Thomas HartwigDec 23, 2024
The Verge
Here’s a new way to lose an argument online: the appeal to AI https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/23/24326077/i-asked-chatgpt
Here’s a new way to lose an argument online: the appeal to AI

I’m sure you’ve seen it too: “I asked ChatGPT...” as a way of signalling you’ve done research. Time to name and explore a fun new logical fallacy!

The Verge
Dec 23, 2024 at 2:30pmBuffer
Show threadJarjantifaDec 23, 2024
@verge
Nice that the Verge has a Mastodon account. But now there's a paywall...
Show threadMichael 🎇 Dec 23, 2024
@verge ви будете сміятися, але мені тут у Федиверсі одна дівчина втирала свої докази саме спираючися на AI як аргумент. Втратила усю мою повагу до неї.
Show threadHoward Chu @ SymasDec 23, 2024
@verge deus ex machina was always a literary device used only by the poorest/weakest writers
Show threadErwin WesselsDec 23, 2024
@verge yup. Called out this BS from a colleague the other day.
Show threadLee 🌏Dec 23, 2024
@verge
I have done something similar, but my intention was to highlight that the internet was full of BS.
It worked very well.
Show threadArnim Sommer 🇪🇺Dec 25, 2024
@verge
What's the law called?