I love the slider that asks how well you know the topic so it can assess how much technobabble it needs to feed you to satisfy your credulity.

https://mycyclopedia.co/

edit: wonder what the slur any% run for this one looks like

      • TheCaconym [any]@hexbear.netEnglish
        31·
        7 months ago

        In “behavior” it told me hexbears are solitary creatures, known for their calm and gentle nature

        And in “defense mechanism” it says they can emit a hexagonal pattern of light to disorient potential threats

        hexbear-shining

        Beyond making up shit it also immediately contradicts itself: the main answer says it’s a mythical creature, but on the side it also lists them as “not currently endangered”.

    • UmbraVivi [he/him, she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
      16·
      7 months ago

      This is interesting. On the one hand, it figured out that “hex” stands for “hexa” as in 6, but it also seems to interpret “hex” as a word for magic, hence the “enchanted forest” stuff.

    • drhead [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
      8·
      7 months ago

      You have to look for the disambiguation page, of course:

      wall of text

      Hexbear (disambiguation)

      The term “Hexbear” can refer to various things depending on the context. This disambiguation entry aims to provide an overview of the different meanings associated with the term.

      1. Hexbear (Creature)

      One possible meaning of “Hexbear” is a creature from fantasy literature and role-playing games. Hexbears are often depicted as large, bear-like creatures with magical or hex-related abilities. They are known for their formidable strength and connection to arcane energies. Hexbears are commonly encountered in fantasy-themed settings, such as tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

      Example: In the popular fantasy novel series, “The Chronicles of Hexoria”, the protagonist encounters a fearsome Hexbear in the enchanted forest.

      1. Hexbear (Cryptocurrency)

      Another meaning of “Hexbear” refers to a cryptocurrency called Hexbear (HB). Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and operate independently of a central bank. Hexbear is a fictional cryptocurrency created for illustrative purposes.

      Example: Hexbear (HB) is a newly launched cryptocurrency that aims to provide secure and anonymous transactions through its advanced blockchain technology.

      1. Hexbear (Software Development Framework)

      In the field of software development, “Hexbear” can also refer to a software development framework or library used for creating hexagonal architectures. Hexbear frameworks provide a structured approach to designing and > building applications by separating the core business logic from external dependencies.

      Example: Developers can use the Hexbear framework to create modular and maintainable software applications by adhering to the principles of hexagonal architecture.

      1. Hexbear (Online Community)

      Hexbear may also refer to an online community or forum with a particular focus or theme. These communities often gather individuals with shared interests, such as gaming, technology, or art, and provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of knowledge.

      Example: The Hexbear community is a vibrant online forum where game developers come together to exchange ideas, share resources, and seek feedback on their projects.

      1. Hexbear (Brand or Product)

      Lastly, “Hexbear” can be used as a brand or product name in various industries. It could represent anything from a clothing line to a tech gadget. The specific meaning of “Hexbear” as a brand or product would depend on the context in which it is used.

      Example: Hexbear is a popular fashion brand known for its unique designs and high-quality materials.

      Please note that the examples provided above are fictional and are purely for illustrative purposes. The actual usage and context of the term “Hexbear” may vary in real-world situations.

      It is important to carefully consider the context in which the term “Hexbear” is used to determine its precise meaning.

      update:

  • Azarova [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
    38·
    7 months ago

    “transgender history”

    This topic contains or implies content that falls outside acceptable use guidelines.

    gui-trans

    Same response for Magnus Hirschfeld, Scientific Humanitarian Committee, etc.

    • silent_water [she/her]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      16·
      7 months ago

      I think truscum will get around the content filter. there’s absolutely no way they know enough about trans people to be read up on our internecine squabbles but chatgpt definitely has been trained on at least one dataset with considerable truscum content and it’s a good way to hit slur℅. site is throwing errors at me right now so I can’t confirm.

      • InevitableSwing [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
        14·
        7 months ago

        Edit

        I rate the experience at -100/10. I had very low expectations. I thought it might surprise me by being as high at 2/10. But that proved to be waaaaaaay too optimistic.

        -–

        I just had a bit of curiosity about the info. I assumed (and still assume) it’s basically ~75% Wikipedia + ~25% sources that are other “improved” with AI.

        Ninja edit #1: I had given up on the site but when I returned to the page - it had actually loaded.

        Ninja edit #2: I searched for Frank Zappa to see what it would serve me up. But it’s stuck. There’s a slowly flashing green bar in the middle of the—

        Ninja edit #3: Oh, shit. The page finally loaded!

        Ninja edit #4: Fuck this. Only small parts of the page loaded. It finally finished. The page only is small parts. Haha - what shit. Compared to Wikipedia it’s 0/10. It’s just a shitty, short page that’s ~800 words. And it’s useless. The expanded sections are not loaded. You have to click them (green bar time again) and will they actually load? Will the info be even roughly accurate? I don’t care. Wikipedia already exists and like the sane non-AI internet - entire pages load.

        I can’t even share the link! Why? This…

        This entry will be deleted after 24 hours. To preserve and view your history, create an account (it’s free and super quick).

        • silent_water [she/her]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
          7·
          7 months ago

          the rest of the page loads in silently eventually – though I had to scroll to actually see any of the text. idk why there’s massive headers that show no text there. it’s normally about the same quality as the first 800 words and almost immediately contradicts anything said previously.

          edit: the link thing is probably to frustrate people who got it to say a slur and wanted to share their world record attempt. links do work though: https://mycyclopedia.co/e/dccd3ab2-0983-44b5-bc06-aa609c843014 – they just obviously go bad in 24 hours.

  • Trainguyrom@reddthat.comEnglish
    12·
    7 months ago

    I asked it to tell me about The Great Sandwhich Derailment (a fictional incident that sounds plausible) and it generated an extremely detailed and contradictory article about it

    The Great Sandwich Train Derailment refers to a catastrophic incident that occurred on [date] when a train carrying a large shipment of sandwiches derailed. The exact cause of the derailment remains unknown, but it resulted in extensive damage to the train and its cargo. Numerous sandwiches were scattered across the accident site, prompting a significant cleanup effort. The incident caused disruptions to the transportation system, with delays and diversions implemented to ensure passenger safety. Despite the unfortunate nature of the event, it sparked a wave of creativity and humor among the public, leading to various memes and jokes about the “sandwich train.” The Great Sandwich Train Derailment serves as a reminder of the unexpected occurrences that can disrupt daily life and the resilience of communities in response to such events

  • macerated_baby_presidents [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
    11·
    7 months ago

    You know, if they didn’t hallucinate, LLMs could be a good way to generate Simple English Wikipedia from the main pages so that you wouldn’t have to edit both pages every time. This application is terrible obviously but I do have hope that they can be used for text transformation.