ChatGPT has fully recovered from its
AI hallucination about me
as a mystery-thriller writer

Blazing Reader,

As I described in yesterday's post, ChatGPT suffered a fascinating AI hallucination, saying that I was a mystery-thriller writer who authored Jeff Kerr's The Republic of Jack and Michelle Shephard's Guantanamo's Child.

I ended up having a chat with ChatGPT about these bizarre claims, pointing out who actually authored those books, and how I wrote Much Ado About Corona instead.

Programmed for politeness, ChatGPT promptly apologized and admitted its mistake.

Two days later, I tried again, asking the AI know-it-all what it knew about author John C.A. Manley (never revealing my identity).

Here's response 2.0:

"John C.A. Manley is known as a Canadian author and journalist. He has written articles and books on various topics, including politics, economics, health, and more. One of his notable works is the book Much Ado About Corona, which delves into the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues. Manley's writing often explores alternative perspectives and critical analysis of mainstream narratives. Additionally, he may be known for his contributions to independent media outlets and alternative news sources.

"As of my last update, I don't have specific details about John C.A. Manley's book Much Ado About Corona. However, based on the title, it's likely that the book explores various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its origins, impact on society, government responses, and related controversies.

"Given Manley's background as a journalist and author known for offering alternative perspectives and critical analysis, it's possible that Much Ado About Corona presents viewpoints or arguments that challenge mainstream narratives surrounding the pandemic."

Not a bad testimonial... for an AI algorithm. Hopefully, with its next update, they'll let ChatGPT read Much Ado About Corona.

John C.A. Manley

John C. A. Manley is the author of Much Ado About Corona: A Dystopian Love Story, the forthcoming All The Humans Are Sleeping and other works of speculative fiction. Get free samples of his stories by becoming a Blazing Pine Cone email subscriber at: https://blazingpinecone.com/subscribe/