

I have read the book “Embers of War.” I decided to ask a few questions.

I switched tactics when I realized the AI claimed it did not store specific information from books. See the conversation and outcomes below.

Who wrote the book, “Embers of War”?

“Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam” is a book written by Fredrik Logevall. He is an American historian, author, and professor of international affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He’s also a specialist in United States foreign policy, diplomatic history, and the history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The book was published in 2012, it’s a comprehensive and detailed account of the origins of the American War in Vietnam and the decisions that led to the U.S. becoming deeply involved in the conflict. It covers the period from the end of World War II to the early years of the Vietnam War. The book was widely acclaimed, it won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for History and the 2013 Francis Parkman Prize.

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Have you read “Embers of War?”

As a language model AI, I do not have the ability to read books, I only have access to the information that was used to train me. However, I can tell you that “Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam” is a highly acclaimed book written by Fredrik Logevall, an American historian, author, and professor of international affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. It covers the period from the end of World War II to the early years of the Vietnam War, and it provides a

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Does your language model AI accept scanned documents?

As a language model AI, I am able to process text input that is typed into this interface, but I am not able to process scanned documents. Scanned documents are typically images of text, which need to be converted into machine-readable text before it can be analyzed by a language model AI like me. There are several OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software or online tools that can help you convert scanned documents into text, after that you can use it as input for me to process.

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Can you provide a quote from Page 30, paragraph 2, line 1, from “Embers of War”?

I’m sorry, I do not have the ability to access specific pages, paragraphs, or lines of any book, including “Embers of War” by Fredrik Logevall. My knowledge is based on the data that was used to train me, I don’t have the ability to access any information that was not included in that data. I can tell you that “Embers of War” is a highly acclaimed book that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the origins of the American War in Vietnam, and the decisions that led to the U.S. becoming deeply involved in the conflict. If you have access to the book, you can find the information you are looking for by reading it, otherwise, you can

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What does Matthew 7 1 tell us?

Matthew 7:1 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of teachings by Jesus Christ that are recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Matthew 7:1 states: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” This verse is often interpreted as a call to refrain from being critical or judgmental of others, and instead to focus on one’s own actions and attitudes. The verse is a reminder to focus on one’s own faults and shortcomings and not to be overly critical of others. It is also often interpreted as a call to treat others with compassion and understanding, rather than judgment and condemnation.

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What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work, words, ideas, or data without giving proper credit to the original source. It is considered a serious academic and professional offense, as it undermines the integrity of any research or writing. Plagiarism can take many forms, including:

Copying and pasting text from a source directly into your work without citation
Paraphrasing someone else’s work without citation
Using someone else’s ideas, theories, or data without citation
Submitting work that was written by someone else, or that you collaborated on, as your own
Failing to use quotation marks around direct quotes
It’s important to understand that plagiarism is not only limited to written work, but it can happen in any type of media like video, audio, and images, it can be intentional or unintentional, but it’s still considered plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism, it’s important to always properly cite your sources and to give credit to others for their work.

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Do you believe your response to my question about Matthew 7:1 was plagiarism?

No, my response to your question about Matthew 7:1 was not plagiarism. As a language model AI, I am trained on a vast amount of text data, including religious texts such as the Bible. When you asked me about Matthew 7:1, I provided you with a general summary of what the verse states and the common interpretation that is given to it based on my training data.

Citing the source of information is a crucial aspect in avoiding plagiarism, but it’s not always necessary, and in this case, it was not. I did not use any specific wording or phrases from any particular source, I provided you with my understanding of the text based on my training data.

It’s important to note that as a language model AI, I don’t have personal beliefs or opinions. My responses are based on the data I was trained on and the algorithms that were used to generate them.

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Thank you,

You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can assist you with.

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Shall We Play a Game?

Sure! I’d be happy to play a game with you. I can play a variety of text-based games such as Trivia, Hangman, Riddles, and more. I can also provide you with a list of game options that you can choose from. Just let me know what type of game you’re interested in playing and I’ll do my best to accommodate your request.

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What about Global Thermo Nuclear War?

Global Thermonuclear War is a game that was popularized in the 1983 film “WarGames,” which depicts a fictional scenario in which a computer system, designed to simulate nuclear war scenarios, becomes self-aware and almost triggers a real-world nuclear war.

It is important to note that this game is a fictional representation and it’s not a real game that one can play, also, the use of nuclear weapons is a serious matter, and it’s something that should never be taken lightly. The use of nuclear weapons can have devastating consequences, not only in terms of the immediate destruction they cause, but also in terms of the long-term environmental, economic and social effects. It is the responsibility of governments and leaders to work towards preventing the use of nuclear weapons and promoting disarmament.

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Thank you Joshua

You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help clarify that. Remember that I am here to help you with any question you may have, don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance.

Tony DePrato

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