What version of chat are you using? I use the free version I think it is 4.o and I am not logged in. On 2025-01-24 19:50, Michael via PLUG-discuss wrote: > will he withhold funds > > CHATGPT SAID: > > It is uncertain whether President Trump will ultimately withhold > federal disaster relief funds from California. His statements about > potentially doing so could be part of his broader strategy to pressure > the state into adopting forest management policies that align with his > views. However, actually withholding funds would likely face > significant legal and political challenges. > > FACTORS TO CONSIDER: > > * > > Legal Constraints: > Federal disaster relief funds are typically allocated through laws > such as the Stafford Act, which governs federal assistance during > emergencies. Arbitrarily withholding funds could face legal challenges > from California or affected residents, as it may violate these > statutes. > * > > Political Backlash: > Withholding disaster relief funds could provoke significant opposition > from Democrats, California officials, and even members of his own > party. It could also alienate voters, particularly those directly > affected by disasters who rely on federal assistance. > * > > Congressional Oversight: > Congress often has oversight authority over federal funding. Lawmakers > could intervene to ensure that disaster relief funds are distributed > as intended, potentially overriding any executive attempts to block > aid. > * > > Precedent and Optics: > Withholding disaster relief funds could set a controversial precedent > and draw criticism for prioritizing politics over aiding Americans in > need. This may lead to negative public perception and media scrutiny. > > While President Trump has made similar threats in the past, he has not > previously followed through on withholding funds for disaster relief. > It remains to be seen if this time will be different or if his > administration will find alternative ways to address his concerns. > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM Michael wrote: > >> I follow the news often. I'll look to Chat and see what I find. >> >> >> >> I'll look into whether or not Trump is willing to withhold $ from >> Cal. >> >> >> >> BBC better answered that question. it appears he won't. >> >> On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss >> wrote: >> >>> On 2025-01-24 17:56, Snyder, Alexander J via PLUG-discuss wrote: >>>> Hi Michael. >>>> >>>> Using ChatGPT or other LLMs as a valid source of news will end >>> very >>>> badly, and very likely you'll have had no idea anything bad was >>> going >>>> on. >>>> >>>> At it's core, it's just a probability of what word is most >>> likely to >>>> come next. People often say the A.I. "talks" with confidence, >>> and as >>>> such, has an incredible power to persuade. >>>> >>>> The single best piece of advice I ever heard was from a radio DJ >>> .... >>>> If you say anything with enough confidence in your voice, >>> they'll >>>> believe anything you say. >>>> >>>> This and also when the A.I. totally hallucinates but invents >>> these >>>> facts with such clarity and intention, that I have no ingrained >>> reason >>>> to distrust. >>>> >>>> The number of times the Python code it's has helped me with >>> contains a >>>> library or shell command that just simply doesn't exist, but I >>> never >>>> caught it because I trust it to not lead me astray ... Which it >>> has >>>> done a few times. >>>> >>>> Just my unsolicited opinions. Carry on >>> >>> Interesting. I have tested ChatGPT many times writing PHP code. I >>> am >>> currently using it to create a framework. I already have a bunch >>> of >>> code written and it helps me with certain things. >>> >>> I interacted with Chat about configuring Postfix, dovecot, >>> squirrel >>> mail, Bind, let's encrypt (to include configuring cron), and >>> possibly >>> more. >>> >>> I have some familiarity with all these except squirrel mail and >>> what I >>> saw beat all other documents or tutorial sources. >>> >>> Having lots of PHP experience helps me validate the code. I do >>> not know >>> everything and I used to use Google to search for answers. I now >>> look >>> to Chat for help!! I use the free version and I rarely login. >>> >>> I follow the news often. I'll look to Chat and see what I find. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'll look into whether or not Trump is willing to withhold $ from >>> Cal. >>> >>> >>> >>> Keith >>> >>> . >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Thanks, >>>> Alexander >>>> >>>> Sent from my Google Pixel 7 Pro >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 17:42 Michael via PLUG-discuss >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I found a very good means of getting unbiased reports about >>>>> anything. Reports the way they used to be. Just the news. Make >>> your >>>>> own decisions. Ask chatgpt. And then you can go go further >>> into the >>>>> information. For instance I asked for the latest news on trump >>> and >>>>> it told me he was in California and that he might withhold fema >>>>> funds. I then asked why and it told me and then it said that >>> most >>>>> of the land was under federal responsibility I then asked why >>> the >>>>> government didn't clean the land.... etc. >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> -- >> >> :-)~MIKE~(-: > > -- > > :-)~MIKE~(-: > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss