Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:14:24 +0200 From: ft <ml@ft-c.de> To: stable@FreeBSD.org Subject: What to do, if chatgpt gives a wrong answer Message-ID: <2ee60f98af9e62da887deb970006a86dfe19a207.camel@ft-c.de>
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Hello,=C2=A0 When I ask ChatGPT a question about FreeBSD, I very often get the wrong answer. Does FreeBSD have a plan for improving the quality of answers so that it can be taken into account in the next version? Here are some suggestions (which I received from ChatGPT) on how this could be done: First, use the built-in feedback system. If you are using ChatGPT in a browser, you will usually see thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons under each answer. If an answer is incorrect, click the thumbs-down button. In the feedback form, explain what is wrong and provide the correct information. For example, if ChatGPT suggests an invalid option for the pkg command, you could write: =E2=80=9CThe response about pkg usage is incorrect. The option -b does not exist as described. The correct option to build a package is -p, as documented in man pkg(8).=E2=80=9D Second, it would be great if the FreeBSD community could create a list to collect and document wrong answers. Keeping a simple personal record of mistakes is also very helpful. The idea is to systematically document any wrong answers before submitting them as feedback or sharing them with others. This makes it easier to prove what was incorrect, ensures you don=E2=80=99t forget important corrections, and help= s others understand the issue clearly. A practical way to do this is to note: - The topic, command, or function the answer relates to, e.g., =E2=80=9Cpkg build=E2=80=9D - The incorrect answer given by ChatGPT, e.g., =E2=80=9COption -b builds a package=E2=80=9D - The correct answer, e.g., =E2=80=9COption -p builds a package=E2=80=9D - The source or reference, e.g., =E2=80=9Cman pkg(8)=E2=80=9D - You can collect this information in a simple text document or table. Later, when giving feedback to OpenAI, you have all the information ready and verifiable. Third, use community channels to amplify the feedback. OpenAI=E2=80=99s community forum (community.openai.com) allows you to create threads about repeated errors or FreeBSD-specific issues. Other users can comment, verify, or add additional information. For open-source AI models, you can submit issues directly on GitHub or the project=E2=80=99s i= ssue tracker. Finally, when giving feedback about FreeBSD, try to provide context. Include the exact FreeBSD version, quote commands or man pages, and explain why the original answer is incorrect. Logs or screenshots can also be helpful. By following these steps, we can gradually improve the quality of AI responses for FreeBSD topics and help future users get more accurate information. Best regards, Franz
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