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ChatGPT fails calculus problem due to flawed assumption

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An AI model, specifically ChatGPT, failed to correctly solve a related rates calculus problem. The AI incorrectly assumed a condition remained constant throughout the problem, leading to a nonsensical solution where a worker magically moved with a rising weight. This highlights a current limitation in AI's ability to understand and apply complex problem-solving constraints. AI

IMPACT Illustrates current AI limitations in understanding and applying problem constraints, leading to nonsensical outputs.

RANK_REASON AI model failure on a specific, non-critical task, presented as an anecdote.

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ChatGPT fails calculus problem due to flawed assumption

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI poops the bed... A related rates problem (important bit in **...**): "A rope, attached to a weight, goes up through a pulley at the ceiling and back down to

    AI poops the bed... A related rates problem (important bit in **...**): "A rope, attached to a weight, goes up through a pulley at the ceiling and back down to a worker. **The worker holds the rope at the same height as the connection point between the rope and weight.** The dist…

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