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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com

Well, in this case, the tool worked great for 20 years first try. Now you want me to ask the same query repeatedly in different ways? And consider it user error or not to?

aug 23, 2025, 9:07 pm • 3 0

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An old FOOL @oldguy243.bsky.social

No, it is not user error. It is not a reflection upon you, the issue is to retrieve helpful information, information from which you can either reject, or use to further an idea, or project, a concept etc. Seriously, I am challenged academically, using AI for me has been an aid to learning.

aug 23, 2025, 9:13 pm • 0 0 • view
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(╯ *°▽°*)╯︵ ┻━┻ @catspolitik.bsky.social

Sure, but that was the case with a standard Google search before their algorithm got messed up. How is AI better than that?

aug 23, 2025, 9:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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An old FOOL @oldguy243.bsky.social

Hmm, you have a good point. Before I would receive returns that were sites to click on in an attempt to gather additional information. Now, at least for me, the return is a clearer guide to further exploration. I am reading The History of England, on my Kindle. When I want to explore an event 1/3

aug 23, 2025, 9:34 pm • 0 0 • view
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An old FOOL @oldguy243.bsky.social

I go to Google, Gemini, ask about the subject, I often do not have a grasp of the terminology. Yet, when looking at the return, hints of correct terminology offer a method of making a better phrased statement. Another issue I personally have, I cannot spell. 2/3

aug 23, 2025, 9:34 pm • 0 0 • view
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An old FOOL @oldguy243.bsky.social

AI often corrects the spelling, then I can go forward gathering further information. Of course AI is not for everyone, an academic finds information much more easily than I, just using a dictionary. I failed academically, dyslexia, so AI has been a help in coping with learning issues. 3/3

aug 23, 2025, 9:34 pm • 0 0 • view
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(╯ *°▽°*)╯︵ ┻━┻ @catspolitik.bsky.social

Also, I’m genuinely glad it’s giving you tools that help you learn easier. It seems like you have a good grasp on how to use AI as a tool to advance your education :)

aug 23, 2025, 9:40 pm • 1 0 • view
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(╯ *°▽°*)╯︵ ┻━┻ @catspolitik.bsky.social

That makes sense. I think this shows some of the inherent value in LLM’s — our current iteration leaves a lot to be desired but i can definitely see how this kind of model streamlines the learning process. I really appreciate you sharing.

aug 23, 2025, 9:36 pm • 1 0 • view