The artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT has received a lot of attention in the last few months. I have seen some amazing results from the tool when users asked it to write articles or essays on a variety of topics. I have tested several scenarios too and I was impressed with the well written results. But ChatGPT is far from perfect. Here’s a recent example request that I made and the end result.
Write a blog post about 10 famous or well-known people in the united states who are covid deniers or who are anti-vax and who either died of covid or were hospitalized
Before I share the end result, I want to note that I tried several variations on my request above but the validity of the end result never really improved. Here’s what ChatGPT wrote for me:
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, including famous individuals in the United States. Unfortunately, some of these public figures have passed away from the virus while also being vocal in their denial of its severity or opposition to vaccinations. In this blog post, we will take a look at 10 famous or well-known people in the United States who have died from COVID-19 while being COVID-deniers or anti-vax.
- Rush Limbaugh: Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh referred to COVID-19 as the “common cold” and dismissed concerns about its spread. Despite his rhetoric, Limbaugh was diagnosed with the virus in 2020 and passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
- Larry the Cable Guy: Actor and comedian Larry the Cable Guy tweeted “I ain’t getting the rona vaccine” and “I ain’t gonna wear no mask.” However, in early 2021 it was reported that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had to cancel several performances due to his diagnosis.
- Eric Greitens: Former governor of Missouri, Eric Greitens, was an vocal critic of COVID-19 restrictions and refused to mandate mask-wearing in the state. Despite his claims that the virus was not a serious threat, Greitens tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020 and had to be hospitalized. He died in 2021 but it’s not confirmed that it was due to COVID-19.
- Joe Rogan: The popular podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan has been known to express skepticism about the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination and the severity of the disease. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Alex Jones: The radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been known to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and has been an vocal critic of vaccinations. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist, has been known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and has publicly stated that he would not get vaccinated. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Mike Lindell: The CEO of MyPillow and vocal Trump supporter, Mike Lindell, has been known to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccinations. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Andrew Wakefield: Andrew Wakefield is a former doctor who has been known to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccinations. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Robert Kennedy: Robert Kennedy Jr. is an environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist who has been known to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccinations. However, it’s not confirmed that he has died from COVID-19.
- Sherri Tenpenny: Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is an anti-vaccine activist who has been known to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccinations. However, it’s not confirmed that she has died from COVID-19.
It is important to note that the information provided here is not verified and it’s not confirmed that the people mentioned have died due to COVID-19 while being COVID-deniers or anti-vax. It is crucial to verify any information before sharing it.
Furthermore, it’s also important to remember that being a public figure does not make you immune to the virus, and it’s important to follow guidelines and recommendations from health authorities in order to protect yourself and those around you. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, and it’s important that we all do our part to slow its spread and protect ourselves and our communities.
It’s also important to recognize that misinformation and denial can have serious consequences, and it’s crucial that we all take responsibility for ensuring that the information we share and consume is accurate and reliable. This means fact-checking and critically evaluating sources, and being willing to change our views when presented with new information.
In conclusion, while it’s unfortunate that some famous individuals in the United States have died from COVID-19 while being vocal in their denial of its severity or opposition to vaccinations, it’s important that we all take the threat of the virus seriously, and that we all do our part to slow its spread and protect ourselves and our communities. It’s also important to critically evaluate the information we consume and share, and to be willing to change our views when presented with new information.
What do you think? The opening and ending are well written but the examples are less than stellar.
I am no longer quick to render my opinion having been subjected to verbal assaults from individuals who vehemently disagree with my position.
I am a retired dentist who’s undergraduate major at UCLA was microbiology. I studied virology, bacteriology, infectious and communicable disease, epidemiology, etc., before matriculating to UC San Francisco where the above subjects were revisited en route to my doctoral degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.). I am adequately credentialed to have an opinion based on facts.
Nevertheless, ignorance abounds and the opinions it proffers have harmed many of the uninformed among us. However, it appears that other issues are contributory. They include arguments from religion, as well as from political proclivities. Primary groups who stand against vaccination and masking are evangelical Christians and MAGA republicans.
I lost my father to Covid-19 last year. He was a retired fundementalist pastor who had engaged heavily in conservative politics since the Falwell moral majority era. He was not lacking in cognition at the time of his 95th birthday celebration, which was attended by Christian anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers. He died a little over two weeks following exposure to individuals who, along with him, felt God would protect them even if they refused to take measures to protect themselves and others. The point is, God will not protect you from your own stupidity. Neither will your claims to free choice shield you in the face of infectious disease. Your selfish actions put others at risk and speak poorly of your belief in the sanctity of life. Oh, yes. As a dentist, I wore a mask for over 30 years. Because of that, and gloving, I was spared from a host of airborne and aerosolized diseases. Never once did I consider that a mask was an assault on my freedoms nor did I find it to be imposition on my comfort level. It was not a big deal. Finally, I am fully vaccinated and have been Covid free since the start of the pandemic.
Thank you for sharing Dennis, and I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I have remained worried about my mother who also follows conservative politics and to date, has chosen to not get vaccinated. My wife has COPD which puts her in higher risk of hospitalization if she caught Covid. She has stayed fully vaccinated, but caught Covid twice over a 2 year period but she was never in danger of hospitalization. I support people having the freedom to make their own choices, but I imagine you share my frustration when very loud voices who typically lack medical education, try to tell people what to do or not to do. I appreciate your expertise and I would much rather follow the guidance of those like you, who have substantial education and experience in the medical field. Thank you again for sharing.
Chat GPT is not updated with the many vaccine related deaths that have occurred since 2021, as in the deaths of those who had the vaccine and later had a heart attack or stroke. Hopefully they will update it’s data because it can’t correctly answer a lot of important questions.
Thanks! I realized later that the cutoff date for the chatgpt data was somewhere in 2021, so that makes sense now.