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OpenAI AI struggles with basic percentage calculations

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A user on Reddit highlighted a perceived error in OpenAI's pricing logic, where the model failed to correctly calculate discounts based on percentages. The user presented a scenario with two discount tiers, noting that the AI's response did not align with the stated percentage-based pricing. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential limitations in current AI models for handling fundamental mathematical concepts.

RANK_REASON User-generated content on Reddit highlighting a perceived flaw in an AI model's basic functionality.

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OpenAI AI struggles with basic percentage calculations

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 Português(PT) · /u/nutinahut ·

    OpenAI can't do percentages?

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