He asked AI to count carbs 27000 times. It couldn't give the same answer twice

🤖 "AI's Carbs Conundrum: Inconsistent Results Raise Questions"

The experiment reveals a concerning inconsistency in AI's ability to process repetitive tasks, as a simple carb counting exercise yielded 27,000 different answers. This unpredictability raises questions about the reliability of AI in critical applications.

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additional: 🤖 "AI's Carbs Conundrum: Inconsistent Results Raise Questions"

The experiment reveals a concerning inconsistency in AI's ability to process repetitive tasks, as a simple carb counting exercise yielded 27,000 different answers. This unpredictability raises questions about the reliability of AI in critical applications.
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