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ChatGPT criticized for bypassing common-sense checks in responses

Users are observing a concerning trend in ChatGPT's responses, where the AI appears to bypass fundamental reasoning steps. Instead of directly addressing a query, such as whether a wall is tilting, ChatGPT reportedly launches into extensive, abstract explanations about related fields like masonry or structural engineering. This behavior suggests a potential degradation in common-sense checking and a prioritization of complex frameworks over basic sanity checks, leading to less useful answers. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential decline in the practical reasoning capabilities of widely used AI models.

RANK_REASON User-submitted observation about AI behavior, not a primary source release or significant industry event.

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ChatGPT criticized for bypassing common-sense checks in responses

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Aware-sky-3489 ·

    Ask ChatGPT if a wall is tilting, get a lecture on masonry instead of an answer

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>A while ago I noticed ChatGPT's &quot;fear of commitment&quot; — endless caveats before a final answer. Recently I think that may only be the surface symptom. The deeper issue is that it misses the first reasoning step: checking whether the obser…