What does AI chatbot ChatGPT think of your Shropshire town?
We asked ChatGPT to reveal what it 'thinks' about some of Shropshire's historic towns.
Open-source, artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT took the world by storm when it was released in November last year.
The language processing tool allows users to have human-like conversations with a robot, using information gathered from a variety of digital sources.
Users have been using the AI system for everything from writing bedtime stories and creating patterns for knitting projects to composing their emails and completing work projects.
Wanting to put its data to the test, we asked the chatbot to describe people from some of Shropshire's towns.
By the look of it, the technology 'thinks' quite highly of us all.
An interesting experiment, but it's worth noting that even the AI system wanted to stress the dangers of stereotyping, responding to the request with: "People are unique... It's always best to approach people as individuals and avoid making assumptions based solely on their geographical location."
Here is what it said:
Shrewsbury
People from Shrewsbury are known for their friendliness, and proud of their "rich history, medieval architecture and picturesque town centre".
They have a "strong community spirit", and a special appreciation for the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Telford
People in Telford are known for being approachable and welcoming, and the town is thought of as having a vibrant and multicultural community.
With its rich industrial heritage, locals "take pride in their town's history and accomplishments" which can foster a great sense of community identity and pride.
Newport
Newport residents have a passion for supporting local businesses and independent shops and "actively seek out opportunities to shop locally and support the local economy".
The town is known for its family-friendly environment, with residents enjoying the town's parks, playgrounds, and family-oriented events.
