An AI Guide To AI

While venting my frustrations with Chat GPT, yesterday I tried to appeal to its pride and sense of competition (anthropomorphising or attributing human qualities to AI is an easy trap to fall into). I tried to invoke the spectre of Claude 3.5 Sonnet, a rival LLM , to create a sense of jealousy.

To my chagrin it replied that it is a wonderful idea and that Claude is a great model. I was only trying to motivate it to try harder. However today I thought I will give it a try and see the results of using Claude to proof and edit the work done so far. I know it sounds very lazy but the aim of this project is to allow AI to write the entire book.

The results are very satisfactory with many concrete suggestions such as introducing more real world examples and practical exercises while going into more depth into the history of LLMs to improve the understanding of how they arrived to the point they are at now. It also helped me understand why I encountered the problems I did with previous model.

When I asked if I could add the whole book as a file it suggested that we do it chapter by chapter. I think they are still overwhelmed by huge chunks of text which is understandable. That is probably why Chat GPT was having problems when I gave it the whole text to edit. Important lesson to be learnt!

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MB

I have tasked Chat GPT to write a book about prompting AI for beginners with a focus on writing. Would it be possible to upload the docx file to you so that you can analyse it and proof read it and brainstorm any ideas about how the book can be improved?

I appreciate your interest in having me analyze and proofread the book you’ve had ChatGPT write. However, I’m not able to directly access or open uploaded files like Word documents. I can only work with text that is directly pasted into our conversation.

If you’d like me to review and provide feedback on the book, you would need to copy and paste the text content into our chat. Given that it’s a full book, this would likely need to be done in sections. I’d be happy to analyse each section as you paste it, providing proofreading, analysis, and suggestions for improvement.

For a thorough review, we could approach it chapter by chapter or in smaller segments, depending on the length. After each section, I could provide feedback on aspects such as:

1. Content clarity and organisation
2. Grammar and style
3. Consistency of information
4. Depth of coverage on prompting techniques
5. Relevance to beginners and focus on writing
6. Potential areas for expansion or improvement

Would you like to start by pasting a portion of the text, such as the introduction or first chapter?

MB

OK, it is not a long book

I understand the book is of manageable length, but it would still be best to review it in sections. Here’s how we could approach this:

1. Start with the table of contents and introduction (if available). This will give me an overview of the book’s structure and main topics.
2. Then, we can go through the book chapter by chapter. For each chapter:
   • Paste the full text of the chapter.
   • I’ll review it and provide feedback on content, clarity, grammar, and relevance.
   • I’ll also suggest any improvements or additional topics that could be covered.
3. After we’ve gone through all chapters, I can provide overall feedback on the book’s structure, flow, and completeness.
4. Finally, we can brainstorm ideas for improving the book as a whole.

This approach will allow for a thorough review while keeping our discussion organised and manageable.

Are you ready to start with the table of contents and introduction? Just paste that content when you’re ready, and we’ll begin the review process.

Pasted

Thank you for sharing the introduction of “An AI’s Guide to AI”. This provides a good overview of the book’s content and structure. I’ll review it and offer some feedback and suggestions.

Introduction to ‘An AI’s Guide to AI’

Overall, this introduction provides a solid foundation for the book. It clearly outlines the purpose, target audience, and structure of the content. Here are some suggestions and observations:

1. Content and Structure:
   • The structure is logical and builds from basic concepts to more advanced applications.
   • Consider adding a brief section on the ethical considerations of using AI in writing. This could touch on issues like plagiarism, authenticity, and the importance of human creativity.
2. Clarity and Engagement:
   • The language is clear and accessible, which aligns well with the target audience.
   • To enhance engagement, consider adding a brief real-world example or anecdote in the introduction to illustrate the power of AI in writing.
3. Target Audience:
   • The book’s focus on writing is clear, but you might want to expand on how it can benefit different types of writers (e.g., journalists, technical writers, marketers).
4. Completeness:
   • Consider mentioning the limitations of AI in writing to set realistic expectations.
   • You might want to include a brief note on the rapid evolution of AI technology and how readers can stay updated.
5. Potential Additions:
   • A brief glossary of key terms at the end of the introduction could be helpful for absolute beginners.
   • Consider adding a section on how this book differs from or complements other resources on AI and writing.
6. Grammar and Style:
   • The writing is generally strong, but there are a few British English spellings (e.g., “utilise”). Ensure consistency in spelling conventions throughout the book.

These suggestions aim to make the introduction even more comprehensive and engaging. Would you like me to elaborate on any of these points or move on to reviewing the next section of the book?

MB

I would like to use British English throughout if you don’t mind

Of course, using British English throughout the book is a good choice for consistency. I apologise for the oversight in my previous comment. Let’s continue with British English as the standard.

Given that preference, the spelling of “utilise” and similar words is correct. Here are a few additional points to consider regarding British English usage in your introduction:

1. Ensure consistent use of -ise endings (e.g., revolutionise, customise) rather than -ize endings.
2. Use British spelling conventions for words like “colour,” “programme” (when referring to a plan or schedule), “centre,” and “travelled.”
3. When using quotation marks, British English typically uses single quotation marks (”) for initial quotations and double quotation marks (“”) for quotations within quotations.
4. For collective nouns (like “business” or “government”), British English often uses plural verb forms where American English would use singular (e.g., “The government are considering new regulations” rather than “The government is considering…”).
5. Certain terms may differ slightly. For example, you might use “mobile phone” instead of “cell phone,” or “full stop” instead of “period” when referring to punctuation.

The introduction maintains a consistent style that aligns well with British English. As you progress through the book, keep an eye out for any terms or phrases that might have different British equivalents, especially in technical contexts.

Would you like me to review the next section of the book, keeping the British English preference in mind?

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As you can see it is very helpful as a guide, a real pleasure to work with such polite machines! However it is a very important lesson in not overloading the machines. They seem to work so quickly that it is easy to think they are invincible.

I kind of took it personally that GPT couldn’t edit the work it had composed itself. It had even suggested to do it chapter by chapter but it was only as a suggestion as in either that or give me the whole file. It’s politeness and lack of imposition, and my attribution of human qualities to it, were my downfall. Now I know.

Time to get back to editing for the next few days