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You know that ChatGPT AI that computer scientists are all having fun with?  I just spent an enjoyable half hour talking about Cubs history with it.  It makes lots of mistakes, but is really quick to correct them.

Me: How did they do in 1989?

AI: The Chicago Cubs had a record of 77 wins and 83 losses during the 1989 regular season, finishing fifth place in the National League East division. They did not qualify for the playoffs.  It was a difficult season for Cubs, they finished with a losing record and did not make it to the post-season.

Me: That's not true; they won 93 games and finished in first place.

AI: I apologize, I made a mistake with the information I provided earlier. The Chicago Cubs did in fact win 93 games and finish in first place in the National League East division during the 1989 regular season. They went on to play in the National League Championship Series but lost to the San Francisco Giants.

So I followed up with:

Me: Now I don't know if I can trust you.  If you can't remember the awesomeness of Jerome Walton, Dwight Smith, and Lester Lancaster...

AI: I apologize for the confusion. I'm a machine learning model and my knowledge is based on the data that I was trained on. In some cases, my information might be incomplete or out of date. I will do my best to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information. Jerome Walton, Dwight Smith and Lester Lancaster were all key players for the 1989 Cubs team, Jerome Walton won the National League Rookie of the Year award that year, hitting .293 with 46 stolen bases. Dwight Smith had a solid season with a .295 batting average, and Lester Lancaster had a great year with .849 OPS.

Me: Not too sure about that Lancaster OPS, but OK.

AI: I apologize for the mistake regarding Lester Lancaster's OPS, it seems that my information was incorrect. I apologize for any confusion that this may have caused. I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but as a machine learning model, I am not infallible and sometimes my information may not be entirely accurate. Please let me know if you have any other question I can help you with.

Me: I'm glad I could help.  You also know that Mitch Williams pitched like his hair was on fire, right?

AI: Yes, Mitchell Williams, also known as "Wild Thing," was a relief pitcher for the 1989 Chicago Cubs, and was known for his fiery and intense style of play, and his wild pitches. He was a key part of the team's success that year, and was a fan favorite. He had a regular season record of 4-5 with a 3.18 ERA and 38 saves for the Cubs.

(Note how the AI works "fiery" into its description, probably because of what I asked.  I had been hoping that it would recognize the quote from Whitey Herzog, but it's still learning.)