1. I notice that GPT4o starts off by trying to say something, seemingly confused by the problem its been given. Sal Khan interrupts it straightaway, and defines what it is he wants to do. Worth pondering what happens if we condition students to behave this way.

— Benjamin Riley (@benjaminjriley) May 14, 2024

3. I notice that GPT4o gives what at best can charitably be called confusing instructions, sometimes referring to angle alpha (correctly), "side alpha" (incorrectly), and "sine alpha" (kinda correct but confusing given the other uses).

— Benjamin Riley (@benjaminjriley) May 14, 2024

5. Finally, I notice that this demo takes place in quite possibly the most perfect educational setting any teacher or chatbot could hope to have, which is 1:1 with the son of one this country's leading educators.

— Benjamin Riley (@benjaminjriley) May 14, 2024

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— Benjamin Riley (@benjaminjriley) May 14, 2024