π The Weekly AI Quirk β Did You Know ChatGPT Canβt Tell Time?
β¨ The Quirk: If you ask ChatGPT what time it is, it canβt actually tell you β even though it feels like it should. Thereβs no built-in awareness of the current clock or moment. Whatβs Going On: - ChatGPT doesnβt have a live clock or real-time awareness by default. - It generates responses based on patterns, not the current moment. - Time only exists for the model if you explicitly provide it. - So asking βWhat time is it?β is a bit like asking a calculator what day it is. π§ What To Do If You See It: - Donβt assume AI knows βnowβ β give it the time when it matters. - Include the date, time, or timeframe directly in your prompt. - Try this prompt: βItβs currently 3:15 PM on Tuesday. Based on that, what should I do next?β Why This Matters: This quirk is a reminder that AI is context-driven, not situationally aware. The clearer the context you provide, the smarter it feels. This one genuinely surprised me. For some reason, I assumed βknowing the timeβ was basic. Turns out, itβs not. Does this surprise you too? Or is this something you already knew? Try asking ChatGPT the time, and see what response you get.