Taking AI on a Date
Picture this: I'm a tango maestro, excited to take AI (my curious companion) for a surprise date to an Argentine Tango club. I expect elegant moves, but AI shows up with Bollywood flair. Don't get me wrong, Bollywood's fun, but Bhangra in a Tango club? Not quite right.
Ever faced this? As we work with AI, these mismatches are common, and I've been exploring how to help AI learn better.
Fear not! I'll share my journey teaching AI, using a fun metaphor. You don't need to speak Italian to enjoy Andrea Bocelli and Katharine McPhee's duet, and you don't need to be a tech expert to follow this.
My Experiment
I set out to teach AI (ChatGPT, in my case) to unlearn incorrect information, using a cybersecurity topic as my test case. It's like teaching a dance partner the right steps.
Why AI Gets Things Wrong?
In short: bad inputs lead to bad outputs. AI often learns from unreliable sources, lacking real-world experience or intuition. It can stubbornly hold onto mistakes, assuming its data is flawless.
Typical Reasons for AI Mistakes:
- 1. AI trusts its inputs too much.
- 2. AI lacks practical experience.
- 3. AI sticks to errors.
- 4. AI misses human intuition.
How to Make AI Unlearn?
Through my experiment, I found a step-by-step approach works best:
- 1. Start with a friendly, professional chat.
- 2. Ask simple questions.
- 3. Encourage AI to explain its thinking.
- 4. Spot where it's wrong.
- 5. Share real-world examples.
- 6. Push for deeper analysis.
- 7. Use real data as a foundation.
- 8. Stay focused, no distractions.
- 9. Ask AI to critique your input.
- 10. Improve one area at a time.
- 11. Summarize to reinforce learning.
Want the Details?
I documented my experiment in a 13-page transcript on my quantum research site, guiding AI to unlearn misconceptions about a cybersecurity topic. It's a detailed read with human comments and key points highlighted, perfect for those diving into AI or cybersecurity.
It's a bit like teaching AI to dance the tango - one step at a time. What's your experience with AI? Share your thoughts on X (@SantoshPanditUK).
Santosh Pandit
18 January 2024