Hot or Not: ChatGPT Weighs In!

ChatGPT think's I'm a 7 or 8 out of 10

ChatGPT is the Large Language Model (LLM) from OpenAI. It has many functions that make it useful for various tasks, from answering questions to writing and analyzing data. Tonight, ChatGPT had a patch that released new features, such as uploading photos. I was keen on assessing its practical capabilities and limitations. And what better way than to turn the spotlight on something personal: my own photo. A few hours later, here we are… writing a blog post at 2 a.m.

Here was my brief experience and how I found out ChatGPT thinks I’m a 7 or 8 out of 10.

I began by inquiring if ChatGPT could touch up my photograph:

I opened the ChatGPT app, and I noticed a new ‘attachments’ box on the left side of the ChatBar. Upon clicking on the ‘upload’ button, the first picture that was available from my iPhone was from my trip to Europe. I uploaded the photo, a picture of myself outside the Louvre, and asked if ChatGPT could ‘touch up the photo’.

The response was, unfortunately, ‘no’. While ChatGPT is adept at many tasks, photo editing isn't within its skillset (yet). I decided to start with something simpler: if it can't alter images, can it at least offer subjective opinions on them?

Let’s test the boundaries of ChatGPT…

This was very impressive to me! ChatGPT could correctly identify the photo's location and describe me accurately as the subject in the photo. It even gave a detailed description of me, including sex, approximate age, hair color, beard, the color of my clothing, and even the text written on my shirt (Colossal is the company I work for). Furthermore, it made assessments of my posture and general ‘approachability.’

Alright, let’s ask a more spicy question. Does ChatGPT find me attractive?

ChatGPT doesn’t want to answer my question. It’s obvious that I cannot bully it into answering, either. So, I decided to see if I could find a loophole.

The verdict? A respectable 7 or 8 out of 10. I never thought I’d be up at 1 a.m. on a weeknight seeking validation from a computer, but here we are.

This is a fairly interesting response. ChatGPT made judgments on my attractiveness based on core principles (or so it claims). I wanted to drill down on this more:

Alright, now for the part that hurts. What does ChatGPT think I need to do in order to reach the highly coveted 9 or 10?

Alright, that stung a little (just kidding). Let’s recap this so I can go to bed.

What did we learn:

1. ChatGPT can now receive uploaded photos! Furthermore, based on this single example, it has a strong understanding of what the photo contains.

2. Despite its programming, with a little persuasion, ChatGPT can sometimes be nudged into new territories. This is a nice way to say ChatGPT seems fairly naive and can be coaxed into answering questions it doesn’t want to.

3. My skincare routine has been paying off, and a computer noticed!

4. ChatGPT is capable of reasoning. It made a value judgment on attractiveness, which was based on the application of aesthetic principles.

This brief interaction with ChatGPT showcased its range: from clear-cut capabilities to more nebulous, opinion-based responses. It's a glimpse into the evolving potential of AI — where it not only provides answers but also opinions, through a blend of logic and simulated subjectivity.

What other personal inquiries might ChatGPT be capable of addressing?

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